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    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021 /

    When trying to communicate with someone with a different native language than yours, it’s easy to get stuck in the language gap. In this article we discuss six tactics that will help you bridge the gap and overcome this obstacle.

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    How to: Deal with People Speaking to You in English

    February 1, 2018

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021 /

    For those of you who know me personally, it shouldn’t surprise you that I am a self-proclaiming bubble liver. But what does that really mean? Check out this post to see how I feel about living in a bubble.

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    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018
  • Adapting

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020 /

    Everyone deals with situations differently. One of my responses to stress is anxiety, even when I am supposed to be ‘living my best life’ while abroad and today I want to talk about how I handle the situation.

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    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020 /

    Up on the blog today we have the insights of guest-writer Lucia, a girl from Granada who lived in Wisconsin for a year. Where we are shocked by things in Spain, she was shocked by small-town USA. What shocked her the most? 

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    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024

    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020

    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020 /

    There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.

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    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019

    Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)

    June 6, 2026

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023
  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019 /

    Your time while abroad is more than just a fun adventure—it will also help you in your professional life. Not convinced, check out this article to see more! 

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    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021

    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026

    20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain

    August 31, 2018
  • Thriving

    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019 /

    Are you having issues fitting in while living abroad? Here are our insights into the good, the bad, and the ugly of finding a sense of belonging while in a foreign country.

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    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020

    Don’t Ignore Your Body’s “Check Engine Lights”

    April 23, 2020
  • Thriving

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019 /

    Are you having trouble understanding culture norms while traveling or living abroad? Today we are diving into our top tips for how to have more insight into situations that happen as you visit different places around the world.

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2018)

    January 4, 2018
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