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  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019 /

    If you’re interested in eating more healthfully through the Mediterranean Diet but uncertain exactly what that means or what such food looks like here in Spain, this article’s for you!

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    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

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  • 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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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What Does “(Me) Da Igual” Really Mean!?

    October 3, 2019 /

    Have you heard these expressions in conversation but still have doubts about their meanings and differences? Or do you just want to learn new Spanish expressions. Either way, we’ve got what you’re looking for!

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    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

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    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Clothing Store

    December 10, 2019

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020
  • Study Abroad

    Three Unexpected Realities of my Study Abroad Experience

    September 22, 2019 /

    Life while studying abroad isn’t always what you’ll expect it to be…but if you allow it to, it can teach you a lot about yourself! In this post Dani shares three of those realizations and what they have meant to her.

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    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019 /

    Looking for some first-hand insights into studying abroad (and living abroad in general)? Look no further, we’ve compiled some good ones for you!

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019
  • 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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    June 29, 2018

    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021

    Teaching English with Auxiliares

    February 27, 2018
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019 /

    In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.

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    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019 /

    Do you want to go to a theater production in Spain but feel a little nervous about how it will go? Dani felt the same way but her experience doing so will surely convince you not to worry!

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    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Quitar el Miedo al Hablar

    January 24, 2021

    Cómo Aprender Español: A New Video Series in Spanish

    October 18, 2020

    “Echar un Polvo” vs. “Estar Hecho Polvo”

    June 22, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Favorite Resources for Learning through Spanish Entertainment

    September 5, 2019 /

    In this post we provide links and details on some of our favorite resources for language-learning through Spanish entertainment.

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    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

    September 3, 2019 /

    There are many ways to learn a language, but using primary source entertainment is one of the most fun ones! Check out this article for different ideas of what to engage with.

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    What Does “Buen Provecho” Mean?

    August 3, 2018

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    Easy Spanish for Restaurants

    April 30, 2019
  • How to,  Travel

    How to: Travel on a Budget

    August 27, 2019 /

    Traveling doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg—in fact, we’d argue that these money-saving tips will actually make your traveling experience BETTER! Check out our sixteen stellar tips for traveling on a budget.

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    May 6, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019 /

    There's no one-size-fits-all answer to packing. However, with these five tips from a seasoned long-stay traveler, you will be well on your way!

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    How to: Travel on a Budget

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    May 6, 2021

    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023
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