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The Story of How We Met
Are you curious how the writers of this blog came to be friends in the first place? We thought you might be, so Dani tells the story here of how two American Midwesterners found friendship in the south of Spain!
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Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad
Especially when you find yourself abroad, you might find that it isn’t always easy to find the balance between fitting in to what is happening around you and staying true to yourself. This article has 5 tips on how to do this.
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Being Friends with the Opposite Sex
Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into friendships according to Spanish gender norms.
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How to: Make Friends with Spaniards
Do you feel frustrated that you are not making that many native friends while abroad? I have a theory about that and several tips for how to improve your chances at making local friends.
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Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain
Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.
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Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience
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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What Does “(Me) Da Igual” Really Mean!?
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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Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling
When you first arrive somewhere, discovering all the places, even if you have to pay, is a very normal thing to do. However, as you get more comfortable you tend to loose these tendencies. Here's why you shouldn't.
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Finding an Apartment in Spain
Interested in hearing a true first-hand account of finding an apartment (room to rent) here in Spain? Here’s the story of and insights from Dani’s first apartment-hunt in Granada.
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Living with Spanish Roommates
When you move abroad, you will have a lot of options for where to live and who to live with. Read this article to get some insight into why you should consider living with Spanish roommates while studying abroad in Spain.
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Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence
To live with a Spanish family or among the students while studying abroad? It's a big decision, which is why we are talking a little bit more about what your options are and sharing what Dani decided to go with during her study abroad.
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Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself
Making friends as an adult isn’t easy. This is Part II in a two part series where we get into the details about creating friendships in Spain. Today we are diving into how to make friends while being true to yourself.