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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.
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Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink
We have talked about making friends with Spaniards before but in this two part series we dive into how making friends in Spain is related to food and drink. Part one is dedicated to understanding and adapting.
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My Experience with Coffee in Spain
It seems like coffee has an important role to play all around the world. However, we have experience of living the importance of coffee in Spain. Are you interested in finding out what we have personally discovered…?
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Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”
Hasta luego, hasta ahora, hasta entonces… As a language-learner, it may seem like there are endless ways to say “see you later” in Spain. If you’re curious about the intricacies of when you use one rather than the other, this article is for you!
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Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home
Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.
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Going to the Movies in Spain
Have you ever realized how much we take cultural know-how for granted in everyday activities? My first experience going to the cinema in Spain taught me that there’s a lot to consider if you’re in a different country.
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What is “Home?”
For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.
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Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience
Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.
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Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)
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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Life is in the Street in Spain
Have you noticed that people seem to be in the streets all the time in Spain? Is it hard for you to adapt to? In this article we dive into our top tips for taking advantage of this lifestyle.
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Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain
The culture of beer, how it is consumed, and how people judge a ‘good beer’ varies from country to country. Thus, we’re sharing what you’ll want to know to understand the beer culture in Spain PLUS a video on how to order it like a pro!
