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  • Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Becoming Friends Through Study Abroad: A Guest Post

    March 14, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered about how people make good friends while studying abroad? Today we have guest writer Caroline ZuHone sharing her story with good friend a co-writer Lexa from the blog Sippin’ Sangria.

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    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019 /

    I personally find it hard to make good friends and one of the reasons why is because that requires me to be vulnerable. However, I believe that strong relationships should be made this way, let me tell you why.

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    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021
  • Culture

    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019 /

    Happy día de Reyes! Do you know what that means or are you just wondering what is going on in Spain on the 6th of January? Here we are diving into how Spaniards celebrate the Epiphany.

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    June 10, 2018

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021

    What is el Día de San José in Spain

    March 17, 2019
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018 /

    The holiday season isn’t always easy when you are away from home. This year I am not spending the holidays with my family and at first it was hard to wrap my head around this idea. Now I have a plan!

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    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018 /

    If I were to talk to my 17 year old self, I would want to assure her that everything is going to be okay and that life has a way of working itself out. If I were to write her a letter, this is what it would say.

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    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • Thriving

    Creating a Friendship with Someone who doesn’t Speak the Same Language

    October 11, 2018 /

    Have you ever felt stuck when you really want to talk to someone but don’t speak the same language? Us too! This is why we are diving into our top tips for how to communicate with people even when conversation doesn’t seem possible.

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    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

    May 9, 2019

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018 /

    It can be difficult to have a coherent conversation when the person you’re trying to communicate with has limited knowledge of English. After years of situations like this teaching English and living abroad, we’ve got plenty of techniques to help you communicate effectively!

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    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018 /

    Figuring out how to use the post office to get an international card or package sent here to Spain may seem daunting but in this article we’ve got everything you need to know when using correos to RECEIVE mail!

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    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018 /

    Wondering just how small the world can feel? Here are some examples of the expression “el mundo es un pañuelo” that have happened to us!

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    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019

    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021

    Moving Abroad to Spain as a Family: An Interview

    August 17, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019
  • Travel

    What to see in Tuscany

    August 26, 2018 /

    Are you considering heading to Tuscany for your travels or some much need vacation time? Check out this post for our top tips on places to see and a must eat and drink!

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    What You Need to Know about Barcelona—The Basics

    April 22, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Sevilla

    October 22, 2017

    What You Need to Know About Almería

    September 17, 2017
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018 /

    When you live in a city that has as many people moving in and out as Granada does it is easy to make new friends. However, most of them don’t stay forever and that just kind of sucks.

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    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018

    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019
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