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  • 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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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

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    May 14, 2020

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  • Living Abroad

    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019 /

    Living abroad isn’t easy and can even be downright difficult. Today we are sharing Claudia’s story of how she is making her new city home… without loosing the magic of being a tourist.

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    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020
  • 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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    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

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    December 13, 2018

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    December 21, 2023
  • 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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    March 31, 2020

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    April 30, 2019

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    October 26, 2018
  • 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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    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022
  • 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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    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    How to: Choose a Travel Buddy

    October 27, 2017

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019 /

    If you'll be moving to Spain and looking for housing on your own, you're definitely gonna want to check out our tips and tricks for finding an apartment to rent, complete with useful vocabulary in Spanish!

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    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019 /

    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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    March 24, 2020

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    January 9, 2020

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    September 10, 2019
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    November 5, 2019

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    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.

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    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

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    November 12, 2020

    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018
  • Adapting,  Food,  How to

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019 /

    Knowing the word for ‘beer’ may come quite in handy during your days here in Spain. But have you mastered the ins-and-outs of ordering exactly what you want? Read up on our top three tips to find out!

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    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
  • How to,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019 /

    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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