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    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021 /

    Do you feel like something's missing from your abroad experience? Like you just can't make the new friendships and connections you were hoping to find here in Spain? Maybe you're just not being creepy enough!

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020 /

    Intercambios are fun and easy way to meet people and practice your Spanish while abroad. Group intercambios mean that you are not focused on one-on-one learning but are together with a larger group of people.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020 /

    Check out this fun and easy way to meet people and practice your Spanish while abroad―intercambios or language exchanges! 

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020 /

    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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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020 /

    What are you doing to learn Spanish? For us, reading in a foreign language is one of the best best ways to pick up on grammar structure and new vocabulary. However, follow these suggestions to get the most out of your experience.

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    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019 /

    Learning a language is an experience in itself. Today Claudia is diving into what her Spanish adventure was like and the elements she finds most important if you want to go on your own language learning journey.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019 /

    Learning Spanish, like learning all different types of languages, is difficult. However, in this article we are sharing a video diving into our favorite ways to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019 /

    Learning a new language can be frustrating. However, we have found that one-on-one intercambios or language exchanges can help with the process. Today we are sharing a quick video about how to make intercambios work for you!

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018 /

    So you moved abroad with the intention of immersing in the culture and language, yet find yourself constantly with other foreigners? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and there are actually some very reasonable explanations.

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  • How to,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018 /

    Study abroad doesn’t necessarily mean an entire semester or year abroad. Today guest writer Ali from the blog Sustainable Psyche is giving us her top tips about how to make the most of your summer abroad.

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  • Adapting,  Culture

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018 /

    In part 1, we’re diving into some of the differences you may experience in student-teacher relationships here in Spain from the perspective of an English teacher working with both children and adults.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017 /

    We've already shared about Dani's first time, so it is only fair that you hear about mine as well. Check out this article for more details about how my first intercambio went. 

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