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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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Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try
There are SO many delicious Spanish dishes you should try but if you only have time to prioritize a few make it these five!
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An Introduction to Cultural Competence
We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.
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How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective
Important life events and major changes often cause us to shift our perspective and life abroad has been no different for Dani. Read about how learning Spanish, teaching English, and living in Spain has changed her.
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Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)
At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Dani’s letter to the New Year.
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The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad
There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.
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Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad
People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.
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Catholic but not Catholic
Religion is something that we cannot separate from culture in a country like Spain. This article dives into how Spanish people can seem (paradoxically) both really Catholic and not at all.
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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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International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit
Wondering what it’s like to date a Brit? Today’s guest writer, Luis, opens up about his international love story—sharing their cultures, creating their own language, and ups and downs along the way.
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International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard
Wondering what it’s like to date a Spaniard? Today’s guest writer, Mary, opens up about her international love story—sharing their cultures, manuevering language barriers, and all the laughs along the way.
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What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance in Spain
Are you planning a trip to Spain and wondering if you need travel insurance? Today’s guest writer, Gabriella, answers your questions on who and what is covered by Spain’s free healthcare as well as provides great further resources.
