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    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019 /

    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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    November 29, 2018

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019 /

    ‘Adulting’ isn’t always fun or easy and it can feel even more frustrating when you’re living abroad. However, you can look at it much like culture shock and this provides some comfort!

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    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021
  • Thriving

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019 /

    Are you having trouble understanding culture norms while traveling or living abroad? Today we are diving into our top tips for how to have more insight into situations that happen as you visit different places around the world.

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

    October 11, 2018

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018
  • Thriving

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever thought about how changing your perspective could change your reality? I think you should!

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  • Adapting,  How to

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019 /

    There’s a good chance you’ll have something in your Spanish apartment hooked up to propane or butane gas and, if so, you’re going to want to know these tips about how to obtain and replace the bottles.

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    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019 /

    Working with other people can be difficult wherever you are. However, while intercultural teams can be wonderful, they can also be more difficult. That is why we are sharing our top tips for working with Spanish teams!

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    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019 /

    One of the most frustration aspects of practicing a non-native language is how your mistakes can often be honed in on while your point is overlooked. In terms of having successful communication, I believe it’s often best to recognize mistakes but also move on.

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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    12 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a Language through TV & Movies

    April 25, 2024

    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019 /

    Do you ever feel like there are little things that throw you off when you are traveling or living abroad? Today we are talking about mini culture shocks—small things that might make a big difference in how confortable you are abroad.

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    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    What Does “No Pasa Nada” Actually Mean!?

    May 18, 2021
  • Adapting,  Food

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019 /

    I’ve never been a big fish-eater and certainly not one who’s comfortable with a whole fish on my plate, looking back at me! If you feel similarly, don’t despair; I’m dishing on my experience and how I’ve learned to survive with the normalcy of this kind of fish in Spain.

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    April 13, 2018
  • 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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    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part II)

    January 17, 2019 /

    Studying abroad in Spain means that you will have different interactions with your professors that you might be experienced to back home. This article dives into some of the distinctions that have jumped out to us.

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    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019
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