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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Clothing Store

    December 10, 2019 /

    In this edition of “Easy Spanish” we’re walking you through a clothes shopping trip, complete with the most common vocabulary you’ll need to ask and answer clothing-related questions.

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  • Adapting,  Culture

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019 /

    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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    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019

    Drinking Culture in Spain

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    Who is Francisco Franco?

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

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    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019

    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    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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    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020
  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2018)

    January 4, 2018

    Celebrating Our Four Year Blog Anniversary

    July 15, 2021

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019 /

    Is culture inherent or can it be learned? I'm trying to learn so much of Spanish culture these days that I feel like I'll never feel fully comfortable in the American culture again.

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

    December 6, 2018

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020
  • Confessions,  Culture,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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

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    January 12, 2020

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018
  • Culture,  Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019 /

    The art of ordering tapas―tapeando―may seem simple, but there are a few things we think you should know before you go out for free food here in Granada. Read up ahead of time so you can hit the bar as a pro!

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    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020

    Televised New Year’s Eve Program in Spain

    December 30, 2018

    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

    January 8, 2019
  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019 /

    If you’re interested in eating more healthfully through the Mediterranean Diet but uncertain exactly what that means or what such food looks like here in Spain, this article’s for you!

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    Introduction to Reverse Culture Shock

    June 1, 2018

    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020

    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

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    February 2, 2020

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019
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