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  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021
  • Culture

    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019 /

    As a general rule, Spaniards love to celebrate! And this post has been developed to share insight into different kinds of celebrations that you will find during your time in Spain.

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    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019

    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019

    What is el Día de San José in Spain

    March 17, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019 /

    School is different all around the world and what you find in Spain is likely to surprise you. To give you a betting insight into the Spanish school system, we are breaking it down for you from an insider’s perspective.

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    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture,  Living Abroad

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019 /

    When moving to a new place, little things about the new culture can often surprise you. Check out this article to see how we are analyzing the work situation in Spain.  

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    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

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    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Study Abroad

    Three Unexpected Realities of my Study Abroad Experience

    September 22, 2019 /

    Life while studying abroad isn’t always what you’ll expect it to be…but if you allow it to, it can teach you a lot about yourself! In this post Dani shares three of those realizations and what they have meant to her.

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    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019 /

    Looking for some first-hand insights into studying abroad (and living abroad in general)? Look no further, we’ve compiled some good ones for you!

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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

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

    May 26, 2020

    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019
  • 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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    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020
  • 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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    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019 /

    When you first arrive somewhere, discovering all the places, even if you have to pay, is a very normal thing to do. However, as you get more comfortable you tend to loose these tendencies. Here's why you shouldn't. 

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    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 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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    Four Reasons Why You Need to Take Yourself on a Day Trip

    August 23, 2018

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019 /

    Do you want to go to a theater production in Spain but feel a little nervous about how it will go? Dani felt the same way but her experience doing so will surely convince you not to worry!

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    Language Learning: It’s all about Confidence

    September 27, 2018

    Cómo Aprender Español: Expresiones Comunes

    February 28, 2021

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017
  • 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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    What does “El Mundo es un Pañuelo” Mean?

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    Using Duolingo to Learn a Language

    March 31, 2020

    Studying Spanish at a Language School in Spain

    July 6, 2021
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