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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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    July 12, 2018

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    November 21, 2019

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019
  • 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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    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 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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    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021

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  • 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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    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019
  • 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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    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

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    March 14, 2019
  • 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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    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Expat Life in Logroño

    November 30, 2021

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

    September 1, 2022
  • 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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    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 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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    What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain

    February 22, 2024

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

    February 11, 2021
  • 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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    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 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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    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019

    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018

    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018
  • 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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    Easy Spanish for Traveling

    March 5, 2019

    Cómo Aprender Español: A New Video Series in Spanish

    October 18, 2020

    Language-Learning: A Review of Preply

    September 3, 2020
  • 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 “(Me) Da Igual” Really Mean!?

    October 3, 2019

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    August 3, 2018

    Cómo Aprender Español: Expresiones Comunes

    February 28, 2021
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