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  • Confessions,  Culture,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018 /

    Do you ever feel like you are a different person in different languages?! I for one do, and I believe that it is normal. This article dives into my perception of the situation. 

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  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018 /

    We interrupt your regularly-programmed content to bring you a special announcement about an important milestone for us and how we're planning to better serve you.

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    September 10, 2020

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    June 21, 2018
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2018)

    January 4, 2018 /

    Dani: I'm very proud of all that I've accomplished in 2017, but have some important changes I want to make in 2018. Read more to find out what I plan to work on in the new year, and the funny way I am reminding myself!

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2018)

    December 28, 2017 /

    Claudia: I don't have a perfect idea of where 2018 will lead me, but I do have some things I am going for. Find out what is on my list in this article. 

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  • Adapting,  Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017 /

    About three months in to living abroad we realize that there is a tendency to end up in an emotional place where we miss people, places, and customs that are far away. Learn about what we call the three month feeling.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting Others’ Journeys

    December 7, 2017 /

    Truly thriving means allowing others to thrive, too! Having a bit of trouble understanding someone else's journey? We've got some insight to help you through it.

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    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017 /

    Making friends is hard under normal circumstances and while living and travelling abroad can seem like an almost impossible task at times. Check out these three tips for making friends in different situations. 

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    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

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    November 30, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017 /

    We've already shared about Dani's first time, so it is only fair that you hear about mine as well. Check out this article for more details about how my first intercambio went. 

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

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

    November 24, 2017 /

    While we all may have very different experiences with our first time, Dani had an amazingly positive experience. Read more to find out how she got over her initial nervousness and saw what a good option taking the plunge of going to an intercambio is!

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  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Segovia

    October 29, 2017 /

    Segovia is one place that I never thought about going to...until I met someone from there who made me fall in love with the city before stepping foot in it. Check out our tips for this beautiful place! 

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    What to Expect from Spanish Drivers

    October 24, 2017 /

    We've all got our different ways of doing things and Spanish drivers seem to be a perfect example of this. Check out this short list of things many Spanish drivers will do that may surprise you.

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  • Balance,  Food,  Thriving

    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017 /

    In Spain you can find lots of different foods―from super healthy to super fried! See how we are finding our balance while eating yummy things. 

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