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  • 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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  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

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    July 23, 2019

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    January 23, 2018

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

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  • 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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    Take at least one course in Spanish!

    January 12, 2018

    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020

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

    November 23, 2018
  • 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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  • Language Learning

    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019 /

    Learning a language is an experience in itself. Today Claudia is diving into what her Spanish adventure was like and the elements she finds most important if you want to go on your own language learning journey.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019 /

    Learning Spanish, like learning all different types of languages, is difficult. However, in this article we are sharing a video diving into our favorite ways to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

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    October 2, 2018

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    August 24, 2018

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    September 21, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019 /

    When you move abroad, you will have a lot of options for where to live and who to live with. Read this article to get some insight into why you should consider living with Spanish roommates while studying abroad in Spain.

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    November 19, 2019

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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019 /

    Making friends as an adult isn’t easy. This is Part II in a two part series where we get into the details about creating friendships in Spain. Today we are diving into how to make friends while being true to yourself.

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    February 22, 2018

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  • Adapting,  Food

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019 /

    We have talked about making friends with Spaniards before but in this two part series we dive into how making friends in Spain is related to food and drink. Part one is dedicated to understanding and adapting.

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    February 25, 2021

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  • Thriving

    Dealing with FOMO while abroad

    June 20, 2019 /

    It is easy to get caught up in things while you are spending time abroad and want to do everything.. however, that is not always possible. Check out our top four tips for dealing with FOMO abroad in this article!

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    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021

    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019 /

    Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!

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    July 3, 2018

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  • Thriving

    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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    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
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