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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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    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

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    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

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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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    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020
  • 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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    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019

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    January 12, 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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    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

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    December 27, 2018

    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

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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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    The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Expressions

    February 23, 2021

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

    May 26, 2020

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019
  • 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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    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021

    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020
  • 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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    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019
  • 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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    June 14, 2018

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

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    November 19, 2019
  • 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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  • 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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    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 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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    August 6, 2019

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    February 16, 2023

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021
  • 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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    Playing soccer [AS A GIRL] in Spain

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