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    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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    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 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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    Why should I study abroad anyway?

    January 12, 2021

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 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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    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020
  • 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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    How to Improve Spanish Speaking and Comprehension Skills for Your Upcoming Exam

    August 6, 2020

    What Does “(Me) Da Igual” Really Mean!?

    October 3, 2019

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

    May 26, 2020
  • 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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    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 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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    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

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

    September 1, 2022

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020
  • 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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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020
  • 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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    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019
  • 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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    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021
  • 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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    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019

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

    September 1, 2022

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 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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    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019 /

    Have you noticed that people seem to be in the streets all the time in Spain? Is it hard for you to adapt to? In this article we dive into our top tips for taking advantage of this lifestyle.

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    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
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