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  • Adapting,  Balance

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020 /

    No one really knows how to deal with these uncertain times. That is why we have put together this list of 13 things that we are currently doing to keep positive and moving forward in our lives.

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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019

    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020 /

    Important life events and major changes often cause us to shift our perspective and life abroad has been no different for Dani. Read about how learning Spanish, teaching English, and living in Spain has changed her.

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    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019
  • Adapting

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020 /

    The words we use—but also the way in which we use them—matter! This post dives into three of the aspects of language we should pay attention to in order to communicate more effectively.

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    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Dani’s letter to the New Year.

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    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Claudia’s letter to the New Year.

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    Four Reasons Why You Need to Take Yourself on a Day Trip

    August 23, 2018

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

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    Understanding Spanish Public Workers: Oposiciones

    February 20, 2020

    Seasonings and Spices in Spain

    March 23, 2018

    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019
  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019

    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Spaniard? Today’s guest writer, Mary, opens up about her international love story—sharing their cultures, manuevering language barriers, and all the laughs along the way.

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    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    Traditions: Bélenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018
  • 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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    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018
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