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    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020 /

    There are many experiences that you will have while traveling or living abroad, but one I bet you won’t be able to avoid is having people tell you what they think about the U.S.A.

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  • Language Learning

    What You Need to Know About the DELE Exam

    August 4, 2020 /

    Do you want to know what, when, and how you are going to sign up for and prepare for the DELE exam, or the most recognized Spanish language Certification? In this article we cover everything you need to know to make sure you do it right!

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  • 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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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019 /

    Is culture inherent or can it be learned? I'm trying to learn so much of Spanish culture these days that I feel like I'll never feel fully comfortable in the American culture again.

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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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  • Preparing

    What Does it Mean to “Be Spanish” (Not Being Spanish for Generations)

    March 2, 2018 /

    When I first arrived to Spain I didn't truly understand why people from different cultures weren't considered as 'Spanish'. However, after learning about the legal process I have a better comprenhension of why this is. 

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