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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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    July 13, 2021

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    November 26, 2020

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

    May 4, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

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    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018

    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023
  • Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Becoming Friends Through Study Abroad: A Guest Post

    March 14, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered about how people make good friends while studying abroad? Today we have guest writer Caroline ZuHone sharing her story with good friend a co-writer Lexa from the blog Sippin’ Sangria.

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    January 12, 2018

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World

    November 20, 2018 /

    If you ever wonder if traveling can impact your ‘real life,’ look no further. Our guest writers from Sippin’ Sangria are giving us their top tips for how to use your travel experience in the real world.

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    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

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    November 16, 2023

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018 /

    It’s not uncommon to feel frustration and resistance to your own culture upon returning home after a long time abroad. For those of you dealing with reverse culture shock, we’ve got some tips and personal insights to share.

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    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Introduction to Reverse Culture Shock

    June 1, 2018 /

    As if leaving your wonderful new “home” abroad isn’t bad enough, returning home after studying/teaching/living abroad could mean that reverse culture shock is right around the corner. Be sure to check out this article in order to prepare yourself for what that may mean.

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    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018

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    December 31, 2019

    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 10, 2018
  • Adapting

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017 /

    If you're about to head home or have recently arrived, you may be having some strange feelings about your return and re-integration into your circles. Not to worry—we've got some insight to help you through it!

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    July 13, 2018

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    July 10, 2018

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    July 27, 2018

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