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    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019 /

    If it's your first time learning a language you are in for a bit of a ride. I would equate this process to a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs. It is an equally frustrating and exciting journey! 

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    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019
  • Living Abroad

    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 2019 /

    Interested in hearing a true first-hand account of finding an apartment (room to rent) here in Spain? Here’s the story of and insights from Dani’s first apartment-hunt in Granada.

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    Expat Life in Almeria

    September 28, 2021

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019 /

    We’ve recently talked about finding an apartment to rent in Spain, but here you’ll find the best websites to help you through the process…and some additional tips you’re going to want to know before you begin!

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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

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

    March 16, 2021

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019 /

    If you'll be moving to Spain and looking for housing on your own, you're definitely gonna want to check out our tips and tricks for finding an apartment to rent, complete with useful vocabulary in Spanish!

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    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

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

    September 17, 2020

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • Travel

    Five Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Staycation

    August 4, 2019 /

    Are you wondering how to get to know your own city better or are in need of a serious break? Why not consider taking a staycation or a vacation where you don’t go somewhere else but spend time doing something new in the same place.

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    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021

    Los Miradores – Six Highly Recommended Viewpoints in Granada

    November 16, 2021
  • 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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    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018

    You Can Want to Belong in Spain and Still Want Your Dentist to Speak English

    September 12, 2026

    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019 /

    To live with a Spanish family or among the students while studying abroad? It's a big decision, which is why we are talking a little bit more about what your options are and sharing what Dani decided to go with during her study abroad.

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    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    How I maintain my Spanish without living in a Spanish speaking country

    June 20, 2024
  • Culture,  Food

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019 /

    Due to the weather, the culture, and the availability of places with outdoor seating, eating outdoors is incredibly common in Spain. In this article we outline some of the reasons why and the reality that you may find here.

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    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018

    Introduction to Reverse Culture Shock

    June 1, 2018

    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered why there are kids running around the streets until midnight? Here we dive into why we think this is so culturally acceptable in Spain.

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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019
  • Culture

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019 /

    Saint James (or Santiago in Spanish) is the Patron Saint to Spain. His “day” is celebrated on the 25th of July. In this post we cover a little bit of the history and celebrations that you will see if you are lucky enough to be in Galicia on this day.

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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018
  • 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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    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
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