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  • How to,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018 /

    Study abroad doesn’t necessarily mean an entire semester or year abroad. Today guest writer Ali from the blog Sustainable Psyche is giving us her top tips about how to make the most of your summer abroad.

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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018 /

    Needing to pay back student loans can feel like an obstacle standing between you and your dream of moving to Spain but it doesn’t have to be! I’m sharing my secret on how I’ve been able to manage it.

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    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • Travel

    What you need to know about Salobreña

    July 1, 2018 /

    A lovely little town on the Mediterranean coast, Salobreña is definitely worth visiting if you want sunshine, sea, and fresh food. Here we dive in to our top travel tips for Salobreña.

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  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018 /

    As if there’s not enough to think about when preparing to move abroad, you really ought to prep your banking situation back home if you want to avoid stress, hassle, and fees in Spain. With these tips, though, we’ve got you covered!

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    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021

    When Do You Actually Need a Lawyer in Spain? (It Depends Who You Are and Who You Ask)

    September 26, 2026

    Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain

    May 2, 2026
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    “Echar un Polvo” vs. “Estar Hecho Polvo”

    June 22, 2018 /

    In this expressions article, we’re taking a look at these two idiomatic expressions you don’t want to mix up! Be sure to get your ‘dusty’ Spanish slang correct by checking out the details.

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    July 8, 2021

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    August 15, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018 /

    Are you going to be celebrating your birthday while abroad? Is a good Spanish friend of your turning a year older and you're not sure how they do birthdays in Spain? This article has got you covered!

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    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023
  • 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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    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 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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    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

    April 1, 2021

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    October 15, 2019

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    January 18, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018 /

    Today on the blog we have the pleasure of hosting Caroline from Sippin' Sangria as she shares about her time living with a family in Spain—complete with some great tips for making the most out of YOUR experience!

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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

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  • Food,  Living Abroad

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018 /

    Here you’ll find a very basic introduction to the Spanish cheeses that you will likely encounter in your everyday life, complete with the unsensored (and unprofessional) evaluation of two guiris, or foreigners.

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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    What is a Roscón de Reyes in Spain?

    January 2, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)

    May 10, 2018 /

    Understanding why you want to go abroad for yourself can be difficult, so imagine trying to explain it to others. In this article, Claudia dives into how she talks about it with close friends and family.

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    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020

    It Gets Cold in Spain!

    November 21, 2017

    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018 /

    Conveying the reasons behind your decision to move abroad can be difficult, especially when it comes to your family. Here’s Dani’s story of how she has worked through this with her parents.

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    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    Accepting Others’ Journeys

    December 7, 2017
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