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    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019 /

    Are you having issues fitting in while living abroad? Here are our insights into the good, the bad, and the ugly of finding a sense of belonging while in a foreign country.

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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

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    May 3, 2018

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019 /

    Have you noticed that people seem to be in the streets all the time in Spain? Is it hard for you to adapt to? In this article we dive into our top tips for taking advantage of this lifestyle.

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    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • Travel

    Taking Advantage of Weekend Travel

    April 28, 2019 /

    Are you loving the fact that you can go anywhere for the weekend in Europe but having problems with travel burn-out? In this article we talk about our top 5 tips for getting the most out of your weekend travel.

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    September 24, 2017
  • Thriving

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019 /

    Are you having trouble understanding culture norms while traveling or living abroad? Today we are diving into our top tips for how to have more insight into situations that happen as you visit different places around the world.

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    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018

    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019 /

    There are words that you will hear every day while you are in Spain and vale is one of them. This post dives a little bit deeper into what vale means in Spain and how Spaniards use it in every day language.

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    Favorite Resources for Learning through Spanish Entertainment

    September 5, 2019

    Cómo Aprender Español: A New Video Series in Spanish

    October 18, 2020

    Language-Learning: A Review of Preply

    September 3, 2020
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019 /

    Working with other people can be difficult wherever you are. However, while intercultural teams can be wonderful, they can also be more difficult. That is why we are sharing our top tips for working with Spanish teams!

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    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019 /

    Are you wondering how you are going to find your favorite food and drink places while living abroad in Spain? Consider these three tips to help you feel more integrated into your home away from home.

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    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019 /

    One of the most frustration aspects of practicing a non-native language is how your mistakes can often be honed in on while your point is overlooked. In terms of having successful communication, I believe it’s often best to recognize mistakes but also move on.

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    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021

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    October 31, 2024

    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019 /

    Do you ever feel like there are little things that throw you off when you are traveling or living abroad? Today we are talking about mini culture shocks—small things that might make a big difference in how confortable you are abroad.

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    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019

    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019

    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

    February 4, 2018
  • 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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    Why should I study abroad anyway?

    January 12, 2021

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019 /

    Are you aware of how much impact your cultural perspective has how you see other cultures? This post dives in to why cultural comparison is important, and how you can do it without it being a negative comparison.

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    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    An Introduction: Pablo Picasso

    January 7, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019 /

    Have you heard the expression no hay de que while studying, living, or traveling abroad in Spain and you are wondering what it means? Well look no further! Here we explain this Spanish expression and share how it’s used in real life.

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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
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