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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020 /

    Important life events and major changes often cause us to shift our perspective and life abroad has been no different for Dani. Read about how learning Spanish, teaching English, and living in Spain has changed her.

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    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019

    CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs

    September 4, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020
  • Preparing

    Five Things You Should Know about Teaching in an English Academy in Spain

    January 16, 2020 /

    Are you wondering what your options are for teaching English in Spain? Teaching at an English academy might just be one of your best options. Read this article for five things you need to know before you start!

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

    March 2, 2018

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020

    Traveling with a little one under 6 months

    August 22, 2024
  • Adapting,  Culture

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020 /

    Are you thinking about moving abroad but you are not sure what the job situation is like in Spain? This introduction will give you a brief idea of what you will find here.

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    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

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    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019

    Introduction to Reverse Culture Shock

    June 1, 2018

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

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    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017
  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019 /

    School is different all around the world and what you find in Spain is likely to surprise you. To give you a betting insight into the Spanish school system, we are breaking it down for you from an insider’s perspective.

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    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018

    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

    April 1, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

    September 3, 2019 /

    There are many ways to learn a language, but using primary source entertainment is one of the most fun ones! Check out this article for different ideas of what to engage with.

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    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019

    12 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a Language through TV & Movies

    April 25, 2024

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019 /

    There's no one-size-fits-all answer to packing. However, with these five tips from a seasoned long-stay traveler, you will be well on your way!

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    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023
  • 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020

    What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain

    February 22, 2024
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