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    Dealing with FOMO while abroad

    June 20, 2019 /

    It is easy to get caught up in things while you are spending time abroad and want to do everything.. however, that is not always possible. Check out our top four tips for dealing with FOMO abroad in this article!

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    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019

    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019 /

    Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!

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    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

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

    September 21, 2023

    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019
  • Thriving

    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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    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 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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    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 2021

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019 /

    ‘Adulting’ isn’t always fun or easy and it can feel even more frustrating when you’re living abroad. However, you can look at it much like culture shock and this provides some comfort!

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    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019 /

    They say that teaching is the best way to learn and my experience has proven that cliche to be right. Here I’m sharing some life lessons teaching English has taught me.

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    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • 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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    What You Need to Know About Pamplona

    June 3, 2018

    Visiting the Plaza de España: Everything you need to know

    October 28, 2018

    What You Need to Know Before You Rent a Boat AirBnB

    June 2, 2019
  • 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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    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

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    Cómo Aprender Español: Expresiones Comunes

    February 28, 2021
  • Thriving

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever thought about how changing your perspective could change your reality? I think you should!

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

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

    May 4, 2021

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
  • 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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    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • 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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    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019

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    February 16, 2023

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019
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