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    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018 /

    Have you just decided to move abroad to Spain and don't really know where to begin with preparing yourself? This article is the perfect place to start!

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  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018 /

    If you haven’t heard of this condition, that’s probably because it’s made-up but doesn't make it any less real for Dani. Find out what she means by "non-commitment issues," how this affects her life, and what she's doing about it.

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    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018 /

    Today on the blog we have the pleasure of hosting Lexa from Sippin' Sangria as she shares from her journey as a volunteer English teacher in Spain. 

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    Teaching English with Auxiliares

    February 27, 2018 /

    Aside from undergraduate study abroad programs, one of your best options for moving to Spain is to teach English with the government's Auxiliares program. Learn more about the basics, pros, and cons of this option in this article.

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  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018 /

    Are you past the point of studying abroad during your undergraduate years, but still looking for options to live abroad in Spain? This article is the right one for you as we'll dive into the basics of teaching, studying, and working abroad.

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