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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019 /

    Is culture inherent or can it be learned? I'm trying to learn so much of Spanish culture these days that I feel like I'll never feel fully comfortable in the American culture again.

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    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023
  • Confessions,  Culture,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Spaniard? Today’s guest writer, Mary, opens up about her international love story—sharing their cultures, manuevering language barriers, and all the laughs along the way.

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    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019
  • Balance,  Thriving

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019 /

    Do you find it difficult to be consistent with a workout routine? Check out these seven ways you could have more fun while being active.

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    Sending Letters and Postcards

    October 6, 2020

    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

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

    September 19, 2019 /

    Looking for some first-hand insights into studying abroad (and living abroad in general)? Look no further, we’ve compiled some good ones for you!

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    Accepting Others’ Journeys

    December 7, 2017

    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019 /

    Your time while abroad is more than just a fun adventure—it will also help you in your professional life. Not convinced, check out this article to see more! 

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    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2019)

    January 3, 2019
  • Living Abroad

    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019 /

    Living abroad isn’t easy and can even be downright difficult. Today we are sharing Claudia’s story of how she is making her new city home… without loosing the magic of being a tourist.

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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019

    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019 /

    When you first arrive somewhere, discovering all the places, even if you have to pay, is a very normal thing to do. However, as you get more comfortable you tend to loose these tendencies. Here's why you shouldn't. 

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2018)

    January 4, 2018

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019 /

    In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020

    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019 /

    Do you want to go to a theater production in Spain but feel a little nervous about how it will go? Dani felt the same way but her experience doing so will surely convince you not to worry!

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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Favorite Resources for Learning through Spanish Entertainment

    September 5, 2019 /

    In this post we provide links and details on some of our favorite resources for language-learning through Spanish entertainment.

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    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

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

    February 25, 2021

    Learning Spanish through storytelling: the shortcut to fluency

    March 14, 2024
  • 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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    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023
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