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    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

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  • 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,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    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,  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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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    January 4, 2018
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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