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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018 /

    Are you going to be celebrating your birthday while abroad? Is a good Spanish friend of your turning a year older and you're not sure how they do birthdays in Spain? This article has got you covered!

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    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018 /

    Life is a journey and we don’t always feel comfortable with where we’re at along the way. Today Dani opens up about how her life feels messy and overwhelming, but she’s working through it.

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    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

    May 9, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 2018 /

    Have you every been surprised with how the elderly in Spain appear in daily life? We were a little bit shocked as well and these are our reflections about this difference.

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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018
  • Food,  Living Abroad

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018 /

    Here you’ll find a very basic introduction to the Spanish cheeses that you will likely encounter in your everyday life, complete with the unsensored (and unprofessional) evaluation of two guiris, or foreigners.

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    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • Confessions,  Culture

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018 /

    The debate about bullfighting is alive and well here in Spain. In this article we’d like to share our thoughts on the matter, from the perspective of Americans attending a bullfight in Spain.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

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

    December 6, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018 /

    Bullfighting is something that is hard for us to understand as it is something that is tied to the cultures that carry it out. This post is an introduction to history of the activity.

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    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018 /

    We’ve talk about cultural competences before, but how do you integrate them into your daily life? See these five exercises to get your head in the right place for acquiring cultural competences.

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    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019

    What Semana Santa Means to Me: An Interview with a Granadina

    April 5, 2020
  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018 /

    Spain is known for its paella, but how much do you really know about this special dish? Join us as we dive into the this world.

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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast

    April 27, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018 /

    Depending on where you come from the PDA, or public displays of affection, here in Spain may seem a little over-the-top. Check out this article for Dani’s thoughts on why the public intimacy seems normal here.

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    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020
  • Adapting

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018 /

    Being able to bike around a city that you are visiting or living in is a great way to leisurely see the city in addition to an easy transport option. However, every place has its quirks and this is what we think about biking in Spain.

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    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018 /

    In this article we dive deeper into one of potential future benefits of spending time studying in another country: professional benefits cultural competences acquired while abroad.

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    November 6, 2018

    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

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    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019
  • Culture,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018 /

    Did you know that Spanish universities now have a language requirement? It's one of the biggest factors behind Spain's B1-obsession. But is it really for the best?

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    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    How to: Use WhatsApp in Spain

    April 22, 2021

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019
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