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Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)
We can’t always be in a perfect place (emotionally or physically) all the time. See where Claudia is in accepting her own personal journey will living abroad in Spain in this article.
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How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain
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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Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)
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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The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society
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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A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses
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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Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting
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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An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting
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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Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)
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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How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard
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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PDA is Everywhere in Spain
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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What to Expect from Spanish Bikers
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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Benefits of Cultural Competences
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.
