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    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020 /

    The words we use—but also the way in which we use them—matter! This post dives into three of the aspects of language we should pay attention to in order to communicate more effectively.

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    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020 /

    Are you thinking about moving abroad but you are not sure what the job situation is like in Spain? This introduction will give you a brief idea of what you will find here.

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    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Dani’s letter to the New Year.

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    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022
  • Culture,  Travel

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019 /

    If you’re planning a trip to Spain (or anywhere, really) during the Christmas-New Year’s holiday season, there are quite a few things you should plan for! Read up on all our tips to help you integrate the festivities and avoid headaches.

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

    February 14, 2026

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019 /

    Today we welcome guest writer and fashion authority, Nina, to share what she’s learned about Spanish fashion while shopping and living abroad.

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    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019 /

    Religion is something that we cannot separate from culture in a country like Spain. This article dives into how Spanish people can seem (paradoxically) both really Catholic and not at all. 

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    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • 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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    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018
  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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

    September 10, 2019

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Brit? Today’s guest writer, Luis, opens up about his international love story—sharing their cultures, creating their own language, and ups and downs along the way.

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    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019

    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019 /

    Are you curious about who is the Lady of Almudena, the female patron saint of Madrid, Spain? Well look no further as we dive into her story in this article today.

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    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019 /

    Did you know that it is common to celebrate your “name day” here in Spain (as well as many other European countries)? If this is a new concept to you, be sure to check out some of the basics about this tradition!

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    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021

    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
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