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  • Culture,  Preparing

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018 /

    Are you wondering why everything is closed on the 12th of October in Spain? Well we are here to give you insight to why that is! Check out this article for more information about this holiday.

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    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs

    September 4, 2018 /

    Trying to decide if CIEE is the right program for you? If you’re interested in teaching English in Spain, it’s definitely one of the options to consider, but take into account the pros and cons you’ll find here.

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    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023

    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020

    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020
  • Balance,  Thriving

    Four Reasons Why You Need to Take Yourself on a Day Trip

    August 23, 2018 /

    We’ve already talked about the value of traveling alone but this time we’ve got a self-care trick you can put to the test even more easily—plan yourself a solo day trip! Check out the reasons why!

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020

    Sending Letters and Postcards

    October 6, 2020
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018 /

    Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you just want to ask for help, but don’t know how? Over the past couple of years I have gotten better at recognising the symptoms and figuring out how to ask.

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    May 18, 2023

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)

    May 10, 2018 /

    Understanding why you want to go abroad for yourself can be difficult, so imagine trying to explain it to others. In this article, Claudia dives into how she talks about it with close friends and family.

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    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019

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    March 21, 2021

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    August 1, 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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    Semana Santa in Spain

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    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018 /

    If you haven’t heard of this condition, that’s probably because it’s made-up but doesn't make it any less real for Dani. Find out what she means by "non-commitment issues," how this affects her life, and what she's doing about it.

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    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Teaching English with Auxiliares

    February 27, 2018 /

    Aside from undergraduate study abroad programs, one of your best options for moving to Spain is to teach English with the government's Auxiliares program. Learn more about the basics, pros, and cons of this option in this article.

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    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018 /

    Are you past the point of studying abroad during your undergraduate years, but still looking for options to live abroad in Spain? This article is the right one for you as we'll dive into the basics of teaching, studying, and working abroad.

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    September 29, 2020

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018 /

    Sometimes living abroad comes with more unstructured time than you're used to. In order to help you make the most of this opportunity, I'm sharing six strategies that I've been using to improve my time management.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

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

    February 21, 2019

    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021
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