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    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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    August 11, 2020

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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019
  • 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 Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

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    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019
  • 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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    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019
  • 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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    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 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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    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021
  • 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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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 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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    March 22, 2018

    The Signficance of Pomegranates in Granada

    March 11, 2021
  • 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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    March 15, 2018

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    July 13, 2021

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    November 16, 2023
  • 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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    Expat Life in Logroño

    November 30, 2021

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    December 1, 2017

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 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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    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021

    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    Master Packing for Every Length of Trip

    July 28, 2020
  • 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 (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020
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