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4 Things I Wish I Did Whilst Living Abroad in Spain; Regrets, Reflections and Resilience
While I can say that my first year living in Madrid felt like a dream and has without a doubt been one of the best experiences and adventures of my... keep reading
Your Guide to Spanish Street Abbreviations
How Spanish speakers abbreviate their street names was not something I thought I’d need to know before moving to Spain. But there came a time when I was filling out... keep reading
Culture Shock: Things I Was NOT Prepared for When I Moved to Spain to Teach English
Here are several things I've observed whilst living in Spain which have shocked me alot as a Brit! Enjoy :)
Deciding Where To Live; My Experience of Living Outside of Central Madrid
Deciding where to live when moving to Madrid, a review on how to decide which place to stay and commute to work from during your time as an Auxiliar in Spain!
4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Moving To Spain as a Teaching Assistant
Thinking about moving abroad to teach English this year? Here are 4 questions to ask yourself before you take the leap! :)
Bedsheets, but Spanish: Need-to-Know Vocab for Buying Bedsheets in Spain
Picture this: I’ve been in Spain for four days, and I’m moving into an apartment that night. I’m standing in the ‘bedroom’ section of El Corte Inglés, where I’ve been... keep reading
Should I Move Abroad? First Thoughts, Things To Consider and Introduction
Wondering whether you should move/teach abroad or not? Welcome to my first post! I will be sharing a little bit about me, why I chose to move abroad and how my experience has been so far. I will also be giving you some questions to think about, which will hopefully help you to make the decision that is best for you :)
What to Wear While Teaching in Spain
Ah, the eternal question…what to wear? The dilemma takes on new relevance when you’re living and working abroad. If you’re like me, you don’t want to stick out very much... keep reading
Orientation in Valladolid: A Look Inside CIEE's Spain Volunteer program!
CIEE’s Orientation in Valladolid is one of the many benefits of the Teach in Spain Volunteer program! The best part? Airport pickup, transportation, hotel accommodation, and meals are all provided... keep reading
What I'll Miss Most About Living in Madrid
My time living in Madrid is coming to an end. With less than 40 days left, I’ve been reminiscing on the things I love most about Madrid. Living here has... keep reading
Twenty- Four Hours in Madrid
As the temperature begins to rise in Madrid, so does the number of people coming to visit this awesome city. I have had the pleasure to host and play tour... keep reading
The 8 Hardest Parts About Teaching English in Madrid
Throughout the application process to teach in Madrid, I was fed the idea that teaching abroad was this picture-perfect lifestyle and that it was accessible and easy. I had done... keep reading
CIEE Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Arielle!
What made you want to do this experience? A friend told me about this program, and I knew I had to apply! After graduating college, I was looking for an... keep reading
Misconceptions in Madrid
Moving to Madrid last August was my first time ever in Europe. Understandably so, I was really overwhelmed with everything I had been told about Europe, and specifically Spain, without... keep reading