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How to Get the Most out of Your Study Abroad Experience

When it came to my college search, I had three priorities at the time: an exercise science major, some sort of ballroom program, and study abroad

Itinerary: Madrid & Seville

I recently wrote this 10-day itinerary to Madrid and Seville for a job application and realized that someone may want to use it as a guide

My Favorite Travel Bloggers

Upon my return from a year in Seville and jetting off again to teach in Madrid, I spent an obscene amount of hours glued to the

How to Get Your Coffee Fix in Spain

¿Quieres tomar un café? Or literally, Do you want to “take“ a coffee? “Taking” or having a coffee in Spain is a daily ritual and a

Online Teaching With VIPKID

In this rapidly developing digital age, I’ve seen a huge influx of ads promoting online work in the hopes that applicants take the bait for a better

Salón des Fleurs: Madrid’s Most Elegant Tea House

I’ve recently discovered a hidden gem in Madrid called Salón des Fleurs: a gorgeous tea house overflowing with flowers and sweet scents. For those who know me, flowers

Alcalá de Henares: The City of Cervantes

Spring is fast approaching in Madrid as the weather is quickly heating up and the flowers are blooming! I absolutely love spring and all the photo

How to Tutor Unmotivated High School Students

Last year was my first year as a language assistant (or auxiliar) in Madrid, Spain. I was assigned an elementary school and worked primarily with first

Escher in Madrid

An exciting exhibition has come to Madrid! From now until June 25, 2017, you can see 200 of MC Escher’s works including drawings, woodcuts, tessellations, and more.

Auxiliar Interview: Trevor of A Texan in Spain

Trevor is a former auxiliar de conversación and blogger with three years of experience working in Spain. Here are his thoughts from living abroad: 1. Where

“Goods for the Good of This World”

I’m excited to announce that jewelry and accessory company, Mieroglyphs, invited me to be an affiliate! This Florida-based company specializes in cork-leather and canvas products that are

8 YouTube Videos to Use with Young Students

This is my second year working with 1st and 2nd graders and for many of them, learning a second language isn’t easy. The students I work