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Participant

Jade O.

Teach In Spain Program
Hometown: Boston, MA

Jade Okanlawon is a linguistics and psychology graduate from Northeastern University with a passion for language learning, cultural exchange, and blogging. She has lived abroad in Germany as an au pair, studied in Rome, and taught math in South Africa, experiences that have shaped her deep appreciation for global education. Through her blog Travel and Blossom, she shares posts about language, culture, and self-growth. Now, as a CIEE participant in Spain, Jade is excited to document her journey, inspire others to teach abroad, even with no prior experience, and spotlight the richness of Spanish culture.

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Meet Jade: A Linguist, Teacher, and Traveler at Heart

By Jade O.

Hi, I'm Jade, a linguist, teacher, and traveler, who's getting ready to start a new chapter in her life as a language assistant in Spain. In this post, I share a little bit about where I'm from, why I'm choosing to teach abroad, and what I'm hoping to accomplish in Madrid.

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