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Katie K.

Teach In Spain Program Spain
Hometown: River Vale New Jersey

Katie Keogh is a lover of traveling, hiking, snowboarding, yoga, and experiencing new things. She graduated from Towson University with a Journalism degree and a Spanish minor where she participated in Surf Club, the Mindfulness and Meditation group, and was a Student Ambassador. During college Katie also obtained her 200 hour yoga teacher training license through the nationally ranked company, Yoga Works. Growing up near New York City helped Katie establish a love for traveling and exploring new cities. When she is not traveling, Katie loves to spend time with her dog, Chewbacca, and her two nephews, Finn and Rory. 

Posts

Private Tutoring Tips

By Katie K.

Throughout orientation in August I remember thinking “no way. I’m not doing private tutoring after a five - seven hour work day.” Little did I know I’d be doing two... keep reading

What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Spain

By Katie K.

Before I moved to Spain I came with certain expectations that weren’t realistic. Here are some things to know before moving to Spain: Do not feel discouraged if your roommate... keep reading

A day in the life as a Language and Culture Assistant

By Katie K.

A day in the life as a Language and Culture Assistant is surprisingly pretty typical to that of a job at home. Once I got into my routine and started... keep reading

Finding a Doctor in Madrid

By Katie K.

When I first arrived in Madrid people were asking about doctors at orientation and I remember thinking “oh i won’t need a doctor i’ll be fine.” Of course a month... keep reading

How I Found Housing in Madrid

By Katie K.

The number one thing I was stressed about before coming to Spain was finding housing. Finding a roommate(s) and a decent apartment in a good location was all so important... keep reading

Weekend Plans with a Visitor

By Katie K.

The pressure was on. Having my first visitor this week was super exciting but also a little nerve wracking. I wanted to make sure my sister had the most fun... keep reading

Planning Weekend Trips

By Katie K.

Planning weekend trips is exhilarating and sometimes challenging. Deciding where to go on your long weekends (puentes) or where to stay and how to budget yourself is obviously really important... keep reading

Travel Tips Before Going to Morocco

By Katie K.

Morocco - The Land of Blue Cities and Endless Culture Morocco is a place like ANY other I have visited. The food is incredible, the views are insane, and the... keep reading

6 Tips to Live by When Arriving in Madrid

By Katie K.

Arriving in a foreign country can be stressul, take it from someone who has never lived abroad before. There are some steps you can take to feel prepared and make... keep reading

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