Teach Abroad Blog

In a few days, one of the most important celebrations of the year will take place in Spain: Semana Santa , or Holy Week. Sevilla, in southern Spain, celebrates Semana...keep reading

When I came to Madrid, I decided I just wouldn’t go to the doctor. It was too much work. I didn’t want to deal with the language barrier. I would...keep reading

*Name: Matt Anderson *Hometown: Portland, Maine *CIEE Teach Year: 2013 *Location in Spain (Neighborhood or Town): Sevilla, Andalucía *Name of School: I.E.S. Ítaca, Tomares *Current Location: Portland, Maine *Current Occupation:...keep reading

Well it has certainly been a little bit since my last blog entry. I've been living in Spain for just over seven months now, which means I've been teaching for...keep reading

Help! Help! Help! This is what we (I) cry for when a teacher is absent. It is draining and a lot of work and the first time you experience this,...keep reading

A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to Córdoba with my third level students, and it was an incredible experience. Córdoba is the capital city of the...keep reading

I’m absolutely, entirely, totally flabbergasted that my time volunteering in Spain is coming to a close. I promise I’m not exaggerating when I say that this experience has changed my...keep reading

For the CIEE Teach in Spain Professional program, we receive a monthly stipend of 900€ a month. We receive the same amount of money regardless of how many hours we...keep reading

The English auxiliares in Madrid who go through CIEE get paid 1,000 euros a month. If you’re like me and every other recent college grad who is indebted to the...keep reading

I suppose you could call me a Goofy-Goober because I absolutely love bubbles (SpongeBob Squarepants fans should understand this classification). Not only do I love the bubbles you blow from...keep reading