Teach Abroad Blog

There have been several moments throughout my short time here in Spain that I have had to ask, "Is this really my life?" Galloping through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains...keep reading

If you're in Madrid, you are just 10€ (Euros, equivalent to around $12) and a 45-minute bus ride from the historic city of Toledo. Trains are faster, but buses are...keep reading

The ability to live in a foreign environment alone to "find yourself" has been glorified for years, especially as it pertains to American media. For as long as I can...keep reading

They say "Culture Shock" has four phases, the honeymoon stage, the frustration stage, the adjustment stage, and the acceptance stage. Currently, all the excitment has died down and I am...keep reading

I thought I was in the minority when it came to seeking out birth control in Spain, until I arrived and realized it was the unspoken question on everyone’s mind...keep reading

Yup. You just read that headline right! The Housing Hunt in Madrid or literally anywhere could be compared to The Hunger Games, but instead of kill or be killed, it's...keep reading

One of the biggest differences between American and Spanish culture, is that Spaniards love to talk. Of course, Americans like to talk too, there’s just a time and a place...keep reading

Shopping in a Spanish supermarket (or supermercado) is a feast for the senses! Smelling fresh seafood, picking up a warm baguette, admiring the beautiful colors of fruits and vegetables…it is...keep reading

The month of August was quite stressful for me. Up until August 20th, I had been away from New York on a family vacation in Massachusetts. Having only five days...keep reading