Teach Abroad Blog

I have been in Madrid for about a week now and I thought I would take some time to reflect on the steps leading up to moving halfway across the...keep reading

If you look at a map of Spain, you’ll notice that Madrid lies smack dab in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula. This is not only wonderfully convenient for your...keep reading

Following your dreams requires a lot of patience, trust and hard work. Once I received the exciting news that I was accepted into CIEE’s “Teach Abroad” program, the hunt for...keep reading

In early May, I received an exciting email from CIEE regarding my acceptance and location placement. The email read: "You have been placed in the Community of Madrid - Confirm...keep reading

¡Hola A Todos! ¡Bienvenido a mi blog! I will keep this short and sweet ;) Last August, I began my Senior Year at The University of Delaware (UD). By the...keep reading

Here, I share my thoughts on getting TEFL certified through CIEE! Whether you are halfway through the course, or deciding whether or not to take the first step...I hope my...keep reading

It’s hard to believe that my year in Spain is almost over. It seems like yesterday I was applying for my visa at the Spanish consulate. Despite Spain being known...keep reading

I participated in CIEE's Teach in Spain program from 2015-2017 and was placed outside of Madrid central in the municipality, Collado Villalba. Upon receiving my placement, I was quite nervous...keep reading

I had wanted to move to Spain for a long time. I wanted to improve my Spanish and I always thought I would enjoy teaching English as a second language...keep reading

Thinking back to where I was a year ago, it seems silly how stressed I was about applying for my Spanish visa. I had never applied for one before and...keep reading