Teach Abroad Blog

How can I explain both the heartbreak and joy I experienced after my first week of teaching High Schoolers in the quaint but lovely town of Colmenar Viejo. Students seemed...keep reading

Hey everyone! Its been a busy few weeks and so much to tell. LIVING TRANSITION: I've officially moved into my new apartment and love the space. Its a beautiful 3...keep reading

My Spanish students burst into the room each morning with contagious, excited, overwhelming fervor. At 9:15 on the dot, the first few kiddos sprint through the door and around the...keep reading

Before the first week of school, nerves were high. I have had experience working with kids but never teaching. I was in contact with the bilingual director at my school...keep reading

A DAY IN THE LIFE - I am an Aux living in the city center and commuting to work an hour out of the city. There are a few things...keep reading

And finally, after months of organizing paperwork, scouring apartment websites, prepping school materials, and saying bittersweet “see you laters” back home, I’ve made it! Once again, I am calling this...keep reading

As your arrival date gets closer and closer, the nerves and stress start to settle in about whether or not you’ll make friends. I felt the same way because I...keep reading

When my friends in the States asked what I was most looking forward to upon my arrival to Spain, I usually answered with three words: food and dance. Well, I've...keep reading

Hi everyone! I am here to tell you that the process of finding a place to live in Madrid is often not trouble-free or linear. However, I am hoping to...keep reading

When the magic and wonderment of the first couple of weeks begins to fade away, Madrid is just the city you live in. It is so easy for me to...keep reading