Teach Abroad Blog

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

Since I last wrote I am happy to say I FINALLY got my missing bag. It took two days for it to be safely returned to me, but I am...keep reading

I guess it didn’t really hit me until the week before that I was leaving the country for a year. The months and months of waiting quickly turn into weeks…then...keep reading

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

Moving abroad or traveling for an extended period of time without seeing those that are closest to you can be complicated. And if anyone decides to tell you different they...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