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Daily Affirmations for Moving to Madrid
Eight daily affirmations to help you adjust to your new life in Madrid!
Orientation in Dublin: Inside CIEE's Teach in Ireland Program!
Read as Katie, a 2025 alum, shares her orientation experience in Dublin! Thinking of moving to Ireland through CIEE’s Teach in Ireland Program? Congrats! You are on track to making... keep reading
What's it Like Teaching English in Ireland?
Read as Carolyn, a 2025 alum, shares her experience in CIEE’s Teach in Ireland program! This summer, I had the opportunity of teaching English at Maynooth University. My workweek ran... keep reading
An Unexpected Yet Required Skill When Moving Abroad
Considering living abroad? Read on to see if you have what it takes!
Halfway There: Winter Break Reset
We finally made it to winter break — and let’s be honest, we all saw this one coming from miles away. These past few months have been a whirlwind of... keep reading
A Long Overdue Update from Spain
Long time no blog! I’m so sorry for the radio silence. Life has been life-ing lately — school started, presentations and lesson planning kicked in, I got sick (more than... keep reading
The Three Sisters' Guide to a Perfect Weekend in Scotland
This past weekend, I had the chance to travel with two of my oldest and closest friends. The two of them are cousins, and we've spent summers together on the... keep reading
An Abridged yet Thorough Travel Guide to Edinburgh, Scotland
As a former resident of Edinburgh, Scotland, and amateur tour guide to any friends or acquaintances visiting the city, I finally have a platform on which it's appropriate and relevant to share my unsolicited Edinburgh itinerary.
Welcome to My Blog!
Hi everyone! My name is Erica — thanks for being here! I just wrapped up my second week teaching in Thailand, but I want to take a moment to introduce... keep reading
Meet the Blogger: Sophie!
Hi, my name is Sophie Sietz. I'm a new teacher in Chonburi, Thailand and I am so excited to blog about all my experiences for the next few months!
Meet the Blogger
Hi everyone! My name is Megan and I am from Vancouver, Canada. Before I dive into sharing stories and tips about teaching abroad, I wanted to take a moment to... keep reading
Mississippi to Madrid
¡Hola! My name is Katie Grisham, and I am from Ripley, Mississippi. In May of 2025, I graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor's in Fashion Design & Merchandising... keep reading
Lost in Translation (and I'm loving It)
Hey everyone! It’s been a whirlwind since I landed in Spain — full of metro mishaps, classroom chaos, and a few “wait, what day is it?”moments. So, let’s do a... keep reading
From Teacher to Auxiliar
Teaching in Madrid as an Auxiliar de Conversación has been both exciting and eye-opening. From navigating paperwork and housing to adjusting to a new school system and culture, every step has been a lesson in patience and growth. The relaxed atmosphere, curious students, and welcoming teachers have made the transition rewarding — a true reminder to enjoy the journey and embrace new experiences with an open heart.