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Why I Chose CIEE’s Madrid Program, the Visa Process, and More
Introduction This past spring was my final undergrad semester and as my college years came to a close, I felt gratitude for all that I had experienced while attending the... keep reading
How to Solve your Post-Grad Crisis
This past spring, I experienced one of the scariest things that could possibly happen to an early 20-something… I graduated college. And to make matters worse, I had absolutely no... keep reading
Best Apps to Download Before Coming to South Korea
Okay, so moving abroad can feel like being hit by a train going full speed so let me help you lessen some of that damage. Here are some of the... keep reading
Adapting to the Spanish Culture
Imagine this, hot afternoon sun, light breeze in the air, and groups of people sitting outside. Everyone is talking to each other and the scene feels like something out of... keep reading
Lessons I've Learned This Year (Spain's Version)
Hello - Hello! It has been quite some time since the last blog I uploaded. These last few months in Madrid have been nothing short of a whirlwind. I can’t... keep reading
7 Jobs in Spain for Americans Dreaming of Living Abroad
Sometimes in life, we are overcome with the sudden urge to just pick up and go. This could be due to a need for a fresh start, a break in... keep reading
Cultural Differences and Advice for Living in Spain
It has been almost 7 months since I’ve moved to Spain to teach abroad. It is crazy to think about that last September, I was freaking out about moving abroad... keep reading
4 Invaluable Items to Bring With You or Buy in Spain
In some ways, life in Madrid is going to be very different from what you're used to in the United States. Certain things that might seem unnecessary in the US... keep reading
Expect the Unexpected
As I am nearing the end of my journey in Thailand, I am feeling all the feels and I also feel like giving generic advice on how to travel and... keep reading
Finding Fresh Air in Madrid's City Center
One of my fears when moving to Madrid was that the big city would start to feel claustrophobic to me. I grew up and went to college in suburban Connecticut... keep reading
In's and Out's of Planning Trips: My Resources, Tips, and Tricks
The question everyone wants the answer to: what is your life like in Thailand when you’re not teaching? The truth is that it is a whole lot of travel! Travel... keep reading
15 Best Places to Travel in Thailand for English Teachers and Expats
There is something to be said about a place you stopped living in almost a year ago, but continue to think about every single day. My experience as a teacher... keep reading
Melanated and In Madrid: My Experience as an African American in Spain
As a brown skinned African American woman teaching English in Spain , I was very well aware of what I may or may not come up against when I moved... keep reading
Muay Thai Training Camp
For the end of 2022, I wanted to try something different and really dive deeper into Thai culture. So during my Christmas break - I booked 4 days and 4... keep reading
Choosing Wisely
Happy New Year!! I know it is a little late, but it’s the thought that counts :) I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Year celebration and... keep reading