Finding Community: In Alicante, Spain
Making friends abroad doesn’t have to feel like you’re wandering aimlessly in a tapas town with no plan. There are […]
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Small Pueblo, Big Experience: Making the Most of Your Auxiliar Placement
When you apply to be an auxiliar in Spain, it’s easy to imagine yourself living in a big, vibrant city.
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Classroom Fun: Easy Games and Activities That Auxiliares Can Do With Students
One of the best parts about being an auxiliar is getting the chance to bring fun and creativity into the
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Auxiliar Budgeting: What to Expect Living in Spain
One thing I always recommend to future auxiliares is to come to Spain with some sort of financial cushion. That
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Auxiliar Problems at School: Who to Talk to First (And When to Escalate)
Working as an auxiliar in Spain is an incredible experience, but like any workplace, sometimes situations come up that need
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Why Moving to Spain Made Me Switch Banks: From BofA to Charles Schwab
When I first moved to Spain, I did what most Americans abroad probably do. I kept using my American debit
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The Auxiliar Experience Will Make You Cry: But in the Best Way
When people think about being an auxiliar in Spain, they usually picture the big things: traveling on weekends, living in
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A Typical Day as an Auxiliar: en España
One of the questions people ask me all the time about being an auxiliar is, “What does a normal day
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The Spanish Language Assistant Program: Why Not Everyone Is in the Same Program
One thing that confuses a lot of people when they start researching how to teach English in Spain is the
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NALCAP Renewal Guide: How to Renew as an Auxiliar in Spain
If you’re currently part of the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program, better known as NALCAP, and you’re thinking
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