Why I enjoyed the Auxiliar Program and how you can, too
About a year ago, I was invited to attend the "Helicheville" Bilingual Day in the school I worked at during my first three years in Spain. Emilio met me at…
FluentU – Learning Spanish Through Video
The best day in high school Spanish class was "La Catrina" day. Profe would stockpile those episodes freshman year until she had absolutely no willpower against nearly 30 teenagers with…
Eight Reasons Why You Should Teach English in Spain NOW
The most common question I get when meeting new people in Spain is, 'Why did you originally come here/go to Spain/decide on Seville/move abroad to work as a teacher?' I…
Preguntas Ardientes: Should I open a bank account in my home country?
Six years ago, I was facing the uncertainty of up and leaving for Spain and starting a new life in Seville. Even with the visa and job sorted out for…
The 3500’s: How Not to Despair with a High Inscrita Number When Applying to be an Auxiliar in Spain
Around this time six years ago, I was waiting to receive my visa for Spain. My passport was held hostage, and I ticked off the days before my flight left,…
Preparing for the Camino: Why I’m Walking
Muuuuyyyyyy bien chicos! Raquel's morning greeting was accompanied with a slurp and the decapitation of the top quarter of Spain. "El Camino de Santiago is today's topic." I dutifully took…