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Exploring Park Güell

English, Discovering Spain4 días ago0Comments

What is Park Güell Park Güell is one of the world’s most well-known and gorgeous tourist attractions. This UNESCO World Heritage site is occupied by vibrant vegetation and architecture with a unique Spanish character. Originally imagined as a private residential area, Gaudí was tasked with developing this space, which began to take shape in 1900.…

How to Enjoy the Mundanity of Daily Life in Spain: Life After the Honeymoon

English, Discovering Spain2026-01-230Comments

After the initial rush of novelty fades - the ‘honeymoon phase’ of moving abroad - everyday life begins. That transition can feel unexpectedly flat, even if you love where you’ve moved, something people rarely discuss. Here are some of the things I am doing to keep the excitement alive in daily life, after some months…

Something Spanish Students Have Taught Me

At School, English2026-01-140Comments

I had heard whispers that Spanish classrooms were sometimes disorganized, and I spent a year working in a tourist attraction that was visited by a lot of Spanish school groups, so I was certainly aware that they were often loud. But neither of those pieces of information prepared me for the chaos of Spanish classrooms.…

ESL Lesson Plans That Always Work: When in Doubt with Lessons… Presentations!

English, At School2026-01-081Comment

Most Language Assistants that I have met have little to no teaching experience (myself included!), and it is definitely a journey to figure this out! The first weeks are easier than expected, as you are mostly just doing introductions; however, the real planning starts once this is over. When attempting to create ESL lesson…

Victoria Thompson So you want to be a teacher Vacationing in Palamos with my Host Family going on a walk with the children

My Journey to Becoming a Language Assistant & Who Has Helped Me Along the Way

English, At School2025-12-300Comments

For me, 2025 began with a lot of anxiety about the unknown. As I began my final semester of college, I worried about where I would be at this time next year. As someone who has never been quite sure of exactly what career path they wanted to follow, you can imagine how stressful this…

Travel in Catalonia: A Day in Girona

English, Discovering Spain2025-12-220Comments

Nestled in the heart of northern Catalonia, less than an hour and a half from the cosmopolitan bustle of the region's capital, lies a medieval gem that should not be overlooked. Characterised by its charming cobblestone streets, colourful riverfront architecture and abundant food-and-beverage selections, Girona undoubtedly deserves its reputation as a must-see Catalonian jewel. Whether…

Brianna Aljoe From Clueless to Clued In First Week of School 1

My Journey to Becoming a Language Assistant in Spain: From Clueless to Clued-In!

English, Initial Shock2025-12-110Comments

My name is Brianna, and I am a recent university graduate from Canada. I decided to join the Meddeas Language Assistant Program because I was uncertain about which professional path I wanted to pursue. Now I’m here, and I’m loving it! But we can start at the beginning: In early October of last year, I…

Exploring the Spanish Basque Country: Sunflowers, Pintxos and Euskera

English, Discovering Spain2025-11-240Comments

When people talk about Spain, they usually mention Southern Spanish beaches and popular cities like Barcelona or Madrid. This is why when I was first placed in Pamplona, the capital city of the province of Navarra, I knew little about the unique history and culture of Northern Spain, which sparked my journey of exploring the…

My Journey to Spain

English, Initial Shock2025-11-140Comments

Hi. My name is Kameryn, and I am so excited to share my journey to Spain from the United States. Before joining Meddeas, I recently completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, where I majored in Public Policy & Leadership. During my final year in college, I had the opportunity to study abroad…

A South African Language Assistant’s Memoir of Spain

Life After Meddeas, English2025-07-020Comments

Reflecting on what the last eight months have meant to me, I am in awe of the people, places and opportunities I have been connected to through this experience. In June of 2024, I made an impromptu decision to apply to the Meddeas program. This was done out of the inner need to impact the…