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What I’ve Gained from My Experience Abroad

English, Initial Shock6 minutos ago0Comments

After just a few months in Barcelona, I have learned so much about myself and the world around me. Here are three main takeaways so far. 1. Embracing Change Although I’ve always been someone who gravitates toward familiarity, the past months have transformed the way I view change. Moving to Spain has been one of…

Gabriella Sancho Excitement and a Daunting to do List 3

My Experience Moving to Spain as a South African Language Assistant

English, Initial Shock2026-03-270Comments

After five years immersed in academia and three humanities degrees under my belt, I spent my first few months as a postgraduate frantically applying for jobs, hoping to put the knowledge I’d gained in university to real-world use. After unanswered applications, rejections, and opportunities that just didn't feel right for the impact I desired to…

How I Found My People Abroad

English, Initial Shock2026-03-270Comments

The thought of making new friends abroad is pretty intimidating and nerve-racking. You’re in a new country, you may not speak the same language, you have so much admin and appointments to attend, and it seems like making friends might be impossible. However, the thought of forming new friendships in your 20s is so much…

Fighting the Winter Blues

English, Discovering Spain2026-03-200Comments

As a country, it is not an exaggeration to say that the number of appealing attributes Spain holds seems rather endless - from stunning scenery, to delicious tapas and endless cultural celebrations. For many of us, however, one of the biggest appeals of moving to Spain was likely to have been the climate. Certainly, in…

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Exploring Northern Spain: Basque Bites & Coastal Nights

English, Discovering Spain2026-03-180Comments

One of the greatest appeals of the Meddeas Language Assistant Program was undoubtedly the opportunity it afforded to travel, both within Spain and beyond. Since arriving at the end of September, there have already been ample opportunities to integrate some trips in-and-around the Language Assistant schedule, the most notable of which being a weekend spent…

Teaching English in Spain After Graduation: My Meddeas Experience

English, Initial Shock2026-03-130Comments

A little over a year ago, I was spending a not insignificant amount of time on my university’s career portal. My impending graduation was both something I was excited about and a scary deadline by which it felt like I had to have something figured out. I think I saved about 50 jobs in the…

Finding Your Authority: Classroom Management Tips for Language Assistants

English, At School2026-03-090Comments

Walking into a classroom full of very small children as a Language Assistant can be the most rewarding experience, but also daunting. Before you’ve even said "hello", someone is crying, someone else is crawling under a table, and another child is waving at you like a celebrity. You can be smiling on the outside, but…

6 Foolproof, No-Prep Lesson Plans

English, At School2026-03-060Comments

As a Language Assistant, lesson planning can be a great way to prepare and create content for what your students learn. But let’s be honest, between travelling, busy weekends, and spending time with friends, sometimes we don’t have the time. Just in case you find yourself running out of time to plan a week's worth…

Best Weekend Getaways and Day Trips in Catalonia

English, Discovering Spain2026-02-230Comments

One of the very best parts about becoming a Language Assistant in Spain has been getting the chance to travel to so many wonderfully unique places across my region. As an avid traveller, I have been on a mission to make the most of my experience in Spain, travelling to a variety of different places…

Celebrating My Birthday Weekend In Barcelona

English, Discovering Spain2026-02-200Comments

Friday Looking back to the end of November, I kicked off my birthday weekend on Friday by celebrating with my coworkers at La Farga Infantil. In Spain, it’s tradition to bring treats to the workplace for your birthday or other milestones, so I brought chocolates to share. The highlight of my day was seeing the…