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My Happiest Memories as a Language Assistant

At School, English2026-07-310Comments

My 4th of ESO students have a lot of trouble remembering to read The Importance of Being Earnest when asked, but, fortunately, when asked to bring snacks, they usually remember those. My happiest memory during my time at Meddeas was my goodbye parties with my two 4th of ESO classes. First and foremost, it was…

Finding Gratitude in Everyday Moments Abroad

English, Initial Shock2026-07-240Comments

While moving to Spain to teach with Meddeas has been one of the most exciting experiences of my life, like any move abroad, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. The busyness of school days as a Language Assistant and the highs and lows of adjusting to a new environment, language, and culture can make it easy…

Spain’s Unspoken Rules

English, Discovering Spain2026-07-170Comments

Moving to Spain from the United States was an exciting journey – one filled with many surprises and culture shocks. The unique cultural differences in Spain can be a lot for someone first moving to the country. In case you’re planning on visiting, I have compiled a list of Spain’s unspoken rules to help you…

From Scotland to Spain

English, Initial Shock2026-07-130Comments

After a particularly bad day working in a café at home in Scotland, I drove home and googled ‘opportunities to live and work abroad’ - and basically, that’s the long story short of how I ended up as an English Language Assistant with Meddeas. I’m from a very small village in Scotland, which I absolutely…

What Living Abroad Taught Me About Independence

English, Initial Shock2026-07-060Comments

Living abroad was never really about travelling or seeing new places. At the start, it was about stepping out of my comfort zone and away from everything that was familiar to me. You begin to realise you have to navigate everything on your own; you’re pushed to limits you didn’t even know you had, and…

An Andorran Adventure

English, Other Topics2026-06-220Comments

Situated on the Iberian Peninsula, nestled high in the Pyrenees, lies the tragically underrated country of Andorra. Bordered by countries of far greater international renown - Spain and France - and boasting a population of only 82,000 (give or take), Andorra may be a destination that is often overlooked for travellers planning their European adventures.…

The Hardest Part About Saying Goodbye

English, Life After Meddeas2026-06-190Comments

There’s something thrilling about deciding to leave your life behind and embark on a new adventure somewhere new. At first, the nerves and uncertainty are almost drowned out by excitement, and the more you talk about it, the more real it becomes. Suddenly, you’re consumed by researching accommodation, navigating the bureaucracy of visas, and dreaming…

Trying Spanish Food

Uncategorized, Discovering Spain2026-06-150Comments

When you arrive at a Spanish school, there are three things the kids want to know about you: where you're from, what football team you support, and whether you prefer a tortilla de patatas with onions or without. These are, to them, the important questions, and they highlight how central food is to the Spanish…

My Guide to Spanish Bureaucracy

Uncategorized2026-06-050Comments

Moving to Spain as an English Language Assistant is one of the most exciting and slightly chaotic adventures you can take. Between meeting your students, settling into your new town, and adjusting to life filled with tapas, late dinners, and sunny afternoons, there is also a not-so-exciting side: PAPERWORK. Spain’s bureaucracy is a system that…

La Casa Rural: A Weekend Away With My Host Family in Spain

English, Discovering Spain2026-06-011Comment

If you’ve never gone from foraging for weird-looking fungi to yelling at a soccer referee in the same afternoon, let me introduce you to my host family. When I joined the Meddeas program, I originally wasn’t sure if I wanted to be placed in a host family or do independent living. Now, I’ve had a…