It's that time of year when auxiliaries heading to Spain are contemplating: "Where in the devils hell am I going to live?" Unlike programs such as EPIK or TALK in South Korea, language assistants in Spain must find their own piso (flat/apartment). Here are 5 helpful tips for finding an apartment in Spain. 1. Don't agree to, book, confirm, pay for, or offer your first … [Read more...]
BEDA Spain: Why I’m leaving
This update is long overdue. But I thought I should share that my renewal process with the BEDA Spain program was canceled. Why? My career aspirations and outlook for my future "adult self" has changed. And to continue to stifle in this role as an underpaid and disrepected ESL teacher in Spain seems a bit ridiculous. I no longer find happiness with the lesson plans because … [Read more...]
Apartment in Spain
Hey Travel Bugs! Just want to share my latest YouTube video! It's a tour of my first apartment in Spain. Let me know if you would like to see my current apartment. CLICK the picture to watch the video! httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsYAPo7iJIc Questions? Leave a comment down below! … [Read more...]
The day I realized I’m weak sauce!
Today makes day 8 of life in Spain. It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon but yet here I am at home typing a blog post :) For the last 2 or 3 days the town has been celebrating the life of local churches' Saint. The party has been going on non-stop. The phrase "party hard" I'm sure was invited in Spain. To the amusement of everyone in the town, well everyone that likes to joke … [Read more...]
Spain: And so it begins!
Updates: Hola chicos y chicas! Life is good! I’ve been in Spain now for 6 days. Settling into the apartment quite nicely and getting to know my new town. Well actually it’s not a town, it’s a village. I live about an hour away from Toledo and about 2 hours from Madrid. So far so good but let me recap from the beginning... … [Read more...]