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Top 12 Things to Do in Spain to Get Immersed and Learn About the Culture

Discovering Spain, English2018-03-200Comments

Aside from teaching, a very important part of this programme is integrating into a new community and lifestyle. The highlight of the programme for me has been learning about Spanish culture from my host family and participating in local customs. Your cultural experience will be completely different whether you're in a big city, or a…

What is it Like Living in a Small Town in Spain? Some Advice to Adapt Quickly

Discovering Spain, English2018-03-060Comments

Elizabeth T., who is currently a Meddeas Language Assistant, is living in a small town in Spain. She graduated with a dual degree in Spanish and Children's Advocacy from UMASS Amherst in May 2017. Here she talks about her experience in Southern Spain and provides some advice to adapt to this rural environment. The Experience Teaching…

Cost of Living in Spain: Housing, Travel, and Food

Discovering Spain, English2018-02-200Comments

One of the biggest worries when moving to a new country is how far your money will go. Will you need to find a part-time job? Will you be able to travel? Those are some questions I asked myself when considering the cost of living in Spain. The Cost of Living in Spain Compared to…

How to Fit into Schools in Spain: 12 Tips to Blend In with Colleagues and Students

At School, English2018-02-060Comments

Teaching as a Language Assistant in any Spanish school necessarily requires a significant portion of your time to be spent there, so it is of vital importance for you and those around you that you feel comfortable and happy within the school environment. A big part of successfully immersing yourself in Spanish culture lies in…

Surviving the Spanish «Red Tape»: Documents/Processes Needed for EU Citizens Moving to Spain

English, Why Meddeas2018-01-310Comments

I'm not going to lie. The first few months of moving to another country and settling in are always going to be stressful; with a lot of ups and downs. There are lots of documents that EU citizens moving to Spain need. This settling in period is especially difficult when you don’t know the native…

Everything You Need to Know About the Spain Student Visa Application Process

English, Why Meddeas2018-01-240Comments

To become a Language Assistant in Spain with Meddeas, non-European citizens in our 9-month programs need to a get a long-term Spain student visa (valid for over 180 days). Applying and getting a student visa for Spain (or another country) can be a daunting and technically difficult process. "When I first began the process,…

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5 Things to Know when Teaching English to Secondary School Students in Spain

At School, English2018-01-090Comments

I have now been teaching secondary school students in Spain for three months. I'm a Language Assistant, thus I am mainly focused on the student's conversational skills. By this stage, I've got to know my students quite well. I know which classes behave well, and which classes to be extra prepared for. My experience teaching…

Meddeas Induction Meeting: the Best Way to Start a Teaching Experience

English, Why Meddeas2017-12-120Comments

I can't say that I have ever been the type of person that has ever considered induction and orientations meetings to be a necessary event. If I am honest I was even a little skeptical about participating in the Induction Meeting that kick-starts the program with Meddeas. However, I, of course, booked my flight to…

What to Expect About the Application and Selection Process with Meddeas

English, Why Meddeas2017-11-290Comments

Applying for anything is a frightening and daunting process. There are forms to fill out, interviews to do, and a million other things that you might need to complete to be successful. Many of these application processes can be difficult and complicated to do. Indeed, I have stopped filling in applications because it just got…

Best Ways to Make Friends Abroad – A Beginner’s Guide!

Discovering Spain, English2017-11-150Comments

You've arrived in Spain. You're in an entirely different country and surrounded by all new customs and unfamiliar faces. In fact, very little feels familiar and maybe you're beginning to think you've made the biggest mistake of your life. Don't worry: you haven't. You just haven't found a group of friends to help immerse yourself…