I don’t get it… You love your job, why would you quit?” – Everyone I understand why I’ve been asked this question countless times. I’m one of the lucky ones. I went to college and graduated debt-free. I had an internship that I loved and it rolled into a career that I loved. Make no […]
Teaching with VIPKid: A Four Month Update
It’s been slightly more than four months since I started teaching with VIPKid. I’m still enjoying my job, but to be perfectly honest, the last month has been more difficult. First, however, let’s start with June! The month of June was by far my best month to date. Here were my completed numbers in June: […]
2 Months to Go: Self Doubt & Second Thoughts
It’s July. My departure to Spain is just two months away. Two short months. And yet, I haven’t begun preparing much of anything. I don’t have my visa (late carta de nombramiento from Madrid). I don’t have my plane ticket. I haven’t mentioned anything to my work about leaving… I’ve only told a select few people […]
Living with PCOS
This post is a bit difficult for me to write… In fact, I’ve made about 20 revisions on it and gone back and forth with whether or not to even publish it. Ultimately, I think it’s important to talk about. As much as I want to be a “tough girl” and not complain, I also want […]
Auxiliares de Conversación: FAQs
I debated titling this post: “Auxiliares: Why Patience is a Virtue” but ultimately, it will be a source where I attempt to answer the most frequently asked questions about the program. Why is patience a virtue, you might ask? Well then, you clearly haven’t applied to the program! There is a lot of waiting, waiting, […]
4 Alternatives to Pads and Tampons
In today’s day and age, it’s so important to look for eco-friendly alternatives to the things we use everyday. *Steps off soapbox* Ok, I’ll try not to get too preachy here 🙂 But seriously, in addition to helping save the environment by producing less waste, these period alternatives can also help you save some serious […]
Teaching with VIPKid: A Two Month Update
Thus far, I have really enjoyed teaching with VIPKid! Click here to read my first post on VIPKid if you have no idea what I’m talking about 🙂 I have adapted my schedule a bit, so as to avoid working weekends (most of the time). I now open up three slots from 6:00am – 7:30am, Monday […]
How Do You Afford to Travel So Much?
If traveling were free, you’d never see me again. I see that quote a lot, and I appreciate the sentiment, but really, it seems a little lazy. I used to identify with that quote until I actually got up and did some research on different ways to travel/live abroad for cheap! Before I found out some […]
The Auxiliares Timeline
If you’re anything like me, you’re wondering about when you can start expecting things. I’ve never been the most patient person in the world (haha) so I’m here to help calm your nerves! I am always wondering if I have done things correctly… Am I alone waiting in the dark? Have other people begun getting […]
A Guide to the Different Regions in Spain
Exciting news for the auxiliares in the 2016-2017 year! Previously, there were certain regions of Spain that were not participating in the language and cultural assistants program. This year, however, marks new beginnings! All regions will be open to the North Americans! As you may (or may not) know, when applying to the auxiliaries program, […]