Before I decided to participate in the Auxiliares de Conversación Program, I was so curious to see how people lived in Spain. Everyone wants to know how big, dramatic life changes affect the way in which you live. I’m no different! Before heading to Spain, I devoured different blogs from people who participated in the […]
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A Week in the Life of an Auxiliar
The two most popular things people visit my site for are VIPKid and work as an auxiliar. While I’ve tried to be good with my posts on VIPKid, I’ve definitely slacked when it comes to talking about my experiences as an auxiliar! There’s been a lot going on in my work life and personal life […]
Liebster Award
I am so happy (and surprised – in the best way) to have been nominated for a Liebster Award from one of my fellow bloggers! Hilary at Oregonian Overseas, a fellow auxiliar here in Madrid, nominated me for the award that is given to bloggers by fellow bloggers to recognize their work. Thank you, Hilary! […]
Guest Post: Quincy from ESL Authority
Today, I’m excited to introduce you all to Quincy! I had the pleasure of doing an interview for him about my experiences with VIPKid, and he was kind enough to tell me all about his experiences settling into new countries in order to work and teach abroad. Quincy is one of the founders of ESL Authority, a […]
Madrid, Spain: My First Impressions
I officially began my 10 month journey in Spain about six seeks ago. If you don’t already know, I’m teaching English in Spain through the Auxiliares de Conversación Program. I’ll be stationed in the city of Madrid until June 30th (or longer if I decide to renew my teaching contract for another year or so). […]
Applying for your TIE in Madrid
Congratulations! You made it to Spain! You have successfully applied to the Auxiliares de Conversación program. You’ve overcome the hurdle of applying for your visa! You booked a plane ride over the Atlantic and into the land of tapas, vino, flamenco, and bullfighting! ¡Olé! You may be asking yourself, “What comes next?” You should probably begin […]
Preparing for Spain: What to Do Before You Leave
So you think you’re ready for Spain, do ya? Well good, I hope you are! Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind before you decide to hop the Atlantic and head overseas. Make sure you’ve saved enough money! This program has a bit of notoriety regarding payment issues. Some regions have reported not getting […]
Quitting My Job to Travel
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 […]
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, […]