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 […]
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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! […]
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). […]
My Visa Application Nightmare: aka How I Came to Understand Murphy’s Law
When I initially wrote the post about Applying for Your Visa, I thought everything would be sunshine and roses. All the people who complain about what a pain it is just don’t do their research, I thought. That, for the most part, is true. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen the […]
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, […]
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, […]
Applying for Your Visa
Alright, so you’ve officially applied to the Auxiliares de Conversacion Program and now it’s on to the next fun step! Applying for your visa! As you must be aware of now, the program does not assist you with the visa application, so you’re essentially on your own here. But have no fear! I’m here to […]