20 Fun Things You Should Do in Madrid

what you should do in Madrid

There is so much to do, see, and eat while in Madrid, many of which are the typical tourist things you’ve already heard (visit Plaza Mayor and Sol, walk on Gran Via).  You know, the usual must-sees.  This is going to be a list of what you should do in Madrid, but they are things […]

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How to Apply for a Student Visa to be an Auxiliar de Conversacion (from the New York Consulate)

how to get a Spanish student visa

Anything that deals with Spanish bureaucracy can be a huge headache and you might find yourself spinning in circles, getting different answers for every question you ask, which starts here with your Student Visa in Spain.  But!  Fear not!  It’s really not all that hard and as long as you collect all of your documents […]

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So You’re Going to Be an Auxiliar de Conversaci贸n: Getting Dressed in Madrid

What to wear in Spain

You’ve heard it before: “Europeans dress so much better than Americans…so much more….sophisticated”.  Is it true?  What exactly do Spaniards wear and what should you wear (and not wear) to make sure you fit in here and don’t get those awkward stares that Spaniards are not afraid to give you.  In this post, I will talk […]

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The Great Housing Post Part I: All About Neighborhoods and Where to Live in Madrid (and How to Spot a Scam)

where to live in Madrid

I remember before moving to Madrid, I would google search things like “best neighborhoods in Madrid” or “where to live in Madrid” and then I would get all anxious and panicky because everyone and their excited mother would post on the auxiliar Facebook page that “they were looking for a roommate/ roommates to share a […]

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So You’re Going to Be an Auxiliar de Conversaci贸n in Madrid: What to Really Expect

What to Expect as an Auxiliar de Conversaci贸n in Madrid

Before moving to Spain to be an Auxiliar de Conversaci贸n, it’s hard to imagine what life will look like in the classroom.  What will the job entail?  What will your relationship be with the students?  And the teacher? What will the day-to-day look like?  Will you be planning lessons?  There are so many questions and […]

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