Auxiliar de Conversación Program

How to know if you’re ready to be an Auxiliar

Alright ya’ll! In less than a week, the application period for the Auxiliares de Conversación will close on April 1, and if you’re anything like I was, you applied months ago. However, if you’re still on the fence, hop to it! The waiting period is freaking awful and I spent...

How to apply for the Auxiliares de Conversación program in Spain

Well guys, it’s about that time. The application period for the 2014-2015 Auxiliares de Conversación program will open next month on January 9, and I can practically feel your anxiety and anticipation from here! This program is basically a dream and I understand why any American would want to...

How I found my apartment in Madrid

In my experience, apartment hunting is always incredibly frustrating and Madrid proved to be no different! Luckily, at this point in my life, I know when and when not to settle, so I was able to find an incredible apartment at the expense of only a few tears and...

The five things Auxiliares should do within 24 hours of arriving to Madrid

Well look at that, it’s the end of September! My fellow Auxiliares and I have flooded the city of Madrid over the past week, and I know there are a few of you still out there anxiously awaiting your arrival. In my less than two weeks here, I’ve made some...

The Visa process

Some people would have simply titled this post “Hell,” but I found the visa process to be unbelievably easy.  Here’s what I did:

How I really feel about moving to Madrid

Exactly one month from today, I will board a flight to Madrid to start a new life.  I can’t believe I just wrote that.  Over the past few weeks I’ve heard multiple versions of the same question “OMG aren’t you so excited??”  Sure, I’m excited, but the truth is,...

Your Land My Land is moving to Madrid!!!

I’ve hinted at something big for a while now, but it’s finally time for me to announce the worst-kept secret in history. I’m moving to Madrid, Spain!