Hello California teacher world! My name is Erika and I recently took and PASSED the CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1 in April 2017 (yay!). In this post I’ll be sharing…

I was fortunate to call Madrid my home for two magnificent years. Although I was on a budget, I still managed to find some cheap places to eat at that…

You go abroad for whatever the reason – to study abroad, work or an exciting vacation. You’re going along your day and suddenly meet a handsome local with a sexy…

The first time I realized how crappy American school food is was when I taught English in Spain. At the school I worked at, Spanish elementary kids were served like…

Clisson is a small town situated in the west of France. As I was living in Nantes, I found out about this town from several locals and decided to check…

Last week I finally had the pleasure of meeting another English Assistant living a few hours away in Le Mans. I invited her to visit me for the weekend and…

Going to your OFII medical appointment? Get ready to take your shirt off and talk about your sex life!!  Before I start my story, heres a little backround: OFII -Office…

I often get the question, “How did you live in Spain for two years?” I love when I get this question because , if they’re interested, I suddenly have the…

Year 1 (2013-2014) My first year I lived in Madrid I found a place with two other girls (one British and one American) in the neighborhood of Salamanca (the “posh” part…

Just got back from the Christmas lunch at one of the middle schools I teach at. Perhaps it’s the excessive amount of food I ate, but I’m feeling good right…