New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here — 3rd quarter of 2015
I grew up in South Africa and have lived in Spain for the last 5 years. Before that I lived for many years in the UK. I am planning a move from my current location in Alicante to the Girona area - I love living in Spain but enjoy change and have heard great things about the area;)
my name is Maria Simona. Me and my family (my husband and three little girls) are currently living in Adelaide, South Australia. We are planning to move to Valencia at the beginning of 2016. I would appreciate any feedback from other Australians who moved to Spain.
Kind regards!
I am not Australian, but I am originally from South Africa so there are some similarities;) I lived in the UK for 10 years before moving here to Alicante - the long winters and low skies just got too much for me! I wanted sun!!! I have now lived here for 5 years and I love it.
It is hot, especially inland where it can get up to 43 or more. There are very strong winds that blow here for a few months on and off over winter - they have blown small pieces of furniture off my roof terrace into the car park! Cape Town has a wind called the South Easter which is similar so I was not too averse to them;)
There are excellent schools here - and I find the children are on the whole very well behaved. The cost of living is incredibly cheap compared to the UK, but water and power are similar.Houses are very cheap too;)
Overall its not a bad place to live - and I have met one Australian lady here who would not live anywhere else;)
My name is Santiago. I live in Fuenlabrada but I work in Alcobendas.
My company is lloking for British who live in Madrid and offers a job as online technical support operator.
On the other hand, I want to meet native speakers to practise and improve my English.
Thank you!
I am new to the Spain Forum. I am a fashion designer and pattern cutter born, raised and trained in London. I have lived in Costa Rica for 15 years now. It is a wonderful place but I feel the calling of Europe once again.I speak Spanish and English and understand a lot of French too.
My husband and I will be in the Barcelona – Valencia area in September and I would like to meet people, but especially anyone with connections in fashion with view to making a move to the area.
I design and manufacture couture, evening and Wedding dresses. I have ready to wear mixed separates, and recently a range of comfortable but pretty pajamas for warmer climates.
We have a 12 year old daughter and are also interested in any information on schools.
Thanks,
Lucasta
My name is Vineet. It means polite and i am very true to my name. I have been living here in alicante for about 3 months now. I am here for my doctoral studies in neuroscience. I would like to meet new people for cultural exchange. I am easy going guy who loves to make new friends and enjoy knowing about their country, passions, traditions and culture. Looking forward to hear from all the party people and wonderful delighters. With love!
Vineet
My name is Jasper ten Wolde, student @ HU university in the Netherlands. I am searching for an internship abroad.
I am studying: Sales and Marketing Management
My graudate internships starts: 1 February 2016
Can you give me some good advice? Please let me know.
I have been hanging around on these forums and the Gibraltar ones for a few months now but have finally decided to make the move to Spain.
I will be living in Estepona to start with and am moving down around the 10th of October. Are there any kind of social sites that people use to meet new people
My mum and sister will be over there as well and some other Family but it would be good to get to know other people as well 
Anyway thought I would pop in here to say Hi

Spain is a really beautiful country and depends on what you are looking for. Madrid and Barcelona has lot of opportunities related to work. There is a good demand for english teachers and i am myself looking for one. If at all u plan to come to madrid we will be pleased to assist you
Thanks jane
Thanks jane
I hope you can find the accommodation you are looking for. Anyway, you'll love Barcelona. It's a lovely city. Enjoy your time in Spain!
I´m staying here long term therefore I´m interested in making new friends!
If you´re in Barcelona and wanting to meet new friends let me know!
Mainly looking for people aged 18-24 to meet with because I am 19 myself.
Look forward to hearing from some of you

My name is Adriaan. I have been living on Tenerife since 1980. I am looking for native speakers from Danmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland who are living on Tenerife [moderated]
Reason : Please drop an advert in the appropriate section :
My name is Sneha. I just moved here and will be here until the end of February. I am working with an online recruitment platform and doing a Post graduate course in Marketing as well.
I am Indian, grew up in the middle east and then moved to Canada for a year before moving back to India to pursue my Bachelor's in hospitality and tourism. I did my MBA in the same in Switzerland and here I am now in Barcelona.
I am a 24 year old girl and am looking to make new friends.
Thank you
Sneha
I was a fashion designer before. Now I'm not working in the field any more but I've got a good understanding of the fashion world from pattern cutting to design. The marketing and the sales as well. I'm not looking for a job but I'd like to exchange ideas with you. That'll be interesting just like going back to my origin.
I'm Marvin, 18 years old from Germany and I'll move to Barcelona at the end of this month
I'm looking forward to meet foreign people and make new friends! Feel free to contact me, I'm open minded and I like to do every kind of activities, like sightseeing, to party, doing sports or whatever else 
I'm Ella, an 19-year old au pair girl from Finland. I arrived at RubÃ, Barcelona a week ago and I'm staying for a year. It's very different from my northern home, but so far it's been amazing! I love watching all kinds of movies and TV, knitting and playing video games. I'm looking for friends near my age. I'd love to watch a movie with someone! :-)
I am a school music teacher & private piano teacher with 10 years experience. Also about to train as a children's yoga teacher. If anyone has any relevant info / advice they could give me about this line of work.. Or anyone who'd like to have piano lessons, then I'd love to hear from you!
Reason : Please refer with adverts in the appropriate section of the site :
Hoping to relocate from Ireland to Valencia next year. Would love some advice on average wage, car insurance costs and general experiencesThanks

I am Spanish but have lived in Ireland for 11 years and have recently come back to Spain. I would love to meet new people living in Madrid so I can continue speaking English while I meet new friends. I could help you getting around as well as, with your Spanish if you are trying to learn, while having a bit of craic ;-).
I hope to hear from you soon,
Silvia
Hope to here from youse soon and thank you very much !!
Jack and Kirby
Moreover, I will also look for a way to support my studying expenses so if anyone can share his experience of getting a part-time job of any type i would deeply appreciate it!
Many thanks!
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