Lately, many folks in the forums have been discussing career paths after graduation, especially for those who studied Spanish. A lot of people dream of staying in Spain and becoming a university Spanish teacher—it sounds respectable and stable. But is that the reality? I have a friend who is currently struggling and working hard on this very path, so today, I’ll combine his experience with some public information to talk about the real situation of being a Spanish teacher at a university in Spain.
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