How I Became Homeless in Spain

Erick

Erick Arzate

Overview This personal vlog chronicles my journey of moving to Spain to teach English, navigating the challenges of the country’s rental market, and nearly facing homelessness due to missing Spanish pay stubs ("nóminas de España"). The video combines storytelling, humor, and cinematic visuals to immerse viewers in the experience and share a personal story of resilience.
My Role I filmed, edited, and structured the video, carefully balancing narrative pacing with engaging visuals to maintain viewer attention. The project required crafting a clear story arc while keeping it relatable and entertaining for a YouTube audience.
Deliverables • 1 personal vlog video (approximately 9 minutes) • Strategic pacing, visual storytelling, and cinematic editing • Narrative-driven content optimized for audience engagement on YouTube
Results / Impact The video resonated with audiences, garnering over 16,000 views, and showcased my ability to blend personal storytelling with strategic content creation. This project highlights my skills in narrative structuring, editing for engagement, and creating relatable, compelling content across digital platforms.
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Posted Jun 9, 2025

Shared my near-homeless experience in Spain through a personal vlog—garnered 15K+ views by blending honest storytelling with smart YouTube pacing.