Hello. I know this has been discussed many times before, and I've looked through other posts but am now thoroughly more confused than ever. Basically, I have a few questions about working in Spain.

I will be going to college soon, and after my first semester I plan on doing study abroad in Spain (I have already been once). My question is whether a student who is in Spain on study abroad is allowed to work, granted they go through the proper process. What do I need? A Work permit and that's all? Or other stuff too?

Also, I wanted to know if once I finish my study abroad (which I'll most likely do several times throughout college) and am on my own, I would like to move to Spain for a while. What does this require? A residency permit? Work permit? I really know nothing about this so any info is helpful.

I'm not looking for a hugely paying job. Just something so I can buy/rent a small place (1 person) and work. I speak near-fluent spanish, so that's a plus, and am open to whatever jobs are available (and by the time I'm out of college, I'll also have a degree): waiter, cab driver, bus boy, I don't care. I also don't need to live in a big city, where I assume living prices are higher. I kind of had my eye on Santo Domingo de Silos, a small town midway between Madrid and Burgos.

Also, to drive in Spain, do all I need is international drivers' license? What about if I'm just going on vacation for a couple of weeks and rent a car?

sorry for so many questions. Thanks for your help.