Finding Home Abroad Episodes
Clinging to Your Culture with Jenny
March 28, 2019
A discussion of all the weird things we find ourselves interested in now that we live far from home, especially those things we previously wanted nothing to do with, like football, touristy clothing, and chain restaurants.
Being Bi-Cultural with Gordon
March 21, 2019
Gordon is half-German, half-American and grew up moving back and forth between both countries. He shares with us how his bi-cultural identity as well has his frequent moving shaped him as a person.
Relationships with Loved Ones Back Home with Summer
Feb. 28, 2019
Managing relationships with loved ones back home can be one of the hardest parts of the expat life. So today, two expats with totally different experiences sit down to chat about how they’ve managed.
Long-Distance Relationships with Meg
Feb. 14, 2019
Two old friends from Pennsylvania, USA ended up both dating German men long-distance. They dish over how they survived long distance, why they stuck it out, and what benefits they found long distance had to offer.
Book Worms International with Steph
Feb. 7, 2019
The discussion explores Steph and Nicole's journey as readers and as expats, and we try to figure out how and why our reading habits have changed over time, location, and financial status.
Extroverted Entrepreneurial American Expat with Joe
Jan. 31, 2019
Joe, a fellow American in Germany, shares how his extroverted, outgoing friendliness has impacted his long-term happiness in Germany.
From Army to Expat with Kris
Dec. 20, 2018
Floridian Kris enrolled in the US Army in part because he was eager to travel, and he was happy to find himself stationed in Germany between missions. After his time in the military ended, Kris decided to call Germany his home forever.
Being an Asian Woman in Germany with April
Nov. 29, 2018
pril is from China, and she's lived in Canada, Austria, the United States, and now Germany. Through her time in North America, Europe, and Asia, April has been able to compare people's reactions to her across cultures.
Expat Partners with Katharina
Nov. 22, 2018
When Katharina agreed to move from Munich to Chicago for her husband's job, she was excited to continue her thriving career in a new country. She was shocked and devastated to realize that getting a job wasn't that easy.
Germany, America, and German-American Centers with Friederike
Nov. 15, 2018
We chat over-assimilation, American heroism, and "that whole hanging out concept." Plus, Friederike tells us what a German-American cultural center actually does, why these places exist, and where you can find them.
Culture Shock: USA v. Germany with Christin
Nov. 1, 2018
Christin moved from Germany to Charleston, South Carolina. She and Nicole share which aspects of daily life give them culture shock, from ice cubes to air conditioning to banking to garbage to cars.
House Hunting and House Hunters with Shanon
Oct. 18, 2018
Finding an apartment or house in Germany can feel impossible, and it can be incredibly confusing. No fear! Shanon and Nicole break it all down. You can get a full list of resources.
Assimilation v. Self with Jenny
Aug. 23, 2018
Part of the adventure of moving abroad is assimilating into the culture. But how do you assimilate without giving up too much of your own self identity? How much of who you are is tied to where you're from or where you live now?