Finding Home Abroad Episodes
April 11, 2019
Here & There, Then & Now with Nic
We use the topic of family as a launching point for a fun conversation about British Christmas, cultural judgement, and way more.
Family Relations Finding Home Abroad
March 28, 2019
Clinging to Your Culture with Jenny
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.
Finding Home Abroad
March 21, 2019
Being Bi-Cultural with Gordon
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.
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks
February 28, 2019
Relationships with Loved Ones Back Home with Summer
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.
Family Relations Finding Home Abroad
February 14, 2019
Long-Distance Relationships with Meg
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.
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks
February 07, 2019
Book Worms International with Steph
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.
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks
January 31, 2019
Extroverted Entrepreneurial American Expat with Joe
Joe, a fellow American in Germany, shares how his extroverted, outgoing friendliness has impacted his long-term happiness in Germany.
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks
December 20, 2018
From Army to Expat with Kris
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.
Career Abroad Finding Home Abroad
November 29, 2018
Being an Asian Woman in Germany with April
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.
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks
November 22, 2018
Expat Partners with Katharina
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.
Career Abroad Finding Home Abroad
November 15, 2018
Germany, America, and German-American Centers with Friederike
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.
Finding Home Abroad Expat Resources
November 01, 2018
Culture Shock: USA v. Germany with Christin
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.
Finding Home Abroad Visa Talk
October 18, 2018
House Hunting and House Hunters with Shanon
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.
Expat Resources Finding Home Abroad
August 23, 2018
Assimilation v. Self with Jenny
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?
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks