Visa Talk Episodes
Times German Authority Figures Have Made Us Cry with Martina
May 27, 2021
Just about every expat in Germany can tell you a story of a time an interaction with a person of authority made them cry. We discuss experiences like this and what we can do to improve those interactions.
Ask the Expat with Stacey
July 11, 2019
We've called up a good friend to answer listener questions and quandaries in Ask the Expat. We give our best go at answering questions sent to us from expats all over.
Preparing to Move Abroad with Riana
May 30, 2019
Riana shares what kind of preparation she's been able to do pre-move abroad, as well as what it's been like emotionally preparing for her year in Europe.
From Pils to Pints to Passport Stamps with Sixtina
May 16, 2019
Mere days before she left Ireland to embark on a world trip, Sixtina told us what it's been like working for a big international company, learning just how German she is, and that good ol' Irish pub culture.
Unemployment in Germany with Jeremy
April 4, 2019
In this episode, we learn what it's been like for our guest, Jeremy, to be unemployed in Germany.
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.
Prepping for a Job Hunt in Germany with Nicole
Oct. 25, 2018
Nicole shares her experience with what paperwork she needed to get a full-time job in her field in Germany.
International Student with Bahar
Aug. 30, 2018
Bahar talks us through her experience getting a student visa in Germany as a Turkish citizen, including how a 2017 law introducing fees for international students impacted her program.
Teaching English Abroad with Ashley
July 8, 2018
Ashley moved to Germany without teaching experience. She was able to start her career as an English as a Foreign Language teacher and work her way up the freelance teacher ladder.
Language Course Visas with Jenny
July 8, 2018
American expat Jenny came to Germany on a language course, or Sprachkurs, visa. She stayed a full calendar year and took German courses. How did she get the visa? What was that experience like?