Living abroad can play with your emotions. For a time you’ll feel excited, meeting new people and exploring your new home. But after a while, some expats become overcome …
We’re All Ambassadors for Our Homes
Normally, we don’t think of traveling abroad as a way of representing our home internationally. Still, this is very much the case. Whether you like it or not, when you’re abroad, …
Visas in Germany
The first thing you’ll need to tackle when trying to move to another country is your visa. Visas are essentially a pass to enter and/or stay in other countries. You …
How to Get a Student Visa in Germany
So you’ve been admitted to a degree program in Germany, and now you’re starting to think about the next steps. The first thing you’ll need to tackle is getting your …
Encountering Other Americans Abroad
Even after traveling internationally just once, you will probably begin to notice how you, or other Americans abroad, might stick out like a sore thumb. Actually, I’m sure travelers …
How to Find and Visit the Doctor in Germany
Recently, I had the pleasure of having to use my health insurance for the first time. I’d had a cold that was just not going away, so I needed …
Pfand and Recycling Bottles in Germany
Germans love to recycle. Well, I’m not really sure if they love it, or if they just do it because they should. Either way, Germany consistently has one of the …
Going Home (for the Holidays)
Alright, it’s time for a reflective holiday-related post, especially given the circumstances. At this moment, I’m sitting at an airport restaurant/bar in Copenhagen, going home for the holidays. I’ll …
How to Find Master’s Programs in Germany
Before you can head to Germany for your master’s, you have to apply; but before you apply, you have to find a program to apply to. In this post, …
Study in Germany: Applying to Master’s Programs
I’ve been meaning to write something like this for some time. I was finally spurred into writing about applying to study in Germany by being connected with someone currently …