This post is Part 2 of my two-part miniseries on moving abroad and reflecting on our motivations and purposes for doing so. If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 of the series here, before …
Should I Move Abroad? Part 1
This is a post that has sat in my “Drafts” folder for a long time. The idea has long been there, but I just haven’t taken the time to really flesh out what I want …
How to Get a Student Job in Germany
Even if you’re only paying 150€ to 300€ a semester to get a degree in Germany, you still need to make some money to pay for all that beer and Döner you’ll be buying. I …
Challenges of Living Abroad: Daily Life & More
In my previous post, I ended the list of the cons of moving to Munich by mentioning a kind of overarching idea. That was the idea that when you move abroad, you kind of hit …
My Pros and Cons of Moving to Munich
You know, I don’t think I’ve ever seriously asked myself if moving to Munich was actually a good idea. A couple weeks ago, mindlessly scrolling through reddit, I came across a post on /r/IWantOut about …
Student Health Insurance in Germany
You know how everyone in the US always talks about “universal healthcare” and “single payer” over in “Europe”? Well, I’m over here in “Europe” – which I’ve put in quotes because there are just as …
4 Ways to Learn German Before Moving to Germany
If you spend any time around the web looking for answers or asking questions about moving abroad, you’ve probably come across the same response numerous times. People always seem to mention or respond with, “Do …
This is Why I Love Summer in Munich
As I approach my 2nd anniversary of living in Munich in September, I’ve started to think more about how I’ve settled into my life here in Munich. More on that in my post about The …
Celebrating the 4th of July Abroad
July 4th has just passed, so about a week or so ago I asked my girlfriend “How are we celebrating the 4th of July?”. Much to my chagrin, my American bubble was busted when all …
How to Live More Sustainably: 5 German Habits
In light of President Trump beginning the process of pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Accords, we all need to shift our focus away from the national to our own personal contributions to …