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The Germany Experience

Life in Germany, as seen through the eyes of outsiders. Featuring the stories of foreigners who moved to Germany - either temporarily or permanently - and tips and advice for life in Germany. Get an inside view of the joys, the frustrations, and the quirks of adapting to the culture and learning German. New episodes every second Wednesday.

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00:40:42

Planning a summer trip to the mountains (Ceri from...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/05/12

If things in Germany continue easing up, vacation will again be possible this summer. A very popular tourist destination is the mountainous region of Bavaria. Ceri, originally from the UK, runs a mountain tour and trekking company there called Four Elements. She joins me to discuss how to avoid tourist hot spots in the mountains this summer, how to prepare for a trip, and also how her love for the outdoors has shaped her time in Germany. Ceri's mountain tour company:

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00:39:48

Three key factors for making friends in Germany...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/05/05

Nadja Todt was born and raised in Germany, but spent 11 years abroad. She describes herself as a global citizen, change-maker, international experience expert, community connector and mentor, and a German and English language consultant. Nadja offers a program called "45 Days to Meaningful Friendships and Connections", and so I asked her to come on the podcast and discuss her insights. Her discussion centers around the what she sees as three central topics of making friendships:

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01:08:04

Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/04/20

How are foreigners in Germany feeling right now? Do they feel like they want to pack up and return to their home countries? And what is it like to make the trip back home? These are all questions we look at in this episode.Back in 2020, Germany was doing great with its handling of the pandemic: cases were down in summer, and there was even a degree of normality creeping back into every day life. The rest of the world envied Germany. However, in winter of 2020, things took a drastic turn

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00:34:25

BONUS - My experiences searching for jobs and working...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/04/18

Lisa Janz, who is a job coach for internationals in Germany, recently interviewed me in a live Q&A on her Facebook page. This is the audio of that video. She asked me about my experiences looking for jobs and working in Germany. We also discuss workplace culture shocks, interviews while wearing ripped trousers, and more. Watch the interview on Facebook here.Lisa's Website: lisajanz.comLisa on Facebook: Lisa Janz - Job Coach GermanyLisa on Instagram:

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00:42:11

What do you want from a job in Germany? (with Lisa...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/04/12

Lisa Janz is a career coach for international professionals in Germany. She joins me to discuss the big question of how to figure out what you want from a job in Germany. New foreigners in Germany often just want to get a foot in the door, and foreigners that have been here longer might feel like it's not possible to make a move. But it's important for your happiness that you consider what you really want - and that might even be something that you haven't realized yet. Lisa

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00:41:12

RERUN: Being far from family when losing someone,...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/04/06

Originally release on 3rd November, 2019 (episode #21)One of my best friends in Germany, Rafael from Brazil, experienced loss when his father passed away, and talks about how he coped dealing with that being far from his family.He's also a handball player, and he had the chance to make German friends through his love of the sport.We also discuss learning languages, Bulgarian wedding dance traditions, and more.UPDATE: Rafael still has not had the Bulgarian wedding he discusses due to

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00:41:27

Finding an apartment in Germany: tips, advice,...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/03/29

Madalina, originally from Romania, is a relocation agent who helps foreigners find accommodation in Munich. And as she says, if you can make it in Munich, you can make it anywhere in Germany. Madalina joins me to discuss getting an apartment in Germany - a process that starts before you even start your search. From doing your initial research and establishing your criteria, through writing a cover letter and putting together your portfolio, Madalina takes us through the steps and gives

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00:43:37

Job search and working in Germany: expectations vs....

The Germany Experience ·

2021/03/21

Many foreigners have a picture in their minds of what it will be like finding a job and working in Germany. For example, it seems that the perception is that there are many opportunities in Germany, that salaries are good, and that German companies are efficient. However, this is not necessarily the case.Jana from Meetra joins me to discuss what foreigners can actually expect regarding jobs and the workplace. We also discuss typical German work contracts ("Arbeitsverträge"), the

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00:45:39

Common things Germans say and do, and what they mean...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/03/15

The Germans have certain words, sayings, and gestures that they do very often, often without even thinking about it. And some of these things can be very confusing to people new in Germany. For example: you'll often hear "Oh je" or "So!" in a conversation. Previous guest and resident German Nina joins me to try and explain some of these mannerisms to help us understand what they mean. Watch this interview on YouTube to see all the gestures.The German podcast that

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00:38:12

Making long-term German friends, reverse parking, and...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/03/08

I answer your questions about life in Germany, and also some personal questions. Plus, I read some insightful YouTube comments. This was recorded during a Facebook live stream.Watch the full video on my YouTube channelSome of the questions I answer: How can you develop close friendships with Germans?What are the reasons foreigners from developed countries decide to stay in Germany for the long-term?Why is cash such a prominent form of payment?What's up with all the reversing into

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00:56:51

Sparkling wine receptions, digitization, WG living,...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/03/01

Alex is originally from Nebraska, USA, but is now living in Hamburg. She joins me with a glass of sparkling wine to discuss, among other things, her love for "zu verschenken" culture, how scholarships offer a world of opportunity for coming to and staying in Germany, and how living in a WG has given her an insight into German life that she might not have had otherwise. She also talks about the German things that fascinate her: the lack of digitization, strange opening hours, and

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00:46:47

How German changes your identity (Geoff and Alex from...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/02/22

When you move to Germany, like with other countries, you might find yourself needing to re-invent yourself due to the language and the culture. For example: if you were funny and outgoing in your home country, you might suddenly feel like you're introverted and "boring" in social situations in Germany. And how do you deal with feeling that you can't show Germans the real "you"?I discuss this issue with the two hosts of Americans In Germany Drinking Whiskey,

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01:00:39

The job application process in Germany:...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/02/15

What are common misconceptions that foreigners have about the job application process in Germany? What makes a good CV? What are assessment centers? We try to answer some of these questions in this episode. To do it, I'm joined by Ivan from Bulgaria (and previous guest on the show), who has extensive experience working as an HR consultant in Germany - and has also applied for jobs in Germany himself. He shares his insights gathered from several years of experience.If you have specific

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00:37:34

The gender expatriation gap, trailing spouses, and...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/02/08

Amaia, originally from Spain but now living in Düsseldorf, Germany, started the Expats and Spouses Monitor with Dr. Carlos Morales. Their goal: it is a research project that aims to understand the living and working conditions of expatriates and their spouses or partners living in Germany. With this data, they hope to help stakeholders, such as German employers, implement policies and measures to improve integration of expats. The Expat and Spouses monitor is running a survey until 8th

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01:25:43

Cost of living in Germany in 2021 (Jen from Simple...

The Germany Experience ·

2021/02/01

What are the standard costs of living you can expect in Germany? Do you really need so much insurance in Germany? And why pay the Rundfunkbeitrag if you don't watch German TV?Jen is from Guatemala and is the co-founder of Simple Germany. She joins me to discuss her story, and the cost of living in Germany. As a basis for our discussion, we use her blog post, The Cost of Living in Germany in 2021 (Real-Life Case Study). We cover everything from rent, mobile phone contracts, insurance,

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00:06:44

SEGEPADFO charity challenge wrap-up, and when The...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/12/28

The SEGEPADFO charity challenge, where I went up against Nicole of The Expat Cast to see who could raise the most money for a project by Über den Tellerrand, is over. Who won the challenge, and how much we raised, is all in this update episode. Plus: I'll tell you when I'll be back with new episodes. Thank you to everyone who donated! See our video promo outtakes: SEGEPADFO video promo outtakesThe project we were supporting: Portable kitchen for Über den Tellerrand

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00:41:54

Learning assertiveness from Germans, and growing to...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/12/14

Jenna is from Canada who is living in Düsseldorf. She is the creator of Life in Duesseldorf, has just started the Life in Germany YouTube channel. We discuss why she moved to Germany, her recent bout of COVID-19, and why she loves German barbecue culture.Jenna on Instagram: @lifeindusSEGEPADFO UPDATE:Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are going head-to-head to raise money for Über den Tellerrand - in specific, we're supporting a project of theirs to build a mobile kitchen. To find out more

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00:36:19

Coming to Germany during a pandemic (Cassie from...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/12/07

Cassie from Australia wanted to continue her music studies in Germany, and her plans were already underway when the pandemic struck. It put her plans on hold, but Cassie was still able to push through and move to Weimar. I discuss with her what it was like to move to Germany during a pandemic, and what her first impressions of Germany are. Cassie on Instagram: @cassie_slaterSEGEPADFO Charity ChallengeNicole of The Expat Cast and I are going head-to-head to raise money for Über den

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00:47:18

Singing soul in Germany, and BLM from a distance...

The Germany Experience ·

2020/11/30

Alicia is a soul and blues singer currently living in Germany. She moved from Texas, USA to Germany complete her studies just over a year ago. I discuss with Alicia what her mindset is after moving countries in such a turbulent year, what her feelings on Germany are, and how she was able to speak out for Black Lives Matter from Germany. Watch Alicia's BLM speech in HannoverVisit Alicia's website to watch videos of her performing and to learn more about her: Alicia Cibola

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00:42:38

Antoinette Emily from New Zealand

The Germany Experience ·

2020/11/23

You probably know Antoinette Emily from her YouTube channel. Originally from New Zealand, she moved to Germany to be with her then-boyfriend (now-husband) over 10 years ago. We discuss the story of how she came to Germany, the importance of having international friends in Germany, raising bilingual children, why you probably shouldn't build a house in Germany, and, of course, her YouTube channel. Antoinette's YouTube channel: Antoinette EmilyAntoinette on Instagram:

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