Explore how immigration affects cultural identities. You can write about topics like biculturalism, the immigrant identity crisis, and how immigrants blend or hold onto their heritage in new countries.
I still remember the conversation like it was yesterday. Over coffee, a friend (an immigrant like me) shocked me with a statement: “I actually think immigration policies should be stricter.” At first, I thought I’d… Read More »The Immigrants Who Say “No” to Immigration
When I first decided to move to Germany, I heard so many things about what life as an immigrant would be like. Everyone seemed to have an opinion, some encouraging, others… well, not so much.… Read More »Five Common Migration Myths I’ve Experienced Firsthand
When I first moved to Germany, my kids didn’t come with me right away. It took some time before they joined me. They weren’t toddlers or even young children anymore; my youngest was already in… Read More »Raising Kids Abroad
We all know how social media algorithms work: spend enough time watching certain videos, and suddenly, that’s all you see. For me, it’s been immigrant stories on TikTok, people sharing their struggles, their journeys, and… Read More »“Language Isn’t Enough!”
Whenever I hear someone say, “Go back to your country,” it stings. It’s a phrase meant to shrink you into a box that makes others comfortable. But where is “back,” really? For many, migration isn’t… Read More »“Go back to your country!”
You think you’re prepared when you move to a new country. You read the guidebooks, memorize a few phrases, and tell yourself you’ll adapt quickly. But nothing really prepares you for the small, everyday moments… Read More »The Realities of Living Between Germany and Nigeria
Part 2: Celebrating Your Roots Daily Your Favourite Snack from Home If you know, you know. That one snack you’d give anything to taste again. For me, it’s Chin Chin… sweet, crunchy, and impossible… Read More »10 must-have items to stay connected to your roots. Part 2
Part 1: Finding Home Away from Home Moving to a new country can be exciting, full of opportunities and fresh beginnings. But let’s be real… it can also get lonely! That longing for home sneaks… Read More »10 must-have items to stay connected to your roots. Part 1
Challenge of Balance Picture this: you’ve packed up your life, left behind the familiar, and stepped into the unknown. The streets smell different, the language twists your tongue, and the customs feel like a puzzle… Read More »Roots vs. Rules
Migration & Integration Migration is just the beginning. The real challenge comes afterward; integrating into a new society. It’s not just about learning a new language or adapting to customs; it’s about finding where you… Read More »Finding Your Place in a New Society
