Personal stories from immigrants about their experiences, struggles, successes, and how they’ve adjusted to new cultures. These could be short written pieces, or you could adapt interviews into text.
There’s a certain weight that comes with being an immigrant, especially when conversations turn to where you’re from. It’s the kind of weight that makes you pause before answering, carefully choosing your words. How do… Read More »Talking About Home as an Immigrant
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
Dear Younger Me, I know you’re buzzing with excitement, yet your emotions are all over the place right now. The idea of starting over in Germany: A new country, a fresh beginning, a master’s degree… Read More »A Letter to My Younger Self Before Moving to Germany
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!”
There’s something about Christmas markets in Germany that everyone seems to hype up. I’d heard the stories, seen the pictures, and thought, It’s probably just another market with lights. The one in Bonn wasn’t my… Read More »My First German Christmas Market
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!”
Imagine living in a town where everything feels familiar; the streets, the people, the language. It’s a place where history feels alive in the traditions you grew up with and the customs you follow without… Read More »Through Their Eyes
It was a regular day at my daughter’s school, and I found myself in a parent-teacher meeting. As the discussions wrapped up, my eyes wandered to the walls, where artwork and projects from students were… Read More »More Than a Slum
I had a conversation with a dear friend, someone who went through the same program as I did. We were catching up, sharing our experiences, and reflecting on some challenges we’ve faced since moving here.… Read More »When an Accent Becomes a Barrier
