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
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
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
On November 27th, 2024, DW News reported that Germany will need 288,000 foreign workers annually until 2040. This headline grabbed my attention, not just because of the staggering numbers, but because it made me question:… Read More »Germany’s Call for Foreign Workers: “Are They Ready?”
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
A few days ago, I came across a video on TikTok that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. It was of a woman standing in front of the consulate in Berlin, crying. She… Read More »“Give Me My Children!”
Today, I broke down. The immigration process has been heavy on my heart for a few years, but this was different. It wasn’t just another rule or decision, it was about my family, about being… Read More »When Immigration Separates What Matters Most
A few days ago, I woke up feeling blue. It’s that time of the month, and the winter gloom wasn’t helping. I’ve been taking my vitamin D and trying to stay positive, but some days,… Read More »‘The Power of Checking In’
Not long after I arrived in this new country, I struck up a conversation with a colleague of mine. She’s also from Africa, and like me, she was adjusting to this unfamiliar world, trying to… Read More »The Danger of Assumptions
