The Pod Abroad
The Pod Abroad
Podcast Description
Howdy und Servus! I'm Paulina. I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved in 2016 for a master's program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed!
Ever wondered what life abroad is really like? I'm super happy to have an incredible international village here in Munich, and you'll get to meet some of my favorite people! We'll share funny, insightful, and unfiltered stories about cultural differences, adapting to new norms, and building a home away from home. Follow along for new weekly episodes and leave a comment.
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The podcast explores themes of cultural differences, expatriate experiences, and personal growth, with episodes delving into topics such as adjusting to life in Germany, navigating immigration, and humorous tales of expat life. Examples include discussions on making friends as an American in Germany and the challenges faced when moving to a new country at any age.
Howdy und Servus! I’m Paulina. I’m originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved in 2016 for a master’s program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed!
Ever wondered what life abroad is really like? I’m super happy to have an incredible international village here in Munich, and you’ll get to meet some of my favorite people! We’ll share funny, insightful, and unfiltered stories about cultural differences, adapting to new norms, and building a home away from home. Follow along for new weekly episodes and leave a comment.
We’re diving into a very Texan episode of The Pod Abroad today: riding horses to school? Pew pew finger guns? 🇺🇸🇩🇪I’m joined by my friend Max, who moved from Texas to Munich less than a year ago—and we’re unpacking the wild (and sometimes true) stereotypes about Texans abroad, what Americans get wrong about Germany, and how it actually feels to start over in a new country.From Whataburger loyalty and Buc-ee’s nostalgia to German bureaucracy and Bavarian pride, we’re sharing the honest, funny, and sometimes frustrating realities of adapting to life abroad as Americans.-Howdy und Servus!! I’m Paulina :-) Welcome to The Pod Abroad, your go-to podcast for stories from international friends living around the globe! I’m originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved for a master’s program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed!🎧 This episode is for you if:• You’re curious about what life abroad *really* looks like as an American• You’re a Texan (or know one) and want to feel seen/laughed at lovingly• You’re interested in cultural differences, stereotypes, and the awkwardness of fitting in• You’re planning to move to Germany and wondering what to expectSaddle up and grab a pretzel — this one’s for the international Texans out there 🤠🥨⸻CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro – Welcome back to The Pod Abroad0:23 How Pau & Max met at the Munich gym (Texas sticker bottle story)2:07 Episode roadmap – Texas, travel & life in Germany2:45 Max’s back-story: growing up NY → Canada → Texas3:46 From solo trip to love: why Max moved to Munich5:02 Texas roots – Houston vs. the Rio Grande Valley6:41 Missing Tex-Mex & appreciating hometown culture8:40 Houston’s diversity & Mexican-American identity chat10:54 German stereotypes about Texans (guns, horses, accents)12:03 Texan stereotypes Germans get wrong13:03 Whataburger, Buc-ee’s & H-E-B nostalgia15:00 Texas-size pride & Bavarian parallels17:45 UT Austin vs. Texas A&M rivalry explained21:45 College life comparison – Austin vibes vs. College Station29:06 Austin vs. Munich: culture, food & outdoors34:12 Asia travel recap – Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul36:38 First real trip abroad & Croatia memories43:04 Moving to Germany: first impressions & semester in Würzburg49:02 German bureaucracy, visas and onboarding hurdles52:55 Advice for Americans eyeing a move to Germany54:56 Looking ahead – how long will Max stay?55:55 Rapid-fire “Would You Rather” game58:53 Wrap-up & thanks for listening🎧 FOLLOW USYouTube: https://youtu.be/r8J2Qqx0g8gApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pod-abroad/id1807093153More platforms: https://linktr.ee/thepodabroad📌 CONNECTIG → @thepod.abroadTikTok → @thepodabroad Email → [email protected]🎥 PRODUCTIONVideo, Audio & Music: Tim ter HuurneBranding: Ali Khazanbeik @alikhazanbeik#ThePodAbroad #TexasToGermany #CultureShock #ExpatLife #AmericanAbroad #MovingToGermany #PodcastEpisode #TexansInGermany #Bavaria #MunichLife #USvsGermany #MakingFriendsAbroad #LifeInGermany #InternationalLife #TexasAbroad
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