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.
After 2 years living in Munich, Germany, why is an American moving back to the USA? Bailey shares the reality of life in Germany vs. America, German culture shocks, friendships abroad, and saying goodbye.My friend Bailey, a Southern girl from the U.S., is moving back to Nashville, Tennessee, after spending two years in Munich with her husband. When she first arrived in Germany, she struggled with cultural differences, German directness, and finding her community. Now that Munich finally feels like home, it's time to leave.In this episode of The Pod Abroad, we get into the good, the bad, and the downright frustrating parts of living in Germany as an American. We compare everyday life in Munich and Nashville, Southern hospitality vs. German directness, grocery shopping, public transportation, healthcare, friendships, and quality of life.Bailey also opens up about returning to her career as a nurse in the U.S., the friendships that changed while she was abroad, and what two years overseas taught her about belonging and the meaning of home.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Germans Can Be Cold: The Reality of Living Abroad00:35 Why Bailey Is Leaving Germany03:15 The Bittersweet Reality of Saying Goodbye09:40 Germany: Expectations vs. Reality13:30 Southern Hospitality vs. German Directness18:30 Everyday Life in Germany vs. America29:20 Finding Friends and Feeling at Home Abroad35:15 Moving Back to America and Returning to Nursing42:50 What Germany Taught Me: Memories and Lessons🌍 ABOUT THE POD ABROADHowdy und Servus, y’all :-) I’m Paulina — originally from Texas and living in Munich, Germany for 10 years.The Pod Abroad is a long-form podcast about life abroad, cultural differences, identity, immigration, and building a life overseas through honest conversations with people from around the world.👉 New episodes every Tuesday.🎧 LISTEN & CONNECTSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/711j4OKApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastAll platforms → https://linktr.ee/thepodabroadInstagram → / thepod.abroad TikTok → / thepodabroad Substack → https://substack.com/@thepodabroadInquiries → [email protected]🎥 CREWVideo, Audio & Music → Tim ter HuurneDesign / Branding → Ali Khazanbeik
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