Tag Archives: Ausländer

Integration

Posted on 01/03/2012 by heidihefeweizen

I realize that I a.) am an outsider here, and b.) come from a country with its own largely unsettled racial issues, so I may be throwing stones here, but come on, Germany.  You cannot be surprised that 20% of those with … Continue reading →

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Red Tape

Posted on 21/01/2012 by heidihefeweizen

There are many things that Germans have more of than Americans, e.g. types of beer, vacation days, semesters spent in college, and foreign language skills.  Another part of German life, and something you will deal with in abundance, is Behördenkram, … Continue reading →

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Young, White and Foreign

Posted on 02/11/2011 by heidihefeweizen

I [finally] received my first paycheck just over one month after I arrived for orientation. (Fulbrighters of the future: the 4-8 week buffer they recommend in the welcome packet is accurate.  Be prepared!)  I decided to treat myself to a … Continue reading →

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