Finding a good mentor in a new environment
One of the biggest problems when starting in a new environment is the fact that you don’t have a network. Not having a network almost always means that you don’t…
The aftermath of Friday the 13th November
I woke up on Saturday morning with excitement and high expectations…it was the day I was supposed to go shopping in Paris for my wedding dress. I took a shower,…
Whose Multikulti is it? The elusive definition of multiculturalism
If you put the German word Multikulti* (translated as ‘multicultural’, though it means much more) into Google Images, the many different representations, interpretations, and applications of the word appear in the humorous…
Multiculturalism lessens conflicts
Multiculturalism, in my opinion, lessens conflicts because now after having lived in different countries, I can see that the person that seemed so strange and so different in the past,…
Diversity has made me to the person I am
On my last birthday I received good wishes from Italy, Spain and Ireland. On the very same evening my friends who are from many different countries and cultures, who speak…
How to handle German love of paperwork without going crazy?
„I have never received as many letters in my life as now that I live in Germany“ – I have heard this so many times! I have heard that from…
Budge an inch and take an interest in Germany
How do the Germans see their multicultural society, especially in the light of current influx of migrants? I had an opportunity to sit down with my two good German friends…
Добро пожаловать Multicoolty Russia
And yet again this year we are expanding our multicoolty family and launching Multicoolty Russia! Yes yes you heard it right Multicoolty RUSSIA! Russia historically has been a multinational and multiethnic…
Seeing the world through different eyes
When you live in a second culture, soo many amazing and interesting things happen around you. You are more open to new things and ideas, you become more creative...and you understand and appreciate that…
I no longer believe in a multicultural society
I no longer believe in a peaceful, multicultural society in Germany ... And I am not being racist or xenophobic. I came to a conclusion that in some cases different cultures…
Why Germany?
For the past two years we have been interviewing multicoolties from all of the world that for one reason or another have chosen Germany. Our first questions during interviews are…
Two years and counting
Two years ago today is the day when it all started: we started our great project that celebrates diversity and individual experiences of people who have chosen for one reason or…
There are good and bad people everywhere
What words do you know to describe someone who is not a German? That's a tough question ... well ... I think it does not make any difference anymore.... we…
Everyone has a migration background
What words do you know to describe someone who is not a German? Often in German we use “Ausländer” (foreigner - ed.) or just say "People with migration background". I think…
Punctuality and being straightforward
What words do you know to describe someone who is not German? ... you say foreigners... Maybe people who are not accustomed to our culture and sometimes have difficulties to see things…
“Well-functioning” German social system
I am sitting at my table and don’t know where to begin. It is very difficult to describe my current feelings. To be honest, my soul is really overfilled with…
We are outspoken
People should be open to new experiences, make the best out of life, go explore new countries, learn new languages... But it is also important to be open towards other…
Cheering language learners
Have you ever experienced a culture shock? Actually, yes – in the US. I know the US is rather similar to Germany but despite that it is somehow different. The people…
Gone on holiday. Back in September!
Dear multicoolties, Holidays are holidays ;-) and various countries are waiting for us. Thank you for being with us! We are so grateful to all of you who make up…
Bienvenue Multicoolty France
We are expanding our multicoolty family once again this year and launching Multicoolty France! And we want you to be part of it! The idea of Multicoolty France was born simply…
Why Cologne is the most multicoolty city in Germany
Cologne, Köln or Colonia, whichever way you prefer to call the city, is definitely on the right track to be called one of the most multicultural cities in Germany and,…
German sounds
You know, German grammar is rather difficult, but phonetics not at all.... So here it goes... The combination of sounds "i.e." should be pronounced long, in NO case short, otherwise,…
So much to learn from
Living in a multicultural society can be amazing if one is open to it. Different traditions, customs, beliefs, understandings, taboos – so much to learn from and so many ways…
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