Arbeit and a better life
What words do you know to describe someone who is not a German? People who come to seek asylum - asylum seekers....immigrants… But the main point is that there are…
Hamid, Stardom, and the Difference Threshold
It’s November of last year and Kelly and I are visiting relatives of mine in Soest, a small town of under 50,000 in Northwestern Germany. We’re hanging out in the…
The other identity
My name is Bijan, I'm 30 years old. My father came to Germany from Iran to study and met my mum here. I just visited Iran for the first time…
Multikulti rhythms
Syavash Rastani on Birlikte art and culture festival Check out the Multicoolty tour
Clear to the point
My name is Avissa and I come from Iran. Before coming to Germany I got a Master’s Degree in Sweden and I am moving to Canada very soon. How can…
Dreaming to get back
I am from Iran. I came to Germany with my family because of the political problems. Of course, I am missing my home country, but, unfortunately, I cannot go back.…
More than just learning
In Iran teachers are always the ones talking all the time and students are very passive. I like to study the language in Germany because I can say almost everything,…
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