A Franco-German mishmash as a positive side effect
My name is Carmen. I consider myself to be a Francophile German citizen, although apparently I've become more and more French. I cross deserted boulevards while traffic lights are red,…
French lightness to life!
What do you miss most about Germany living in France? Some small things...mostly food ;-) for example, Toffiffee, Koppers chocolate, sausages ... and Easter time! In Germany it is a…
Germany is more than cars, sausages and Angela Merkel
My name is Julia Henriette Bräuer. I'm born and raised in Germany. However, I moved to France right after leaving my parents' house six years ago and some of my French friends tell…
You can be whoever you want to be
In Berlin you are free, you can be whoever you want to be. There are clearly less barriers and you're at least given a chance to try out something new.…
We have always been, after all, the achievements of other cultures!
My name is Maximilian and I'm a German citizen living abroad (currently in Russia) and teaching the German language. Coming to Moscow was my own decision. Of course, there were some…
I feel both German and French
I lived two years in Belgium, when I was very very small. I lived eight years in Germany after that... Then I moved to France, it's been nine years that I live…
Do I consider myself German? Yes. Do I consider myself only German? No!
Hello all, my name is Irma Kern and I am very glad to be a part of the wonderful project that is multicoolty. I’m also a student and doing my…
Building fences is not a solution
My name is Julia and, though I'm German, my husband keeps telling me that I'm more French since I was born on the "left side of Rhine river" in Palatinate.…
Consistency, tolerance and curiosity are the three magic words!
My name is Mona, I'm 28 years old and I was born in south Germany, Bavaria. Travelling and discovering different cultures and learning new languages was always very central in my life…
The concept of nation state needs an overhaul
There are certain realities in the world we just have to deal with. I don't think there is any viable alternative to having pluralist diverse societies. 'Multiculturalism' is just a…
What do you mean, not all men sit down to pee?
I am Niklas, a 27 year old German, currently studying and living in Copenhagen. I've spent more than 2 years building new ventures and in my spare time I have…
The Dscherman
I am from Bavaria, so Germany didn't seem so far (laughs - ed.). No, it's just the fact that I am from here, so I know a lot of stuff…
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…
Typical German
We asked and keep on asking most of our multicoolties what "typical German" is and we have received tons of great responses ranging from funny to personal and profound. These…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There are good and bad people everywhere to start with
My name is Tina and I am originally from Cologne, Germany, but currently live in Minnesota, USA with my husband Patrick. What brought you to the USA? It’s actually a…
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…
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