I moved to Germany to get a master’s degree, at least that is what I say. But my friends say I moved to Germany for love, which is also true.

My husband, who was my fiance at the time, convinced me it was a good idea for us to study in Germany. 

He first came to Germany, made sure my applications and all necessary things were done and 1 year later I arrived in Germany in September of 2019 for a masters in Architectural Lighting Design.

It’s been five years and I have gotten my master’s, worked with really cool engineering and design offices and currently working with some of the best brains in the world. It’s safe to say that I am glad we took that step.

You see, 

As a foreigner in a country filled with unending bureaucracy, and cultures that are unfamiliar to me, I have experienced, firsthand, the difficulty that comes with navigating these new realities. 

Some, I have found my way around, others, I am still working on. 

Many of us relocate for different reasons.  To experience other cultures, to get an education, for work, to be reunited with a spouse, or for circumstances beyond our control, like a war for example.

Whatever the reason may be, understanding how things work in the country is a big part of integration and I would love to make this integration journey a bit easier for other foreigners like myself, as they navigate their new life in Germany.

On this website I share relevant information on life in Germany, what to do, and how to do them, as well as tips I have picked up along the way. 

I hope the information you get here helps you settle into your new live in Germany.