ShamPh0t
American expat in Germany
Forum posts
5
About me
American
Speaks English German
Registration: 25 June 2017
Activity
Raising bilingual kids (German and another language) by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello, I am a content writer for Íæż½ã½ã Magazine. We are planning on writing an article on the advantages and challenges of raising bilingual (or even trilingual!) children while living abroad as an expat. Parents of the forum, what have been your ...
@Ameerah Arjanee I did just that with my two daughters, now grown, and will now help with a grandson. If you want you can interview me. Read More
Divorcing in Germany by Diksha
Hello everyone, Reaching the decision to seek divorce can be hard. Filing the papers as an expat in Germany can be as taxing since a good grasp of legislations is needed and the process can prove to be tedious. Where and how do you apply for a ...
I recommend mediation with advice from a lawyer. This is followed by a visit to a notary to make the - hopefully amiable - results official. But don't forget, even mediated and signed agreements concerning children can be fought afterward. This ... Read More
Keeping fit in Germany by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in Germany is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in Germany? Do you exercise ...
If anyone in Hamburg would like to play Baseball (hardball, the real thing), my team at the Eimsbütteler Turnverband is looking for players. I'm one of two Americans on the roster and have been doing it for years. The fun and fitness factor are ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Germany by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Germany. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
The cultural differences between U.S. Americans and Germans are subtle when compared to many other European countries. I'm thinking mostly of Italy and France here, I think Holland and the Scandinavian countries are more similar to Germany than ... Read More
Dual Nationality (CAN -->GER) by ffox
Hello! so I was wondering if anyone had experience with getting German citizenship (without losing the original one (I'm canadian)). I fill all the requirements to become a German Citizen (I've lived here in Germany for a total of 10 ...
Chris, there was an evening event here in Hamburg about this issue, it was held at the local SPD offices and sponsored by Democrats Abroad, an American branch of the Democratic Party in the U.S. More importantly, it was attended by two employees ... Read More