It’s a universal fact that making friends with Germans is really hard and it’s also not a secret that Germany is often rated as one of the hardest countries to make friends in as an expat. It is a conversation I’ve had a million times with fellow expat friends from many countries in the 11 years I’ve lived here.

If you’re considering moving abroad, then you should probably prep yourself for the emotional roller coaster that comes with becoming an expat. You need to know what you’re in for before you make that final decision to book a one way ticket. If you’re about to read this blog, then you’ve probably already made that final decision to book a ticket and just doing your research.

In the summer of 2012, I made my solo journey, with a one way ticket to Germany to teach English abroad and travel through Europe. I had planned to stay for no more than 5 years, but not less than 1.

But suddenly my life changed and I found myself staying longer than planned. And now, the internal fight of where “home” is ping pongs my heart back and forth.