Dies oder das?
Olivia Wilkins
Upon returning to the USA after 11 months in Germany, I have come to appreciate things about living in both countries that, without my Fulbright, I probably would not have noticed.
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A (Ful)bright Future
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Der Paß Kampf
Olivia Wilkins
Just seven days after visiting the U.S. Consulate, Günther received proof of his American citizenship. Applying for and waiting for the arrival of Güni's Consular Report of Birth Abroad and Paß was nothing short of nerve-wracking.
Read MoreDie Deutschen mögen Babys sehr gern
Olivia Wilkins
When I am in public with Guenther, people seem to forget that Germans generally don't interact with strangers. It is apparent that Germans love babies, and they are not shy to express this.
Read MoreDrück! Drück! Drück!
Olivia Wilkins
German is characterized as being a strong and harsh language. Surprisingly, while delivery a baby, it gave way to perhaps the most soothing and encouraging words I've ever heard.
Read MoreGünther ist geboren!
Olivia Wilkins
So much can change in just one year. On May 6, 2015, I was presenting my honors research in Chemistry at Dickinson College. On May 6, 2016, my husband and I brought home a baby boy from the Uniklinik Köln.
Read MoreSchwangerschaft in Deutschland
Olivia Wilkins
As I am two days away from my baby’s due date, I still cannot believe I have experienced German Kultur around pregnancy and birth first-hand. One year ago, I still insisted I wouldn’t have any children until after grad school and probably not until I had a steady job. Yet here I am, cultural ambassador aus den USA, about to help boost Germany’s declining birthrate.
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