Living in Germany after growing up in Argentina. In this episode, we talk moving to Germany, life in Munich as a foreigner, studying at Technical University of Munich, cultural differences, long-distance love, and building a life abroad.In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I’m joined by my friend Sofi, who moved from Argentina to Munich for her master’s degree at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and ended up building a full life in Germany.Sofi shares what it was really like moving to Germany with only basic German skills, navigating culture shock, studying at one of Europe’s top universities without fully realizing its prestige, and adapting from Latin American warmth to German structure and planning culture. We talk honestly about independence, identity, homesickness, friendships abroad, and what it means to create stability in a new country.We also dive into how Sofi met her American partner during the 2022 World Cup in Munich, managed a long-distance relationship across continents, and eventually built a life together in Germany. From finding her first working student job to transitioning into full-time work, this conversation offers a grounded look at what living in Germany actually feels like beyond the highlight reel.This episode is about gratitude, growth, cultural identity, and learning to feel at home abroad, even when your heart still belongs to your home country.🎙️ In this episode, we cover:Moving from Argentina to Germany-Life in Munich as a foreigner-Studying at Technical University of Munich (TUM)-Cultural differences between Latin and German life-Learning German and integration challenges-Finding community and friendships abroad-Working student jobs and building a career in Germany-Long-distance relationships and international dating-Identity, belonging, and missing home-Why Germany feels safe, stable, and full of opportunityIf you’re considering moving to Germany, studying in Munich, living abroad in Europe, or navigating international relationships and identity, this episode is for you.⏰ CHAPTERS00:00 – Sofi’s story: Argentina to Munich03:05 – First impressions of living in Germany07:20 – Studying at Technical University of Munich (TUM)12:10 – Cultural differences & independence abroad18:30 – Finding friends and community in Munich24:40 – Working student jobs & career opportunities31:00 – Meeting her partner during the World Cup38:20 – Long-distance relationships across continents46:10 – How Germany changed her53:30 – Final reflections on home, identity & gratitude🌍 About The Pod AbroadHowdy und Servus, y’all :-) I’m Paulina, originally from Texas and living in Munich, Germany for nearly 10 years.The Pod Abroad is a podcast about moving abroad, cultural differences, money, identity, and building a life overseas—without romanticizing it.👉 Join the communityIf this episode resonated with you, please like, comment, and share it with someone dreaming of moving abroad.Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday.🎧 LISTEN & CONNECTSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/711j4OKApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastAll platforms → https://linktr.ee/thepodabroadInstagram → / thepod.abroad TikTok → / thepodabroad Email → [email protected]🎥 CREWVideo, Audio & Music → Tim ter HuurneDesign / Branding → Ali Khazanbeikhttps://ytjobs.co/talent/profile/410967