Expat Guide to Living in Nordrhein-Westfalen

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Nordrhein-Westfalen handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Nordrhein-Westfalen by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Nordrhein-Westfalen Reports

What are people's priorities in Nordrhein-Westfalen - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Nordrhein-Westfalen:

Living in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Living in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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More Moving to Nordrhein-Westfalen Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Nordrhein-Westfalen? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Nordrhein-Westfalen? Below are some of the responses from expats in Nordrhein-Westfalen:

Moving to Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Nordrhein-Westfalen with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Nordrhein-Westfalen, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Nordrhein-Westfalen. If you are already living in Nordrhein-Westfalen, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Nordrhein-Westfalen by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Nordrhein-Westfalen? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Nordrhein-Westfalen by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Nordrhein-Westfalen? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Nordrhein-Westfalen? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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