Paulina de los Santos

The Pod Abroad

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Howdy und Servus! I'm Paulina. I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved in 2016 for a master's program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed! Ever wondered what life abroad is really like? I'm super happy to have an incredible international village here in Munich, and you'll get to meet some of my favorite people! We'll share funny, insightful, and unfiltered stories about cultural differences, adapting to new norms, and building a home away from home. Follow along for new weekly episodes and leave a comment.

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Paulina de los Santos

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From Mexico to Munich: Paola's Take on Work, Food & German Culture | The Pod Abroad 29.04.2025 59:00

🇩🇪🇲🇽 Ever wondered what it's really like to move from Mexico to Munich? In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I (Paulina) chat with my friend Paola about her funny and insightful experiences navigating German work culture, the quest for authentic Mexican food in Germany, and the surprising cultural differences she's encountered. If you're interested in expat/immigrant life in Germany or the clash bet...

Americans in Germany: Stand-Up, Politics & Life with Chris | The Pod Abroad 22.04.2025 53:53

Howdy und Servus!! I'm Paulina :-) I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved for a master's program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed! In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I chat with my friend Chris, a fellow American who now calls Munich, Germany home. We dive into his wild journey from a semester abroad here, to t...

From Austin to Alicante: My Mom's Solo Move at 60 | The Pod Abroad 15.04.2025 59:14

Howdy und Servus!! I'm Paulina :-) I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved for a master's program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed! Ever wonder if it's too late for a big life change? My mom, MJ, proves it's never! On this episode of The Pod Abroad, I have a talk with my amazing mom, MJ! At 60 years young, MJ de...

From Bangkok to Bavarian Life: The Story of Ress, an Immigrant Mom in Germany | The Pod Abroad 08.04.2025 1:05:19

Howdy und Servus y'all! Welcome to another episode of The Pod Abroad :-)Join me in Munich as I chat with my wonderful friend Ress! In this episode, Ress shares her incredible journey as an immigrant in Germany - from her simple upbringing in the Philippines, through her unexpected adventures in Singapore and Bangkok, to building a new life and career in Munich, and now raising a family in Nurember...

Leaving the U.S. for Germany: My Immigration Story | The Pod Abroad 01.04.2025 45:29

Howdy und Servus y'all! Welcome to the first ever episode of The Pod Abroad!! Yasss! :-)I'm Paulina :-) I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved for a master's program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed! Ever wondered what life abroad is really like? I'm super happy to have an incredible international village here...