Challenges of migrating to Germany

According to research, every fifth person you meet on the streets of Germany is either a migrant or has a migrant background. Germany is the destination of some people from third world countries and some European countries too. Most people from third world countries come to Germany to study due to the quality of education and free education.

On arrival, the feeling is usually so good because of the reality of traveling out of your home country, meeting new people, and getting a quality education. The reality sets in as you try to adapt to the new culture (culture shock), and weather. The culture shock takes as long as one year to normalize. For some of us that came from extremely hot weather, it takes two year and above to adapt to the new weather, depending on your body type.

Another great challenge of migrating to Germany is language. As we all know that German is the official language in Germany. Language barrier makes the integration part difficult in Germany. Without good knowledge of German, one finds it difficult to go to some places like churches, hospitals and foreign offices. Without a good knowledge of German, it is difficult to get a good job, because 95% percent of jobs in Germany require a good knowledge of German.

After a successful German language learning, integration becomes easier and one has a better chance of being employed be it skilled or unskilled Labour.

- Onyinye Nfiaji