Living Library: German-American Exchange Stories

In the organizer's words:

Have you ever imagined borrowing a person instead of a book? That's exactly what the Living Library does!
In this interactive format, people share their personal stories in small-group conversations - inviting others to listen, ask questions, and reflect.

Exchange experiences shape people's lives in many ways. They open up new perspectives and friendships, but can also involve challenges such as cultural differences, language barriers, or homesickness. Importantly, they forge people-to-people ties between countries.

In public debates, transatlantic relations are primarily discussed in the context of political developments or current tensions. But the relationship between Germany and the United States is also upheld by the many individuals who have lived and worked on the other side of the Atlantic. The Living Library highlights their personal experiences and contributions to transatlantic exchange.

You will get the chance to speak with:

- A Cologne firefighter who participated in a professional exchange with the fire department in Indianapolis.
- An American university student studying to become a teacher in Germany.
- Two high school students who spent a year abroad in the US - one in California and one in Vermont.
- An education scholar from Michigan currently teaching and doing research at the University of Tübingen.

This event will be held in both English and German, depending on the "book's" preference.

Register here!

Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. We kindly ask you to only reserve the number of seats that you will definitely use.