Ep. 25: How I Built My Life in Germany, The Challenges and Wins of My Journey | Stephanie Okosa

Stephanie shares how she creates formulas to navigate life abroad. Learn how to build a strong foundation in a new country. Moving to a new country often brings unexpected challenges that require a shift in mindset. In this conversation, Stephanie discusses her approach to problem-solving and why the people you surround yourself with are crucial for your personal growth. We talk about the importance of intentionality when establishing your new environment. Whether you are struggling with the initial transition or looking for ways to thrive, understanding the immigrant experience is key. Stephanie explains how creating personal systems helps manage the difficulty of adapting to a new culture while building a foundation for long-term success. Timestamp 🕔 00:00 Finding a Formula When Life Gets Difficult 00:23 Travelling to Meet Stephanie 01:27 Meet Stephanie Okosa 03:02 Studying Physics & Astronomy in Nigeria 04:18 Internships at Nigerian Airspace Management Agency 06:23 How Germany Entered the Picture 07:38 Why She Switched from Physics to Electronics Engineering 09:23 Starting Over in Germany 10:56 Adjusting to the German Education System 11:36 Moving Abroad Without Family or the Language 12:53 “Passion Is a Side Effect of Mastery” 13:32 Finding Her First Engineering Internship in Germany 15:00 Breaking Into the German Engineering Industry 16:11 The Reality of Job Rejections 16:34 Why You Should Ask for Interview Feedback 17:00 The BMW Interview That Changed Everything 18:19 Building a Portfolio & Using GitHub 19:23 From Internship to Working Student to Full-Time Engineer 20:22 Internship vs. Working Student in Germany 21:07 What Does an ICA Engineer Actually Do? 24:53 What People Don't See Behind Getting a Job in Germany 25:49 Advice for Engineering Students in Germany 26:54 Mistakes International Students Should Avoid 27:58 Why Networking Matters in Germany 29:04 What Actually Helped Her Career 30:45 Who Is Stephanie Outside Engineering? 32:09 The Nigerian Values That Helped Her Abroad 33:35 Quick-Fire Questions 36:21 Will AI Take Engineering Jobs? 37:01 Skills Future Engineers Should Start Learning 37:54 Python, PLCs & Industrial Automation 39:48 How Young People Can Start Building Electronics 41:20 Logic, Communication & Problem-Solving in Germany 41:57 Stephanie's Advice to Struggling International Students --- ROAD TO 1K FOLLOWERS | THANKS FOR 🎥WATCHING ❤️❤️❤️ Hi, I’m Miz Wenny, and I travel across Germany and Europe documenting the stories of Black women building meaningful lives abroad. Through Afrodites Space, I share honest conversations around career, migration, identity, entrepreneurship, and everyday life — one story at a time. HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED YET? https://bit.ly/3Pmvq6v WHY I STARTED THIS MOVEMENT - http://bit.ly/3R6aCkf SUPPORT OUR MISSION - https://buymeacoffee.com/Afroditesspace --- SOCIAL MEDIA Blog - https://afrodites.space/ LinkedIn -   / iamanafrodite   If you have a story, business, or inspiring journey you would like us to feature, feel free to contact us. 📧 - contactus@afrodites.space