Chris Olson

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Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Chris  now lives in a small city in Germany called “Remscheid”. It’s near Cologne/Köln and he is a self-employed English trainer.

Q+A with Chris

WHERE ARE YOU FROM IN THE USA?
I am from Cincinnati, Ohio.  

WHERE YOU CURRENTLY ARE BASED? WHAT ARE YOU DOING THERE?
I live in a small city in Germany called “Remscheid”. It’s near Cologne/Köln. I am a self-employed English trainer.  

WHAT BROUGHT YOU OVERSEAS?
I took a short vacation in Germany where I realized that I didn’t know that much about European culture. I had originally wanted to live here for a year or two, but after experiencing Germany, I decided that I wanted to stay longer. I have lived here for about four years now.  

DID YOU STUDY ABROAD IN THE PAST (OR PRESENT)? IF SO WHAT PROGRAM AND WHERE?
No, I originally studied at The Ohio State University.  

ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR FUTURE YOUNG AMERICANS?
Don’t be afraid to take risks. Always follow your heart and take adventures as often as you can.  
FOLLOW CHRIS'S JOURNEY IN EUROPE:
www.teachingenglishingermany.com

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