Being a Scientist Abroad: Observations on Work-Life Balance in Germany vs. the USA

Nella Delva, current 2024-2025 US Student to Berlin, shares her experiences and insights from her Fulbright fellowship in Germany. As a neuroscientist who previously worked in the United States, she highlights the differences between the competitive research environment in the US and the more balanced approach she has discovered in Germany. Nella discusses how she has redefined the importance of work-life balance and the positive impact this has had on both her research and personal well-being. Read on to learn more about her journey and the valuable lessons she has gained as a global scientist: Being a Scientist Abroad: Observations on Work-Life Balance in Germany vs. the USA