Migration is a topic that is repeatedly discussed in the media and politics. Problems are often attributed to the lack of willingness to adapt and integrate on the part of immigrants. But how do the migrants themselves see this? How do they cope when they not only have to learn a new language but also deal with a culturally unfamiliar environment? In an interview, a Chinese woman who immigrated to Germany shares her experiences about her migration and life in Germany. Sabine Emde reconstructs the expectations and experiences of the migrant based on this interview and describes her initial problems and professional activities. Emde, who spent a year in China herself, makes connections to cultural peculiarities that influence the everyday life of the interviewee. This provides the reader with a detailed insight.