Building Bridges

believes immigrants should expand their identity with German aspects
of living. He values respect for the law and human rights, and believes
that cultural adjustment should not involve the loss of identity.
Despite feeling at home in Germany, Rishabh is still not sure if he fully
belongs here. He sometimes lacks cultural context and has difficulty
understanding certain dialects.
When asked if being an immigrant has affected his life in Germany,
Rishabh said: “The majority of the people here are very polite, but there
are also a few racist people. I have even been called the n-word, only
because I have dark-colored skin.” Some other people have made fun
of his accent, but after nearly three and a half years in Germany,
Rishabh speaks very well. He is now nearly fluent German, a skill which
he is proud of.
When asked if he would like to obtain German citizenship, Rishabh
responded positively: “It would make it easier for me to come back to a
German league after I transfer to a club in England, for example.” So his
answer was a clear “yes.” Since his arrival in 2019, Rishabh has learned a
great deal about German culture, people, and improved his soccer
skills. With his hard work and diligence, he may become a well-known
soccer player in the future, seen on TV.
Nathan Bomberg