Jacquelyn Reeves and Robert Gibson created a series of 6 videos discussing their experiences and evaluation of the former East Germany and reunification.

Reeves was my classmate and studied in Rostock the same year I was there.

Gibson, a historian, lived and worked in West Berlin in 1977. During that time he traveled often to East Berlin. He returned to Berlin from 1990 to 1992 right after reunification.

Each video lasts between 4 and 7 minutes.

Part 1:
Robert and Jacquelyn introduce their connections to the GDR and how it made a lasting impression on them as interculturalists and people

Part 2:
Jacquelyn talks about the strong emotional connection established through her experiences

Part 3:
Jacquelyn and Robert continue their discussion on intercultural behaviors

Part 4:
Jacquelyn and Robert discuss the reunification decision-making with 30 years hindsight

Part 5:
Jacquelyn and Robert discuss the legacy of the reunification period with 30 years hindsight

Part 6:
Robert and Jacquelyn give travel tips to enjoy and learn about the former GDR at the same time!