Ana Beatriz Ribeiro

A Global Studies doctoral degree holder and former newspaper reporter, avid eater, pseudo-philosopher and poet, occasion-propelled singer, semi-professional socializer, movie addict, Brazilian-American nomad. In this space, she will share some of her experiences and (mis)adventures regarding various topics, with special attention to social issues.

Learning German: my zillionth attempt

Come join me in the shared misery and mirth of learning German in an offline course in Leipzig!

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interaction Leipzig: a chance to connect creatively

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You can say hi to the folks at interaction Leipzig at their winter party. Finally the pandemic has let up and is allowing the community to meet again. I hope you can also find kindred spirits and stimulating activities from among their offers.

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Weekly Vent: the house is empty again

So today I start a column called Weekly Vent. Because, why not. I'm sitting in this empty house that's The Leipzig Glocal. Tired. The figurative house still gets guests, visitors, but only I "live" here now.

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Finding your passion: a dystopian capitalist fairytale?

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LeipGlo's fearless leader Ana shares her personal thoughts on career anxiety, finding your place in the world, and therein her own passion.

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An American missionary, a Japanese nurse and a U.S. diplomat

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In an exclusive interview with LeipGlo, Ken Toko, U.S. Consul General in Leipzig, gets candid about his family, career, beginnings, current events, international relations, and how he has been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LeipGlo at age 6: bending not to break

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We are transitioning into becoming a community organization rather than a startup. In this mentality of "by the community, for the community," we increasingly rely on our loyal website users for content and recommendations.

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