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Study Away
The German Department encourages all German majors to study in Germany or Austria. Study in a German-speaking country is the best way for students to become literate in the language and culture as well as gain a better understanding of their own.
The German major emphasizes both literature and culture and gives credit for courses in German Studies (humanities and social science courses with a European/German focus taught in German). Double majors in German and the humanities or social sciences are able to integrate their interests and strengthen their focus in an international context.
Students have the opportunity to study at various programs matching their academic interests and level. The German Department approved programs are located in Munich, Freiburg, Berlin, Hamburg, Tübingen, Vienna, and Mainz.
Program deadlines for study away in Germany »
Students Studying and Living Abroad
"Last semester [Spring '05] was by far my best semester at college. Living in Tübingen, Germany, in a student dorm, interacting daily with my hall mate Günther and other Germans in town, in the classroom, and at the animal hospital where I interned, I was able to experience the German culture in its own vivid, true form.
German film, spätzle, quaint towns, fascinating histories, and travel opportunities, for me Germany held so many secrets and each day was a small discovery. In returning to Germany [on a teaching assistant Fulbright scholarship], I hope to give back some of the magic that I took away after my semester in Tübingen."
-Whitney Rauschenbach '06
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
Tucker Hermans (Berlin)
Theresa Weaver (Freiburg)
Spring 2008
Catherine Jäger (Freiburg)
Nick Peddle (Berlin)
Sarah Bernheim (Tübingen)
Han Guo (Tübingen)
Nick Manny (Tübingen)
Molly Seaward (Antioch in Tübingen)
Christopher Hickey (Wayne State in Munich)
Spring 2007
Natalie Dudar (Berlin)
Jared Hunt (Berlin)
Lana Mathis (Freiburg)
Lincoln Pac (Tübingen)
Fall 2006
David Scott (Tübingen)
Kathryn Yankura (Berlin)
Spring 2006
Hillary Pietricola (Tübingen)
Jordan Krechmer (Berlin)
Fall 2005
Drew McDonald (Berlin)
Peter Rocco (Berlin)
Spring 2005
Kathleen Johnston (Berlin)
Courtney Reichert (Freiburg)
Whitney Rauschenbach (Tübingen)
Fall 2004
Allison Ryder (Berlin)
Spring 2004
Benjamin Kreider (Berlin)
Daniel Coogan (Freiburg)
Edith Petrovics (Vienna)
Whitney Schrader (Munich)
Fall 2003
Lyubitsa Gerasimova (Freiburg)
Bretton McEvoy (Tübingen)
Bebenhausen: Photo by Whitney Rauschenbach