Hallo! My name is Mikaela Franco and I am in my fourth year at College of Charleston. I am working towards an AB degree in German with an English minor, so as you can tell I love learning languages. Of all the foreign languages I’ve studied, German is my favorite. That’s why I decided to study abroad at the Otto-Friedrich University in Bamberg, Germany this summer! I didn’t really choose…
Although Berlin was just as gorgeous as the other cities, its history was rich no matter where we went. During our stay, we visited two places that really resonated with me, the Topography of Terror Museum, and the Berlin Wall. At the Topography of Terror Museum, we got a chance to learn about the Holocaust. Although solemn subject, it was a very eye-opening experience. Prior to visiting this museum, I…
I have been in Munich for one month and it has been a great experience. I am on the CIE Summer Internship apart program in Germany which consists of one month of language school and a two-month internship upon completion of the school I am currently working for the state of Virginia’s European international trade office. After completion of intensive language course, moved from Berlin to Munich. Even though I…
During my summer internship I have been working with the VEDP. This is the State of Virginia’s European International Trade office. Their office is in Munich, Germany. Even though they are a United States government agency in Germany, there are a lot of differences working with the VEDP compared to working in the United States. First, the work hours are different then the United States. I work from 9:30 am to…
I have tried various foods since living in Germany. I have tried Schnussel, Currywirst, and Turkish pizza to name a few food items. My favorite food item that I have tried has been Döner. Doner has been believed to have been started by a Turkish immigrant with its origins in Berlin. Doner is a sandwich made from Turkish flatbread and filled with shaved meat, vegetables, and a sauce. Most of…
Hey, my name is Andrew Bartholomey and I am an International Business and Finance major and a German and Economics minor. I chose the Summer Internship Program in German because I want to work and study International Business in an international country. For my major, it is a requirement to complete at least one study abroad so I thought this program would be great to not only complete that requirement…
My name is Ali Isaacs. I am a rising senior, double majoring in Marine Biology and German Studies. The summer study abroad program I am participating in is the Germany Abroad Program at the College of Charleston. I chose this program for multiple reasons. One, the credits I earn from it made it possible for me to upgrade my German minor to my current German studies second major. The second…
If you ever get a chance to go to Germany, I would put the city of Berlin at the top of your list! The city is packed full of culture, historical significance, and learning opportunities, so while you are there, you will get the chance to experience so many incredible sights! During my time there, I went to the Berlin Cathedral which was first built in 1451 and has been…
Since I have been studying in Germany nearly every day has consisted of me experiencing many new and amazing things. The academic portion of my program was phenomenal, and I was emersed in an environment that hosted students from all over the world. I met people from Cameroon, Egypt, Turkey, The Ukraine, South Korea and so on. Even though I was in a foreign place with foreign people the instruction…
Hi! My name is Ava Woods, and I am a sophomore Dance Major on a Pre PT-Track at the College of Charleston. This May, I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in France, Belgium, and Germany for dance! I chose this program because of my passion for the art form, and of course my love for travel. I have been dancing since the age of three, and was ecstatic…
