German Major Advising
You will never be excellent at German, unless you study abroad.
-James Pusack, former Departmental Chair
It is safe to say that a degree in German would not be complete without a journey to a country where German can be experienced as a living, breathing language & culture. Whether you are majoring or minoring in German, fulfilling the General Education Program foreign language requirement, taking German as part of another degree program (e.g., International Studies), or simply learning the language for personal enjoyment, study abroad in a German-speaking country will enrich and expand your experience in a way that isn’t possible within the confines of the United States.
German is the most commonly spoken language in the European Union. In addition to Germany, German is classified as a first language in Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. Visiting a country in which you can immerse yourself in the German language, history, and culture will help cement your education, polish your language skills, and put you face to face with the many wonders and opportunities that German culture has to offer!
In conjunction with this Major Advising Page, you are encouraged to read the Destination Guide for Germany on this web site.
