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Why BCA Marburg?

With so many study abroad options available, we want you to know what makes BCA Marburg different from others. Here are some points to consider when choosing the program that’s right for you.

Great for Majors

• German
• Humanities, history, political science, theology, psychology, English cultural studies, and many more!

Learn Basic Translation Skills

Translation is seldom taught at U.S. colleges and universities, but translation is a very valuable tool that can readily be applied toward a career. By the time many BCA students are wrapping up their studies in Marburg, they are asking questions about how to pursue a career in translation. And since the BCA Marburg director is a CT (Certified Translator), students can benefit greatly from information from someone with professional experience in the translation industry.

Two Amazing Locations—Vienna and Marburg!

• Start your experience in the culturally-rich city of Vienna as you learn German from scratch, or fine-tune your skills at the prestigious Internationales Kulturinstitut Wien language school. Spend 4 to 12 weeks learning German before the semester kicks into gear in Marburg (4 weeks is standard time for the program but 8 weeks is recommended. There is an additional fee(s) for the 8 week and 12 programs).
• Discover the real Germany in Marburg, which is an ideal location for students who want to be immersed in all things German when they study abroad.
• Live like a king! Literally live in part of the former Duke of Marburg’s castle.  Up on the hill, overlooking the medieval town, the Schloß offers many opportunities for cultural immersion.

Experienced Resident Director

Full-time, on-site Resident Director, Kristopher Riggs has directed the BCA program in Marburg since 2001. In addition to teaching the BCA translation course in the fall semester, Kris helps students navigate the German university system, takes care of student admission and matriculation to the University of Marburg, makes arrangements for student housing, health insurance and pre-semester language course enrollment and assists students with obtaining a student residency permit for the Federal Republic of Germany. He also plans regularly scheduled social events, including Videoabende and the Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Kris has an M.A. in German and is certified as a German-to-English translator by the American Translators Association (ATA).

Philipps University

• One of Germany's oldest and most distinguished universities, Philipps University offers a wide range of academic disciplines
• Philipps University has been a partner university of BCA since 1962
• BCA students not only get an excellent academic experience, but they also live in University housing with local students
• BCA students enroll directly in the university and can design their own individual program of study
• Courses are taught by full-time University professors
• Over its nearly 500-year history, the University has educated and employed a large number of distinguished scholars and thinkers, including nine Nobel prize winners

BCA Orientation

• During the pre-semester phase of the BCA Marbug program, all students participate in an intensive language course, a cultural and history course, and they are also guided through a thorough orientation at both the Vienna and the Marburg locations.
• Once students arrive in Marburg, their student ID is valid for free public transportation within the state of Hessa.
• The orientation covers everything from shopping tips and basic navigation to setting your academic schedule.

See Europe!

Both Vienna and Marburg are excellent jumping-off places for exploring the rest of Germany and Europe. Vienna is convenient to an airport, and Marburg is only 90 minutes from the Frankfurt International Airport, which is Europe's third largest airport. Marburg lies on the main train line between Frankfurt and Kassel. More about BCA Germany's location.

Extra Educational Opportunities

• Attend BCA’s U.S.- European Student Conference on European - U.S. Relations (spring semester only)
• Additional German language and literature courses are available exclusively for BCA students.  BCA students can also take courses in peace and justice.

 

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