Activities and Trips

Cultural activities, excursions, field trips, seminars, workshops, and social events round out the BCGS experience, exposing students to many facets of Berlin and its environs.

Cultural Programs and Field Trips

The program organizes a series of excursions and cultural activities in and around Berlin to orient students and provide a deeper understanding of Germany. Examples of past activities include:

• Guided tours through Berlin districts and city attractions such as Berlin-Mitte, Schloss Sanssouci, and the Jüdisches Museum
• Performances at Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and Komische Oper Berlin
• A visit to Deutscher Bundestag, including a political discussion with a politician or administrative representative, attendance at a plenary session, and a tour of the dome

Study Trips

Each semester, students participate in three- or four-day study trips. Past destinations have included Cologne, Bonn, Nuremberg, Dresden, and Munich. During these trips, students participate in guided visits to places of historical or cultural interest, listen to program-exclusive lectures, and usually have an afternoon free to explore on their own.