Activities
Cultural Events
During the fall and spring-summer programs, students are invited to attend a series of cultural events such as concerts, theaters, and operas at no additional charge. Usually the group attends up to six such events, including one or two operas per semester.
Excursions
One of the most popular aspects of Duke in Berlin is the series of excursions arranged each semester. These trips combine sightseeing and recreation with observations for program courses. In fall, students travel to Dresden and Prague, with their rich architectural heritages and art museums, and discuss political and economic issues with government officials. In spring-summer, students travel to Thuringia, where they visit historic Erfurt, various sites from the Classical Period in Weimar, the Universität Jena, and Buchenwald concentration camp. They then have three days for individual sightseeing. Later, students visit Brussels, the headquarters of the European Union and of NATO. Included at no extra cost on excursions are transportation by bus or train, guided tours, concert or opera visits, accom¬modation, and a meal stipend to cover all related expenses.
Extracurricular Activities
Access to a wide array of activities such as athletics, music, choir, orchestra, swimming, dance courses, basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc. is guaranteed to participating students at little or no extra cost. Also, students are invited to several social events such as receptions at universities or dinners as well as informal gatherings like “Stammtisch” to promote cultural understanding.
