Why Study German at Boise State Video Transcript

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“Boise State students say “Do Deutsch!”

Why learn German? Our students have this advice:

“…it opens the door to a different world.”–Omar, Political Science Major, German Minor

“You learn more than the language. You learn about art, literature, and culture.” –Megan, California, International Relations Major, German Minor

“Knowing another language opens different opportunities a normal major wouldn’t allow.–Helena, Montana, Mechanical Engineering Major, German Minor

“German adds depth to your degree, gives cognitive benefits, and looks really good on a resume.”–Greta, Washington, D.C., Biology Major, German Minor

Europe’s largest economy

U.S.’s largest European trading partner

“Every major is international! Learning another language sets you apart from your peers and will help you in your career.”– Echo, California, International Business Major, German for Business Minor

“It’s a lot of fun. I can visit Germany. And I can speak and understand.” –David, Boise, Learning German for fun

“You get a better appreciation for the world around us.”–Allen, Boise, Music Composition Major

Why continue with German at Boise State?

“Learning German at Boise State is awesome! There is an incredibly supportive staff and professors that want you to succeed 100%. BSU makes it easy for students to learn German.”–Macey, Mt. Home, Idaho, Global Studies Major, German Minor

“The Faculty have inspired a love of the language within me. I get to explore the world in ways I otherwise would not be able to.”– Joseph, Boise Media Production Major
“Learning German at Boise is äctivity-heavy[..] you learn through experience not just by a book.”–Casey, Mechanical Engineering Major, Math and German Minor

“Do Deutsch”? Not just learning the language, but building and tearing down walls (wall project, nov 2020)

“Boise state students from Centennial High School” They study Communications, German & Linguistics

“Learning German at Boise State is always fun, exciting and a highlight of each semester.”–Wyatt, Boise State Communications Major, German Minor

“Do Deutsch”at Boise State! –the students

“Do Deutsch”at Boise State! –the faculty

By Beret Norman
Boise State German Section, Feb 2020

Thanks to so many students for their input!

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