Memorable Experiences: Volunteering and Cultural Engagement in Bremen
by Vasilisa Pallis ’24 During my study abroad year in Bremen I was incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to not only study in a German University and learn so much, but also volunteer. Before...
View ArticleWebinar: Putin – The Engima by Professor Janine Ludwig
“Who is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, the president of the Russian Federation who is waging a war against Ukraine — and, as he claims, against the “collective West”? Why is he doing all of this?”...
View ArticleKathryn Baker’s Reflections on Studying Abroad in Bremen
by Kathryn Baker ’23 I studied abroad in Bremen for the full year. In that year I had some of the best times of my life and some challenging times. When I visited Munich back in 2016, I thought it was...
View ArticleExperience Bremen at Home
View of the Market Square Sunset at the Schlachte “Would you like to discover the most beautiful corners of Bremen from home, visit our parlour from your couch or take a stroll through the winding...
View ArticleStay Abroad at Dickinson College – Article in University of Bremen Magazine
Student Viviana Ulloa de la Torre, Samantha Brandauer (Associate Provost and Executive Director of the Center for Global Study and Engagement), President Jutta Günther of the University of Bremen,...
View ArticleOur New Scholarship Flyer is Here!
Attention Bremen students! Our new scholarship flyer for the academic year 2024/2025 has arrived. You can find all necessary information about our scholarship program between the University of Bremen...
View ArticleUnesco awards Bremen the title of “City of Literature” (Stadt der Literatur)
The Unesco has included Bremen in the network of “Creative Cities”. Alongside Bremen, six other German cities are part of this network, each recognized for their contributions to contemporary art and...
View ArticleChristmas Markets in Bremen
The holidays are approaching… And beautiful Bremen does not have just one, not two, but several Christmas markets, for instance: At the market place. At the river promenade. At the train station,...
View Article“It was an unforgettable experience”– Vasilisa’s year in Bremen
Vasilisa Pallis was part of the Dickinson-in-Bremen program for the academic year of 2022-23. Not only did she study in Bremen but she also volunteered for the German Red Cross as a translator for...
View ArticleWelcoming our Spring Students!
On Saturday, we said “Willkommen!” to our new Spring Semester students. We are excited to have you here in Bremen! (In the photos, you can see -from the left- our students Noah, Riley, and Gabe,...
View ArticleTalk with Students in Lviv (Ukraine)
One week ago, our students had the chance to talk with four Ukrainian students from Lviv via Zoom. The talk was facilitated by Dr. Randall R. Miller, Senior Consultant to the Chancellor of the Wayne...
View ArticleVienna calling!
At the beginning of March, we spent five days on an academic excursion in Vienna, the capital of Austria. Our Spring semester students shared their impressions of Vienna: Dickinson-in-Bremen student...
View ArticleBremen Up Till Now
By Noah Salsich ’25 I have had an amazing time in Bremen so far! I am a junior who studies political science and environmental studies as my majors and have a German minor. I am studying in the...
View Article“It is fun, scary, exciting, amazing, and the most unique thing I have ever...
by Gabe McGough ’25 The Durden Dickinson College program with Universität Bremen has been an excellent experience thus far! The Austausch (exchange) program is situated in the northwest of Germany and...
View ArticleBecoming a Bremen Town Musician
by Abby Jones ’25 Statue of the Bremen Town Musicians in the city center When I began telling family and friends about my upcoming study abroad in Bremen, the first response I got was often about the...
View ArticleExploring Berlin and Weimar!
Found the Brandenburg Gate! After our trip to Vienna in March, our Spring students now had the great opportunity to do a second excursion. Our destination: Berlin. Exploring the Tempelhofer Feld....
View ArticleConquering the Bremen Night Run (Nachtlauf)
by Riley Robinson ’25 Getting ready for the Bremen night run. I first heard about the Nachtlauf at the welcome dinner shortly after arriving in Bremen. A former DiB student and Dickinson alumni listed...
View ArticleDie Überseestadt
by Riley Robinson ’25 I first discovered the Überseestadt late in February, during one of the long rainy nights typical to Bremen in that season. Having gotten bored of studying for language class, I...
View ArticleMaking Bremen a better place!
During their studies in Bremen, our exchange students want to be active members of the Bremen community. Volunteer work is a great way to give back to the city that welcomes you during your studies...
View ArticleMissing the Osterdeich…
by McKenna Hillman ’25 The Osterdeich during sunset (photo taken by Dickinson in Bremen volunteer Ege)! If there is anything I miss about Bremen after returning to the US, it has to be the Osterdeich....
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