Students earn one academic credit. I would say that studying abroad should be a graduation requirement. After 40 years of neglect under East German rule, Dresden has recently enjoyed a rebirth, as, one by one, the great baroque structures of the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Zwinger, considered by some the greatest example of baroque architecture, are being restored to their original condition. This is a wonderful time to be in Dresden to watch as the city gradually regains its former splendor. Dresden is an ideal location from which to explore the eastern part of Germany and the great cities of Central and Eastern Europe.
Berlin is only two hours by car to the north, while Prague is located two hours to the south.
Orientation BC students participate in orientation pro-grams upon arrival in Dresden, followed by an intensive language program lasting one month in the fall or two weeks in the spring. Housing Students are typically housed in dormitories with individual rooms and shared kitchens. Dresden offers housing fellowships on a competitive basis. Traditionally known for excellence in the study of technology and science, the university has recently developed strong curricula in the humanities and social sciences for its 20,000 students. Among the University's many distinguished institutes is the Hannah Arendt Institute for the Study of Totalitarianism.