The second objective, appreciation of Austrian culture, is incorporated into academic coursework. Advanced German-language students may take advantage of regular course offerings at the local university. There are also some university courses offered in English. All participants register at the university to allow them access to courses and the use of student facilities. Students are encouraged to enroll in physical education classes at the university.
Students live as Austrian students live.
By sharing living arrangements with Austrian and other foreign students, participants have the opportunity to make Austrian friends and progress in German proficiency. Every effort is made to provide a stimulating intellectual environment. If a field trip to a particular location outside Salzburg would enhance the students' learning experience, then it is included in the program, e.g., Vienna, Munich, and Prague. The focus is on a structured curriculum, always leaving room for the exploration of unique opportunities presented by Austria's intellectual and cultural atmosphere and resources. Each participant is required to take a 4-credit course in German at the appropriate level, which is determined by a placement test during the first week in Salzburg.