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Vienna is a city that offers unending cultural opportunities. A semester isn't nearly enough time to do everything, but it's more than enough time to gain a sincere appreciation for the culture. I knew the opportunity to spend four months in such a beautiful, historic city was a special one. I can't imagine a better place to study abroad.
– Andrew Knot
Calvin College

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AustriaLocation: Vienna, Austria; intensive language orientation in Schwabisch Hall, Germany

Vienna boasts the best living standards in the world, according to the Mercer 2011 Quality of Living Survey.

Affiliated universities: Goethe Institut (Germany), University of Vienna

Central College Abroad course work: Yes

Language prerequisite: None

Language of instruction: German

Internships: Yes

Service-learning options: Yes

Recent excursions: Cultural sites in Vienna, plus a weekend trip to Salzburg,
Prague, Budapest or Graz and a day trip to either the Wachau Valley or Bratislava.

Housing and meals: Austrian residence halls, double rooms and private bath; no meal plan — communal kitchen in the halls for cooking meals, plus restaurants and cafes located on and near campus.

Program dates: Fall semester, late September – late January. Spring semester, late February – late June. (These dates do not reflect the one or two-month optional language training sessions at the Goethe Institut prior to the start of the semester.)

Average program size: 13

Staff to student ratio: 1:7