- The major is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of society and institutions beyond the language. With Germany's influence within the European Union steadily growing, opportunities abound for internships and study abroad.
- Students who study German are well prepared for careers in the business industry, arts, sciences, international law, education or graduate studies. Others combine their studies with another subject, giving them an edge in several different areas, including international relations, practical business, and sciences like medicine and technology. Wei-An Kuo, a double major in biological sciences, is now studying dentistry at Columbia. Karen Breslau (a double major with International Relations) is an international correspondent with Newsweek.