Professional Pathways
So, what can you do with a German degree? The question is: What CAN’T you do with a German degree?
Studying German is not just memorizing vocabulary and learning grammar. It teaches you how to think, how to problem solve; it hones your critical thinking and fosters independence, it exposes you to other ideas and modes of thought; it challenges you to expand your perspectives and reflect on your own worldview. The skills, discipline, and range of experiences gained by a German major can give you an advantage when pursuing any of the following professions:
Academics/Education
- historian
- interpreter
- librarian
- museum curator
- professor
- researcher
- study abroad advisor at college/university
- teacher
- translator
The Arts
- actor
- documentarian
- fashion design
- musician/singer
