Vienna, Austria

They say a photo is worth a thousand words. Therefore, while you’re traveling in a new place, it is customary to take photographs and videos along the way. Visual imagery can capture time and [...]

When I first chose Vienna, Austria as my study abroad destination, I was excited about the prospect of improving my German language skills, as I have a long way to go. But at first, I found [...]

I just finished my first week of classes at Philipps Universität in Marburg, Germany. I attended linguistics courses in German with German students, and I was able to understand the lectures. I [...]

Did you know if you are an American citizen, you carry your right to vote wherever you are in the world? Generation X, Millennials, and the post-Millennial generation make up the majority of [...]

So, you’ve decided to take a semester and study abroad. Congratulations! This semester will be a roller coaster ride of new locations, languages, customs, opportunities, learning [...]

So you’ve been accepted to study abroad with BCA – congratulations! This is an exciting time as you begin to imagine your life abroad. You’ll also have a number of materials to complete for BCA [...]

Selecting your study abroad location and program can feel like a difficult and daunting task. When you start to explore your study abroad options there are many factors to consider such as [...]

The capital of Austria, Vienna, is home to BCA Study Abroad’s summer German language program. Situated in northeastern Austria, on the edge of the Alps, Vienna is cultural hub for theater, [...]

Falling asleep can go one of two ways – it happens or it doesn’t. When you’re traveling, trying to fall asleep or stay asleep can put you through cultural shock all in its own.  Here are some [...]

Packing – not on my list of “easy pre-departure tasks.” With all of the energy we put into dressing for weather and cultural norms, we often forget about adding tools that help us document study [...]