"I received my Masters from the University of Colorado at Boulder
in 2000. My Masters Thesis was titled "The Voice of The Voiceless in Gertrud Kolmar and Carmen Conde."
I had a great experience during my time in Colorado. The program is not only challenging but fun. The program is
very interdisciplinary, which allows students to take courses outside the department and incorporate these interests in their
Masters Thesis." Sandra Dillon, currently working on her PhD at the University of Oregon.
"The teaching opportunities appealed to me the most, and the German program supported my interests
in performance art/dance and allowed me to pursue
a non-traditional course in Germanic Studies, which was personally and professionally rewarding."
Tonja van Helden, MA 2003. Currently working on her PhD in Comparative Literature at CU-Boulder.
"I will always treasure the profoundly rich
educational experience during my time as a student in the German MA program. I benefited from the
high-quality instruction and exposure to German literature, philosophy and culture provided by the department's first-rate
scholars and professors, and developed lasting friendships with professors and graduate student peers alike. Because it is a
relatively small department at a large research-oriented university, the German Program provides the best of both worlds: relationships
and personalized education one would expect from a small liberal arts college, with simultaneous access to the resources, stimulation and interdisciplinary
opportunities of a large research university. Of course, considering the thoughts of Goethe, Nietzsche, and the music of Mozart and
Beethoven while exploring the forests and mountains at our school's doorstep also added to the overall experience as well!"
Aaron Perry, MA 2002 (BA/MA Program, along with interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy). Entrepreneur, co-founder and managing director
of Rocky Mountain Sustainable Enterprises, LLC.
"During my two years in the MA program,
I was able to choose at least one course outside of the department each semester, which allowed for me to meet
other graduate students and realize what the University of Colorado has to offer through various programs. While I was an MA student, I had the opportunity to work as a
TA, Lead Graduate Teacher and Provost Fellow, which I would recommend that anyone applying also try to do--it's a great way to gain exposure to teaching, and other areas of
academia. The benefits of graduate studies really outweigh those of undergraduate studies, because you can really focus on what interests you, especially in this program. I
really benefited from the mentoring of the professors in the program, which allowed me to write a thesis that touched upon my core interests."
Kelly Berglund, MA 2004, Localization Project Manager, ENLASO Corporation (also known as Enterprise Language Solutions, or translate.com) .
"I really enjoyed my graduate experience at CU-Boulder. I think the faculty members in the department are top-notch in their respective fields, and they were
eager to help me broaden my understanding of German Lit. I also enjoyed the opportunity to enhance my German degree with course work from outside the department. I
think this helped round-out my graduate studies. Believe it or not, I even found a job pertaining to my Master’s degree in German. I am working as the undergraduate
academic advisor for two departments at the University of Colorado: Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures, and Spanish and Portuguese." Steven M. Rose,
Assistant Director of Study Abroad, Indiana University.
"The MA program at CU far exceeded my expectations for graduate school. Instead of finding an academic elite that was inaccessible to its lowly graduate students,
I found a host of very approachable, professional, and helpful professors who were dedicated to giving each of their students a first rate academic and life experience.
I found two things particularly helpful: the training and leadership of the TA Coordinator, Patricia Schindler, and the advice and guidance of my graduate advisor, Dr. Adrian
Del Caro. I do not have an undergraduate degree in education and I was worried about teaching, but Patty was great at teaching me different methods that I could employ in the
classroom. Additionally, I was not sure what course I wanted to follow in my choice of an interdisciplinary field and MA thesis topic, and Dr. Del Caro's knowledge and advice
were invaluable in selecting courses, my thesis topic, and my thesis committee members. I had a wonderful time during graduate school, and I would certainly encourage anyone
who is considering pursuing an MA in Germanic Studies to apply to CU!" Meghan Tisserand, MA 2004, Teacher at Tacoma German Language School.
"My postgraduate studies in German language and literature provided me with a solid foundation for my current job as English language editor at an agency for internal
communications in Germany. I often conduct interviews and other research in German and write articles in English for an international readership. The highly competent instruction
and constructive criticism I received from the German faculty in Boulder helped me develop skills in writing and conducting research that I use on a daily basis. My chief editor
today is at least as scrutinizing as my professors were then, so that was excellent preparation." Bruce Underhill, M.A. 2001, works for an agency for corporate
communications.
