Professors, what made you study and eventually teach German?

Lee: "Growing up in Germany, I was exposed to German culture and literature from early on. One of my favorite things to do was to stay in bed and read all day long.  Then I discovered my love for teaching when I engaged in volunteer work with underprivileged kids in urban communities."

Bohn: "Growing up as an American in Austria, I experienced the power and pleasure of living in a culture, and language, not of one’s own.  At graduate school, I fell in love with the language teaching part of my program.  I feel great excitement when students’ thinking expands beyond the limitations of translation."

Nicole, what do you hope to accomplish in your year here at Wheaton?

Nicole: "My majors are English and Physical Education and I'm studying to become a teacher. I hope to gather more teaching experience and to get to know the American way of life. I’m looking forward to meeting many new people and to improving my language skills."