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May 29, 2026

Getting Around Berlin

[Text and images by Program Director Peg Alden]

Some students came to the Berlin program adept at using urban public transportation, others not so much. After a little practice, instruction, and cooperation between students, the group is operating like U-Bahn pros.

4 men standing in front of a sign at the entrance to the Berlin subway.
Students at the U-Bahn stop directly outside our residence.

 

Two students (one with headphones on the other giving a thumbs-up) sitting on a subway car.
Students using the U-Bahn to get to an afternoon site visit.
hands holding subway passes on to of a map of Berlin subway system.
With their 3-week passes and a an easy-to-understand system, students can feel comfortable jumping on and off the subways and busses as needed.