May 31, 2026

The Weekend


[Text and images by Program Director Peg Alden]

On the weekends here in Berlin, students have the choice to join a few program-sponsored activities or organize their own adventures. This weekend, students really jumped into the Berlin scene. There were day trips beyond the city center, visits to more historical sites/museums, sports events, and concerts. Folks needing a bit of quiet time enjoyed a trip to the aquarium or botanical gardens or just a bit of "puzzling" at our home-away-from-home. Everyone's now ready for our final week of classes.

group standing in front of large, Japanese gate with elephant sculptures
Students at the "Elephant Gates" to the Berlin Zoo/Aquarium.
person with head phones leaning over a partially completed puzzle on a table.
Finally completing the border of the Berlin City puzzle.