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An Overview of Our Students

• Cora

  

  “For me, Jena is the perfect city for studying because there’s always something going on here. Nearly one in five residents is a student, which makes the city a young, vibrant place. I also really appreciate how close everything is here: whether it’s from my shared apartment to the lecture hall or out into nature, everything is quick and easy to reach. What I like most about my philosophy program is that the classes aren’t too large, so you get to learn in a fairly personal atmosphere.”

  Her majors: M.A. in Social Theory, B.A. in Philosophy/Psychology

  Topics at a glance: Multi-major Bachelor’s, Academic Orientation, Academic Organization, Master’s

• Benjamin

  

  “After earning my two bachelor’s degrees in Leipzig, I wanted to study somewhere else. After looking at many potential universities, I decided on Jena. My program allows me to combine my passion for communication with my interest in politics. Plus, Jena is a great city for studying: almost everything is just a few minutes’ walk away, and you can get to a park or a hill in no time. I like that whenever I walk through the city, I keep running into people I know.”

  His majors: M.A. in Political Communication, B.A. in Communication and Media Studies/Political Science

  Topics at a glance: Master’s, academic orientation, academic organization, student financing

• Carla

  

  “After completing my bachelor’s degree in Classical Studies and History in Jena, it was clear to me that I would also pursue my master’s degree here. The city is just perfect for me—everything is within easy reach, and during my free time I can enjoy wonderful walks in the surrounding countryside. What I particularly appreciate about the university is that the range of courses is so diverse and there are many niche subjects. This way, everyone can find their niche—like me, who is focusing on Medieval Latin and Modern Latin, two subjects I hadn’t even considered before starting my studies.”

  Her majors: B.A. in Classical Studies, M.A. in Greek and Latin Philology (from Antiquity to the Renaissance) with a focus on Medieval Latin and Neo-Latin

  Topics at a glance: Multi-major Bachelor’s, Master’s, academic advising, and student engagement

• Jan

  

  “I enjoy studying in Jena because the university—especially in the natural sciences—is renowned far beyond the region. Above all, however, Jena and its surrounding area, particularly in the summer, are a wonderful place and offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature between lectures and lab work.”

  His major: Pharmacy (State Examination)

  Topics at a glance: Pharmacy program (State Examination), particularly starting the program and the application process via hochschulstart.de

• Charlotte

  

  “I enjoy studying in Jena because it offers all the advantages and opportunities of a university town, yet it’s still small enough that you run into familiar faces everywhere. That’s why I felt right at home and settled in super fast. Plus, there are plenty of ways to spend your free time beyond your studies—for example, there’s a wide range of university sports programs, and you can get to the park or the great outdoors in no time.”

  Her Majors: B.A. Political Science/Human Geography

  Topics at a Glance: Student Engagement (Student Council), Academic Organization