Emily Cramer
Emily's Program
Hallo! My name is Emily and I have been a program leader in Berlin for Language and Culture for five years. Back in America, I am a high school German teacher outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In my free time, I enjoy talking walks, watching baking shows, and listening to podcasts.
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Our Görlitz Getaway
Students spent the weekend outside of Berlin and escaped to the quieter city of Görlitz! We left early Saturday morning and arrived just in time to explore the city for... keep reading
A Trip to Mitte
We are already a few days into Session 1! The students had their first German language courses on Tuesday followed by a tour of Berlin’s city center ( Mitte). Students... keep reading
Spy Museum
On Friday, students were able to select their afternoon activity. Some of our students went to a computer game museum while others were finally able to watch the new Barbie... keep reading
A Divided Berlin
Students on both Thursday and Friday were given the chance to see not only where the former Berlin Wall stood, but where the infamous Death Strip once prevented East Germans... keep reading
Wir sind endlich in Berlin!
The students arrived in Berlin on Sunday after a long day of travel, some flight delays, and little sleep. Despite the jetlag, the students showed up to the CIEE Center... keep reading
Street Art Tour in Berlin
We can't believe it! This is our last week in Berlin. After class today, students were given a Street Art Tour in the Friedrichshain district of Berlin. They learned about... keep reading
Remnants of the Berlin Wall
In 1961, the early stages of the Berlin Wall were erected. One street in particular became extremely important during the wall's infancy: Bernauer Strasse. The wall ran along this street... keep reading
Remnants of the Berlin Wall
In 1961, the early stages of the Berlin Wall were erected. One street in particular became extremely important during the wall's infancy: Bernauer Strasse. The wall ran along this street... keep reading
Taking Our Skills To The Next Level
Today's excursion at Mount Mitte gave students an exciting break from all the hard work that they have been doing in class! After practicing their German with locals (Community Conversations)... keep reading
Day Trip to Potsdam
Leaving Berlin On Saturday, students left the city-state of Berlin to visit the capital of Brandenburg. Potsdam was absolutely stunning! The students first had a walking tour of the city... keep reading