Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, resident Erik Helverson finished his high school education at Ridge High School. He attended Gettysburg College from 2014 to 2017, and went to Temple University in Japan in the summer of 2017. He then enrolled at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey, for his bachelor’s degree. Erik Helverson studied in Graz in the fall of 2019, as a recipient of the Anita Magistro Udell Scholarship for Language Majors from Montclair State University. He is currently in his senior year in the German program at Montclair State University.
At Montclair State University, the German major program offers between 36 and 42 credits, while the German minor program offers between 18 and 24 credits. The courses provide instruction in linguistic skills, literary analysis, and cultural understanding of German-speaking countries. Additionally, all levels of the school’s German program include German civilization and literature classes. In addition to academic offerings, Montclair State University’s German program offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities. The German Club provides members with the opportunity to take part in cultural events and outings. It has activities that continue throughout the year, such as the German Stammtisch every Wednesday, and the Spring 2016 German Film Series every night at 7:00 p.m. Moreover, Montclair State University has a standing exchange student program with the city of Graz in Austria. Through this program, deserving German language students have the opportunity to study in Graz for a year.
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