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Marburg offers a blend of activities and medieval history. Set in a river valley in the middle of Germany, the town offers some of the best-preserved medieval architecture in the country. A classic university town where students make up one-third of the population, Marburg offers plenty of cafés, restaurants and entertainment. BCA students have plenty of opportunities to socialize with German students and get involved in the community. Philipps University has a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, art, music, cinema (movie-going is a favorite pastime for many students, and Marburg has both the "commercial" and the "alternative/artistic" cinemas). Philipps also has a relatively small number of American students - usually less than 70 in a given semester - making it much easier for students to immerse themselves in the culture.
Housing & Meals
BCA Marburg students live and study side-by-side with German students. Housing options include university and privately operated student dormitories—you can even apply to live in Marburg’s castle.
Other Accommodations
BCA arranges housing in various student residence halls in the Oberstadt, which is run by the university. These residence halls are located near the castle and overlook the Lahn River Valley. The central location makes this a popular spot. Most BCA students live in the Oberstadt. All accommodations include a private room with communal lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
All housing options except the Schloss have single rooms only. All student residence halls in Marburg are co-ed.
Students typically prepare their own meals, especially in the evening. You can purchase a healthy, inexpensive lunch at the Mensa and other locations throughout the town of Marburg. The BCA resident director will provide you with a meal stipend for the semester.
Computer Access
BCA students have full access to computer labs at the Philipps University during the regular semester. There are also several Internet cafés in town. Rooms in student housing do not come with internet access, though you can usually make arrangements for such services on your own accord and for an additional expense.
Sports Facilities
BCA students in Marburg have access to an enormous course offering at the Philipps University’s Zentrum für Hochschulsport. They can also bike or hike the region’s nearly infinite trail system, both in the forest and throughout the river valley.. Most students are amazed at just how much green is at their fingertips.
Local Transportation
Most BCA students at Marburg live within easy walking distance of shops, businesses, restaurants and entertainment venues. Local buses are accessible and inexpensive. In addition, BCA students have access to free rail travel in the Hesse region with easy connections to trains throughout the country. Check map.
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