German Studies Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances

“Liberal arts and sciences students are more well-rounded, better writers and communicators, and overall more flexible scholars,” Wildgruber noted. “The academic curriculum at Gettysburg has challenged me to become a better writer and encouraged me to work outside of my comfort zone.” Inspired by Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies Peter Carmichael and German Studies Prof. Tres Lambert to pursue goals he never thought possible before arriving at Gettysburg, Wildgruber was the first Gettysburg student placed by the Civil War Institute at a Smithsonian museum, interning at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. A history and German studies double major, he served as a peer teaching associate in the German Department and as a research assistant with CWI, while also studying abroad in both Austria and Germany. His experiences on campus and off helped him secure a prestigious Fulbright grant to study, conduct research, and teach in Austria this fall. After completing the term of his Fulbright, Wildgruber intends to go to law school. “Gettysburgians are active citizens, who understand the consequences of their education and strive to use it to the fullest,” Wildgruber said.” They serve others and devote themselves to making the world a better place.”

As a student worker in the Athletics Department and writer for The Gettysburgian, Herr has seen his share of exciting moments at Gettysburg. “Working as the announcer at the men's basketball playoff game versus Franklin & Marshall this past season was an incredible experience,” said Herr. “Seeing the student crowd get behind the team on every play was electrifying, and being a part of generating that enthusiasm on the microphone was a special feeling.” Herr served as the sports editor for the school newspaper for two years and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa last fall. The political science and German studies double major was also team captain of the ultimate Frisbee team and has his sights set on working in policy research after getting his law degree.

“One moment from my Gettysburg College experience that I am proud of is successfully organizing a Halloween party for youth experiencing poverty in Adams County,” said Holleck, who double majored in international and global studies and German. “As a program coordinator with the Center for Public Service, I served as a liaison between college students and the local community. The Halloween party, which we hosted for children ages 1-17, wasn’t only the first major event that I had organized, but it was also a learning opportunity for me, opening my eyes to the challenges of service work.” After graduation, Holleck plans on teaching English or volunteering for a nonprofit organization abroad before attending graduate school. “My plans after graduation correlate with my passion for human rights and social justice by giving me the opportunity to walk alongside a local community abroad,” she added.