Photos by Helen Fallon

Michael Stengl, product manager of advertisements at Sueddeutsche Zeitung, shows the students and faculty specially printed BMW advertisements. (Helen Fallon photograph)

Michael Stengl, product manager of advertisements at Sueddeutsche Zeitung, shows the students and faculty specially printed BMW advertisements.

Professor Aimee-Marie Dorsten gets Carson Allwes moving to a Munich visit.

Professor Aimee-Marie Dorsten gets Carson Allwes moving to a Munich visit.

Alexa Blanchard and Johnie Freiwald check out a special advertisement in the pages of Munich's Sueddeutsche Zeitung.

Alexa Blanchard and Johnie Freiwald check out a special advertisement in the pages of Munich’s Sueddeutsche Zeitung.

Johnie Freiwald gets a birthday surprise at the last dinner in Munich.

Johnie Freiwald gets a birthday surprise at the last dinner in Munich.

Zack Durkin in his new lederhosen, right in the midst of Munich's Marienplatz.

Zack Durkin in his new lederhosen, right in the midst of Munich’s Marienplatz.

Checking out a cemetery following the final Berlin dinner.

Checking out a cemetery following the final Berlin dinner.

Munich tour guide Anroud Beck explains a model of the rebuilt Munich to students on the day they arrived.

Munich tour guide Anroud Beck explains a model of the rebuilt Munich to students on the day they arrived.

Axel Springer Academy students explain what they're learning to the Point Park students and faculty.

Axel Springer Academy students explain what they’re learning to the Point Park students and faculty.

Alexa takes Zack's photograph on the outside deck of the Reichstag.

Alexa takes Zack’s photograph on the outside deck of the Reichstag.

Following the Deutsche Welle visit, managing director Fabian von der Mark took the Point Park group to the station's rooftop for a fabulous view of downtown Berlin. Here part of the group poses for a photograph.

Following the Deutsche Welle visit, managing director Fabian von der Mark took the Point Park group to the station’s rooftop for a fabulous view of downtown Berlin. Here part of the group poses for a photograph.

Carson Allwes takes a photograph from the Deutsche Welle rooftop.

Carson Allwes takes a photograph from the Deutsche Welle rooftop.

Berlin tour guide Lorena Bianchi leads students and faculty through Berlin on their way to a media visit.

Berlin tour guide Lorena Bianchi leads students and faculty through Berlin on their way to a media visit.

The Topography of Terror, a commemorative site in Berlin, details the Nazi Party's rise to power in 1933 through the end of the war and the Nuremberg trials. Here Professor David Fabilli views some of the public shaming Jews endured in the years leading up to the Holocaust.

The Topography of Terror, a commemorative site in Berlin, details the Nazi Party’s rise to power in 1933 through the end of the war and the Nuremberg trials. Here Professor David Fabilli views some of the public shaming Jews endured in the years leading up to the Holocaust.

Professor David Fabilli and several Point Park students stop to take photographs at Mirabel Gardens in Salzburg, where scenes from "Sound of Music" were filmed.

Professor David Fabilli and several Point Park students stop to take photographs at Mirabel Gardens in Salzburg, where scenes from “Sound of Music” were filmed.

Munich tour guide Arnoud Beck explains how the Dachau prisoners were crammed into the barrack's sleeping quarters.

Munich tour guide Arnoud Beck explains how the Dachau prisoners were crammed into the barrack’s sleeping quarters.

Tour guide Ursula  leads Point Park students through Salzburg streets.

Tour guide Ursula leads Point Park students through Salzburg streets.

Photos by Carson Allwes

The devil's footprint sits on a tile inside the church.

The devil’s footprint sits on a tile inside the church.

The Glockenspiel in Munich is in the center of Marienplatz. It rings at 5 p.m. each day.

The Glockenspiel in Munich is in the center of Marienplatz. It rings at 5 p.m. each day.

Cathedrals are a staple in Salzburg and are often very ornate and grand.

Cathedrals are a staple in Salzburg and are often very ornate and grand.

This Marienplatz street vendor sells fresh produce, including spargel, or white asparagus.

This Marienplatz street vendor sells fresh produce, including spargel, or white asparagus.

Tour guide Aroud Beck shows the students a model of the city.

Tour guide Aroud Beck shows the students a model of the city.

Arnoud Beck leads the Point Park students on a walking tour of Munich.

Arnoud Beck leads the Point Park students on a walking tour of Munich.

Photos by Katie Pflug

A wall at the Topography of Terrors museum reads 'Madness'.

A wall at the Topography of Terrors museum reads ‘Madness’.

Isabella Schopp gives a presentation at the Munich Tourism Office.

Isabella Schopp gives a presentation at the Munich Tourism Office.

Isabella Schopp gives a presentation on the Munich Tourism Office.

Isabella Schopp gives a presentation on the Munich Tourism Office.

Neuschwanstein is nestled in the hills of Hohenschwangau, Bavaria.

Neuschwanstein is nestled in the hills of Hohenschwangau, Bavaria.

A view from inside Neuschwanstein Castle.

A view from inside Neuschwanstein Castle.

A view from inside Neuschwanstein Castle.

A view from inside Neuschwanstein Castle.

Two castles are better than one.

Two castles are better than one.

A series in the BMW museum.

A series in the BMW museum.

the doors to the camp read arbeit macht frei - labor makes you free.

the doors to the camp read arbeit macht frei – labor makes you free.

Germans frequently add beer and pretzels to meals.

Germans frequently add beer and pretzels to meals.

The exterior of Axel Springer.

The exterior of Axel Springer.

Berlin pretzels are best pretzels.

Berlin pretzels are best pretzels.

Exhibit at the Topography of Terrors.

Exhibit at the Topography of Terrors.

A view of Berlin.

A view of Berlin.

Berlin Wall, East Side Gallery.

Berlin Wall, East Side Gallery.

Photos by Johnie Freiwald

The Students observe the love locks placed on the Markarsteg Bridge in Salzburg Austria.

The Students observe the love locks placed on the Markarsteg Bridge in Salzburg Austria.

The Mirabell Gardens where parts of "The Sound of Music" was filmed.

The Mirabell Gardens where parts of “The Sound of Music” was filmed.

Evening view from our hotel in Munich, overlooking the train station.

Evening view from our hotel in Munich, overlooking the train station.

The German flag and evening sky from atop the Reichstag.

The German flag and evening sky from atop the Reichstag.

The Neuschwanstein Castle.

The Neuschwanstein Castle.

A statue of the Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg Austria.

A statue of the Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg Austria.

Rooftop view from Deutsche Welle.

Rooftop view from Deutsche Welle.

Leeor Englander greets the Point Park students and faculty.

Leeor Englander greets the Point Park students and faculty.

View from the walk to the Neushwanstein Castle.

View from the walk to the Neushwanstein Castle.

Young Palestinian Diplomats at ZDF during our lecture and Q&A session.

Young Palestinian Diplomats at ZDF during our lecture and Q&A session.

Part of the ever-changing artwork at the East Side Gallery in Berlin, where artists paint and create works on what remains of the Berlin Wall.

Part of the ever-changing artwork at the East Side Gallery in Berlin, where artists paint and create works on what remains of the Berlin Wall.

Students and faculty traveled to many destinations by public transportation. Here they wait for a train in Munich.

Students and faculty traveled to many destinations by public transportation. Here they wait for a train in Munich.

The audience of ZDF's morning talk show, MoMa Cafe.

The audience of ZDF’s morning talk show, MoMa Cafe.

Wulf and his co-host chat with musical act Frida Gold

Wulf and his co-host chat with musical act Frida Gold

Salzburg Cathedral

Salzburg Cathedral

Sara Tallerico poses with Stefan and Martin from BMW.

Sara Tallerico poses with Stefan and Martin from BMW.

Photos by Michelle Graessle

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Downtown Munich offers a variety of things to do and see for each and everyone of its visitors and residents.

The Reichstag serves as an icon of rebirth to the people of Germany.

The Reichstag serves as an icon of rebirth to the people of Germany.

The East Side Gallery features street art on the former location of the Berlin Wall.

The East Side Gallery features street art on the former location of the Berlin Wall.

A grave marker pays tribute to the unknown victims.

A grave marker pays tribute to the unknown victims.

The Checkpoint Charlie museum is a tribute to crossing checkpoint between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War.

The American Sector in Berlin features shops, restaurants, and architecture that are not unlike our own cities.

The Glockenspiel in Munich sits in the center of Marienplatz and rings every day at 5 p.m.

The Glockenspiel in Munich sits in the center of Marienplatz and rings every day at 5 p.m.