The composition of the cohort of US teaching assistants in Austria reflects the diversity of the United States and a wide variety of different educational institutions.

The diversity among US teaching assistants is a core strength of the program: it provides Austrian students and teachers with a taste of the diverse regional cultures, ethnic heritages, beliefs, lifestyles and educational paths that constitute the pluralistic “American way of life.”

This section lists former participants in the US Teaching Assistantship Program from the last five years, organized by progam year. Read the testimonials to discover how working and living in Austria has influenced the lives and career trajectories of former participants, who also provide valuable hands-on advice in the useful hints. Past and present teaching assistants share their impressions of Austria in the photo gallery.