To ensure that there is no overlap in time between your selected courses and daily practice or your exam dates and college matches, a personal academic advisor will be available to assist you during your college years. This person will help you with the timing between your studies and college tennis.

During your stay in the U.S., you will have the opportunity to become fluent in both written and spoken English. As an international student, you will take English classes designed for non-native speakers, which will greatly improve your writing skills and overall fluency. Furthermore, studying abroad and becoming fluent in a foreign language will be valuable additions to your résumé and may provide you with an advantage in your future career.

Away matches are a great opportunity for travel enthusiasts. You’ll not only discover different tennis courts and universities, but also experience various cities, regions, and landscapes across the geographically and climatically diverse U.S.

One major advantage of college tennis is the large number of training partners, along with excellent facilities and experienced coaches. Typically, 6–10 teammates are available for regular training. Since college tennis is a team sport, you’ll train and compete together, similar to the team matches in Europe.

The U.S. education system gives you flexibility when choosing your major. You can explore different subjects without losing credits and decide on your field of study later. An academic advisor will support you in choosing the right courses and major.

A bachelor’s degree in the U.S. typically takes four years (eight semesters). You may be able to graduate earlier by taking summer or additional courses. Some universities also accept certain high-school credits. After your bachelor’s, you can pursue a master’s degree in the U.S. or Europe.

U.S. colleges offer excellent facilities, including mostly outdoor and indoor tennis courts and weight rooms. Professional coaching teams help you improve your game and reach your full potential. Training typically takes around 15–20 hours per week, including tennis and professional conditioning sessions.

Universities provide professional medical support, including access to physiotherapists and other services to help prevent and recover from injuries

Dual matches are usually played almost every week from January to May, providing valuable competitive experience. During the fall, players can also compete in several singles and doubles tournaments.

Training costs and hall rentals are part and parcel of competitive tennis in Germany. So it's even nicer when your parents in America don't have to pay for coaches, tournaments, hotels or simply court rent. In addition, meals are provided on tournament trips or on college match days. Furthermore, most college tennis teams will provide you with equipment such as: shoes, rackets, strings and clothes.