Description

Nazareth College of Rochester, N.Y., and Studienforum Berlin offer a 15-credit, 16-week semester program in Germany's capital, taught in English.

The program is open to all undergraduate students who want to acquire U.S. credit. The program includes tuition, room and board (two meals), an on-site student coordinator, cultural events and excursions.

The program allows for the unique opportunity to immerse into Germany's capital, Berlin, observe the political, economic and cultural changes in Central Europe first-hand and to experience history in the making.

Highlights

Students take five courses: three liberal arts courses (45 h each), taught in English; orientation and an introductory German language course; and a four-week unpaid internship permitting use of English, at corporations, public institutions such as museums, schools, think tanks, NGO's in Berlin (the internship may be substituted by an independent research project or a second language course). Accommodation and board is in homestays.

The fall 2012 curriculum includes these courses: German History 1871 to the Present (history); European Business Economics (economics/polisci); 20th Century German Literature, Theater and Cabaret (literature or theater arts); Conflict Studies (political science, peace studies); Symphonic Music and Opera, Mozart to Mahler (music history); Global Sustainability (bio).

Excursions and field trips in the Berlin area to sites of historical and cultural importance as well as excursions to sites outside of the Berlin area (e.g. to Dresden, Weimar/Buchenwald, Prague) are an integral component of the program.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Inquire for more information.

Program Fees Include:

Program includes room (homestay) and two meals, tuition, cultural events and excursions, on-site student coordinator, learning material, placement test and final exam a at language school, pick-up and drop-off service, cellphone usage and a 'Welcome package' (including Public Transportation Pass, City Maps, the Studienforum Berlin's Student Handbook 'Discover Berlin', several brochures etc.), sightseeing tours in Berlin/Potsdam, Weimar/Buchenwald, Dresden, Prague, organization of leisure and cultural activities (social gatherings, tickets for theatre, operas, concerts).

Experience Required

yes

some proficiency in the German language is heavily recommended.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 8-12

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Letters of Reference

Typically The Application Process Time is

8 to 12 weeks

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

Studienforum Berlin e.V.'s Mission Statement

Studienforum Berlin e.V. (SFB) is an independent, non-governmental, non-political, non-profit organization. It promotes better understanding of the people, society, culture, and institutions of Germany and Europe among national, European and overseas students. Studienforum Berlin offers highly competitive, academically oriented educational semester, language, and internship programs for English speaking students and equips its students with well-developed analytical, conceptual, quantitative, and human skills. SFB organizes faculty development seminars on current European and German topics such as European Integration, Germany's Role in Europe, Global Warming and Sustainability Strategies. In addition, SFB conducts research on political and economic developments in Germany and Europe. Studienforum Berlin's programs are designed to develop an increased understanding and respect for a different cultural system and to nurture the ability to interact competently and responsibly in an interdependent world. They will help you understand the dynamic role of Germany and Europe and to expose you to its historical, political, economic, social and cultural heritage.

Year Founded

1997