Gap Program: German Language and Theater

  Germany

Freiburg

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: flexible

Description: Freiburg is small enough to allow you to feel "at home" from your first day, yet large enough to be international, exciting and vibrant. The city has a population of around 200,000, of which 25,000 are university and college students, and a history that goes back some 900 years. Visit the Altstadt to experience this history firsthand. The location at the foot of the Black Forest with France and Switzerland nearby makes Freiburg an ideal starting point for excursions throughout Europe. In addition, Freiburg is known as the sunniest city in Germany!

The language institute was founded 1972 and specializes in teaching German to international students, as well as training teachers of German as a foreign language. It occupies a classic three-story building in the center of town, just two minutes from the pedestrian area and the university.

The classes are split into two parts: in the first you will learn and practice new grammatical structures in a communicative context. The second part emphasizes developing your speaking and listening skills. Your fluency will improve through discussion, role play and classroom presentations. You will be in a small group with 4 to 7 other students so there will be plenty of opportunities to converse and ask questions. The minimum stay during the winter, spring and fall is 6 weeks, and during the summer it is 4 weeks. Classes with a focus on tourism are also available!

The program includes a wide range of social and cultural activities. The language institute offers excursions to the famous Black Forest, historic German sites, and across the border into the French towns of Colmar, Basle, and Strassbourg. Free screenings of current German films and evenings at local pubs will give you more opportunities to get to know the culture and the people. Additional options include everything from vegetarian cooking to cartoon drawing, and from political discussions to Euro Swing dancing. You will want to budget a little extra for transportation costs and entrance fees.

Stay with a welcoming German host family and you can practice your German daily! Families provide comfortable accommodations and the opportunity for you to share in their daily lives, conversations, and German home cooking. Breakfast is included in the program price; dinner can be arranged for 6 Euro per day. The majority of the host families live in residential areas on the outskirts of Freiburg. They are easily reached by public transport and traveling time is usually around 20-30 minutes.

Highlights: Andeo offers individually customized Gap programs. Begin your program any Monday of the year, stay for four weeks or several months, and combine two or more programs in different countries! You can further enhance your Gap experience by including a volunteer or cultural activity. There are dozens of options - the choice is yours. We will work closely with you to design the Gap program that best fits your goals and interests.

In Freiburg, we invite you to take your German skills to the next level while developing your acting skills and self-confidence! Over the course of six or twelve weeks, you will produce a play in German together with a group of international students and then perform it on stage in front of an audience! In addition to that, you will have classes that focus on grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. Call for details and start dates.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 4,225 for 12 weeks; 4 weeks to 12 months possible

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Andeo-International Homestays's Mission Statement: Andeo-International Homestays is a non-profit organization specializing in short-term homestay programs since 1981. We design programs for students, teachers and families who are excited about developing friendships that span the globe. We work with carefully selected foreign organizations that are experienced and respected in the areas of homestays and exchange programs. Together, we coordinate all of the elements essential to a successful homestay: careful selection and matching, preparation, support and follow-up. We offer summer immersion homestay programs for high school students in Spain, France, Mexico, and Germany. We also offer programs that combine a homestay with classes, volunteer opportunities and activities in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, France, Germany and Japan. No matter which program you choose, you are sure to discover a world of new friends and adventures!

Year Founded: 1981