Berlin Residential Fall Semester Program

  Germany

• Berlin: 
Berlin

Term: Fall 
Dates: end of August to mid-December

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. Starting in 2006, this program has become a semester program of the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS).

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 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 a second language course). Accommodation and board is in homestays.

The fall 2008 curriculum includes cross-listed courses: German History 1871 to the Present (history); European Business Economics (economics or business administration); 20th Century German Literature, Theater and Cabaret (literature or theater arts); Conflict Studies (political science, peace studies; and Symphonic Music and Opera, Mozart to Mahler (music history)

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, Prague) are an integral component of the program.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8-12

Application Process Involves:

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

Post Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

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 Germany and European integration. 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