Berlin: German Capital and European Metropolis - 4 Week Summer University

  Germany

• Berlin: 
Berlin
• Munich: 
Munich (Munchen)

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 17 - Aug. 15 2010 // Application Deadline: April 30, 2010

Description: This 4 week summer university study abroad program is offered in cooperation with Humboldt University in Berlin and was designed especially for students who are interested to combine German language classes with university level courses related to German politics, history, society and culture. All university courses offered in a combination of German and English are possible.
This unique and affordable study abroad experience offers a hands-on approach, that will allow students to not only improve their language skills, but also learn about German history and culture at the same time at one of Germany's top universities.

Highlights:
1 German language course
1 Culture course
= 8 ECTS credits

In addition, field trips, day excursions and even overnight excursions are all included in the program:

* 3 day/2 night excursion to Munich which includes a round trip train ride or flight from Berlin to Munich, public transportation pass, shared accommodation at a youth hotel/hostel, breakfast, hop on hop off bus tour of Munich, entrance to the Deutsches Museum with public tour, dinner at a famous Bavarian brewery, tour of the English Garden. There will be plenty of additional free time for students to explore Munich on their own.
* Tour through Berlin's popular Potsdam neighborhood
* City tour of Berlin by boat on the Spree River
* Visit the Reichstag (German Parliament)
* Lecture and visit to the Jewish Museum
* Tour of the Berlin Theater
* Foreign films, cultural excursions and other events will also be organized

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 4,085 per person

Experience Required: yes

* GPA: 2.5 or higher * German Language Level: Elementary or higher (must have some formal language training) * Be at least 18 years old

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

CEPA Europe's Mission Statement: CEPA Europe = Customized Educational Programs Abroad. This our speciality. With many years of experience and expertise in international education programs, we offer customized summer, semester or academic year abroad programs as well as internships for individual students or groups of students. We provide excellent opportunities for students to gain experience related to their academic majors, while at the same time, essential knowledge of the European languages and cultures. By taking part in a CEPA Europe program, students will gain some of the most important experiences for their career - global experience.

Year Founded: 1997