Study In Germany

Centre’s German-immersion program is a great program for our students that have a high level of German. Living and studying in Germany is an amazing opportunity for our students to further their German language skills. Our German program is in collaboration with Kalamazoo College and is held in Erlangen-Nurmberg.. Erlangen is a Middle Franconian city in Bavaria, Germany. The close proximity to other European destinations like Munich, Salzburg and the Alps make this a very desirable location for our Centre students to study in. The spring of 2024 will see our first group of student's study abroad here. Semester health insurance is included (AOK) and liability insurance for IRP.

Dates

This program will run from March 1st, 2024 - July 23, 2024. Students in this program will attend a FIT Kurs German class (German Language Intensive Course) this will begin March 15th, 2024. From this course the students can then roll into the "Integrative Cultural Research Project" which is an internship and academic writing requirement for students, and other courses that will begin on April15, 2024. The program ends on July 22, 2024, and the last day to move out of housing is July 23, 2024.

Cost

The same as studying in Danville, plus a $$375 deposit (surcharge/emergency fund/carbon offset) and a $25 travel medicine fee are due 29 March 2023. Flights to the abroad site are also the responsibility of the student, personal expenses, local transportation (except when student lives outside town center). Phones and cell phone expenses is also the responsibility of the student. Airport transport is available from the airport in Germany to the dorm, however transportation to the airport at the end of the semester is the responsibility of the student. Pre-departure meetings, including the travel medicine session and Title IV session are held each semester, these are mandatory.

Housing and Student Life

Students will reside in dorms at the university and will have a monthly stipend for groceries and student meals. Students will also a receive Transportation Semester ticket to travel on VGN. There are two onsite program coordinators. There will be 24-hour emergency support for the semester program. Orientation meetings, tours, training, and events are included. There will be two, two-day excursions, bi-weekly program events and outings.

Application, Deadlines, & Requirements

• Students must have a minimum of four courses consisting of German 101, 102, 201, and 203 or 204 of college-level German or the equivalent and sophomore standing by the start of the program.
• The application process will be discussed during the two campus-wide informational meetings. Dates TBD.
• Submit your completed application no later than noon on February 16, 2023.
• Apply online using Centre Online Forms for a 2023-2024 abroad semester program. Applications open at 11:59pm on November 17th, 2022.
• Students who are selected must pay the non-refundable $375 deposit/surcharge plus the $25 Travel Medicine Fee for a total of $400 to the Cashier’s Office in Horky House by March 29, 2023 to hold their spot in the program.

Remember students going on this course cannot be in Centre Housing after Centre Term before they leave for Erlangen, unless approved by the Housing Office, no exceptions.

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