| Program Title: |
Pitzer Exchange with the University of Erfurt |
| Location: |
Erfurt, Germany
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erfurt |
| Host website: |
www.uni-erfurt.de/ |
| Eligibility: |
Eligibility: At least one year of college level German language study is required, a third semester is highly recommended for spring semester participants. Students must be in good academic standing at Pitzer College. Preference will be given to juniors and first semester seniors but sophomores are eligible if space is available. |
| Preparation: |
At least one area studies course on Germany or Europe in history, politics, literature, religious studies, or international relations is required. Additional recommended preparation: Language, Culture and Society; Intercultural Communications; Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies; Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology |
| Application: |
Pitzer College general application and Erfurt University forms |
| Program Dates: |
Program Dates: Fall Semester: Not possible.
Spring Semester: Mid March to July
Full Year: Orientation in late September, classes from October to July. Students are encouraged to stay for a full year. |
| Required Courses: |
Participants are expected to take at least one course while abroad that includes content on German history, politics, literature or culture.
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| Intensive Language: |
Full year students will take a two week intensive refresher German course during the fall orientation. Students may continue German language study at the intermediate and advanced level. |
| Independent Study: |
See a Study Abroad Advisor |
| Course Options: |
Students without advanced German skills will typically take 2 German language courses, and two courses in English or one course in German and one independent study course. Courses available in English are limited. |
| Credit Possible: |
Four courses at Erfurt will equal four courses at Pitzer. |
| Housing Options: |
Students live in international student dormitories in suites with a shared bathroom and small kitchen. Students prepare their own meals. A host family program connects students with a local family during orientation and for occasional meals and other social events. |
| Advising notes: |
This program is appropriate for students interested in history, Germany’s relation to Eastern Europe, international relations, immigration issues (Polish workers), politics, European Union issues, or recycling and environmental issues. Courses in English are only available in the department of public policy. |
| Online News: |
www.germnews.de/dn/
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| Scholarships to Germany for Undergraduates |
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers Scholarships to Germany from fall 2008 to summer 2009. Application Deadline: January 31st 2008
Each year the program supports approximately 50-60 US and Canadian undergraduate students. We hope to help these students reach their academic goals while building important and lasting bonds of friendship between our countries and introducing them to the benefits of the German higher education system.
Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany from four to ten months:
http://www.daad.org/page/47220/
For reports from past participants:
http://www.daad.org/page/84893/
A blog by a current participant:
http://www.daad.org/?p=bloggers
For peer advisors in Canada and the US who have already studied or researched in Germany:
http://www.daad.org/?p=ambassadors |
