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UWRF: Germany: Culture, History & Politics

Berchtesgaden, Germany; Berlin, Germany; Cologne, Germany; Munich, Germany; Nuremburg, Germany; Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany; Vienna, Austria

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Spring,
Spring Break

Budget Sheets

Spring,
Spring Break

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Open to:	All UWRF students

Program Description:

Germany: Culture, History and Politics

Program Overview:

This course examines history, politics, culture, institutions, processes and organizations within German-speaking Europe. Students visit several cities in Germany; the March program also includes study in Austria. You will attend orientation seminars, lectures and discussions, and complete assigned readings before you leave. You will take part in field activities once you are there, visit museums, experience German culture, and meet experts who will help you learn about Germany. History will come alive as you explore German locations through historical tours. In past programs, students have explored the Reichstag, Dachau Concentration Camp, museums, the Festsaal of the Hofbraehaus with traditional German food, music, dancing, and more, while earning 3 credits (Political Science 371, INTS 371) that fulfill the Global Perspective requirement

There’s never going to be a better time
It is a life-enhancing experience
You’ll meet fascinating people, and experience foreign cultures first-hand
You’ll have a great academic experience
Your experience will make you more attractive to potential employers
It’s affordable: you can take advantage of student rates.
Financial aid is available, make an appointment in the Financial Aid Office

Program leader: Dr. Wes Chapin wes.chapin@uwrf.edu

Location:

The spring break program takes place in Nuremberg and Berlin, Germany and Vienna, Austria. The May program takes place in the German cities of Rothenburg, Munich, Cologne and Berlin.

Academics:

Students earn 3 credits (Political Science 371, INTS 371) which fulfill the Global Perspective requirement.

Classes are taught in English.

Cost:

A breakdown of the costs related to this program can be viewed by clicking on the “Budget Sheets” link (in the table at the top of this brochure) for the desired term.

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Housing & Meals:

Most accommodations are hostels. Some meals are provided in the program fee.

Travel Arrangements:

Airfare from Minneapolis to and from Europe is included in the program fee. Some local transportation is provided.

Additional Information:

Group tours, lodging while the group is together, about one-third of the meals (mainly breakfasts) and an international student ID card are included in the program fee. Students have the opportunity for a short term independent travel experience.

How to Apply:

Check out the information on How to Apply, then come back to this program’s brochure and click on the “Apply Now” button at the top of the page.

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Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.