German Studies: Study Abroad and Internships in Germany
Die größte Sehenswürdigkeit, die es gibt, ist die Welt — sieh sie dir an. —Kurt Tucholsky
Michigan State University sponsors four distinctive study abroad programs for undergraduates who have completed four or five semesters of college-level German (or the equivalent). Highlights of each program are listed below; visit the links indicated for further program details. Which one is right for you?
Academic Year in Freiburg (full year)
- a program for American students at the Universität Freiburg that combines advanced language instruction, specially tailored program courses, and regular University of Freiburg courses
- students can complete most of the coursework for the German major in this year
- 12-15 credits per semester
- prerequisite: four semesters (GRM 202 or equivalent) of college German
- MSU Study Abroad official program info for Freiburg
- official website for the AYF program
Language and Culture in Mayen (summer)
- a six-week summer course led by an MSU faculty member
- focus on language training and cultural immersion; students live with families
- local excursions as well as week-long trip including a stay in Berlin
- 6-9 credits
- prerequisite: four semesters (GRM 202 or the equivalent) of college German
- MSU Study Abroad official program info for Mayen
- additional info on Professor Lovik's web pages
Friedrich Schiller University in Jena (spring semester)
- a program at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität for students interested in German language, literature, and culture
- students take a combination of regular university courses and courses geared specifically toward international students
- on-site mentors assist students with housing and academic matters
- 12-15 credits
- prerequisite: five semesters (GRM 301 or the equivalent) of college German
- MSU Study Abroad official program info for Jena
- website for the University of Jena
Advanced Business German at the University of Applied Sciences in Konstanz (spring semester)
- a program at the Fachhochschule Konstanz, designed for students studying international business
- option to complete a paid internship at a German company following the semester
- 12-18 credits
- prerequisite: one semester of Business German (GRM 311 or equivalent)
- MSU Study Abroad official program info for Konstanz
- website for the Fachhochschule Konstanz
Internships in Germany Through the Carl Duisberg Society (CDS) (summer)
- three-month internships in Germany for students with advanced language skills
- one-month intensive German course in Cologne followed by two-month internships for students with intermediate language skills
- opportunities available in the arts, business, communications, film, health and human services, journalism, law, marketing, non-governmental organizations, politics
- accommodations in Germany arranged through CDS
- Arts & Letters students enroll for 8 credits of AL 493A
- prerequisite: four semesters (GRM 202 or equivalent) of college German
- MSU Study Abroad official program info for CDS internships
- website for the Carl Duisberg Society
