University of Wisconsin - Stout

A Summer Abroad Experience in Hessen, Germany

A study abroad program for majors and minors related to business, science, health, and humanities

Estimated Cost: $1,786 (includes housing)
Summer Dates: late June - mid August, 2008
Deadline for Summer: February 15, 2008
Number of Positions: varies
Updated: March 12, 2008

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Program Description

map of GermanyThis four week exchange program allows students to gain international experience in the heart of Europe while earning credit towards their degree. Depending on the school, the Hessen International Summer University Program provides various courses in European and German studies and German language, as well as courses in content specific areas such as business, engineering, law, and health. Courses are taught in English and German. Students will also participate in planned excursions and cultural events. It is important to note that the ISU programs are quite competitive and space for Wisconsin students is limited. Due to this, students are required to prioritize their ISU university choices. After the student is accepted by UW-Stout, UW-Milwaukee will make a decision about each student’s university placement. More information can be found at the Wisconsin-Hessen Exchange and ISU program websites below.

Wisconsin-Hessen Website: www.wisconsin.hessen.de

International Summer Universities: www.isu-hessen.de

Courses

During the ISU summer abroad programs, students will take 6 credits, generally 3 credits in language and 3 credits in content courses. Courses vary upon the different schools. Students are encouraged to visit each universities website for specifics courses offered. General topic areas of each university are:
Frankfurt: European Economics/Financial Markets/Banking (This program is for Business students who
have already taken several business courses)
Fulda: German Culture and Society, Physical Health
Giessen: Law and Biotechnology (This program has a pre-requisite of courses in law and science)
Kassel: Environmental Studies/Engineering, Business, Politics, German Culture and Society
Marburg: Economics, Political Science, German Culture and Society

Estimated Costs

As an exchange program, students will pay UW-Stout tuition and fees and the mandatory UW System health insurance. Each ISU website will indicate what is included in the total cost such as: instruction, housing, excursions and activities, and meals. Fees to UW-Milwaukee, additional meals, airfare, passport fees, and personal expenses are paid directly by the students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Need based scholarships are available to eligible Wisconsin residents.

Estimated Program Cost: $1,786

Estimated Housing Costs: (included in program cost)

Estimated Personal Expenses: $2,847

Total Estimated Costs: $4,633

For further breakdown of all estimated costs, please contact the Office of International Education (below).

Eligibility

Students must have completed at least one full-time college semester at the time of application; must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5, and must be in good academic standing at the time of participation. Prior experience with the German Language is beneficial, but not a requirement.

Housing and Meals

Housing is included for all ISU programs but meal plans vary at each ISU university.
Frankfurt: Dormitory Accommodations (Only Breakfast is Provided in Meal Plan)
Fulda: Dormitory Accommodation (No Meal Plan), Shared Off-Campus Apartments (No Meal Plan),
German Host Families (Meals Provided)
Giessen: Dormitory Accommodations (Meal Plan Provided for Campus Restaurants and Cafeterias)
Kassel: German Host Families (Two Meals a Day are Provided)
Marburg: Dormitory Accommodations (No Meal Plan)

Passport/Visa

All students must have a valid US passport for entrance into Germany. The current passport fee is $100. Students should apply for their passport by no later than January to ensure summer participation. If students already have a US passport, be sure to check the dates of validity. It must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the US.

Application Procedures

Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.

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