If you would like to improve your German in a German speaking country you should consider Study Abroad, a program GW offers, or one of the many fellowships you can obtain through GW. Gemany spends more than any other country to bring international students and professionals into the country. To learn more about these opportunities, schedule an appointment with the center for Undergraduate Studies and Research. They can be contacted at fellcent@gwu.edu.

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Below are pictures of some students who took advantage of one of the programs mentioned above and photos of some beautiful locations in German speaking countries. Many students take advantage of the programs to improve their German, meet new people, learn about German culture, and visit interesting places.

Alisonfriend

Alison Nordin (who is with the Study Abroad Program in
Berlin) with a friend - October 2009
Alison was a student of 3rd year Geman in 2007/2008
Published with the permission of Alison Nordin

Freiburgfriends

Justin Halpern (middle) and Lindsay Laferriere (right)
who are with the Study Abroadd Program in Freiburg,
visiting Alison Nordin (left) in Berlin (October 2009)
All three were students of 3rd year German in 2007/2008
Published with the permission of Alison Nordin

Phil Schuster in Göttingen, Germany
Recipient of a Fulbright-Scholarship in 2009
Student of 3rd year German in 2007/2008
Published with the permission of Philip Schuster

Clayton

Clayton McClesky in Munich, Germany
Recipient of a Fulbright Journalism Grant in 2009
Recipient of a DAAD Undergraduate Scholarhip in Berlin in 2008
Student of 3rd year German in 2006/2007
Published with the permission of Clayton McClesky

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
Published with the permission of Glenn Joyce, Alexandria, Va.

Matterhorn

Matterhorn, Switzerland
Published with the permission of Douglas Sumerfield, Alexandria, Va.

 

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