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U. S. Office German Office – The City Discovering – Exploring Europe American Junior Year American Junior Year American Junior Year at at Heidelberg University Among the highlights of the program are many travel oppor- Heidelberg University Hauptstrasse 133 Nestled in a beautiful green valley along the banks tunities, including excursions organized by AJY. The program Tiffin, Ohio 44883-2462 69117 Heidelberg, Germany of the River, the city of Heidelberg sits at the plans study trips to places such as the Black Forest; Strasbourg, foot of its iconic sandstone castle. Combining an seat of the European Parliament; the Mercedes Benz Museum in Toll-free: 1-800-925-9250 Tel. 011-49-6221-23874 Copenhagen at Heidelberg University authentic atmosphere of German with (10) ; or to Germany’s financial capital and Goethe’s birth- Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Amsterdam youthful modernity, Heidelberg gracefully avoids the (5) place, am Main; and others. In addition, students may (8) www.heidelberg.edu/ajy Brussels (5) Warsaw (10) pitfalls of larger cities by striking a harmonious bal- (4) (5) use their AJY “ coupons” to participate in excursions ance between the dynamic bustle of modern life and organized by the International Office, Universität Heidelberg. A Study Abroad Program in Germany since 1958 the dignified ease of a historic European city. The (3) Heidelberg The program also provides students with a German Rail Pass Prague (8) lively city center, with its many shops and restaurants, in order to further encourage individual travel throughout is home to one of the longest pedestrian zones in Strasbourg (1.5) (3) Germany. Popular destinations include Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna (8) Europe, while the narrow adjoining side streets give unique and enchanting atmosphere is utterly cap- Zurich (4) Munich, as well as the border towns of Salzburg, , and way to the unbridled charm of the district tivating. The rich cultural offerings and convenient Venice (10) Basel, Switzerland. with its numerous cafés. Whether you are enjoying geographic location round off the experience to Marseille (7) Heidelberg’s central location within Europe, its excellent public the commotion of University Square or taking a quiet create an ideal destination for those seeking a truly transportation system, and the short distances to major airports stroll through the lavish castle gardens, Heidelberg’s memorable stay in Germany. make it an ideal home base for travel on weekends, holidays, and during the two-month semester break. Summer Program in German & European Studies Our total immersion summer program runs from the end of May to early July. Students enjoy homestays with German families, language courses at all levels, and a German/European Studies Seminar. The seminar has an experiential focus and includes field trips, workshops, concerts, and more. Students earn 9 credits.

Heidelberg for all Seasons American Junior Year at Heidelberg University (AJY) was founded in 1958 by Heidelberg Univer- sity, Tiffin, Ohio in cooperation with Universität Heidelberg, Germany. Student Life The summer semester was in full tide; Universität Heidelberg Eligibility and Admissions consequently, the most frequent figure in and AJY students are enrolled full-time at Universität Housing, Meals, and Transportation about Heidelberg was the student. Most of Founded in 1386, Universität Heidelberg is Germa- phy, Political , Psychology, and Transcultural Students must have junior status (or second-semester • Residence permit Heidelberg for the: Students occupy single rooms in one of the many dor- ny’s oldest university. Currently ranked among the Studies. Universität Heidelberg also offers language sophomore standing with strong SAT or ACT scores) • Public transportation pass for Heidelberg and the mitories located throughout Heidelberg. Kitchen and the students were German, of course, but top three universities in Germany and ranked in the courses for international students at intermediate and at least four semesters of German, or a high surrounding area intermediate level of German if your school is on a • Full Academic Year, bath facilities are usually shared with German and the representatives of foreign lands were top 50 worldwide, it is home to a number of Nobel and advanced levels. Most students earn between 12 • A German Rail Pass/Interrail Pass • Fall semester (September - December), other international students. laureates and to and 16 credits per semester. A sample course catalog term system. While there is no minimum GPA and • Full semester The five university cafeterias offer reasonably priced numerous. They hailed from every corner of the most compre- is available on our website. all applications are reviewed holistically, the average • On-site orientation and academic advising – Extended Fall semester meals at all hours of the day. There are also a num- the globe. hensive collection GPA among recently admitted students has been 3.5 • Placement in internships (competitive) (September - February), ber of smaller eateries in the city center catering to of medieval poetry Courses at the AJY Study Center on a 4.0 scale. Above all, we are looking for mature • Instruction at the AJY Study Center and use of its , , 1880 – Spring semester (March - July). students, as well as weekly farmers markets at various written in Middle At the beginning of the program, AJY students com- students that have a solid foundation in German and facilities plete a preliminary course on aspects of contem- an earnest motivation to study abroad. locations throughout the city. High German. • Study trips and excursions organized by the program Students also have the option of completing Heidelberg is a “green” city and has an excellent public activities, or making arrangements for extracurricular The student body porary German society and culture. In addition to Application deadlines: April 1 (Fall semester/full aca- internships, participating in service-learning transportation system, a pass for which is provided by involvement, our program coordinators are always at Universität Hei- assisting with the transition to life in German, this demic year), October 1 (Spring semester), and March • Cultural events and AJY culture coupons opportunities, or conducting research projects. the program. Heidelberg’s extensive bicycle path sys- available and ready to help. delberg consists course includes various excursions in and around 1 (Summer program). • Official transcript tem makes riding a bike to class or back to the dorm of approximately Heidelberg, as well as a language component that Program Fees convenient and fast. Language Partners 30,000 students, helps prepare students for their coursework at the Financial Aid For current information on program fees and policies, Students have the opportunity to be matched with including 5000 university. To learn more about financial aid options, students housing costs, and estimated expenses, please visit our AJY Study Center German university students for the purpose of international stu- Throughout the semester, a number of courses are are encouraged to contact the financial aid office website. The program fee currently includes: Located in the heart of the city on Heidelberg’s improving their German. This language partnership dents from over offered at the study center itself. These are taught at their home institution. For additional informa- famous University Square, our study center is open enables both the American and German students to 130 countries. by adjunct from Universität Heidelberg and • Pre-departure information tion on externally funded scholarships, please con- daily between 7 am and 11 pm. converse informally in their target language, and AJY cover subjects such as German literature, interna- • Airport pickup by AJY staff sult the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Beyond housing classrooms and offices, the study cen- will typically host informal events for language part- tional business, and advanced reading and composi- • Housing throughout the semester (including at www.daad.org and the Institute of International ter provides various amenities to students, including a ners during the semester. Coursework at the tion. These courses are taken for full credit and are semester breaks) Education (www.iie.org/gilman). lounge with TV, DVDs, newspapers, Upon request, the program can also arrange a short- University uniquely tailored to the language abilities of our • All Universität Heidelberg tuition and fees AJY also offers a limited number of part-time student and magazines; a fully equipped computer lab, and a term homestay with a German host family to allow Once students students. • Health, travel, liability, medical evacuation, and positions to help defray the cost of living in Heidel- kitchen. Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the study cen- for even greater immersion into German society. , Herr Walther von Klingen have passed a repatriation insurance berg. ter. In commitment to our high academic standards, a language profi- Tutorials / Writing workshops German-only rule is observed at the study center. Extracurricular Activities/Service Learning ciency exam, they may choose freely among the full The program arranges weekly tutorials for students Universität Heidelberg offers countless opportunities range of courses offered by the university. Virtually enrolled in lecture courses at the university. These Internships Transcript Program Staff for extracurricular involvement, including intramural all courses at the university are taught in German. serve to review subject matter from the lectures, The AJY program offers its full semester/academic All courses are taken for academic credit, including the At AJY, we pride ourselves on the close relations we sports as well as theater and music groups, to name Through academic counseling with the Resident discuss readings, and assist students in preparing for year students a number of credit-earning, academic tutorials and internships. At the end of each semester, maintain with our students. Our program staff is com- only a few. Many students also choose to involve Director, program participants select the courses best their final exams. AJY writing/research workshops internship opportunities through partner institu- the student’s home university receives an official tran- mitted to providing high-quality, personalized ser- themselves in the local community via volunteer work fitted to their interests and abilities. AJY students are designed to help students with their home- tions in and around Heidelberg. These internships script from the Registrar at Heidelberg University, Tif- vices across the full spectrum of academic and non- or religious organizations. AJY encourages its stu- typically take a mixture of courses across differ- work assignments, classroom presentations, or term run concurrently with the semester at Universität fin, Ohio. The transcript lists all course titles in English, academic issues. Whether advising on course choice dents to take advantage of these opportunities and ent departments. Popular subjects include German papers. Heidelberg and require 8 hours of field-related work the number of semester hours of credit earned, and and registration, organizing field trips and cultural is happy to help make arrangements. Studies, Economics, History, , Philoso- per week. letter grades corresponding to the U.S. grading system.