18th Annual Total Immersion Summer Program in German & European Studies For information on 2019 program fees, please visit our website. The program fee covers: z Tuition z Accommodation with host families z Meal plan (Mon.-Fri.) z Airport pickup by AJY staff z Heidelberg public transportation pass z German Rail Pass z Excursions and cultural events, including a study trip to Berlin z Liability insurance z An official transcript Not included are the transatlantic flights, books, health insurance, personal expenses. Eligibility: Participants are enrolled at a U.S. college or university and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better. There Contact is no German prerequisite for the beginner level, though one semester Information of German is recommended. Home Campus in the U.S.: in Germany: Heidelberg Summer Program American Junior Year Application materials may be obtained from the website. Heidelberg University at Heidelberg University www.heidelberg.edu/ajy/summerprogram 310 E. Market St. Hauptstrasse 133 Heidelberg, Germany Tiffin, OH 44883-2462 69117 Heidelberg, Germany By March 1, the online application needs to be completed, and a non- Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] refundable $25 deposit sent to our home campus in Tiffin Ohio. Toll free: 1-800-925-9250 Phone: 011-49-6221-23874 Apply early and save! Reduce your program fee by $100 when apply- May 26 - July 6, 2019 Phone: 419-448-2062 ing by February 1 and confirming your participation by March 1. Language Courses at the Beginner, Located in the heart of Europe, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels the city of Heidelberg is widely considered to be among the Based on their current language abilities and placement most beautiful in Germany. test scores, students enroll in one of the three available Nestled in a lush green valley German language courses (6 credits for each level). along the banks of the Neckar German/European Studies Seminar River, this historic city sits at the foot of its iconic sandstone castle. The seminar course has an experiential focus and includes Home to Germany’s oldest university, the Universität Heidelberg was study trips, workshops, concerts, and more (3 credits). founded in 1386 and is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the country. The AJY building is situated in the bustling city center, right on Univer- sity Square. Surrounded by shops, theaters, museums, and libraries, Program Highlights there is much to explore in and around the city. z Universität Heidelberg faculty Come join us this summer and create your own European experience! z Homestays with German families z Study trip to Berlin z German Rail Pass for weekend travel Heidelberg is located in the heart of Europe (numbers show hours by train) Copenhagen (10) Amsterdam London (5) (8) Hamburg Brussels (5) Warsaw (10) (4) Berlin (5) Paris (3) Heidelberg The summer semester was in full tide; consequently, Prague (8) the most frequent figure in and about Heidelberg was the Munich student. Most of the students were German, of course, but the Strasbourg (1.5) (3) Vienna (8) representatives of foreign lands were numerous. They hailed Zurich (4) from every corner of the globe. Venice (10) Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad, 1880 Marseille (7).