"• Participate in a month-long intensive German language program to help you adjust to life in Germany. • Enjoy outdoors activities and a very active student sports scene- choose to sail on Constance Lake, ski in the Alps, or jog easily to Switzerland and

Location:

Konstanz, Germany

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Spring Semester

Program Overview

Program Description:

The high-tech University of Constance stands in contrast to the quaint medieval city of Constance. The university, established in 1966, boasts over 9,500 students and over 100 degree programs. The University of Constance is a well known and respected research institution internationally and domestically. The highly coveted Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz-Prize has been won six times by scientists from the university.

"• Participate in a month-long intensive German language program to help you adjust to life in Germany. • Enjoy outdoors activities and a very active student sports scene- choose to sail on Constance Lake, ski in the Alps, or jog easily to Switzerland and back! • Be paired with a German roommate at Constance’s EuropaHaus • Go to one of the many festivals offered throughout the year, such as the open-air “Rock am See” festival, “Seenachtsfest (fireworks set to music, over the lake)” and the regional carnival, “Fasnet.” "

12-15 credits

Setting Description:

Constance is also a hip resort area, where thousands come to play on the shores of Lake Constance or ski and hike the nearby Swiss Alps.