{"id":3203,"date":"2021-10-13T08:44:24","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T13:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arch.tamu.edu.staging2.juiceboxint.com\/?page_id=3203"},"modified":"2024-10-11T15:18:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T20:18:13","slug":"study-abroad-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/academics\/study-away\/study-abroad\/study-abroad-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Semester Study Abroad in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our faculty-led fall semester study abroad program allows landscape architecture and urban planning students to experience the life, culture and industry of Germany. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted at the Academy of International Education in Bonn, the program offers courses in architecture, planning and building construction. You&#8217;ll engage German art and history in your studies while exploring the culture of north and central Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/abroad.tamu.edu\/\">Education Abroad Portal<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-program\"><strong>About the Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program addresses multidisciplinary design principles in one of the most architecturally innovative cities in the world. We offer undergraduate and graduate courses that address German culture, art, history and civilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although based in Bonn, you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to visit historic sites and contemporary architecture in nearby regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-areas-of-emphasis\">Areas of Emphasis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>International contracting and collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architecture, planning and design principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural immersion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students are required to take a total of 12-credit hours during the study abroad semester. Students should meet with their academic advisors to ensure they meet eligibility requirements and that the courses are degree applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>CARC 301 \u2014 Field Studies in Design Innovation | 6 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CARC 311 \u2014 Field Studies in Design Communication | 3 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CARC 331 \u2014 Field Studies in Design Philosophy | 3 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CARC 485 \u2014 Directed Studies | 1\u20136 credits, by permission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CARC 604 \u2014 Advanced Field Studies in Design Innovation | 6 credits, graduate students only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CARC 685 &#8211; Directed Studies | 1\u20136 credits, graduate students only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-about-semester-study-abroad\">FAQ about Semester Study Abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the eligibility requirements?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open to landscape architecture and urban planning majors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2.5 cumulative GPA at time of application and until program start<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/student-rules.tamu.edu\/rule12\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good standing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with Texas A&amp;M University\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must attend all program meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professor approval <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow do I enroll in a study abroad semester?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start your study abroad journey in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abroad.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">education abroad portal<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tDoes this satisfy the College of Architecture\u2019s semester away requirement?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow long is the program?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The study abroad program in Germany spans a semester.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWill this delay my degree plan?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. The program allows you to complete the same coursework offered at the Texas A&amp;M campus. Many of our students actually graduate a semester early by taking advantage of the study abroad program. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow much does it cost?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn about the trip\u2019s costs and funding in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abroad.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">education abroad portal<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat will I do during my study abroad semester? \n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The program is centered on living in Bonn, Germany. You\u2019ll complete courses in design, planning and construction, as well as visit notable sites throughout the region during your stay. Past trips to cultural sites have included Belgium and the Netherlands. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWho will I stay with? \n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will be assigned a host family during your visit. The Academy of International Education in Bonn screens each family to find hosts who are excited to interact with their American guests. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat if I don\u2019t speak German? \n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Class instruction will be delivered in English. Many of the people you encounter during your travels will also speak English. The occasional language barrier will encourage your immersion into the Germanic culture. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our faculty-led fall semester study abroad program allows landscape architecture and urban planning students to experience the life, culture and industry of Germany. 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