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Upon
arrival beginning (beg) and intermediate (int) students attend a three-day
long group orientation in Tübingen. They will meet their program
coordinator and fill out the necessary forms for their year-long stay.
Furthermore, they will touch on some of the cultural differences that
they will encounter, such as, living in a German guest family and academic
questions.
After
the orientation in Tübingen students will meet their guest families
and start the preparatory language program (PLP) at the Herman Hesse Kolleg
in Horb.The PLP is 6 weeks of intensive German language classes, five
days a week. The program also includes weekend outings, afternoon sports
activities and a farewell party.
Living
with a guest family will in most cases be a new experience for you and
perhaps also for your guest family. Students will be treated as part of
the family during their stay and should be prepared to integrate into
their new surroundings. The family will provide two meals a day, breakfast
and dinner. Students will have their own room and key.
After
the PLP students will return to Tübingen and move into their dorms.
Students will be divided into groups based
on the results of a preliminary written and oral placement test.
However, there will be a short break (approximately
2 weeks) before the winter semester (mid October - February) begins. Students
will be enrolled at the International Language Programs Department at
the University.
They will attend a special language program that will enable them to participate
in regular university classes during their second semester. The language
program includes classes such as, German conversation and grammar, intercultural
communication, contemporary German society as well as German literature
and film. Please
refer to the Participant Guide for course descriptions and further details.
In the summer semester (mid April - July) students have the opportunity
to change schools according to their major. This option allows students
to study at other top-ranking institutions within Baden-Württemberg.
You can find a list of the participating universities below.
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