A
country many exchange students have been happy to call
home, Germany offers an exciting and diversely modern
culture at every turn.
In Germany, you’ll have a wide variety
of cultural events to attend, ranging from public festivals
and sporting events to world renowned art exhibitions,
theater performances, and concerts. You will see beautiful
landscapes, fantastic urban architecture, and meet people
who cherish their environment.
Academic Programs
As a student in Germany, you will
most likely go to a gymnasium, which prepares students
for entrance into the German university system. The
program has a set of core classes, with electives including
foreign languages, math and science, and the classics
also offered. At school you may participate in sports
(soccer, tennis, basketball, etc.), the arts (theater,
music, photography, etc.), computer projects, or other
events. Outside of school, most German youth are involved
in organizations, such as sport clubs, church, and community
education centers.
For all year and semester students,
the program begins with a unique one-month orientation
and language course instructed by qualified teachers
and utilizing learning materials specially developed
for YFU exchange students. Students live with YFU host
families in the area and attend classes during the week.
Language courses are offered at all levels of proficiency,
ranging from beginners to advanced speakers. The intensive
orientation course provides tools for you to get the
most out of your exchange experience. At the end of
the four-week course, you will move to your host family
who will host you for the rest of your stay.
Year students may choose from an assortment
of mid-term seminars, each addressing a specific topic
and held in various cities like Munich, Dresden, Hamburg,
and Berlin. Each seminar provides a wonderful opportunity
to meet other YFU students and explore German history,
culture, and politics.
In addition, a number of optional
"culture treks" are offered to all year and
semester students for a modest fee. Each trip has a
unique theme and is held in a different city over an
extended weekend. At the end of the year or semester,
you will be invited to participate in a departure orientation.
SOURCE:
YFU USA.
