Universtiy of Colorado at Denver Intensive Summer Study in Germany 3-Week Course in Language & Culture Partner University in Northern Germany: Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (Niedersachsen) Germany Summer Program 3 weeks from mid July through early August:  - Students should arrive at least one day in advance or earlier.  - Daily instructional period: approximately 9am - 3pm M-F with variations.  - Orientation gathering meets on the Sunday before first day of classes. Academic Credit 6 Transfer Credits (to UCD German) including:  - GER 2995 (3 credits) Counts as third semester German.  - GER 3995 (3 credits) Applies to all German programs at UCD.  - Students should request pass/fail credit when applying.  - Alternate course credit is available by special arrangement. Costs Program fee costs much less than $1500 and includes:  - 6 Units  of Transfer Credit  - Housing in Oldenburg  - Cultural Programs  - Local Excursions  - Estimates for Additional Expenses include:         Airfare to and from Oldenburg: $600 -- $1200+  - Food: $300 ($100 per week)  - Regional Transportation: $120 (Required excursions are already included in the base price.)  - Postage, Souveniers, Entertainment, Miscellanious Expenses: $100 -- $500+ Prerequisites German Language Skills Requirements:  - Students must have completed one year of college German.  - Optionally, students may have completed two years of high school German.  - Students may also participate upon receiving permission from program advisors. Age Requirements:  - All Students must be at least 18 years of age.  - "Senior Citizens" are welcome and encouraged to participate. Deadlines:  - Applications should be received in Oldenburg before April 1st.  - Late applicants can be accommodated on a space-available basis only.  - Students should request and return a completed "buddy application form" ASAP.  - Housing applications should be made to Oldenburg ASAP. Finacial Aid:  - Students may apply fanancial aid to this study abroad program.  - You must be registered for the program prior to the release of funds.  - Applicants must fill out a separate study abroad finacial aid form.  - For more details see Dave Aker in the finacial aid office. More Information     Housing:  - Housing is provided through the program.  - Private (single) dorm rooms are provided for most students.  - Shared kitchen facilites are found on each floor of the dorm.  - Shared bath and toilet facilities are located on each floor.  - Housing is close to the instructional facilites.  - You will live among native German students.  - This is a great opportunity to learn about German (student) culture.  - You will find this one of the best ways to practice your language skills. Tranportation to the Program:  - You must arrange and pay for your own transportation to and from Oldenburg.  - Feel free to travel around Europe before and after the program.  - Some regional excusion transportation will be provided as part of the program. Getting around in Oldenburg:  - Bikes are lent to you during your stay in Oldenburg.  - The bikes are a great asset to the program.  - Oldenburg is big enough to entertain you and small enough to go everywhere by bike.  - A bike will save you money on bus and taxi fares.  - With a bike, your local transportation costs can be essentially free! Food:  - You are responsible for your own eating expenses.  - University facilities provide good inexpensive food M-F on campus.  - You have access to cooking facilities in your dorm.  - A good hot meal is served M-F in the student cafeteria at noon.  - Students can feed themselves for as little as $8 per day.  - Eating on campus is an excellent opportunity for you to meet German peers. Buddy System:  - All program participants are matched up with one or two German "buddies."  - Buddies are native Germans living in Oldenburg.  - You can meet with your buddy as often or seldom as you like.  - Buddies are invited along on the excursions and to social events.  - You will gain a personal insight to the German culture through your buddy.  - Students enjoy practicing their German language skills with the buddies.  - Everyone meets new German friends.  - Buddies help show you around the town.  - The program strives to match you up with a Buddy having similar interests to you. Free Time:  - Participants have time to be on their own in Oldenburg.  - Most excursions are optional.  - You are free to go exploring on your own, if you like.