Study Abroad

(Three of our own DVC students went to Bonn in 2023!)

Interested in spending four weeks in Germany this summer while earning college credit?

Apply for the 2024 AATG German Language & Culture Summer Program in Bonn, Germany!

Quick Facts and Deadlines:

• Homestay with an experienced local host family

• Classes in German and English, 6 US credits total

• Excursions and study trips

• Transportation within Germany included

• Faculty-led in cooperation with German partners

• Deadline to apply: February 15, 2024

 Find out more and apply!

This four-week summer program offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the German culture, while improving their existing language skills and expanding their knowledge about German history and the “German way of life.”

During your time in Bonn, you not only learn German in the classroom, but participate in intercultural workshops and learn about German culture on field trips and local outings.

Dates & Location

July 6 to August 4 in Bonn, Germany.

The city of Bonn is a college town and home to over 35,000 students from all over the world. It is also a city full of history with a modern, international flair and a welcoming atmosphere. The former capital of Germany is centrally located within Europe and provides access to several airports and Germany's well-developed rail network. In addition, Bonn is known for its very high quality of life and low crime rate.

Scholarship Support: New for 2024!

A limited amount of scholarships covering part of the program costs are available to students with financial need. Students may indicate that they would like to be considered for a scholarship via the program application.

Course Offerings

You will take two courses, each worth 3 credits (6 credits total) - one German language course, based on your level of German, and one culture and history course in English. (Prior knowledge of German is recommended for this program, but not required.) Classes are taught by experienced and engaging certified German instructors and an accompanying US faculty member. Course credit is awarded by the ibugi institute at Alanus University Bonn, a fully state-accredited university for arts and social sciences with Bachelor, Master, and PhD programs recognized by the Ministry of Education of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

You will receive an official transcript of records from ibugi and Alanus University that meets US guidelines for transfer credits.

The program also includes intercultural workshops and information sessions on studying and working/interning in Germany.

GL 101/102: Elementary German. Elementary language study with oral, written, and reading practice. Preparation for conversation. If needed, the course may be split into sections depending on students' level of German.

GL 201/202: Intermediate German. Readings of average difficulty. Review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition. If needed, the course may be split into sections depending on students' level of German.

GCH 101: German Culture and History. Introduction to German Culture and History; includes intercultural components. Academic study trips will be incorporated into the classroom schedule. This course is taught in English. 

Additional course options are available for students with advanced German skills. Please contact veronika@aatg.org for more information. 

Find out more and apply!