STUDY ABROAD IN GERMANY

Due to the differences in the German and American academic calendar, students participate in EPA-directed courses. We took the opportunity of leveraging professors with teaching or research designations at German universities or equivalent institutions to teach the EPA approved curriculum. Students in Germany all study German Politics. The Berlin students also study European Politics and the Bonn/Cologne students also study German Arts & Culture.

All Bonn/Cologne students will also take part in a 9 day Berlin excursion with guided visits to important places and institutions as part of their program.

European Politics (Berlin)

This course centers on the processes of European co-operation and integration, with special reference to the European Community and European Union.

Politics in Reunited Germany (Berlin & Bonn/Cologne)

This course introduces German politics, with a special emphasis on the political parties and the party system as well as issues of German unity. Other topics include comparative politics with comparisons to the political systems of the United States and other countries.

Arts and Culture in its Historical Context (Bonn/Cologne)

This course introduces students to the art of Germany, relating it to the music and literature as well. The course will provide an over-view of the most important examples of German literature; reading, analyzing and discussing the texts in German will be an essential part of this course, as are the field trips.

Since all internships in Germany are in German, it’s a great way to gain international experience and hone your language skills! EPA internship placements are extremely competitive and selective. After we make initial contact with a company, we submit the brightest and most promising dossiers (you!) according to the needs of the company and your application materials. We want to make sure you get the best fit for your specific needs. It’s good to keep an open mind about placements as there might be a great option you didn’t even think about. Many times, when you’re selected the company will also request a final Skype interview to confirm your internship placement. Students who interview and are offered a work placement, are expected to accept the position offered.

After your placement is confirmed, the Program Director will notify you. It’s a great idea to read up on the organization before you arrive so that you can start prepared! It may take a few months to secure your placement, so apply early!

German Parliament

For anyone passionate about the world of politics, we have an internship opportunity for you. Interns in Berlin have the chance to work in the German Parliament, the Bundestag. This provides for an extraordinary immersion into the heart of German politics.

Marketing & Communications

If you have a flair for writing or a passion for ideation, then this is the internship for you. In this fast-paced and varied position, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of digital media, marketing, promotional skills, and more. You’ll work alongside brand managers and assist them on creating lasting communications through your words, understanding the overall narrative, and making sure the messaging resonates with the intended audience. Mastering the art of effective communications within a foreign culture and in a foreign language will leave you well-positioned for future job opportunities.

Business

EPA has quality internships in business and non-profits as well where you can hone your skills and add quality work experience to your resume.

Museums, Theatre, and Arts

Museum internships offer extraordinary opportunities to work as research, curatorial, and administrative interns. They are open to students of all backgrounds and majors. The range of available art specialties is very wide, including modern, women, sacred and medieval, Roman, Germanic and applied art, anthropology, archaeology, and photography. A detailed knowledge or specific interest in a particular field should be noted in a cover letter to the application. Students work as assistants and participate in all aspects of planning, administration, production, and publicity.

Health Science

If you’re interested in working with research laboratories or teaching hospitals, it is highly encouraged to have similar experience available on your resume. Participants who can showcase past experience are typically chosen for these highly competitive roles.

EPA makes every effort to match students with EPA’s most appropriate partner organizations in accordance with the students’ own cover letters, interests, and experiences. However, given the length of time required to negotiate a work placement within an organization, rejecting a suitable work placement may jeopardize the student’s potential of finding another position commensurate with their interests and experience.