Germany: International Relations & The E.U.
- Germany
- Frankfurt
- Berlin
- France
- Strasbourg
- Belgium
- Brussels
About Program
As you travel throughout Germany and across national borders, you will spend time in Frankfurt, Berlin, Niederalteich, Brussels, Cologne, Bonn, Munich, and Strasbourg, France. Your Experiment begins with a group orientation in Frankfurt, a global hub for commerce, culture, education, and more, where you will begin taking German language classes.
Continue to the region of Bavaria, where you’ll meet your host family and share in their daily life during your homestay. Attend school with German students to experience local high school culture and spend a fun-filled day with your group completing a treasure hunt in nearby Munich.
Travel to Strasbourg, France and continue to Brussels, Belgium, the seat of the Nobel Peace Prize–winning European Union (E.U.), where you will visit the European Commission and explore the E.U.’s institutional structure.
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Program Highlights
- Enjoy an incredible program that combines city stay, community service, hiking/trekking, homestay, language classes and immersion, outdoor activities, and rural stay.
- Travel to three European countries — Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands — to learn about international politics and the EU.
- Experience local high school culture in Germany by attending classes with German students.
- Go on a guided tour of Brussels, explore the city center, and visit the European Commission.
- Immerse yourself into the daily life of a German family and community during a homestay with a local family.
Scholarships
The Experiment in International Living Scholarships
The Experiment in International Living offers a variety of need-based and merit-based scholarships to worthy high school students looking to participate in their program. The eligibility requirements vary depending on where you live and other demographics -- and your GPA is taken into account for some scholarships too.