Programs

Germany Beyond the Classroom

Students smile for a group photo

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

Program Leader: Kate Ashmore

The Germany Beyond the Classroom program is comprised of a Spring 2025 IDH 3400 course offered on Tampa campus with a three-week trip to Osnabrück, Germany at the conclusion of the semester.

Students receive an International FaceTime Buddy — a German student enrolled at the Universitat Osnabrück to correspond with throughout the semester — while learning about German national identity and history.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Aside from German language lessons and integrating with their FaceTime Buddy’s local culture, students travel on multiple excursions to such cities as Hamburg and Berlin to experience all the variety Germany has to offer.

This program will be of interest to Honors students of all majors looking to experience the grandeur of Europe while enhancing their intercultural competency.

Students hike in Germany

Program Dates

Spring 2025 | May 12, 2025 - June 2, 2025

  • Applications open: July 1, 2024
  • Applications close: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
  • Travel: May 12 - June 2, 2025*

*Travel dates may be subject to change.

PROGRAM COST

  • $4,037.00

PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY

Abundant walking is the most demanding part of this trip. We are constantly moving around, taking walking tours, hurrying to catch buses and trains.

WHAT GERMANY BEYOND THE CLASSROOM ALUMNI HAVE TO SAY

Kobe Phillips smiles with fellow students in germany

“Traveling to Germany through Honors was a phenomenal experience... I recommend that any student traveling abroad connect their hobbies with unique opportunities to engage in a global culture in a way that suits them best!” – Kobe Phillips



MORE ABOUT THE TRIP

Want to learn more? Listen as Honors student Liam Osman shares details about the Germany Beyond the Classroom program.