Germany

Core language and culture course; direct enrollment at Freie Universitat. For the advanced, independent student. Month long home stay followed by university dorm or apartment with German roommates. Year -- September to July; Fall -- September to December; Spring -- February to July. Administered by Columbia University.

University courses; Internships. Lively, historic city of 200,000 on the Rhine. 30 minutes from Frankfurt. Total enr.: 36,000.

Excellent program with own and university courses; art history and studio art. Internship opportunities. Vibrant city with fewer English speakers. Close to Alps -- opportunities for skiing and other outdoors activities. Lower cost.

Language and Area Studies Program; Associated with Albert-Ludwigs Univ.; program and university courses (Fall semester program courses only); music, studio art, internships. Small, medieval city near Black Forest; outdoor activities. Lower cost. Students are encouraged to apply for IES scholarships.

Language and Area Studies program approved by Bates. Associated with Humboldt University. Program and university courses; Fall: IES program courses only. Studio art, music. Post-program internships. Students are encouraged to apply for IES scholarships.