German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, October 20 - Wednesday, October 28

You can reach the German advisors through a general email: germanadvising@umich.edu

We have two advisors for German undergraduates:

* Mary Rodena-Krasan (MLB 3128; mkrasan@umich.edu)

Mary's office hours this week are:

Tuesday, October 20: 10-5 p.m.,

Thursday, October 22: 10-1, 2-5 p.m.,

Tuesday, October 27: 10-5 p.m.,

and by appointment

Mary's Link for Office Hours: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92765512004

* Karl-Georg Federhofer (MLB 3422; kallimz@umich.edu)

Kalli's office hours this week are:

Tuesday, October 20: 1-5 p.m. (only via Zoom),
Wednesday, October 21: 12-5 p.m.,
Thursday, October 22: 10-5 p.m.,
Friday, October 23: 10-12:30, 1-5 p.m.,

Monday, October 26: 12:30-3 p.m.,
Tuesday, October 27: 10-12:30, 1-5 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 28: 12-3 p.m.,

and by appointment

Kalli's Link for Office Hours: https://umich.zoom.us/j/909147087

It is best to schedule appointments, which you have to do by 4 p.m. on the previous day. You can schedule appointments with us here: https://myadvising.lsa.umich.edu/appointments/offices/GERM

If you would like to get in contact with a peer mentor in our Department, please write to: germanpeermentors@umich.edu.

German Conversation Opportunities: "German Convo on the Go": Wednesday, October 21, 4-5 p.m., Bell Tower, and "Kreativwerkstatt": Monday, October 26, 1:30-2:30 p.m., MLB 3117, and "Schokoladenstunde": Tuesday, October 27, 2-3 p.m., MLB 3110

We have three weekly and informal conversation opportunities for all students who want to speak German:

"German Convo on the Go" meets on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. sharp at Burton Tower for a 1-hour walk and talk with Mary Gell (magell@umich.edu). The walk will happen rain or shine.

"Kreativwerkstatt:" Chat in German and express yourself creatively. Crafting, coloring, painting, drawing, knitting, sewing, crochet, embroidery, origami? At the weekly German “Kreativwerkstatt,” which takes place on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m., MLB 3117, you will combine speaking German (any level welcome, beginners included!!) and creatively expressing yourself. You are encouraged to bring your own materials or (ongoing) projects, but we will also provide some materials and prompts each week. If you have questions about "Kreativwerkstatt" please contact Laura Okkema (lokkema@umich.edu) or Iris Zapf-Garcia (iriszaga@umich.edu.)

"Schokoladenstunde" convenes on Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m. in the German Department Lounge (MLB 3110.) There will be some German chocolate to snack on. Silvia Grzeskowiak (sgrzesko@umich.edu) will bring games, and the hour will be spent chatting and playing games in German (e.g. Tabu.)

Because of Fall Break, "Schokoladenstunde" will resume on Tuesday, October 27.

Study Abroad & German Language Programs: Wednesday, October 21 5-6 p.m., Remote

Join this virtual info session and learn about the Academic Year in Freiburg, Winter term in Tübingen, Goethe Institut language courses (Spring/Summer), and the German School at Middlebury College (Summer).

Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/909147087

Website: https://events.umich.edu/event/153494

Max Kade Events - "Deutschtisch": Wednesday, October 21, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall and "Kaffeestunde": Friday, October 23, 5-6 p.m., North Quad 2450 (Edward Said Lounge)

"Deutschtisch" is a weekly event in the North Quad Dining Hall for Max Kade residents and visitors from outside the Max Kade German Residence to speak German during a meal. Visitors should look for a table with German/Swiss/Austrian flags and a group of students speaking German.

"Kaffeestunde" is a weekly opportunity to mingle and unwind. It is a place to connect with other Max Kade residents, chat informally in German, and participate in activities prepared by facilitators. German students at all levels are welcome at the Max Kade events. If you have any questions, please contact Viola Tietje or Vera Irwin.

Funding in Germany for Students in the Natural Sciences and Engineering: Thursday, October 22, 12:30 p.m., Remote

Thinking about applying to RISE? Then join us for a webinar on our funding programs to support study, research & internships in Germany (incl. RISE programs) on Thursday, October 22. This session will be relevant to students from programs in the Natural Sciences or Engineering and at all stages of study.

Details and to register: https://www.daad-canada.ca/en/2026/07/31/webinar-natsci-eng/
If you can’t join the session in real time, register anyway to receive the webinar recording after the event.

Website: https://www.daad-canada.ca/en/2026/09/06/webinar-natsci-eng/

'A Hidden Life' (Director: Terrence Malick; 2019): Thursday, October 22, 7 p.m., Michigan Theater

Based on real events, from visionary writer-director Terrence Malick, A Hidden Life is the story of an unsung hero, Franz Jägerstätter, who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II. When the Austrian peasant farmer is faced with the threat of execution for treason, it is his unwavering faith and his love for his wife Fani and children that keeps his spirit alive.

Presented in English and German with English subtitles.

Website: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1041221&eventId=1040509

'Nosferatu' (Director: F.W. Murnau, 1922): Sunday, October 25, 6 p.m., Michigan Theater

Free Admission - Please reserve tickets in advance for an accurate attendance.

In this highly influential silent horror film from director F. W. Murnau, the mysterious Count Orlok (Max Schreck) summons Thomas Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. The eerie Orlok seeks to buy a house near Hutter and his wife, Ellen (Greta Schroeder). After Orlok reveals his vampire nature, Hutter struggles to escape the castle, knowing that Ellen is in grave danger. Meanwhile Orlok's servant, Knock (Alexander Granach), prepares for his master to arrive at his new home.

Organist Stephen Warner will be accompanying on the Barton Organ.

Website: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1034199&eventId=164928

Internships in Germany - Information Session: Tuesday, October 27, 5-6 p.m., MLB 2011

Come join us for a student presentation on their successful DAAD-RISE application experience, as well as general information on internships ranging from the Humanities to the Sciences through programs via IES, AYF, SAGE CORPS, CBYX, and RWTH Aachen!

Internships in Germany/Austria - Student Presentations: Tuesday, October 27, 7-8 p.m., MLB 2011

Four students who pursued internships this past summer will inform you about their experience. Here are the profiles of the internship organizations and the students' backgrounds:

* IES Abroad in Vienna (Environmental Engineering, German minor)
* DAAD RISE in Bochum (Chemistry, German, Linguistics minor, Computer Science minor)
* European Energy Exchange in Leipzig (LSA Undeclared)
* Germany Trade & Invest in New York (International Studies, German)

German Major/Minor - Information Fair: Wednesday, October 28, 3-5 p.m., MLB 3308

If you want to learn about the requirements for the German major or minor and want to have a preview of classes offered in Winter 2027, join us for this informal session where we can address your academic situation personally.

Academic Year in Freiburg - Information Session: Thursday, October 29, 4 p.m., Remote

Learn about the Academic Year in Freiburg through a student who is currently participating in the program and who can tell you how the experience abroad has enriched their personal and academic life.

Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/909147087

'From Hilde, With Love' (Director: Andreas Dresen, 2024): Thursday, October 29, 7 p.m., Michigan Theater

When the shy and pregnant Hilde Coppi is suddenly detained by the Gestapo, she pleads ignorance to their accusations that she aids her lover, Hans, in transcribing coded radio transmissions to and from Moscow.

Website: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1041115&eventId=1041110

DAAD Scholarship for Master's Studies in Germany (Fall 2027): Friday, October 30 (Application Deadline)

DAAD’s Study Scholarship provides a monthly living allowance to exceptional students pursuing graduate studies in Germany. The DAAD is currently accepting applications for students from all academic disciplines planning to start Master’s studies in Germany in October 2027.

Website: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?origin=32&status=3&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=&page=1&detail=50026200#prozess

Accelerated Master’s Degree at the University of Michigan - Program in Transcultural Studies: Sunday, November 1 (Application Deadline)

Earn your MA in one additional year!

Join us to learn more about Transcultural Studies, an interdisciplinary accelerated master's degree program designed to enable current undergraduate students in LSA to earn their MA degree with one additional year of study beyond their bachelor’s degree.

The fall application cycle is open to current LSA juniors and seniors.

Do you anticipate pursuing a PhD or a career involving international travel, cross-cultural partnerships, or collaborative work in a diverse workplace? The University of Michigan's accelerated MA program in Transcultural Studies can help you develop the historical, theoretical, and practical knowledge you need to navigate forward-looking graduate education and career pathways in an increasingly cosmopolitan and interconnected world. Transcultural Studies uses approaches from across the Humanities and Social Sciences to foster a critical and historically informed understanding of human communication and interaction across perceived boundaries of culture, nationality, race, and religious identity.

This interdisciplinary program is intended to provide both advanced training and a capstone experience for current LSA undergraduates who anticipate pursuing a PhD or working in business or non-profit contexts where intercultural competency and a critical framework for thinking systematically about connections, comparisons, and translations among human communities will be desirable skills.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/transcultural

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) 2027/2028: Sunday, November 1 (Application Deadline)

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18-24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. One of our University of Michigan 2026 graduates is a recipient of this fellowship for 2026-2027.

The program consists of three phases:
* Two months of intensive German language training
* One semester of classes in one’s academic or career field at a university, technical or professional school
* Three-month internships in one’s career field

CBYX is open to candidates in all career fields who are interested in a year of academic, professional, and cultural exchange.

Benefits:
* Round-trip international airfare
* Language school costs for two months of intensive German language study
* Tuition costs for four months of study
* Housing costs for host family, apartment, or dormitory during the pre-internship phases
* Monthly stipend to cover basic costs of living
* Program-related travel within Germany
* Health insurance in Germany

Note: program funding during the internship depends on earnings.

Website: https://culturalvistas.org/our-programs/internships-fellowships/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-for-young-professionals-cbyx

Humanities Opportunity Fair: Friday, November 13, 4-6 p.m., Institute for the Humanities, South Thayer Building, 202 S Thayer

Do you know all that the humanities can offer? Well, come find out at the Humanities Opportunity Fair! Meet fellow Michigan students who live and breathe the humanities through internships, research, classes, student organizations, and so much more! Come to the fair, stay for the refreshments, and leave with new ways to turn your interests into experiences!

Get more involved in the world around you at the Humanities Opportunity Fair at the Institute of the Humanities in the South Thayer Building (202 South Thayer Street) on Friday, November 13, 4-6 p.m.!

The Humanities Opportunity Fair is a way for undergraduate students to connect with their peers and learn about the wide variety of opportunities within the humanities – from professional opportunities including internships, research projects, and various classes offered on campus to extracurricular clubs that tie in humanities themes.

Interested in signing up to present? Fill out the Google Form linked here to sign up to table as an individual, organization, or department at the Humanities Opportunity Fair!

Website: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/116002

Mozart's "Requiem": Friday, November 13, 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium

While Mozart is not primarily known for sacred music, his final composition — the "Requiem Mass" — stands among his most sublime achievements.

Left unfinished at his death at age 35 and immortalized in the film Amadeus, the work was commissioned anonymously by a mysterious benefactor and was ultimately completed by Mozart’s student, Franz Xaver Süssmayr, from his sketches. As Mozart’s health declined, he is said to have believed he was composing the "Requiem" not for another, but for himself, a notion that deepens the work’s haunting resonance. Blending fear and hope with extraordinary emotional depth, the Requiem has captivated listeners for centuries.

This performance marks the UMS Choral Union’s first return to the piece in 80 years, in collaboration with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and its music director, Earl Lee. The program opens with Johannes Brahms’s rarely performed Alto Rhapsody, a striking work for alto, male chorus, and orchestra.

Website: https://ums.org/performance/mozart-requiem/

DAAD-RISE Germany 2027: Monday, November 30, 6 p.m. (Application Deadline)

RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Germany offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. RISE Germany is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

* Students are matched with a host university or institute according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field)
* DAAD provides students a monthly stipend for three months to help cover living expenses
* Host universities, universities of applied sciences (UAS) and institutes provide housing assistance and match students with Ph.D. student mentors or researchers (only UAS)
* German language is not required and the working language will be in English

Graduating seniors and graduate students have to apply to RISE Professional.

Website: https://www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/

Application Website: https://www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/find-an-internship/application-portal/

Academic Year in Freiburg 2027-2028: Tuesday, December 1 (Early Application Deadline)

The best way to get to know Germany really well is to live there for an extended time.

By studying in Freiburg for a year, you can practically earn all credits required for a German major and may possibly get distribution credits and credits towards a second major; and you will live in one of the most attractive and desired places in Germany. This program is open to all University of Michigan undergraduate students.

Eligibility:
* Minimum 3.0 GPA
* Good academic standing
* Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing by Fall 2027
* Completion of German 232 or equivalent prior to September 2027

Tuition for this year-long program is covered by a program fee (currently $7,950/term), and students receive University of Michigan in-residence credit for the courses they take during the Academic Year in Freiburg. Students will not pay University of Michigan tuition during the year abroad. Additional costs include travel, room, and board. The latter two are considerably cheaper than housing in Ann Arbor is. You will live in a single in a student dorm in Freiburg.

Students remain eligible for financial aid. In addition, the German Department will give each participant a considerable fellowship. To inquire, please contact germandept@umich.edu.

For more information, see the AYF website at https://www.ayf.uni-freiburg.de/

You can find out more on Instagram.

Here is the link to the application website from CGIS (Center for Global and Intercultural Study): https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10247

Max Kade Haus 2027-28: Sunday, December 6 (Application Deadline)

Max Kade Haus is a Michigan Learning Community (MLC) in North Quad and the only language-learning community on campus. Residents use German in everyday life, build friendships, attend weekly German-language events, and can participate in a subsidized spring-break study trip to a German-speaking country.

Applications for the 2027–28 Max Kade Haus are now open! Apply on our website Apply on our website by Sunday, December 6. Late applications will be considered if space remains.

For more information, email maxkade@umich.edu.

Global Course Connections (GCC) in Berlin, Germany - Memories of Fascism and Resistance (Winter 2027): Thursday, December 10 (Application Deadline)

Global Course Connections (GCC) programs allow students to participate in a field-based extension of selected U-M courses. Students enroll for specific courses in the fall or winter semester and then travel for 3 weeks with classmates to field sites where they will put into practice what they have learned in their course. Instructor permission is required to register, and courses are offered through individual academic departments.

Eligibility:
- Enrollment in German/FTVM 333 "Fascist Cinemas" for 3 credits in the Winter Term
- Additional enrollment in GCC off-campus class (2 credits) during Winter Term*
- Course name and permission to register will be given after students get accepted to the program. Students must reserve two (2) credits out of their total Winter term credits.

Applicants' Profile:
- Any class standing by program start date
- Good Academic Standing
- 2.0 Cumulative GPA
- Only open to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor students
- Transfer students: Follow eligibility rules as stated on the CGIS Policies page.

-  In the event that this program receives a high number of applications, LSA students will be prioritized

* Even though the off-campus course component will take place in May, students need to register for it in Winter Term.

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12805

International Programs in Engineering: Engineering Laboratory Experience at Technische Universität in Berlin, Germany: Monday, December 14 (Application Deadline)

This program at the Technische Universität Berlin TUB helps students gain insight into German culture, engineering and industry.

The program combines intensive German language training with ENGR 350: International Laboratory Experience for Engineers. Participants will join a TUB research laboratory and work on a small project team led by German graduate students.

Lab work is complemented by visits to relevant scientific and industrial sites near Berlin. Students earn academic credit for their engineering degrees and establish useful connections for future internships or employment.

Spring 2027 Details:
* Program Dates: Monday, May 10 - Thursday, June 24
* Program Cost: $8,410
* Housing Options: Off-Campus Apartments
* Application Deadline: December 14

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10101

International Programs in Engineering: Undergraduate Research Program at RWTH Aachen: Thursday, December 17 (Application Deadline)

RWTH Aachen is a top research institution in Aachen, Germany, and the largest technical university in the country. The summer undergraduate research program (UROP) pairs University of Michigan students with RWTH researchers on projects in various topic areas like Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. Research is conducted in English. At the end of the program, students submit a report and present their research at the UROP Colloquium.

Students also take an intensive German course and participate in workshops on intercultural learning, scientific methods, and research practice in Germany. Students are greeted in Germany by their RWTH buddies who are friendly faces available to help during the first few days and throughout the program. The program is supplemented by numerous leisure activities and excursions with the buddies.

The credits for this program will count towards a German minor.

Summer 2027 Details:
* Program Dates: Friday, May 14 - Friday, July 30
* Program Cost: $2,060
* Housing Options: On Campus
* Application Deadline: December 17

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10993

International Internships with IES Abroad: Friday, February 1 (Application Deadline)

IES Abroad provides independent, hands-on learning opportunities through a variety of internship offerings. Rather than scroll through countless listings and submit application after application, work with IES’s career services team to discuss your career goals and IES will guarantee you a placement in the field of your choice.

Career fields vary by internship site. Some popular fields include:
Arts, Business, Climate Change, Communications, Computer Science, Education, Fashion, Health (non-clinical), International Relations, IT, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Public Health, Technology, Tourism. & more!

Michigan students may apply to any of the following locations:
Australia: Sydney
Austria: Vienna
Chile: Santiago
France: Nantes
France: Paris
Germany: Berlin
Ireland: Dublin
Italy: Milan
Italy: Rome
Morocco: Rabat
South Africa: Cape Town
Spain: Barcelona
United Kingdom: London

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12289

Humanities and Social Sciences in Berlin: Monday, March 1 (Application Deadline)

This English-taught IES program examines issues relevant to major cities today, such as architecture, cultural identity, gender and sexual politics, multiculturalism, popular culture, and urban studies. Wherever possible, courses take advantage of the city’s many historical, artistic, and cultural sites. A 4-credit German language course is required for beginning and intermediate students. On-site staff help the students integrate into life in Berlin. Learning is enhanced by an extended course-related trip to Vienna or Warsaw and various day trips to German cities. During free time, tour neighborhoods and visit museums to gain a better understanding of Germany’s complex history and culture.

This is not a competitive program. Students who meet the eligibility requirements are likely to be admitted.

Important Notes:
This program is primarily designed for students without a German Language background who would like to study abroad in Germany. German Majors or Minors should focus their program search on the Academic Year in Freiburg or the Winter Term in Tübingen programs. For questions, please reach out to your CGIS Advisor.

The March 1 deadline is for the entire academic year 2027-2028 and for the Fall 2027 program.

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11723

International Internships with Sage Corps: Monday, March 1 (Application Deadline)

Sage Corps sends college students to work with startups. Work full-time alongside CEOs, CMOs, and CTOs to build real solutions to real problems. They provide opportunities for specializations including, but not limited to, business strategy, data analytics, graphic design, marketing, software development, and UI/UX design.

Career fields will vary by internship site. Please follow this link for a list of internship career fields by location.
Michigan students may apply to any of the following locations:
* Amsterdam
* Barcelona
* Berlin
* Lisbon
* Madrid
* Paris
* Sydney

Students who apply by the March 1 deadline must have applied for a passport by February 1.

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12286