German Advising Contact Information With Office Hours From Tuesday, September 22 - Wednesday, September 30

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, September 22: 10-5 p.m.,

Thursday, September 24: 10-5 p.m.,

Tuesday, September 29: 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)

My office hours this week are:

Tuesday, September 22: 1-5 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 23: 12-1, 2-5 p.m.,
Thursday, September 24: 10-12, 1-5 p.m.,
Friday, September 25: 10-12, 12:30-5 p.m.,

Monday, September 28: 12-3 p.m.,
Tuesday, September 29: 1-5 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 30: 12-4:30 p.m.,

and by appointment

My Zoom 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 "Schokoladenstunde": Tuesday, September 22, 2-3 p.m., MLB 3110, and "German Convo on the Go": Wednesday, September 23, 4-5 p.m., Bell Tower, and "Kreativwerkstatt": Monday, September 28, 1:30-2:30 p.m., MLB 3117

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

"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.)

"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.)

Max Kade Events - "Deutschtisch": Wednesday, September 23, 6-7 p.m., North Quad Dining Hall and "Kaffeestunde": Friday, September 25, 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.

German Club - Ice Cream Social: Wednesday, September 23, 6-7 p.m., Mason Hall 3041

On Wednesday, September 23, 6-7 p.m., Mason Hall 3041, the German Club will be having an ice cream social event. There will also be the same board games as during the previous meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact Kyle (kirschk@umich.edu).

Go Blue, Go Abroad Workshop & Scholarship: Monday, September 28 (Application Deadline)

First-year (including transfer) students who have not yet been accepted to a study abroad program can apply to participate in a series of workshops (October 29, November 5, November 12, 2026). Attendance to all sessions and completion of assignments makes them eligible for a $1,000 scholarship toward a future University of Michigan study abroad program. Applications are due September 28, 2026, via M-Compass.

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12360

DAAD Information Session on Scholarships and Grant Programs: Wednesday, September 30, 12:30 p.m., Remote

Join DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service to learn details on their scholarship and grant programs in support of student study, research and internships in Germany in 2027-28.

The info session will be held virtually on September 30 and will start at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

DAAD has funding programs to support students at all stages (Bachelor, Master’s and PhD) in all fields of study.

This session will include information on DAAD’s popular RISE internship opportunities for students from the Natural Sciences or Engineering, the study scholarships for students from North American universities who do their Master’s studies at a German university, and many more.

Come with your questions. All are welcome!

Website: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f6289004-348d-4200-80f3-9099e25c77a5@30abdb70-b284-4830-8df7-daa5b0052ed2

Study-Abroad Programs in Germany and Middlebury German Language School - Information Session: Wednesday, September 30, 4:30 p.m., MLB 3308 - Conference Room

During this information session, you will learn about the different study-abroad programs:
* Academic Year in Freiburg
* Winter Term in Tübingen
* Language Courses at a Goethe Institut in Germany
* Middlebury College German Summer Language School

Feel free to come with your questions. Mary Rodena-Krasan and I will answer your specific individual questions.

We will have program-specific information sessions later this term.

CGIS Study Abroad Fair: Tuesday, October 6, 12-4 p.m., Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom

Curious about studying abroad as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan? Come explore everything the Center for Global and Intercultural Study has to offer and find the best program for you!

CGIS is part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), but all University of Michigan undergraduates are welcome to apply to its programs.

No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you are studying, a study abroad experience is available to you during your time at Michigan.

Get your questions answered! Come chat with:
* CGIS Program Advisors
* Recent U-M study abroad students
* Financial Aid and the LSA Scholarships Office
* Newnan Academic Advisors
* Other on-campus offices

Several study abroad offices from around campus will also be present.

With over 120 CGIS programs in 40+ countries ranging from a few weeks to an academic year, there are many options to choose from.

If you want to learn more about how to satisfy your major/minor requirements abroad, how to afford study abroad, how to travel with other University of Michigan students on a faculty-led trip, or want to know what to expect, be sure to add this event to your calendar and drop by.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/german/news-events/all-events.detail.html/147309-21900718.html

Max Kade Open House: Wednesday, October 7, 5-6 p.m., North Quad 2450

Max Kade Haus is a Michigan Learning Community (MLC) located in North Quad and the only language-learning community on campus, where students live together to practice German, build friendships, and experience language and culture beyond the classroom. Max Kade residents enjoy a variety of weekly German-speaking events and go on a subsidized spring-break study trip to a German-speaking country. To learn more about the program and the application process, please attend the Max Kade Open House on Wednesday, October 7, 5-6 p.m., North Quad 2450. You will meet current residents, learn about living in the house, and will have a chance to tour the residential Max Kade space in North Quad. For more information, email maxkade@umich.edu.

Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/german/undergraduate-students/max-kade-german-residence.html

Accelerated Master’s Degree at the University of Michigan - Program in Transcultural Studies - Information Session: Monday, October 12, 1-3 p.m., Remote

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.
Fall term applications are due November 1, 2026.

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/news-events/all-events.detail.html/150827-21910252.html

Global Engagement U.S. Passport Grant: Monday, October 14 (Application Deadline)

Undergraduate and graduate passport applicants can apply to receive financial and administrative support to obtain their U.S. passport. Priority is given to first-gen, Pell Grant-eligible students, and first-time passport applicants if demand exceeds funding. Recipients must attend Passport Day on December 4, 2026.

Website: https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12280

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

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