IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability
- Location(s): Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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The environmental movement took root in Freiburg long ago—and now it’s a way of life. Known for taking the lead in the development of eco-friendly technologies and architecture, Freiburg also attracts researchers and environmental organizations fr... read more
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I gained usable knowledge in GIS mapping and introduction into engineering. I also got to travel to many countries I hadn't visited before. It was very worthwhile. Kaitlin T - Emory University View Entire Review
It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned to be more independent, learned to travel expertly and to let myself go with the flow more. I also discovered how much fun it can be to speak a foreign language and get to know a foreign culture. Billy D - Bates College View Entire Review
I learned alot about the culture and had an amazing time with the people from my program. It was completely worthwhile and I would highly recommend it. Katrina K - Texas Christian University View Entire Review
I learned so much about the culture I was in. Germans can be very outgoing when you really get to know them. They are just as curious about us as we are of them and some amazing friendships can come out of that. I also learned so much about ethnocentrism. Americans are the epitome of it. I gained an understanding about our cult... Madeleine W - Susquehanna University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and relating to other people from different cultures as well as my own. I learned how to be self-reliant but also made some of the best friends of my life. A student - Austin College View Entire Review
I developed a deeper love of German culture, greatly improved my language skills, became more independent and met the most amazing friends who are still in my life a year later! This was the best decision that I could have made! Rachel J - College of Charleston View Entire Review
I learned how to travel alone and have fun with it, rather than stressing too much. It taught me how to be flexible, things will not always work out as planned but they will most likely work out in some way. This experience was invaluable, and has made me a much more independent person. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I learned what it meant to be truly independent and I learned how to view the world from many other perspectives. I loved to hear what other Americans or international students had to say about world politics, economics or even sports. mary.bachmann - University of Rochester View Entire Review
Yes, this experience was completely worthwhile. I not only gained confidence in my language skills but it also gave me an opportunity to have a new perspective on the political, social and educational world. I loved the amount of students from all over the world, and Germany especially, that I was able to know and discuss curren... Heather G - Hope College View Entire Review
Yes - broadened my perspective, gained in-depth understanding of the EU and basic knowledge of German language, exposed to different cultures through frequent travelling, memorable experiences! Christine J - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I would highly recommend this program to anyone-I wish I could have stayed longer! Anna L - Emory University View Entire Review
Yes, it helped improve my language skills. Tamara O - The College of William and Mary View Entire Review
Scott L - George Washington University View Entire Review
My abroad experience was fantastic. I made friends with my German roommates in our student apartment. Class scheduling allowed me to travel on most weekends. The workload in classes was fair and I was able to increase my German speaking, writing, reading and understanding skills. The administration was knowledgeable and efficien... David C - Boston College View Entire Review
I specifically chose this program because of its focus on language immersion and I got just that. All classes were taught in German and the professors presented material effectively and were willing to help if someone was confused. My German improved dramatically and I made local German friends. This experience was definitely ... A student - Northwestern University View Entire Review
I learned to speak a language fairly fluently that I previously could not. I also learned that if I can go out and get a job in a country where I could not speak the language well, I can go get a job anywhere. Eric A - Bates College View Entire Review
I seized as many opportunities as I possibly could while I was in Freiburg and did things I never thought I would be brave enough to do. I was successful at living abroad on my own and integrating myself into German culture and establishing a community of friends and resources around me. I feel very empowered to know I can go to... emily.ostrove - Whitman College View Entire Review
Get to know a different culture, making a lot of friends in Germany. Unique internship experience and improved my German. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot of German, got more confident when speaking and gained a lot of knowledge about German life and culture - which is exactly what I wanted to gain from the program. However, one of the best things about this program were all the people I met. We were about 40 Americans, from all over the US, and at the end we were ... Katja E - Tufts University View Entire Review
I learned so much- about Germany, the German language, and most importantly, about myself. I challenged myself on a daily basis, and yes, sometimes it was scary, but it was so worthwhile. I may not have returned home a fluent speaker, but I did come back with not only better German skills but also a great appreciation for the wo... Molly K - University of Wisconsin - Madison View Entire Review
Yes! I learned so much about myself and took away a new respect for foreigners who choose to study in the States. I also was able to connect with my German roots on a new level that I didn't think was possible. It also significantly changed my academic plans so that now I am pursuing a German minor and definitely want to continu... Emily K - Indiana University - Bloomington View Entire Review
Oh sheesh. I look at pictures of me from sixth months ago and don't even recognize myself. I have become so much more confident and sure of myself, in knowing that I can survive (and thrive) in a foreign country speaking a foreign language. I know it sounds sappy and a bit too happy, but I have learned so much about myself and w... Teresa B - Pacific Lutheran University View Entire Review
Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I tried to stay in Freiburg as much as possible, since i didn't want to spend money on too much travel, but i did get to go to so many places and understand the culture better. At the end of the trip, I had set up a meeting with an 8th grade class an hour from Freiburg in the Black Forest, and ... Ariel D - DePauw University View Entire Review
Absolutely worthwhile. I learned things that I never expected about living in other parts of the world. Understanding other cultures and how similar the most different places are to home. I met people from all over the world and some just from Seattle. The people are the best part, the friends are unforgettable and have changed ... Kathryn G - Pacific Lutheran University View Entire Review
I had an absolutely wonderful experience - like many others, I considered my semester abroad one of the highlights of my college experience. I learned an incredible amount about the German language and culture, and about living in a different country in general. I can't speak highly enough about the wonderful staff and program... Don S - Ithaca College View Entire Review
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The environmental movement took root in Freiburg long ago—and now it’s a way of life. Known for taking the lead in the development of eco-friendly technologies and architecture, Freiburg also attracts researchers and environmental organizations from around the world. Come study Freiburg’s many unique contributions to this important movement.
This English-taught program allows you to explore topics in Environmental Studies, Forest Ecology, and Sustainability while living in Freiburg, located near the beautiful Black Forest and Rhine River Valley.
Freiburg and the surrounding regions will be your classroom. Imagine traveling to the Rhine River to take samples and observe local ecology, or the forests of the Swiss Alps to further your discussions on forest management and tourism. Wherever possible, your courses take you outside the classroom to give you hands-on experience and to take advantage of all that your study abroad location has to offer.
This English-taught program allows you to explore topics in Environmental Studies, Forest Ecology, and Sustainability while living in Freiburg, located near the beautiful Black Forest and Rhine River Valley.
Freiburg and the surrounding regions will be your classroom. Imagine traveling to the Rhine River to take samples and observe local ecology, or the forests of the Swiss Alps to further your discussions on forest management and tourism. Wherever possible, your courses take you outside the classroom to give you hands-on experience and to take advantage of all that your study abroad location has to offer.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Geography
- Political Science and Government
- Urban Studies
- International Business
Minimum GPA:
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