Study Abroad
Important Note: If you are going to study abroad for a semester or a full year, you must first register with The Reves Center. The registration is available at The Reves Center Website.
The German Studies Program at the William & Mary strongly recommends that students study in a German -speaking country for a summer, a semester, or a full year. Study abroad in a German-speaking country is typically arranged in one of three ways:
- Through a W&M program semester or year abroad at the Universität Münster
- Through a program administered by another American university
- Through the William & Mary Summer Study Abroad Program in Berlin
- Through direct enrollment at a German or Austrian university or summer program
The fourth option is primarily for students who have an excellent command of German, exhibit a strong degree of independence, and can navigate through the German University system (which is known to be highly bureacratic and difficult!). This option also requires that students obtain course grade certificates (Scheine) from their professors and document all the work they have done while abroad.
Here are links to some programs we recommend:
- Junior year in Munich
- FU Best Berlin Program
- IES Programs
- Duke in Berlin Summer Study Abroad Program
Also note that the Fulbright Commission offers both research fellowships and a number of English Language Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) in both Germany and Austria that are particularly attractive for students who are interested in pursuing a teaching career.
To make sure you get credit for the courses you take while abroad, consult with the Program Director of the German Studies section before departure. They will help you through the Study Abroad Transfer Credit Procedures.
