The document describes various programs for Americans to study, research, or intern in Germany offered by Cultural Vistas and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Programs include opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty and professionals and range from short-term language courses and study tours to semester and year-long scholarships and research grants. Funding is provided for tuition, housing, insurance, and monthly stipends in most programs.
3. A nonprofit organization, Cultural Vistas annually serves more than 5,000 students,
professionals, and emerging leaders through career-focused international internships,
educational study tours, language immersion and cultural exchange programs in the United
States and around the world.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent
organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD provides
information and financial support to 100,000 highly-qualified students and faculty for
international research and study.
4. • Bachelor & Master’s programs now offered
• Little or no tuition fees
• 900+ English language degree programs
5. • 2 in 1: work experience & cultural immersion
• Build a global professional profile: network, skills,
trends in the field
• Professional use of foreign language skills
6. • Generous federal funding for research
• Third in number of articles in international
scientific journals (1st: U.S., 2nd: Japan)
• A long scientific tradition that ensures a high level
research infrastructure
7. CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Fields
Open to all especially Vocational, STEM, Business, Agriculture
Standing
Ages 18 – 24
Components
Language course, Study-semester, Internship
Duration
Year-long
Funding
Monthly stipend + international flight, housing, tuition, language training,
health insurance, seminar travel in Germany
Participants
75
Language level
None required, some preferred
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Cultural Vistas Fellowship
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= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Fields
All – must be focused on entrepreneurship and/or innovation
Standing
Ages 18 – 30 with rising Junior or Senior status
Components
Virtual Collaboration, Internship Placement, Service Project
Duration
8 weeks in summer
Funding
Travel stipends including pre-departure orientation and re-entry in NYC and
emergency medical coverage for the duration of the internship
Participants
Up to 12
Language level
4 semesters of college level or equivalent
Independent Work Abroad
9. Fields
International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law and related
Standing
Ages 18 – 30
Components
Internship in a German State Parliament
Duration
1–3 months
Funding
€ 670/month
Participants
10
Language level
High-level written and verbal
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= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
10. Fields
STEM
Standing
Sophomore & Junior
Components
Internship
Duration
2–12 months
Funding
Paid internship, varies by company
Participants
Varies
Language level
None required; some encouraged
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= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
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CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellwship
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
Fields
All
Standing
Sophomore
Components
Internship, [optional] Language Course
Duration
3–12 months
Funding
Fee for internship placement: $775; some paid internships and Cultural Vistas
scholarship stipends available
Participants
Unlimited
Language level
Two years at college level or equivalent
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= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Fields
All
Standing
Enrolled students; Sophomore
Components
Internship
Duration
3–12 months
Funding
Fee for visa processing: $400; limited number of Cultural Vistas scholarships
Participants
Unlimited
Language level
None
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
13. Fields
Vocational, Technical
Standing
Enrolled students with 4 semesters completed & up to 27 years of age; in a
vocational field
Components
Language course, Internship
Duration
3 months in summer
Funding
€ 300/month + international flight and housing
Participants
Up to 10
Language level
One semester or equivalent by program commencement
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= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
14. Fields
Political Science, International Relations, Law, History, Economics, German
Standing
Sophomore, Junior, or Graduate Student
Components
Internship in the German Parliament
Duration
2 months
Funding
Approximately € 1100/month
Participants
Varies
Language level
Fluent
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= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
15. Fields
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Standing
Sophomore, Junior
Components
Research Internship
Duration
8–12 weeks in summer
Funding
€ 650/month + health insurance
Participants
300
Language level
None
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= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
16. Fields
All
Standing
Sophomore, Junior
Components
Internship; Study; Thesis Research
Duration
4–10 months
Funding
€ 650/month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
Varies
Language level
Dependent on course of study
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= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
17. Fields
All
Standing
Sophomore, Junior, or Graduate Student
Components
Summer course
Duration
3–4 weeks
Funding
€ 850 stipend + travel subsidy
Participants
Varies
Language level
Two years at college level
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Independent Work Abroad
18. Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
The following programs are available to graduate level candidates as described
in the Undergraduate Opportunities section:
• EMGIP – Landtag
• IAESTE [enrolled Ph.D. students also encouraged to apply]
• Internship Placements
• Independent Work Abroad
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= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
19. RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
Fields
All except: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry
Standing
Graduating senior or those who have received a Bachelors within the last six
years
Components
Study and/or research
Duration
10 months
Funding
€ 750/month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
70
Language level
Dependent on research/study language
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= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
20. Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
Fields
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Standing
Graduating senior, Masters, & PhD students
Components
Research internships
Duration
2 – 6 months
Funding
€ 650 – € 1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
75
Language level
None
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
21. Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
Fields
All
Standing
PhD students, Post-docs, Graduate students pursuing PhD in Germany
Components
Research
Duration
1 – 10 months
Funding
€ 1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
70
Language level
Dependent on research language
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
22. Summer Law School
Fields
All except German Studies, German Language & Literature, German Translation
Standing
Graduate students
Components
Language course
Duration
2 months
Funding
€ 2300 lump sum + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
varies
Language level
Three semesters of college German
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
23. Fields
Law
Standing
Second and third year law students
Components
Seminar; Internship
Duration
5 weeks
Funding
€ 650 lump sum + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
varies
Language level
Preferred
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
24. Custom Study Tour
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All
Standing
Faculty
Components
Cultural and professional tour customized to a group
Duration
Varies, short-term; usually 1-3 weeks
Funding
Fees vary by study tour
Benefits
Utilize Cultural Vistas network of companies throughout Germany to provide a
cultural experience with educational, professional, and hands-on insight into a
variety of fields.
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= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Robert Bosch Fellowship
25. Custom Study Tour
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Sample Study Tour Itinerary:
Week 1 Highlights: Berlin
• Cultural Events: City Boat Tour, Berlin Wall memorial, Reception at the U.S.
Embassy
• Company Visits: Siemens, Bayer, German Aerospace Center
• University Research: Fraunhofer Center for Medical Mechatronics,
Computer Science at TU Berlin, DFG MATHEON
Week 2 Highlights: Munich
• Cultural Events: Historic City Tour, museum visits, Excursion with DAAD
exchange students
• Company Visits: BMW, EADS/Airbus, Innovation and Founding Center
Biotechnology
• University Relations: Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry, TU Munich
Hospital, Neurosciences at LMU Biocenter, Helmholtz Comprehensive
Pneumology Center
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= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Robert Bosch Fellowship
26. Custom Study Tour
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All
Standing
All universities are eligible; students must have completed 4 semesters of study
Components
Internships as well as [optional] applicant screening, orientation seminars,
housing assistance, or language courses
Duration
Summer or semester long
Funding
Varies by institution
Benefits
Programs are developed in conjunction with university faculty and staff to
accommodate course credits, curricula, or unique institutional/departmental
needs.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Robert Bosch Fellowship
27. Custom Study Tour
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
Business, Law, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Journalism & more
Standing
U.S. citizens up to age 40 with a minimum of five years of relevant, full-time
work experience
Components
German language training, high-level work phases, & seminars
Duration
6-9 months + intensive language training
Funding
€ 3000/month + travel, health insurance, & dependent stipend
Participants
Up to 15
Language level
Welcome but not required
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Robert Bosch Fellowship
28. Custom Study Tour
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
Study Abroad & Administration
Standing
Senior administrators, policy makers, and experts in the field
Components
Informational trip
Duration
1 week
Funding
All costs except international travel
Benefits
Gives participants an overview of the latest developments and programmatic
innovations at German universities and research institutions.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Robert Bosch Fellowship
29. Custom Study Tour
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All
Standing
Full-time university faculty for 2+ years
Components
Study trip
Duration
7 – 12 days
Funding
€ 50/student/day up to € 9,600
Benefits
Funds one faculty member to accompany 10 – 15 students on a study tour in
Germany, visiting universities and interacting with German students.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Robert Bosch Fellowship
30. Custom Study Tour
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All but German Studies/Language/Literature/Translation
Standing
PhD or equivalent; working full-time at a U.S. university for 2+ years
Components
Language course
Duration
4 weeks
Funding
€ 1800 lump sum + Health Insurance
Benefits
Spend a month of intensive German language instruction in a small class with
fellow academics from around the world.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Robert Bosch Fellowship
31. Custom Study Tour
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All
Standing
Full-time faculty for 2+ years
Components
Research
Duration
1 – 3 months
Funding
€ 2000 – € 2150/month
Benefits
Can be used at universities, libraries, archives, institutes or laboratories
anywhere in Germany.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
Robert Bosch Fellowship
32. Custom Study Tour
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, related disciplines
Standing
Researcher at a university or non-profit institution
Components
Host a German bachelors student or researcher
Duration
2 – 3 months
Funding
All students’ cost
Benefits
Enriches North American labs with German students and plants the seeds for
future collaboration.
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= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Robert Bosch Fellowship
33. Custom Study Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
Varies each year
Standing
Scientists & Administrators
Components
Informational trip
Duration
1 week
Funding
All costs except international travel
Benefits
The scientific focus changes each year, but the goal is for participants to initiate
close cooperation with German colleagues, either in their specific research area
or at an institutional level.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Robert Bosch Fellowship
34. Custom Study Tour Fields
All
Standing
PhD or other terminal degree
Components
Guest lectureship in Germany
Duration
1 – 4 semesters
Funding
Standard German professor salary + health insurance & travel subsidy
Benefits
The lack of restrictions on which disciplines and subject matter are to be taught
makes this one of DAAD’s most dynamic programs. Courses need not be taught
in German.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Robert Bosch Fellowship
35. Cultural Vistas Scholarship Fund
Through our internship placement programs we are meeting a growing demand for
individuals who possess the skills necessary for success in a globally oriented society. In
2013, Cultural Vistas awarded 37 scholarships totaling more than $49,500 to support
low or unpaid internships overseas. Additionally, we awarded 17 stipends to individuals
to participate in language courses while abroad.
Learn more: culturalvistas.org/scholarships
36. Common Mistakes
• Students who don’t want to go to Germany, just “abroad” – why Germany?!
• Poorly written applications and statements of purpose
• Have not attended an info session or webinar on the program
37. Funding Types
• Fellowships
• Grants
• Internship Placements
Other Resources for finding funding in Germany
• German University Liaison Offices
• www.funding-guide.de
• www.study-in.de
• www.research-in-germany.de
• www.profellow.com
38. Alumni Outreach
• Alumni Groups
• DAAD Young Ambassadors
• DAAD Research Ambassadors
Professional Development Opportunities
• University Fairs
• Webinars
• Professional Development Events
39. Thank you for joining us!
Carolina Solms-Baruth, Program Officer: Robert Bosch
Foundation Fellowship & Cultural Vistas Fellowship
csolms-baruth@culturalvistas.org
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culturalvistas.org
Gabriella Skwara, Program Officer: Inbound Services
skwara@daad.org
connect with us: facebook | twitter | LinkedIn
daad.org
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Explain format: the presentation will cover opportunities in Germany as well as information on applying for funding and working with Cultural Vistas and DAAD.
Please follow along with your program matrix of these programs, this quick reference guide has details on the programs we are presenting today.
We will provide ample time for questions and discussion of these programs after the presentation.
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Please follow along with your program matrix of these programs, this quick reference guide has details on the programs we are presenting today.
We will provide ample time for questions and discussion of these programs after the presentation.
Carolina: Cultural Vistas focuses on professional exchange programs – providing programming for a diverse array of participants.
Gabriella: DAAD is funded by German Government and has a large amount of funding – focus on giving away a higher number of grants.
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1. 85% of German universities and hochschulen have Bachelor and Master programs, 100% by 2020
2. 11 of 16 states have no tuition; max tuition is 500 euro per semester
3. With the availability to learn German while studying; coursework also offered in a number of other languages including French, Russian, Chinese and Spanish
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For qualified students who can handle both aspects while navigating a foreign language
Students with experience in Germany will stand out professionally
Germany has a high quality of life and many paid benefits that interns can benefit from such as public transportation services, health care, and cultural enrichment
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Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D: 75.5 billion euro’s
Bilateral, European and multilateral partnerships with more than 40 countries
more than 800 public-funded research institutions and 68 research networks and clusters
(source: Research in Germany online)
Highlights: Year long full immersion program that includes language programming, semester of study, and internship experience. Candidates are from diverse backgrounds and have an interest in German-American affairs although most have never been abroad before.
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Highlights: Fellows participate in virtual collaboration, internship experiences, and service projects in their fields on the same theme while in three different countries. This year’s theme is Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Application Deadline: February 7
Highlights: Advanced German language speakers and programs available throughout the year:
Application Deadline: There are three throughout the year: December 1 for following summer, March 31 for fall, October 1 for following spring
Highlights: paid technical internships , English language based. Network of 80 countries throughout the world.
Application Deadline: December 1
Highlights: We can place all eligible candidates in internships in their fields. Our European Office is headquartered in Berlin and does our work authorizations while offering in country support. Flexible start and end times as well as internship durations. Network of companies in Germany includes: Bosch, BMW Group, Fraunhofer Institut, Allianz, German Marshall Fund, Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
Application Deadline: Rolling – apply 6 weeks before desired start date; for summer internship placements, deadline is December 15
Highlights: Similar to internship placement services but for students who have found their own internship – possibility to do work authorization processing in up to 80 countries worldwide.
Application Deadline: Rolling – apply 5 months prior to desired start date. Apply by December 15th for summer internship processing.
Highlights: Program for community college students transferring to four year institutions; available to a wide range of technical and vocational fields
Application Deadline: December 1
All of these programs are available to graduate level candidates!
Highlights: We have designed custom led study tours with universities, foundations, and governments. The STEM Launch Study Tour is funded by the Halle Foundation and allows students and faculty from Spelman and Morehouse Colleges in Atlanta to explore STEM opportunities and career paths throughout Germany
More information, contact our University Relations Coordinator, Katja Kurz
Sample itinerary: Berlin & Munich
Highlights: We customize internship programs with universities to offer their students a program that aligns with university goals. Universities we work with include the University of Michigan, the College of Charleston, Michigan State University, and Yale University.
Sample: College of Charleston Summer Internship Program
1 month intensive language course in Berlin
2 month internship in field
Support with : German Lebenslauf, Cultural Orientation in Berlin, Housing assistance, and networking events with Cultural Vistas fellows and interns in Berlin
Highlights: High profile fellowship to Germany for professionals
Deadline: November 1
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Cultural Vistas actively looks to engage a broader representation of the American population in its international programs. Since its inception in 1998, the Cultural Vistas Scholarship Fund has provided scholarships to Americans participating in our internship programs. The Scholarship fund is need based, all applicants to internship programs are eligible to apply for funding and funding is awarded based on need. In addition, some funding is set aside to award additional language courses while abroad if needed and candidates are otherwise qualified.
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Common Mistakes:
Students must want to go to Germany and be able to express that! We just gave you some “Why Germany” ideas to pass on to your students
Take the time to have someone proofread – don’t forget to turn off track changes!
Ask questions! Applicants should contact a DAAD Young Ambassador or Research Ambassador for information when applying for DAAD programs. Contact Cultural Vistas via Facebook – or program staff directly; attend an upcoming info session or webinar
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Funding Types:
Fellowships – tend to be more high profile but also more competitive
Grants – competitive but wider rage of funding available than fellowships
Internship Placements – flexible and open to all eligible candidates; allows for customization
University Liaison Offices:
Consortium of the Ruhr Area Universities (ConRuhr)
Heidelberg University Association
German University Alliance
UAS7 German Universities of Applied Sciences
University of Cologne New York Office
University Fresenius of Applied Sciences
Profellow is an online database for fell
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After completing program in Germany, there are access to a number of outreach opportunities
DAAD & Cultural Vistas have alumni networks; Alumni Portal Deutschland example: Cultural Vistas co-sponsors dinners for fellowship alumni with ProFellow across the country; DAAD example
Young Ambassadors & Research Ambassadors example of program
Join us at university fairs and info sessions ex: alumni across the country represent our programs at university fairs and info sessions
Webinars – (Re)Discovering Germany is offered as a webinar in the spring; includes alumni testimonials
Professional Development Events – workshops for alumni on professional development topics, networking opportunities
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Now we will open up the floor to your questions on our programs. Please state your name, the high school/college/university you work for, and if your question is about a Cultural Vistas or DAAD program.
