Travel at the Crossroads of Europe: Communicating Culture and Place Explore travel and tourism while you are immersed in a different culture. Leipzig is an ideal setting for this exploration, since it has stood at the crossroads of Europe for many centuries. Students will learn from their own travel experiences and will investigate how various places and cultures are promoted through communication of identity. Students will gain first-hand experience in travel reporting and writing, and will research, write and produce journalistic pieces. Students will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with native German students from the University of Leipzig's student radio station. Check out the program blog from last year at www.borderlessbobcats.com!

When does the program take place?
May 14- June 7, 2013

Application Deadline
Priority Deadline is January 10th. However late applications may be accpeted if there are spaces available.

Eligibility & Selection Process
The program is designed for full-time undergraduate and graduate students in the Scripps College of Communication and in the Honors Tutorial College. Students from other programs with a strong background and/or interest in travel/tourism and communication are welcome to apply as well. Students are expected to have at least a 3.0 GPA. An interview must also be successfully completed. Fluency in German is not a requirement.

Students who have a judicial record and will be on probation for a judicial offense at any point during the program may petition to study abroad. Click here to read the entire judicial policy.


Pre-departure Preparation
Students selected for the program will participate in several pre-departure orientation sessions held during Spring semester.

Living Arrangements
Students live in single dorm rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Students cook their own food and/or eat in inexpensive university cafeterias and restaurants.

Courses & Credits
Participants will enroll in at least two courses (6 credit hours): Cross-Cultural Communication (COMS 4100/8290) and International Mass Media (JOUR 4660/5660).

Note: Students who do not meet the requisites for these courses or have already taken these courses may, upon consultation with the directors, enroll in COMS 4900 Special topics or JOUR 4900 Special Topics (or respective graduate equivalents).

Costs

Additional Information on Germany

To learn more about this study abroad destination, please visit the CIA World Factbook. 

Health and safety

Ohio University Office of Education Abroad suggests you follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for healthy travel to your destination.

Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Refer to the State Department website for information related to safety and security at this destination

Requesting accommodation for disabilities

If you plan to participate in an Ohio University-sponsored study abroad program and wish to request accommodation, you should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to schedule an appointment to complete an Education Abroad Disability Accommodation Request Form. We recommend you do this as early as possible to allow sufficient time to determine what accommodations may be made for this program. 

Entry and exit requirements

U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States.  If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now.

Some countries also require a visa to legally enter and reside in the country.   Please review the entry and exit requirements for Germany. US citizens will not need a visa or other special documents to enter the country for the length of this program. (Please note: If you plan to travel before or after the program, you may need a visa).  You may need to show sufficient funds to support yourself while in-country. 

Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program.  Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

For more specific visa related information please visit OEA's Visa Information Page.

Information for NON-US citizens can be found here. 

Summer 2013 Directors 
Contact Information:   

Kevin Grieves
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
740-593-2616
grieves@ohio.edu


Mirit Shoham
School of Communication Studies
740-593-9159
shoham@ohio.edu


Keely Davin
OEA Program Coordinator
740-593-4583
davin@ohio.edu