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Welcome
Students
Study
at Germany's top ranked University
As a JYM student, you'll be enrolled at the prestigious
Ludwig Maximilians Universität München (LMU
Munich). A vast selection of courses in 150 degree-granting
subject areas awaits you, allowing you to experience what it's really
like to attend a Germany university in practically any field of
study.
Customize
your Study Abroad Experience
Whether you participate in the full-year or one-semester program,
you may customize your study abroad experience by combining university
coursework with JYM classes, an independant research project or
even with an internship. We'll help you design your own program
of study in a way that matches your personal goals and interests.
"I
loved JYM because it combined the opportunity to study at a great
German university with a very helpful support system. I also liked
that one can tailor their own experience to their tastes."
(Jason, University of Pennsylvania)
Immerse
yourself in German Life and Culture
You'll experience Germany as only an insider can. Our insistence
upon full immersion and university integration has stood the test
of time, and defines how JYM is different from other study abroad
programs in Germany today. And
it won't take long before you discover why Munich is rated the best
city in Germany, and the most livable in the world!
"JYM
gave me the opportunity to live and mix with a completely different
group of people in a new place, experience a new culture and become
a member of a new society - all while helping me grow socially,
intellectually and learn German!" (Leslie, Principia
College)
Acquire
German Language Proficiency
JYM provides a German language program throughout the year that
will accompany you through the various stages of your JYM experience.
Before you know it, you'll be dreaming in German!
"Living
in the StuStadt was one of the most valuable experiences of JYM.
You cannot help but meet other people from other areas in Germany/Europe.
Living there forces you to use your German and thus improve your
speaking abilities." (William, University of Dallas)
Pursue
your own Research Project
If you need to write a senior thesis, why not begin your research
in Munich with the guidance and personal supervision of our resident
director, Prof. Hans-Peter Söder (Ph.D. Cornell). Whether your
interests include contemporary history and politics, literature
and art, theater and film, international business, the sciences
or philosophy, the archives and libraries of Munich offer unique
opportunities for you to work on any research project you wish to
pursue.
Gain
marketable Internship Experience
In today's competitive job market, experience matters. JYM can provide
you with overseas internship experience through our extensive international
network of business and public sector partners.
"The
connections that JYM has are simply amazing. During the semester
break I had an internship in the German Bundestag, working directly
under a member of Parliament and learning first-hand the way government
works. Whatever it is you could want to do here, JYM will find
a way to make it possible." (Matt, University of Pennsylvania)
Discover
Germany
- Explore Europe
When you study abroad in Germany with JYM, you'll experience more
than Munich. JYM arranges excursions and European City Seminars
throughout the year. Whether
you wish to follow the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, or spend the
weekend in Venice, Munich is ideally located to begin all your travels
- especially during the two month semester break!
"The
greatest part about being in Munich was being able to spontaneously
travel to Paris or Rome for a weekend. The freedom to travel around
Europe was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." (Peter, University
of Pennsylvania)
Venture
beyond the Books
JYM encourages independence in its many forms - from the intellectual
risktaker who sets out on her own to study comparative urban planning
with an internship in the major's office of a major industrial city,
to the student who successfully auditioned with one of the university
orchestras, to the students who gained spots on Munich's baseball,
football and soccer teams. If you set yourself a goal, we can help
you reach it.
"A
major value of the program to me was the ability to branch out
into German culture, language, academia and sports, while having
a solid support staff and JYM base behind me. I had a wonderful
experience, but I did a lot on my own using JYM as a starting
block." (Corbin,
Hamilton College)
Achieve
Global Competency
At JYM, we view knowledge, performance, and experience as the pillars
of global competency. At the end of the day, by having integrated
first-hand knowledge of German society and culture, with verifiable
advanced foreign language proficiency and extensive cross-cultural
experience overseas, you will have acquired truly meaningful global
competency credentials.
"The
major value of the program to me was the chance to live in Germany
as any German would, the chance to learn the language, meet great
people, and to gain some practical experience which looks great
on my resume!" (Daniel, Wayne State University)
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