Study and Work in Germany: German Studies & Language at McGill University

Study and Work in Germany GERMAN STUDIES - LANGUAGES, LITERATURES & CULTURES MCGILL UNIVERSITY 2017 1

Topics Studying in Germany Working in Germany and Switzerland Internship Programs 2

Office of Advising & Student Information Services (OASIS) will hold EXCHANGE & INDEPENDENT STUDY AWAY Thursday, November 9 Wednesday, November 15 Monday, November 20 Tuesday, November 28 Wednesday, January 10 Thursday, January 11 Friday, January 12 LOCATION: Leacock 232 TIME: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm 3

Office of Advising & Student Information Services (OASIS) will hold INDEPENDENT STUDY AWAY Info Sessions on oMonday, October 23rd oThursday, October 26th LOCATION: Leacock 232 TIME: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Visit the Arts OASIS website for dates and times. www.mcgill.ca/oasis/away NOTE: Remember to bring your valid McGill ID card. Attendance will be taken and seating is limited to room capacity! 4

Studying in Germany: - 1 semester, 2 semesters or summer - 7 institutions 5

McGill Exchange Programs -1 4 Universities for General studies: Freie Universit t Berlin Universit t T bingen Albert-Ludwigs Universit t Freiburg Ludwigs-Maximilians-Universit t M nchen 6

McGill Exchange Programs -2 For Engineering: Technische Universit t M nchen Technische Universit t Berlin For Management: Universit t Mannheim Links to individual programs: Where can I go 7

Semester Dates at German universities (1) For General Studies and for Engineering First Semester: October February Second Semester:April July N.B.: Students may have to write papers or they may have exams in March, April, August and September. 8

Semester Dates at German universities (2) Universit t Mannheim (Management) Fall Semester:September - December Spring Semester: February June 9

Eligibility - currently registered as a full-time student - have a minimum CGPA 3.0* - meet your Faculty s participation criteria - have completed at least 1 year of full-time study by the start of your term abroad - recommended: go 1 year before you graduate Info source: https://www.mcgill.ca/students/international/students-going- abroad/plan-and-prepare 10

Exchanges through McGill 1. Prepare & Apply: Deadline for submitting applications for Fall 2018 and/or Winter 2019 FALL and/or Winter TERM November 14, 2017 - January 15, 2018 N.B.: Deadline is based on the dates for Fall 2017 - Winter 2018. Please verify the informtaion later on https://www.mcgill.ca/students/international/deadline 11

Exchanges through McGill 1. Prepare & Apply: Links for more information: Information on requirements The application process Exchange Preparation Video 12

Exchanges through McGilll What you need Statement of purpose in the language of instruction of host institution List of courses: have 8-10 courses approved before leaving Details on course approval & transfer credits $150.00 non-refundable application fee 13

Awards & Financial AidSupplement Financing your Study Abroad (Info on Arts OASIS) Mobility Award 1) Basic Mobility Award: for certain eligible study abroad programs 2) Mobility Financial Aid Supplement: students with financial need who have been accepted into eligible study abroad programs 14

Exchanges through McGill 2. The nomination a. Green light for nomination: meet eligibility criteria application is approved by your faculty available space b. When you are notified by Service Point: mid to end of February Youmust accept or decline the nomination via your Minerva application. 15

Exchanges through McGill 3. Application to your host university Correspondence with the host university Host school will inform you of the next steps. ~March December Provide a list of required documents, including a language proficiency certificate, bank statements, reference letters 16

Exchanges through McGill 4. Course approval Contact your faculty and program advisors about courses! Course Approval & Transfer Credit form on Minerva. Read up on McGill s transfer credit policies! See: You've been nominated and Course Equivalency System 17

Exchanges through McGill 5. Tuition Pay your McGill tuition (equivalent of 15 credits and related fees per term away) by the usual deadlines for McGill students. 6. Pre-Departure Orientation Held every semester 18

New: FU-Best Internship - Freie Universit t Berlin European Studies Program (FU-BEST) - 8-week full-time internship placement with companies and organizations in Berlin - Accompanied by an intercultural internship colloquium - 10 ECTS credits upon successful completion of all components 19

New: FU-Best Internship - possible workplaces in Business Marketing Management Media and Communications Finance Politics Nonprofits the Sciences or Art in German or English - German language abilities are recommended but not mandatory. - Dates for the 2018 Internship: May 18 July 13 - Application Deadline: February 21, 2018 (for students admitted to the FU-BEST Spring 2018 semester) 20

New: FU-Best Internship (Standalone) - From 2018 on: open to standalone participants i.e. not necessary to complete the regular FU-BEST Spring semester beforehand. - Contact the university as soon as possible about any additional logistical requirements (visa application, housing, etc.) - Standalone Application Deadline: December 1, 2017 More info: http://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/fubest/news/fu- best_internship.html 21

The Canadian Year in Freiburg Student Exchange Program MORE INFO: HTTP://STUDYABROAD.ACADIAU.CA/FREIBURG.HTML FACEBOOK PAGE: FACEBOOK.COM/CYFGERMANY 22

The Canadian Year in Freiburg For degree-seeking students at Canadian universities September 2018 to July 2019 Students must have had 2 years of German/completed the A2 level. Full-time study The program offers 6 required full semester courses and students can also take courses at the University of Freiburg and its Sprachlehrinstitut to achieve their full- year credit 23

The Canadian Year in Freiburg Since 2016/17: "Academic Recognition Award ~ $1000 to $1,500 On a competition basis for applicants Required: overall average of at least 85% (A). To apply letter of intent a paragraph in German explaining their motivation to participate in the program and what they expect to gain from their year abroad. Application deadline: February15th, 2018 Application package must have arrived at Acadia University by then! 24

Internships and Jobs in Germany 25

ZAV: Internship Placement in Germany for Canadian & International Students - 1 Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung (ZAV) = Germany Employment Agency (www.zav.de/) Total length of 12 months Internship must be related to field of study Applicant must have completed at least 4 semesters at university Must be registered as a student for the duration of the internship Intermediate knowledge of German required (2 yrs of university level German recommended) 26

ZAV: Internship Placement in Germany for Canadian & International Students - 2 Agreement with the Federal Employment Services for work authorization necessary (except for France, Great Britain, Sweden, Spain etc.) Internship are not guaranteed Link for Leaflet on Internships for students: See Chapter 3 (p. 9-10) https://www3.arbeitsagentur.de/web/wcm/idc/groups/public/documents/ webdatei/mdaw/mji3/~edisp/l6019022dstbai651347.pdf 27

Internships Search Engines Search engines for internships: e.g. http://www.prabo.de/ http://www.praktika.de/ http://www.unicum.de 28

Pdagogischer Austauschdienst Deutschland 29

PAD Pdagogischer Austauschdienst Deutschland Language Assistant Positions for English or French at German secondary schools during the academic year September-May 12 hours of weekly teaching as an assistant German should be your major or minor good knowledge of German required stipend: ~ $1000/per month 30

PAD - English-Speakers Applications through Acadia University: native speakers of English & long term residents of Canada students with a major or minor in German who have completed their B.A. before starting the position Link for more Information: KMK PAD (Anglophon) Internal deadline: Usually in mid-January 2018 Contact person: at McGill: Dr. Sun-Young Kim, sun-young.kim2(at)mcgill.ca Program Coordinator in Canada: Dr. Christian Thomas, Department of Languages and Literatures, German Studies, Acadia University christian.thomas(at)acadiau.ca 31

PAD - for Francophones Applications through the Minist re de l ducation, Enseignement sup rieur et Recherche (MEESR) and changes Azimut Canadian citizens, full- or part-time students at a university in Qu bec Mother tongue: French + candidates must have attended the French schools Good knowledge of German Interview at the Minist re after being pre-selected for the program 32

PAD - for Francophones contd Link for more information For more Info, email assistants@education-internationale.com Deadline: February 15th, 2018 33

PAD for U.S. citizens application through Fulbright program for U.S. citizens academic year September-June all degree levels considered teaching of American history and the English language to German high school students after applying to the Institute of International Education, application is due at the PAD in Germany For more information: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/selectedcountry/germany http://www.fulbright.de/togermany/grants/ta/ 34

Switzerland & the Youth Mobility Program Purpose: facilitate & encourage the mobility of young skilled workers & students between Switzerland & Canada 1) Find a job: How do I find a training position in Switzerland? 2) Apply for the work permit. The processing time is between six to eight weeks. 3) Upon obtaining a work permit, receive an entry visa in your passport. Link for further information (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA) 35

Switzerland & the Youth Mobility Program N.B.: Find a position that fulfill the criteria of the YMP before applying. 1) Link to a list of sites provided by the Swiss Federal Office for Migration: Find a job by yourself 2) Contact one of the organizations offering exchange programs: AIESEC IAESTE 3) More Links: Swiss-list Jobwinner Learn4good Swisstalents Info from the FDFA 36

Cultural Vistas 37

CDS Cultural Vistas Internships in Germany U.S. and Canadian citizens enrolled at a U.S. or Canadian university during the program 2 yrs of German required fields: Business, technical fields, liberal arts, tourism, international relations, media/communications, German studies 38

CDS Cultural Vistas Internships in Germany Program fee: $950 USD Scholarships available: http://culturalvistas.org/about-us/scholarships Benefits: CDS provides internship placement, work authorization services, housing assistance, cultural orientation seminar 39

CDS Cultural Vistas 6-12 months for the internships Deadline for internship program: on a rolling basis, at least 5 months prior to start of internship Summer internships June-August 2018: 2-3 months internships, 1 month language course plus 2 months internships June-August 2017 Deadline for summer program: December 15, 2017 Link 40

CDS Cultural Vistas migr Memorial German Internship Program- German State Parliaments (EMGIP) Internships at German State parliament (Landtag) open to U.S. or Canadian citizens enrolled at a U.S. or Canadian university or U.S. graduating seniors program runs 1-3 months three times a year: fall, spring, early summer 670 per month for U.S. citizens(or 400 if free housing is included) NOT guaranteed for Canadians high-intermediate German skills - oral & written 41

CDS Cultural Vistas EMGIP cont d min. of 2 yrs in the fields of Political Science, Law, International Relations, German Studies, European Studies, Public Administration, Economics with a minor in this field Some previous internship experience Program fee: $750 USD Application Deadlines for Summer 2018: December 1, 2017 for Fall 2017: March 30, 2018 for Spring 2019: October 1, 2018 Link 42

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) for US citizens or permanent residents fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Congress annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each others' countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program For more info, visit http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/ 43

More Information: Work & Travel in Germany guide from the German government (See page 13): http://www.canada.diplo.de/contentblob/3305406/Daten/877093/yo uth_mobility_guide_download.pdf 44

UAS7: Study and Internship Program in Germany Joint Program of the DAAD and German Universities of Applied Sciences Structure: First semester: Study at a USAF7 campus Second semester: Professional internship opportunity in a company or research institution Monthly award of 650 for one semester contribution to cover health insurance during the first semester 700 - 1250 contribution toward travel expenses Paid Internships available 45

Study and Internship Program in Germany (UAS7 cont d) For students in the fields of: engineering, computer science, life sciences, business, management, economics, architecture, art, design, social work, journalism full-time students at a Canadian or U.S. institution or foreign nationals enrolled at a U.S. or Canadian university for more than one year can apply and intend to return to finish their degree Deadline: February 15, 2018 For more information please see: http://www.uas7.org/scholarships/study-a-internship-program.html 46