The New Europe Program
LMU’s largest and longest running study abroad program provides students with an opportunity to experience all of Europe. In the NEP, students gain a panoramic view of the alliance of nations known as the European Union---an alliance of 27 countries and over 490 million citizens. The program takes place in Bonn, Germany, a city centrally located in Western Europe and which is in the heart of the European Union. In the NEP, students experience a new culture and travel while attending classes at the Akademie für Internationale Bildung (AIB), the organization that has run LMU’s Germany study abroad programs for over fifteen years. Many excursions, including multi-day excursions described below, are prepared by the AIB and ample time is also allotted for students’ own personal travels. All students are welcome, as the curriculum allows for a wide range of study including core courses and upper-division courses in liberal arts and business. As this is LMU’s own study abroad program, all financial aid can be used to pay for the program.
Bonn
The romantic city of Bonn is famous for being the former capital of West Germany as well as the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven. Situated on the Rhine River, Bonn is rich in castles, and the vicinity rich in vineyards, medieval towns and natural beauty. Students can sunbathe in one of Bonn’s several parks, explore the botanical gardens of Poppelsdorfer Castle or walk, run or bike along the Rhine. Over the last 15 years, Bonn has developed into an international hub. Indeed, it serves as corporate headquarters to Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Post and is one of the largest United Nations cities in the world. Bonn is located only thirty minutes from Germany’s fourth largest city, Cologne, which contains the spectacular Cologne Cathedral.
Academic Program
LMU students of all majors are eligible to apply. All courses are taught in English. A German language and culture course is required of all students to provide increased knowledge of the German language and enable students to communicate effectively during their stay. In Spring 2009, Prof. Jane Brucker, Dept. of Art & Art History will offer courses in her area of expertise. In Fall 2009, Prof. Anatoly Zhuplev, Management Department, will teach courses from his academic field. AIB professors from universities throughout Germany teach courses with a strong foundation in international issues. Guest speakers, practical case studies, and course-related site visits throughout Europe enhance the learning experience. The course selection in this program is designed to meet core curriculum requirements and upper-division requirements. Credits/units are recorded directly on LMU transcripts; it is as if students are studying at LMU except that it’s at its European campus. Students from other universities are also welcome to apply as LMU credits are transferable to many universities.