The German Section of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Sweet Briar College Exchange Program
with
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg

Each year two juniors at Sweet Briar College have an
opportunity to participate in an exchange program with the
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität in Heidelberg



Since 1982 Sweet Briar College has offered a scholarship to a student from Heidelberg.
This student works with the German faculty at Sweet Briar in providing tutorial help, organizes and advises the German Club, is available regularly for a German table in the Prothro Commons and undertakes other duties as arranged with the German faculty. In return this student receives a full-tuition scholarship, room and board and a monthly stipend.


Two students from Sweet Briar College may attend the University in Heidelberg
during their third year and will receive from the University:
(1) A room in a student dormitory (rent paid by the student).
(2)Assistance with matriculation and other administrative needs.
(3) An orientation week.
(4) Advising during registration.
(5) A transcript issued by the University showing courses completed.
(6) 4 week language course and cultural program in September
(Fees paid by the University of Heidelberg)
(7) Special courses in German for foreign students during the semester
(as needed 4, 8, or 20 hours per week)(Fees paid by the University of Heidelberg)
(8)Access to regular university classes at the University of Heidelberg

 




Megan Sinner(2004) and Kate Lawson(2004) with a friend at Neuschwanstein

Cost for the student
(1)A fee paid to Sweet Briar College
(2) Room and board expenses in Heidelberg
(3) Round-trip travel to and from Heidelberg



For further information contact
Dr. Ronald Horwege, Professor of German
Department of Modern Languages
Box 35

Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, Virginia 2451



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This page is maintained by Dr. Ronald Horwege, Professor of German, Sweet Briar College
Please direct comments and questions to:
Ronald Horwege, Professor of German, horwege@sbc.edu. (804) 381-6188.
Last Update: September 4, 2003.