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The region - Hessen, Germany

With six million inhabitants and about 21,000 square kilometers, Hessen is the fifth largest of the German states, situated right in the middle of Germany. Home to Frankfurt and Marburg, Hessen is known for its scenic landscapes, castles, churches from the middle ages, picturesque half-timbered houses, impressive parks, as well as many sites from German fairy tales. For quite some time, the amount of people from abroad who have settled here has been higher than average. Thus, a highly international atmosphere with a multicultural society is emerging.

Hessen has developed into Germany’s economic center and into one of the most dynamic regions of Europe. Hessen is an international financial and trading center with over 400 banks, the stock market, the German Federal Bank, and the European Central Bank. It is the location of important industrial and technological sectors, a setting for many international fairs and art exhibitions (such as the Documenta in Kassel) and home of Frankfurt International Airport, the biggest in mainland Europe.

The University – Hessen International Summer Universities  

From June to September, Hessen International Summer Universities (ISUs) take place at various universities throughout Hessen. Each ISU offers a four-week course comprised of a study program with topics from a wide range of subject areas. ISU also offers German language courses as well as various excursions and cultural programs to people from all over the world.

Students from Marquette are eligible to study at the Giessen or Marburg ISU in 2012. Both the Marburg and Giessen campuses offer German language courses at various levels. In addition, they are offering the following specific topics:

• Marburg - “Peace and Conflict. Near and Middle East – A European Perspective.”
• Giessen - “Intellectual Property and Biotechnology - Linking Law, Business, and Science”

Academics

Eligibility
Sophomore standing; 2.75 GPA

Language
Courses taught in English; German language courses taught in German

Orientation
An orientation will be held prior to departure

Courses offered
Students receive three credits from both the Marburg and Geissen programs. Course descriptions from the ISU website follow below:

Marburg: The Near and Middle East is a direct neighbor of the European Union. Exceeding this geographical proximity, the two focal points of this year's summer university are united by a long mutual history and a present not without conflicts, including political and economic interests and mutual dependences. The summer university will approach these issues from the angle of political sciences, sociology, and history as well as cultural and regional sciences.

Giessen: During the last two decades, biotechnology has revolutionized medical and agricultural research. Products resulting from biotechnological research activities are increasingly becoming part of our daily lives. Experts agree in the opinion that this process will even accelerate in the next years. "Intellectual Property in Biotechnology - Linking Law, Business and Science" is a four-week intensive summer school based on the assumption that biotechnology-derived products have the potential to change our society positively – from improving health care and increasing agricultural production to contributing to a more sustainable environment. Students with a career interest in this field should be equally acquainted with the pertinent scientific, commercial, and regulatory background, including ethical considerations.

Grades do not transfer to Marquette University for this program. Only credits will transfer provided that a grade of “C” or higher is earned.

Housing

At both locations, students stay in a single room in the university residence hall. Rooms are equipped with sink, bed, table, chair, closet, cupboards. Showers, toilets, and kitchen are shared with other students. Kitchens are located in each hallway of the student dormitories. Upon arrival, you will receive a meal subsidy towards meals, snacks, and beverages in the students' restaurants and cafeterias. The students' restaurants ("Mensa") serve a variety of inexpensive dishes from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. In addition to the daily specials, pasta, salad, barbecue, and sandwiches are available. Vegetarian as well as non-pork meat or fish dishes are available every day.

Dates

Students are able to study at Hessen International Summer Universities throughout the summer. Typically the summer session falls mid-July to mid-August.

Visa & Travel

A student visa is not required for this program, although all students must have a valid passport that extends three months past the ending date of the program.

Students participating in this program are expected to make their own flight arrangements. You must wait until you have been officially accepted to the program before purchasing airline tickets. Student Universe (www.studentuniverse.com) and STA Travel (www.statravel.com) are two travel agencies that can often help students find flexible, discounted tickets.

Costs

*Other costs include estimated personal expenses.

Billing: Semester tuition and CISI insurance will be billed to students by Marquette though the Checkmarq account. All other costs, including housing, will be billed directly to students by Philipps or are out of pocket costs. Meeting Philipps’ payment deadlines for these costs are the student’s responsibility.

Please note: all cost and financial information are provided to the best of our knowledge and should be considered as approximate estimates only.

Program type

This is an external approved program, so only federal and state financial aid applies. To learn more about how the program will affect your specific aid package, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

*Text taken from ISU website

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