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TOP Fellows

Being selected for a Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) study tour is not merely a travel opportunity, it's a year-long fellowship that offers educators comprehensive, dynamic group professional development focused on contemporary Germany, equipping them with resources and strategies to effectively incorporate new global perspectives into their classroom instruction.

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Your TOP Fellowship

Pre-Tour

  • Orientation Seminar
  • German for Travelers
  • Assigned Reading
  • Pre-Tour Survey

Study Tour

  • Welcome Orientation
  • School Visits
  • Meetings with Experts
  • City/Walking Tours
  • Historical Sites
  • Cultural Experiences
  • Group Meals
  • Group Discussions

Post-Tour

  • Post-Tour Survey
  • Lesson Plan
  • Workshop
  • Multiplier Activity

Alumni Network

  • Germany Today Workshops
  • New Instructional Resources
  • Conference Support
  • Alumni Mini-Grants
  • Alumni Interest Groups
  • Class Project Competitions
  • Alumni Competions
  • Resource Authorship

Post-Tour Requirements

Graduate Credits

Through Millersville University

Have you completed all of your post-tour requirements?

After successfully completing all post-tour requirements, TOP Fellows are eligible to apply for 3 hours of graduate credits through Millersville University for a modest tuition fee.

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TOP Alumni Network

TOP offers many opportunities for its Alumni to stay engaged with the program and supports Alumni in continuing to learn and teach about contemporary Germany.

Opportunities for Alumni

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