Virtual career day
Great Opportunities for Studying and Working in Germany

Learn about CBYX for Young Professionals, a fellowship fully funded by the U.S. and German governments that sends 75 Americans between the ages of 18.5 and 24 to Germany each year to attend intensive language school for two months, attend German university for three months, and complete a five-month internship. The Cultural Vistas Fellowship, a fully-funded multinational professional development program that includes eight-week summer internships Germany, will also be discussed. For the summer of 2020, Cultural Vistas will select up to 15 fellows to support while they learn through professional internship and immersion experiences focused on civic engagement and youth involvement.
 

Contact: ragnello@culturalvistas.org and truether@culturalvistas.org

 

Germany is one of the industrially most developed countries in the world with advanced education, social security and health care systems, and a booming job market. Situated at the heart of Europe at the crossroads of different cultures and traditions, it is Europe´s  powerhouse with regard to technical innovation; it is also home to international businesses, to a thriving entrepreneurial scene, and to hundreds of institutions of higher education. Generous state funding results in very low tuition fees – for a world-class education! Graduates profit from the high standard of learning in German universities and can look forward to excellent job opportunities afterwards.

This presentation will focus on Technical University Darmstadt – one of Germany’s leading technical universities. We will present programs in the technology and natural sciences, such as mechanical, civil, electrical, environmental engineering; computer science/mathematics; chemistry/physics/biology/biomolecular engineering/materials science, complemented by liberal arts, humanities, and sports.
 
We „invented“ the electrical engineering program – a first world-wide in that field! For the last 150 years, we have offered an excellent education, an inspiring study environment on an innovative campus, used by a learning community of 26,000 students in over a 100 programs. Interested? Learn some facts on application, language requirements, tuition fees, housing, and support. 

 

Claudia Breuer Dr. Claudia Breuer is a student advisor in the Central Student Advisory Office of TU Darmstadt.

Contact: breuer@zsb.tu-darmstadt.de

 

Are you interested in pursuing your entire or part of your undergraduate degree in Germany? Join German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) representative Jessica von Tresckow for general information on applying to a university in Germany as well as the DAAD scholarships and grants available at the undergraduate level to help you achieve your academic goals in Germany, whether you are interested in advancing your German language skills or doing an internship over the summer.
 

Contact: tresckow@daad.org

 

 
 

Germany is one of the three most popular places to study for foreign students. This is hardly surprising: higher education institutions in Germany offer the highest academic standards – and as such are the perfect springboard for a successful career at home or worldwide. The Goethe-Institut’s Study Bridge program is specifically designed to prepare students from abroad wishing to embark directly on a course of study in Germany. The Study Bridge program provides linguistic and subject-matter-specific preparation to high school students who wish to study in Germany. Students who successfully complete the preparatory program can apply directly to one of the partner universities. Besides offering a certain number of places for Study Bridge participants, these universities also offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support the new students.

 

Irmela Ginkel Irmela Ginkel works at the Goethe-Institut in Washington, D.C. where she coordinates the Study Bridge Program in the US. She has a business degree from the European Business School in Germany and spent a year abroad studying in Paris, France, and Auckland, New Zealand. Before joining the Goethe-Institut she worked in banking and finance in Frankfurt, Germany, and Toulouse, France.

Contact: us-studybridge@goethe.de

 

Vocational education in the U.S. is evolving rapidly, with many different perspectives and possible career paths.  This presentation will provide an update and insight on the opportunities and challenges of skills training and how the German American Chambers of Commerce (GACC) are supporting its development. The GACC is the U.S. representative of the German Chambers of Commerce, which oversee and administer the vocational education system for the country. The GACC has brought this expertise to the U.S. and now supports over 150 apprenticeship programs in 15 states.
 

Contact: mallen@gaccny.com

 

 

Come to study in Germany with a fast-track preparatory course that guarantees you a spot in a Bachelor’s program! In this workshop, you will learn about the different paths to undergraduate study in Germany and their requirements. We will focus on the regular track “Studienkolleg” in the first part, and introduce a new fast-track option in the second part. The fast track “Studienstart International plus” includes an individual schedule for each student, German language courses, selected courses from your chosen degree program, excursions, a Buddy program, and a seamless transition to your subsequent study towards a Bachelor’s degree.

 

Eva Bosbach Dr. Eva Bosbach is Executive Director of the University of Cologne New York Office. She worked previously as Program Manager at the German Rectors’ Conference in Bonn, Germany, and is author of several comparative studies about doctoral education and the humanities in Germany and the U.S. Eva currently serves on the Board of the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) and was awarded City Council and New York State Assembly Citations in 2017. Eva is trilingual (Czech, German, English) and lives with her husband and two children in New York City.

The University of Cologne Office cultivates relationships with North American partner universities and serves as first point of contact for faculty, students, and other partners in the United States and Canada. It reaches out to UoC Alumni, and offers researchers from the University of Cologne platforms to network, present their scientific results, and initiate new collaborations in North America.

Contact: eva.bosbach@uni-koeln.de

 

Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Germany? Or conducting research in Germany during your graduate degree in the United States? The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has several opportunities for students from all academic fields to pursue their passion in Germany. Topics covered will include application requirements, finding the right program, and available DAAD funding.
 

Contact: tresckow@daad.org

 

 

In a globalized world, we are basically everywhere all the time. Clients, colleagues and capital are interactional and generated through global networks regardless of whether the company is based in a small town, in a metropolitan area or on a different continent. These thoughts can be overwhelming and truly fascinating. Thus, for a happy life and an aspiring career, it is ever more crucial to be able to collaborate with other people. And to meet them, it is best to speak their language. HR managers claim they can tell which one of the new employees is interculturally competent, who speaks another language, has studied abroad or worked in an international environment. “They are more self-confident and radiate an inner competence.”
 
German is still the language that raises your salary the most when foreign language competencies are compared. While English and Spanish are almost taken for granted, German still counts as an actual qualification. What is more, German is easy to learn, beautifully poetic and enormously relevant in technical fields. Did you know that the mp3-format, the x-rays and the chip on your credit cards are all German inventions? German has a very long history in the U.S. and an even brighter future in the world. By the way, aspirin is a German invention as well. You are aiming of a future without headaches? Chose German!

 

Philina Wittke Philina Wittke is currently the Director of the TU Darmstadt North America Office that opened in February 2019 at the Virginia Tech Campus in Blacksburg. After studying in Kiel and at Bowling Green State University, she moved to Tübingen to be in charge of the Tübingen Summer School for six years. In 2013-2017, she worked in South Africa as the Director of the DAAD Information Center; a position that also allowed her to visit many universities and students on the continent. Since January 2018, she works at TU Darmstadt. Besides the administrative tasks in the field of International Higher Education, she has been teaching German as a Foreign Language for 13 years in various educational contexts. She also taught Special Skills courses at a language school for European engineers as well as international nurses that moved to Germany.

Contact: wittke.ph@pvw.tu-darmstadt.de

 

Germany is known for its excellence in engineering. Find out about academic programs and internships in engineering for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students. This session will also cover funding and career opportunities. We will provide hands-on guidance to help participants identify the right program.
 

Kontakt: rosenbaum@uaruhr.org

 

 

You would like to find a job or an internship position in Germany? You’ve already come across some interesting companies and are interested in gaining work experience abroad? This presentation will inform you where German employers advertise their job openings, which documents are required for your application and what cultural differences you should be aware of. There will also be time for your questions. 

 

Theresa Fuchs Theresa Fuchs is originally from Gera (Thüringen) in Germany, studied at Philipps-Universität Marburg (Hessen) for a teaching degree in German, English and Religion and moved to the U.S. in January 2019 to work as language consultant at Goethe-Institut Chicago. During her student and professional career she used every chance available to do internships or work abroad. That way she has lived in England, Lithuania, Kazakhstan and is excited to now have the chance to help you get your first job abroad.

Contact: Theresa.Fuchs@goethe.de

 

German universities offer a variety of excellent opportunities to pursue a liberal arts education abroad. We will explore several programs offered in English, with a particular focus on the University College Freiburg, and discuss how you can benefit from an education in Germany.
 

Contact: liaison-office@uni-freiburg.de

 

 
 

This session will give you an overview of business study opportunities in Germany with an international focus at different types of higher education institutions. Since German universities are state-funded, there are very low tuition fees; therefore, studying in Germany is your chance to invest in an excellent education – and your future – without paying a fortune. Interesting for: Undergraduate students in business and/or economics, interested in international Master programs with focus in leadership.

 

Eva Bosbach Dr. Eva Bosbach is Executive Director of the University of Cologne New York office. She worked previously as Program Manager at the German Rectors’ Conference in Bonn, Germany, and is author of several comparative studies about doctoral education and the humanities in Germany and the U.S. Eva currently serves on the Board of the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) and was awarded City Council and New York State Assembly Citations in 2017. Eva is trilingual (Czech, German, English) and lives with her husband and two children in New York City.

The University of Cologne liaison office cultivates relationships with North American partner universities and serves as first point of contact for faculty, students, and other partners in the United States and Canada. It reaches out to UoC Alumni, and offers researchers from the University of Cologne platforms to network, present their scientific results, and initiate new collaborations in North America.

Contact: eva.bosbach@uni-koeln.de

 

Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany offer a variety of Master programs, of which many are taught in English. They cover all disciplines and many innovative topics. A German Master’s degree is respected by employers around the world. It can be your path to a successful career or a stepping stone to a Ph.D. The presentation will offer helpful information on the requirements and the application process as well as on resources to assist you in pursuing a Master’s Degree in Germany. By earning your advanced degree abroad, you will gain in-depth knowledge and international experience making you more attractive in the global workplace. Intercultural, problem solving, critical learning as well as language skills learned abroad equip you to adapt to the changing marketplace.

Katja Simons Dr. Katja Simons is the Executive Director of the New York liaison office of Campus OWL, a network of five higher education institutions in Eastern Westphalia (OstWestfalenLippe, Germany). In this role she promotes study and research opportunities and supports collaborations with North American partners. Previously she was Executive Director at the German University Alliance and Program Director at the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in New York as well as Summit Manager for Generation Study Abroad at IIE. Katja studied sociology, political science, and history at the Universities of Freiburg and Berlin (FU Berlin), and received her doctorate at the Ruhr-University Bochum in 2002. 

Contact: simons@campus-owl.org

 

 

A GAPP (German-American Partnership Program) exchange is based on long-term school partnerships where students live at least 2 weeks in host families and go to school. Teachers describe that their students not only improve their German language skills but also mature immensely in just 2 weeks of full cultural immersion. GAPP schools can apply for financial support for their exchanges. 

 

Molly Rowland Molly Rowland earned her Bachelor’s Degree in German Language and Literature and Spanish language from Oakland University in 2010. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree in German language from Bowling Green State University in 2012. She has lived, worked, and studied in both Germany and Austria, and taught German for 6 years. She joined the GAPP team as executive director in February of 2019.

Contact: gapp@goethe.de

 

How do German and American ways of communication differ? This presentation will give you the opportunity to learn about intercultural differences in general communication, social perceptions, and body language. Learn the intercultural communication skills you need to navigate small talk and workplace culture, make new friends, and impress your colleagues.  
 

Contact: elena.alston@goethe.de

 

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In this workshop participants will learn about international study and internship opportunities at universities of applied sciences in Germany (UAS). UAS are known for their close cooperation with businesses and industries and for hands-on teaching and research; they offer a broad variety of career oriented degree programs. We will give you insights about Bachelor and Master programs and international study and internship opportunities at our university locations in cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne.

Patrizia Nobbe Patrizia Nobbe is Executive Director of the UAS7 Liaison office in New York. UAS7 is a strategic alliance of seven leading German Universities of Applied Sciences and represents a broad variety of about 600 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The UAS7 Liaison office in New York administers student and faculty exchange programs for UAS7 and North American students and promotes Bachelor’s and Master’s degree as well as short-term (summer) programs to students in North America.

Contact: nobbe@uas7.org