Germany: Junior Year in Munich

• Second-semester Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
• Clean record with the Office of Community Standards and good academic and College standing
• Professional application: materials are submitted on-time, are edited before submission, and are thorough and thoughtful.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous German courses
• Minimum 2 years of college-level German language (or equivalent)
• JYM requires students be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in the program.
• This program has a required advising session (30 minutes) as part of the application process. Please visit our home page to schedule an advising appointment.
  

How to Apply

Spring 2023

• March 5: Required Arrival Date
• March 6-31: German Language Course
• Apr 5: JYM Sommersemester Orientation Begins
• Apr 17: Classes Begin
• Jul 21: End of Semester

Flight & Orientation

You will be responsible for making your own flight arrangements. You can fly into Munich International Airport. Rollins students will begin their semester with the 4 week German Language Intensive course at LMU and move into their semester student housing. They will then join the JYM orientation program with other students starting the spring term which introduces them to the program and the city of Munich.

Visa

U.S. citizens do not need a visa to travel to Germany; however, all students are required to obtain a Residence Permit after they arrive in Germany. You will receive assistance in obtaining this permit during the orientation course in Munich.  For general information about the visa process and visas for non-US citizens, see our Passports and Visas Page

JYM Munich

JYM is a longstanding study abroad program in Germany run through Wayne State University. Through this academically dynamic program, you'll take a combination of coursework at JYM Munich and Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU).

Courses

You'll start your semester at LMU, where you'll take a placement test that determines your level of German. Based on that level, you'll be enrolled in the appropriate language course. This program lasts about four weeks, after which you'll start your semester at JYM. Students have the option to earn 4 academic credits for the LMU intensive language course. During the JYM semester you can take a mix of coursework with JYM and with LMU. Course options include Art, German, History, Humanities, International Relations, and many others. Through that combination you're required to take at least 15 credit hours and most students take five classes. Please note that all students must take JYG 3100/3200 Advanced German Language with JYM. In some cases, this requirement can be waived if the JYM Director determines a student’s German level is sufficient.

JYM Area Studies Courses are taught in German and utilize Munich's prestigious cultural, educational and historical resources as an integral part of the curriculum whenever possible. Courses may include visits to and/or assignments related to museums, archives, theatrical performances, or even travel beyond Munich. Each course is worth 3 Rollins credit hours.

• JYG 3100/3200 Advanced German Language I or II
• JYG 4200 Contemporary German Culture
• JYG 4300 History of Art
• JYG 4400 German Drama and Theater
• JYG 4500 Munich and National Socialism
• JYG 4600 Goethe's Italian Journey
• JYG 4700 Munich Modernism
• JYG 4800 Topics in German Studies
• JYG 4900 Undergraduate Research Project
• JYG 5890 Overseas Internship (internship needs to be approved for credit in advance by the student's advisor)

Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) offers a wide range of academic subjects in the humanities, social sciences and sciences. Courses at LMU are each typically worth 3 - 4 Rollins credits. JYM students may also gain permission to do individualized research projects under the supervision of JYM faculty. For more information about the LMU courses, click here. Please keep in mind that because you are applying to the JYM program 6 - 8 months in advance of the actual start date, some of the specific details you might be looking for, such as course syllabi and schedules, may not yet be available.

Transfer of Credit

All courses on this program appear on the Rollins transcript as transfer credits and the grades are factored into the Rollins GPA. Students who successfully complete the JYM program through Rollins will receive an official transcript from Wayne State University. It can take up to 3 months to receive the official transcript.

 

Housing & Meals in Munich

Students will live with German and other international students in the Studentenstadt Freimann close to the city center. Each student will have their own small studio apartment with a private kitchen and bathroom and internet access. Each floor has a shared common area for socializing, watching television, etc. There is no meal plan through JYM. Students cook for themselves and/or buy meals out.  As LMU students, they can use all of the University dining halls and cafeterias which offer very inexpensive meals.

Munich

In Munich, during the 4 week language intensive at LMU, a field trip is included. During the regular semester JYM organizes a wide variety of activities and events, including networking events, lectures and performances. You'll have access to all LMU clubs and activities, and JYM will also help you get involved with local organizations and activities. MESA, the Erasmus student organization sponsors many trips and activities that are open to all students and are typically offered at discounted cost. Finally, the student housing, the StuStadt, offers tutoring programs, help finding part-time work, extra-curricular workshops and courses, and has its own cafes and Diskotheken.

Things to Consider

Students with mobility disabilities may find accessibility and accommodations different from the United States. Check the US Department of State Travelers with Disabilities and specific to the country, Mobility International USA, and the IP Your Identity Abroad page for resources.

Program Fee

Most Rollins financial aid and scholarships will apply to the semester abroad.

• Tuition: $29,150
• Housing: $4,925

Also Includes

Residency permit, orientation, internet access, cultural activities, course-related activities, program administration, and emergency insurance.

Estimated Additional Costs

• Transportation: Round-trip airfare from FL: $1,600, onsite $390
• Meals/food: $2,300
• US Passport: $165
• Books, course materials, supplies: $600
• Personal expenses: $1,950
• Federal student loan fees if applicable: $40
• Professional licensure, certification or credentials costs: $0

Scholarships

Scholarships based on financial need are available to off-set costs associated with international airfare, and other costs associated with study abroad. Students can apply for scholarships through the Rollins program application. Students can also apply for additional scholarships through the JYM website.

Living and Working

Having a credit card while abroad is very helpful. Germany has a comparable cost of living to the United States. Students can work part-time on a student visa while abroad in Germany.