Nach Deutschland mit ISE reisen!

Was ist ISE?

• Intercultural Student Experiences, a nonprofit educational organization since 1972

• Strong emphasis on language and cultural immersion

• Mission: To inspire and educate students of the world through experiential learning across cultures.

Warum ISE?

• 40 years of experience and knowledgeable staff

• 24-hour on-call emergency phone while group is abroad

• Health and trip cancellation insurance coverage

• ISE Student Code of Conduct

• Financial aid

• Classroom preparatory study materials

Unser Reiseziel: Deutschland

Unsere Vorbereitungen

• As a group we’ll get familiar with Germany and the places we’ll visit:• Classroom discussions

• Learn about culture, customs, traditions with assistance from ISE Beyond the Classroom Wiki

• Internet research for trip

• Seek out additional opportunities to practice German

Was machen wir in Deutschland?

• Visit the capital city of Berlin

• See the city of Munich

• Explore the medieval town of

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

• Experience the German Alps

Warum mit einer deutschen Familie wohnen?

• To fulfill ISE’s commitment to offer students cultural immersion opportunities abroad

• Opportunity for students to observe and partake in daily life in Germany

Das Leben in Deutschland

• German host families live in both urban and rural areas

• ISE students visiting Germany will likely have the opportunity to attend school with a host sibling

• German families typically eat fresh bread or crusty rolls with cheese, cold cuts and jam for breakfast, sometimes accompanied by a soft-boiled egg

• In German Gymnasien, the students usually stay in one classroom, and the teachers come to them

• Popcorn in German movie theaters is sugared, not salted

Mehr über das Leben in Deutschland

•Germans often have a pair of Hausschuhe that are worn only in the home

• Germans close the bathroom door when it is not in use

•Germans typically don’t drink tap water, but buy bottled water, usually with Kohlensäure (carbonation)

Wie werden die Gastfamilien gewählt?

• ISE Family Stay Coordinators are current or retired English teachers or individuals connected to community organizations including local churches and youth groups

• Host families chosen by ISE Family Stay Coordinators• Must pass phone or in-person interview

• Home visits may occur prior to acceptance

Mehr über den Familienaufenthalt

• Are expected to provide room, board, and genuine cultural experience for student

• ISE traveler might share a room with a host sibling of the same gender, but is required to have his/her own bed

Reiseinfos

• Program travel dates

• Approximate price• *Fuel surcharges now included in price

• Add-on’s

• Trip inclusions and exclusions

Gesundheits- und Unfallsversicherung

•Included in program price

•$50,000 maximum coverage

•Coverage details available on ISE website

Reiseversicherung

• Included in price

• Valid for cancellation due to medical issues affecting participants or immediate family

• $1,000 max coverage

PREISE UND ZAHLUNGEN

Zahlungsplan Frühlingsprogramme

Spring ProgramsEarly Bird registration deadline: June 15Final registration deadline: October 1

June 15 (Early Bird)October 1 (final)

$500Due with program application

November 1 $800

December 1 $800

January 15 Balance

ZahlungsplanSommerprogramme

Summer Programs Early Bird registration deadline: June 15Final registration deadline: October 15

June 15 (Early Bird)October 15 (final)

$500Due with program application

November 15 $1000

January 15 $1000

March 15 Balance

Finanzplanung

• Consider financial aid & fundraising

• ISE Early Bird Discount: save $200

• Participate in ISE’s US Hosting Program and receive a discount on your own ISE trip

Finanzielle Unterstützung

• ISE provides need-based financial aid

• Financial Aid Grant Calculator and Application on website

Wie melden wir uns an?

• Student Application

• Code of Conduct signed by participant & parent/guardian

• Family Stay Application in German

• $500 deposit check

• Save $200 with Early Bird sign-up by June 15th

• Send “Dear Host Family” letters and photos by fall enrollment deadline

• Don’t forget to apply for your passport!

"I loved everything about

my family stay. The

friendships I made were

great. Everyone I met

was friendly. This part of

the trip was one of the

greatest experiences of

my life."

German Student, MN

“Everyone will feel odd at first and worried about the language

barrier but it is the best thing to experience the change and

culture first hand. It will be the best trip you could ever take without your parents.”German Student, KS

“It was a wonderful experience. I finally got to practice my German in real-life situations, saw important historical places, improved my travel skills, and had a ton of fun with my classmates and teacher.” German Student, MN

Empfehlungen von Schülern

Übersicht von wichtigen Infos

• ISE’s German program provides language and cultural immersion in a real life setting

• ISE’s valuable family stay experience cannot be obtained through a tour only program

• ISE’s Early Bird sign up allows you to save $200 and plenty of time to fundraise, submit your application and deposit by June 15 to ensure your Early Bird discount!

Wir sehen uns bald in Deutschland!