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DAAD offers study abroad programs, internships, and teaching and language courses.
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AIFS welcomes young people to participate in a traditional American summer camp. Members receive a 5 % discount. Please click here.
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Internship and Study Opportunities in the US
There are numerous opportunities available to study abroad or participate in an internship in the US. The following organizations offer various programs and information about the many different opportunities to travel abroad:
"USA-Interns" is an internship program that fosters the German-American partnership and was founded by the Steuben Schurz Gesellschaft. This German-American internship exchange is done in cooperation with the US Consulate General Frankfurt and the Hessen State Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts. For further information about the USA-Interns Program, please visit www.usa-interns.org or send an email to info(at)usa-interns.org. Please view the following links for an overview.
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) - Educational & Cultural Exchanges
Fosters mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through international educational and training programs. Contains excellent links to exchange and scholarship programs.
CDS International (CDS), founded in 1968, is a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of international practical training opportunities for young professionals, students, educators, as well as labor, business and government representatives. CDS started out small, arranging internships in US companies for young German professionals and exchanging farmers between Germany and the United States. Today, CDS serves almost 1,400 individuals annually from over 50 other countries in Europe, Asia and South America in a variety of work/study, internship, and study tour programs.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals is a scholarship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. It is designed to give participants understanding for everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany and the United States.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Study abroad and work abroad with CIEE, the Council on International Educational Exchange. CIEE provides quality programs and services for individuals, employers, communities and educational institutions. Let us help you choose your international experience.
DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
The DAAD is the largest German support organization in the field of international academic co-operation. They offer study abroad programs, internships, and teaching and language courses.
Das Parlamentarische Patenschafts-Programm (PPP)
Der Deutsche Bundestag vergibt jährlich an Schüler/innen und Berufstätige Stipendien für einen einjährigen USA-Aufenthalt.
Deutsche- Amerikanische Juristen-Vereinigung e.V. (DAJV)
The DAJV provides its Internship Service for prospective German jurists. The DAJV informs US law firms, public offices and companies about the German legal education system and inquire in their willingness to host and educate German law students and clerks. If you are interested in participating, please complete the questionary and return it to the DAJV's office.
German American Chamber of Commerce California (GACC California)
The German American Chamber of Commerce California, a public charity organization, runs two major programs - the Business Program and the Career Program including internship placement and J-1 visa service. These programs serve individuals, corporations and academic institutions from all over the world. GACC California is closely connected with the San Diego World Trade Center and the California Chamber of Commerce, and has been serving the International Committee of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce for many years supporting local, state and federal legislation in improving local economic and environmental conditions, and implementing strategies that enhance trade and commerce with global markets.
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (Chicago)
The Transatlantic Program works to provide American citizens with facts on Germany and to bring the two nations closer together.
German American Chamber of Commerce in New York (GACC New York)
The GACC New York offers a career service where interns and professionals are matched to jobs in the US. Focus is placed on Germans who wish to work in the US. Furthermore, they also help obtain the necessary Visas as well as offer language testing.
The GIZ offers human resources development and vocational training in the US and in Germany. A wide variety of information is available.
The Steuben-Schurz-Society has set up USA-Interns (please also see above or www.usa-interns.org) to provide German students from all faculties with the opportunity to spend eight weeks of their summer vacations with a US company.
Studyabroad.com is an online resource for study abroad information. They provide information about Academic Year, Semester, or Summer Courses, as well as about Language courses, Internships or Volunteer work, High School Exchange programs, the TOEFL Certificate, and law and business courses during the summer.
The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
Establishes standards for, monitors, and disseminates information about reputable international youth education and exchange programs.
The US Embassy offers a wealth of information on academic exchange programs in the US as well as internship opportunities and more.
Zentralstelle für Arbeitsvermittlung (ZAV)
The ZAV is the international department of the German labor office. They help with the procurement of jobs abroad in international organizations.
High School Programs
AFS Interkulturelle Begegnungen e.V.
AFS bietet internationale Schüler- und Jugendaustauschprogramme, die interkulturelles und globales lernen fördern.
AIFS - American Institute for Foreign Study
AIFS (American Institute For Foreign Study) offers high school and au pair exchange opportunities in the USA. AIFS offers the possibility for young people to spend their summer in a traditional American summer camp where campers are encouraged to challenge themselves through new activities and make international friends around the campfire. AmCham Germany members receive a 5 % discount. For further information, please visit www.aifs.de/summercamp
Ayusa-Intrax GmbH bietet Dreimonats-, Halbjahres- und Ganzjahres High School Programme in den USA an.
Dr. Frank Sprachen & Reisen GmbH
EF Education (Deutschland) GmbH
Educational Foundation for Foreign Study bietet Sprach- und Kulturaustausch für alle Altersgruppen: Schüler/-innen, Erwachsene, Studenten, Berufseinsteiger und Fach- und Führungskräfte an.
GIVE Gesellschaft für Internationale Verständigung mbH
iSt Internationale Sprach- und Studienreisen GmbH
YFU - Youth For Understanding Komitee e.V.
YFU organisiert zusammen mit Partnerorganisationen in 40 Ländern langfristige Schüleraustauschprogramme.
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Das Parlamentarische Patenschafts-Programm (PPP)
Auch 2005/2006 vergibt der Deutsche Bundestag an 250 Schüler/innen und 100 Berüfstätige Stipendien für einen einjährigen USA-Aufenthalt.
German-American Partnership Program (GAPP)
Since its founding in 1972, the German American Partnership Program has developed into the most successful exchange program between the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany.
The Rotary Youth Exchange Program
Since 1927, students and host families all over the world have had their horizons broadened and their lives enriched by the generosity of Rotary's Youth Exchange program. Administered by Rotary clubs, districts and multidistrict groups, the program today involves more than 82 countries and over 8,000 students each year.
World Heritage Student Exchange
World Heritage High School Student Exchange Program is an international organization dedicated to education through student exchange.
Helpful Websites
Ausgetauscht ist ein Schüleraustauschportal mit Informationen und Kontakten für Austauschstudenten.
High School Exchange web portal with helpful resources for young people.
Lists of Universities and Colleges in the USA
The following websites offer lists and rankings of colleges and universities in the US. Articles and detailed information about different academic programs, as well as application processes are also available.
Web US Higher Education (University of Texas at Austin)
American Universities Admission Program
English Language Schools and Training Courses in the USA
There are many different opportunities to study the English language in the US. The following companies offer English classes and training for both adults and children.
Berlitz offers interpretation and translation services, as well as language courses and business training.
Kolumbus Sprachreisen offers educational opportunities in 10 German States.
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