Can you say “Schwäbisch Gmünd?” What is it?!

Schwäbisch Gmünd: the beautiful Medieval city near Stuttgart, in the State of Baden Württemberg, Germany

The Historic Center in Schwäbisch Gmünd

A Farmer’s Market in Schwäbisch Gmünd

Easy Public Transportation

Imagine strolling through medieval streets

The “Münster”

St. Johannis Church in Schwäbisch Gmünd

A Pharmacy in Schwäbisch Gmünd

The Historic Center of Schwäbisch Gmünd

Places to Know in Schwäbisch Gmünd

University Park Campus in Schwäbisch Gmünd

Layout of the Campus

Multi-Media Classroom on campus

Seminar Room

Computer Lab

Speech-Lab

On-Campus Student Café and Bar

Spacious On-Campus Student Housing

Enjoying a bus ride to Rothenburg

The old courthouse in Rothenburg

The Riemenschneider House in Rothenburg

Schwäbisch Hall

Taking a break in a beer garden

View of the Swabian Alps near Schwäbisch Gmünd

The Opera House in Stuttgart

The Schillerplatz in Stuttgart

Pedestrian Shopping Mall in Stuttgart

Historic District in Stuttgart

All smiles on a field trip day

The Public Square in Ludwigsburg

The Cathedral in Ludwigsburg

The Baroque Castle of Ludwigsburg

Historic Buildings Along the Danube in Ulm

The Cathedral of Ulm

The “Fischerviertel” in Ulm

Street Musicians in Ulm

View of Tübingen on the Neckar

Historic Market Place in Tübingen

View from the Castle in Tübingen

The City of Munich

And you can travel to… Strasbourg, France

… Zurich, Switzerland

… Salzburg, Austria

and to Venice, Italy - and more…

Imagine seeing this…

and this…

and this…

and this … in person

They did! Students and Faculty of the 2004 Germany Program

Attend Summer School in Germany No need to learn German All courses taught in English All students from Georgia universities and colleges All courses taught by Georgia university faculty members Weekends free for independent travel

Courses Offered in Germany International Environment of Business Int’l Human Resources Management Beginning German Intermediate German World Literature Special Studies in Literature Drawing Art Appreciation

Study Business & See Europe Business Courses Offered: International Environment of Business (substitute for BUSA 2106) Int’l Human Resources Management (substitute for MGNT 4000) Other course substitutions possible (3000-4000 level business electives) (4950 – Directed Study courses)

Field Trips Proposed Daimler Chrysler (Mercedes Benz) The Mercedes Benz Museum Porsche Manufacturers Umicore Gemunder Ersatzkasse IBM The Palace at Ludwigsburg The European Parliament The Court of Justice in Stuttgart

Travel Package Includes: Roundtrip airfare between US and Germany Accommodations on the University Park Campus Most Meals 10 days unlimited train travel throughout Europe Guided tours of Stuttgart & Rothenburg o.d.T. Field trips to museums, castles & more

Dates & Deadlines Travel Dates: June 22 to July 27, 2005 Enrollment Limitations: Space is limited to 15 students per course (statewide) Application and First Installment due March 1, 2005 Passport Applications Require 6 weeks to process

Cost & Financing Cost: $3,875, plus tuition Financial Aid: Financial aid, Hope Scholarships, apply; at VSU, Call Ray Andrews , 245-2474 1 Program Assistant ($1,000.00) ($500 before leave; $500 in Germany) 5 Student Assistants ($500) $500 paid in Germany $ Gifts from Parents, Relatives, etc. Birthday? Holidays? Application and First Installment due March 1, 2005

Interested?.....Wunderbar! Want more information? Want to hear about financial aid? Want to see who else might come? Bring a buddy and come to Pound Hall, Room 316 Tuesday, February 8, 2005 9:30 a.m. Meet your fellow travelers!

For more information, an InfoPak and a copy of these slides, contact: Dr. Donna J. Cunningham (229) 249-2606 dcunning@valdosta.edu Gütentag!

Meet your fellow travelers! See you --- Pound Hall, Room 316 Tuesday, February 8, 2005 9:30 a.m. Meet your fellow travelers!