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B.A.C. Amerika Haus Munich

Munich, Germany

Adviser Name(s):	Ines Jaehnert Kristen Stencel-Goldonienko Susanne Graf

Email:	education@amerikahaus.de

Phone: +49 (0) 89 / 55 25 37-17 | Fax: +49 (0) 89 / 55 25 37-18
Mailing Address: B.A.C. Amerika Haus Munich Dept. Education & Exchange Karolinenplatz 3 80333 Munich GERMANY
Walk-Up Address: Same as mailing address

Center Hours:	Monday: Closed
	Tuesday - Friday: 13:00 - 17:00
	Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Center Website: www.amerikahaus.de/exchange.html

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Center Description: The Bavarian-American Center in the Amerika Haus Munich is an institute funded by the State of Bavaria. Its Department of Education and Exchange specializes in providing information for high school and university students, their teachers and parents, as well as all others interested in various exchange programs in the U.S. or in Canada.

As a neutral information center not affiliated with any one program provider or school, we can answer questions about a vast number of programs offered by different organizations, and provide accurate, unbiased information about all accredited U.S. higher education institutions.

Advising Center Services

Cost	Service
Fee	One-on-one advising
Fee	Advising by appointment
Free	Drop-in advising
Free	Regularly scheduled introductory presentations / sessions
Free	Computer / internet access/use
Free	Library hours
Fee	Translations

Higher Education Fairs

No higher education fairs have been scheduled.

Program Highlights

Virtual Advising

The German-American Institute in Tuebingen and the Amerika Haus Munich hosted their first e-outreach and advising seminar. The interactive advising session provided information about undergraduate, graduate as well as U.S. Ph.D. programs.

EdUSA Connects session & live presentation "Jobs and Internships in the USA"

Together with employees of the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate Munich, we presented the formal options open to students and young professionals to job and work in the U.S. Emphasis was laid on the Work & Travel, Internship and Traineeship visa catagories/programs. In addition, we gave tips on how to look for a job, how to write an American-style resume and cover letter, and how to apply for a visa.

Those who were not able to come to our live presentation at the Amerika House were able to watch and listen to it online through Adobe Connects. Approximately 35 guests logged into the the EdUSA Adobe Connects session, and the presentation room at the Amerika House was overfilled with approximately 60-70 people. We were therefore able to successfully reach over 100 students and young professionals with this 1 1/2 hour presentation.

"Jobs and Internships in the USA" is planned to be held again in May 2012.

Upcoming Events

Presentation: Studying in North America
Date: Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Amerika Haus Munich Karolinenplatz 3
Intended Audience: Both
Other Information: At 5pm we present all topics regarding studying in the US/Canada in a short overview, including how to choose a university and program, admissions exams, the application process, financing your studies, and the visa process.

At 6pm, two guest speaker present: Julian Straub (student) and Franziska Rühl (ETS Global representative)

Julian Straub participated in the double degree program at the TU Muenchen / Georgia Tech in electrical engineering. He received several scholarships including the Atlantis Program, TUMExchange, Fulbright, the Max Weber-Program, as well as the Heinrich und Lotte Mühlfenzl Stiftung. For an exchange year in the US, he studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology and has quite a bit to say about it: "Academically, Georgia Tech was a challenge in several ways. This was best expressed in a saying about studying at Georgia Tech that I found in the 'Technique', the official college newspaper: 'Sleep, social life, good grades – choose two'. I chose to drop sleep." More about Julian Straub's experience at the event...

Franziska Rühl, ETS Global:
ETS is the organisation that operates the standardized tests TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and GRE (Graduate Record Examinations). While TOEFL is a language test international students need to take when applying for most any university/college program, the GRE is an academic test which is a standard part of applications for a Master or Ph.D. studies program in the USA. Frau Rühl will present further details about both tests.

Predeparture Orientation Workshop
Date: Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Amerika Haus Munich Karolinenplatz 3
Intended Audience: Both
Other Information: All students from Bavaria going to the U.S. or Canada in Fall 2012 for an exchange or degree program are welcome to attend this day-long pre-departure orientation. There they will receive intercultural training to avoid major culture clashes and be better prepared for the infamous "culture shock". Two panels - made up of former German exchange students and present American exchange students in Germany - will also be participating and will tell about their own experiences as students in North America and give practical tips. Important information regarding the visa process will also be given.

Scheduled Pre-Departure Orientations

1	Date: Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 Time: TBA Location: Amerika Haus Munich, Karolinenplatz 3 Other Information:

Country-based Financial Aid Opportunities

No Financial Aid Opportunities at this time.