The UNL Berlin program is one of only a handful of popular semester-long study abroad programs. Undergraduate students with all majors are eligible, especially those who are wanting to do internships. The only requirement is the completion of German 101 at UNL before departure.
The choice of Berlin over more romantic places like Heidelberg becomes clear as students explore the economic, artistic and scientific world communities in Berlin, all of which are within easy daily reach. Berlin is a vibrant, global city, not just for historical monuments, music, art, or international culinary delights, but also for the environmental passion and projects on migrant issues. The language institute is world-class and the certificate at the end of the semester is internationally valid. Students live in dorms in the heart of former East Berlin while studying the German language and culture for 15 weeks. Students will also take an innovative culture class from an accompanying UNL faculty member (counting as 18 credit hours), relax in Turkish coffeehouses or old-fashioned beerhalls, and take numerous weekend trips to places like Dresden, the Baltic Sea, or Prague. Also worth noting are the close bonds and friendships that are undoubtedly created among classmates throughout their shared experience. In the spring program, you can additionally do a 2-month internship (3 credits) while taking another UNL German class. Many students visit other international classmates in the remaining time in Greece, Italy or Spain, before coming back to UNL. Berlin alumni all report that this semester abroad gave them a decisive edge in competing for jobs post-UNL graduation, as well as an unforgettable experience in Germany’s illustrious capital.