U.S.-Based Customized Program Manager (CPM) and Coordinator (CPC):

• Will assist your students in planning and preparing for your program.

Chicago-Based Dean of Students Office and Crisis Management Team:

• Available 24/7 in case of serious student emergencies.

Center-Based Staff (Program Manager/Coordinators):

• Available 24/7 in case of emergencies. Will be your Center contact for the program and work closely with you to prepare and implement the program. Will organize chaperons for IES Abroad-sponsored student trips and events.

Enhanced Health & Safety:

• Additional predeparture orientations for the cohort prior to arrival on-site. Student Success Coordinator on-site and available to the group. Additional reflection time built into coursework and pre-/post-excursions.

CISI Insurance (Required): 

• This insurance covers IES Abroad students, faculty, and guests anywhere in the world during the specified program dates. Coverage includes doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, mental health treatment, and prescription drugs.

Visa Assistance:

• IES Abroad will assist with the residence permit process for students with U.S. passport once on-site. Most international students will need to check with their consulate on immigration requirements and may need to apply for a visa before traveling to Germany. The IES Abroad Chicago advisor team will be able to assist them.

Orientation (Required): 

• Virtual and on-site orientations, including overview of the Center and the city, and comprehensive
  health and safety.

Walking City Tour:

• This guided tour will take you to all the major sites in Berlin.

Meals:

• Enjoy two delicious meals (Welcome Dinner and Thanksgiving Dinner) at Berlin's most beloved restaurants to build sense of community and cohesion within the cohort, in addition to a Farewell Reception.

Transportation Passes:

• Local transportation passes (A-B zone) will be included.

Student Housing:

• Students will be housed in studio apartments or singles in shared apartments. No meals are provided with this housing but kitchen facilities are available. Internet is provided.

Faculty Housing:

• The Faculty Director will be housed in studio apartment. No meals are provided with this housing but kitchen facilities are available. Internet is provided.

Site Visits Within City:

• Program includes at least four site visits integrated in the IES Abroad-taught courses. Examples are
  the Humboldt Forum, the Holocaust Memorial, Topography of Terror, the Stasi Museum, the Soviet
  War Memorial, the Wall Memorial, or the Jewish Museum.

Day Trips Outside of City:

• Program includes one day trip out of the city that highlights the context of the immediate region.
  Examples include: Potsdam, Dresden, or the concentration camp memorial in Sachsenhausen.

Field Trips Outside of City:

• Program includes one overnight (3 days/2 nights) field trip. Examples include: Munich, Hamburg, or
  Bremen.

Cultural Events:

• IES Abroad will arrange three cultural events for the School’s students during the program. Examples include: classical concert, theatre performances, athletic events, or film screenings.

Available upon request. Includes cost of all program components listed above. Does not include international airfare to/from the host country. Ten student minimum required to run the program.