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Freiburg Housing-At-A-Glance Residence Hall: Shared University Apartment Private single occupancy room, which can be locked One IES student per apartment ALL housing in Freiburg is mixed-gender Housemates are German or other international students Shared kitchen and shared, private bathroom All rooms are furnished with a bed, desk, chair, closet and shelves Bedding supplies and 2 towels are provided and kitchen supplies can be borrowed Laundry room on site Rooms are equipped with WiFi Students will be in several dorms throughout the city. All dorms are within a 20-minute tram ride from the IES...

Finding My Place in Berlin

As the final days of my internship come to a close, an all-too-familiar pressure rests heavy on my chest. I felt it when I first sent in my application, I felt it during my online interview process in April, and I most definitely felt it during my first couple of weeks abroad, too. Truthfully, it existed in some small quantity nearly every day this summer, too. 

You are free to leave at any time on the official departure date; however, you must vacate your housing accommodation on that day. No IES Abroad courses or exams will take place on the departure date.
Important Initial Steps You’ll Need to Take to Be Prepared Confirm your Place in the Program Submit the Confirmation Form in your MyIESabroad account. Check, Renew, or Apply for your Passport This is even more important than your plane ticket! If you do not have a valid passport, renew or apply for one immediately. Read your Predeparture Information and Student Handbook This Predeparture Guide is filled with nearly all the information you need to know to be prepared to go abroad. Navigate through this Predeparture Guide using the dropdown above. Find the Student Handbook in your Predeparture...
Berlin Travel Delay/Late Arrival If your travel will be delayed due to changed or cancelled flight, please be sure to complete the Travel Delay Form which will notify the appropriate parties of your updated travel status: Travel Delay Form
Orientation The mandatory week-long orientation serves not only as an introduction to your program and the various aspects of life in Freiburg. Program information sessions are also organized to help you orient yourself in Freiburg. Discussion points include housing, health and safety, and academics. During Orientation Week, staff will also walk students through the necessary paperwork for registering in Germany and getting a residence permit. Staff can also assist you with questions regarding cell phones, sim cards and public transportation. This is an ideal opportunity for you to get to know...
As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available, it will appear below. However, this calendar is subject to change. Please do not make independent travel arrangements (including visits from family or friends) before you arrive on-site, receive any calendar updates from the IES Abroad Center staff during orientation, and finalize your course registration. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or required IES Abroad events, in order to travel independently. You can easily make personal travel plans once on-site! Please note: if we have not...
Customs The U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides helpful information about international travel and U.S. customs. For more information on international travel, students can also look to their airline and the border control agency of their host country. Shipping Precautions Shipping internationally can be very expensive. Packages aren’t guaranteed to arrive, and IES Abroad cannot influence local custom rules. As fun as it may be to get packages from home while abroad, be prepared for potentially restrictive foreign customs and long delays. If friends and family want to send you...
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