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BERLIN, GERMANY

Berlin: Culture and Society

Program Description

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Summer	2026	Tuesday, February 4, 2026	July 4, 2026	July 25, 2026

Program fee payment deadline: See details below in program cost section. Program fees cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly.Ìý

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Contact a program leader for information on the academic course offerings and program itinerary. The individuals listed below will be leading the program:	For information on the study abroad application, contact Education Abroad listed below.Ìý
Primary Leader: Dr. Dorothea Trotter, dtrotte2@fau.edu	Email:Ìý goabroad@fau.edu Ìý
Co-leader: Dr. Evelyn Trotter, etrotter@fau.edu	Phone number: 561-297-1208

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Location

Berlin, the city and capital of Germany, is renowned for its exceptional landmarks, cultural scene and unique lifestyle. Berlin offers a view of what historical Germany used to look like mixed with new, exciting architecture.

Housing

Students will stay in a centrally located hotel in studios with 2 single beds and private bathroom; free internet access, fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, linen available, beds made on arrival, weekly cleaning, fitness area, laundry facilities (usage at extra cost to student).

Program Cost and Funding

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Program Cost

$4,398 + tuition for the required program summer course(s). ÌÇÐÄVlog in-state or out-of-state rates apply.Ìý

Program fee payment deadlines:Ìý
1ST PAYMENT: Ìý Ìý Ìý $500 due 30 days from application acceptance or by February 27, 2026 (whichever comes first)
2ND PAYMENT: Ìý Ìý Ìý$1,949 due by March 9, 2026
3RD PAYMENT: Ìý Ìý Ìý$1,949 final balance due by March 27, 2026

Program fees cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly. Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email closer to the deadlines.Ìý

Program Fee Includes:

• Pre-departure and on-site orientation
• Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
• Local public transportation passes for your stay in Berlin (zones AB and zone C additionally for the Potsdam excursion)
• Group welcome dinner in Berlin
• Guided walking tour of Berlin to learn how the city has developed over time. While seeing sites such as the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, Potsdamer Platz and Checkpoint Charlie, you will learn about the city’s transition during World War II, the Cold War, until the Reunification in 1990.
• Guided tour of the German Parliament (Bundestag). During a tour, you will learn about the architecture of the building and the political system of Germany. The Reichstag building is the center of Germany’s political life and hosts the Bundestag, the supreme democratic structure within the government.
• Excursion to Potsdam with entry into a palace
• 3-day Berlin Museum PassÌý
• Cultural visits
• International medical insurance
• And more!

Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed. Replacement activity or excursion would be provided.

Program Fee Does Not Include :

• $200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
• International flightÌý
• Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (ÌÇÐÄVlog in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
• Personal meals outside group meals (such as at restaurants and grocery shopping)
• Personal spending money

Travel Documentation, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Passport and Travel Documentation

• A valid passport is required for all international travel. You need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
• Review up-to-date details . Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
• Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. Ìý
• If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit .
• Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required.

International Health Insurance

All ÌÇÐÄVlog students participating on an ÌÇÐÄVlog Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost. The 2026 Coverage plan will be available in January 2026. Participants can review the current 2025 planÌý HERE Ìýfor reference.

Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad

• U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information:Ìý
• U.S. Students Abroad -Ìý
• ÌÇÐÄVlog SHS:Ìý /shs/
• World Health Organization (WHO):Ìý

Pre-deparature Orientation and Meetings

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program.Ìý

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.Ìý
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.

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