Communication and Politics in Berlin
Join Professors David Wallace and Allison Lane in one of the longest running partnerships USC Upstate offers! Travel to Berlin and Magdeburg, Germany, to experience the country’s historical, political and cultural sites while completing a hands-on multimedia project with students from Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal (no prior media or German language experience required). This unique opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with Upstate students and our German partners while you work together and explore the cities. You’ll use the German capital as your classroom as you build your portfolio, develop relationships and learn cross-cultural skills relevant to your future career. The program includes 3 credit hours though spring enrollment in JOUR U398.
Academic Requirements: 2.50 GPA and in good standing with the university.
The first 10 completed applications will receive $560 off their program fee due to scholarship funding from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Chancellor’s Office!
Program details are subject to change.
Departure: Thursday, July 22, 2027
Return: Monday, August 2, 2027
Program dates are subject to change.
Program Fee: $1,050 (Program fee includes a $560 scholarship from the CAHSS and Chancellor’s Office for the first 10 participants with a completed application and paid program deposit! The program fee will be $1,610 after the scholarships have been exhausted.)
Fee includes: Housing, health & travel insurance, planned events & tours, some meals, in-country transportation, pre-departure orientation.
Fee does not include: Spring tuition, airfare, meals, trip delay/cancellation insurance, personal expenses.
Payment Schedule:
Non-refundable Deposit: $525 – February 1st, 2027
Final Payment: $525 – March 1st, 2027
Students interested in applying to this program should submit their application and deposit payment using the buttons below. Applications are not considered complete until the application and deposit payment is submitted.
Program Leader: Dr. David Wallace
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Program Leader: Prof. Allison Lane
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Study Abroad Advisor: Patrick McCleary
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