DiB Summer student handbook 2013.docx

DUKE-RUTGERS IN BERLIN
INFORMATION HANDBOOK
SUMMER 2014
May 16 – June 28
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
READING ABOUT GERMANY
THE DUKE IN BERLIN SUMMER PROGRAM
PASSPORTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD (ISIC)
TEXT BOOKS AND COMPUTERS:
TRAVEL OPTIONS
TRAVEL IN EUROPE
APARTMENTS
FINANCIAL AID
ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES
LIVING ON A BUDGET IN BERLIN
WITHDRAWING MONEY IN GERMANY
WEATHER, CLOTHING, LUGGAGE, AND PACKING
MEDICAL SUPPORT
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS
CELL PHONES/INTERNET
SAFETY
LANGUAGE
ADVISEE GROUPS
ACADEMICS AND TRANSFER CREDIT
ATHLETICS
SUMMER 2013 DUKE IN BERLIN SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
SUMMER 2013 STAFF
APPENDIX A: DUKE IN BERLIN HOUSING PREFERENCES & DEPOSIT
APPENDIX B: RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
APPENDIX C: CONTACT/INSURANCE/PASSPORT INFORMATION
APPENDIX D: DUKE IN BERLIN DIRECTORY
APPENDIX E: DUKE IN SUMMER DATES WITH EXCURSIONS
APPENDIX F: SUMMER 2014 DUKE IN BERLIN STUDENTS
DUKE-RUTGERS IN BERLIN
INFORMATION HANDBOOK
This booklet contains important information regarding your semester or year in Germany with the DukeRutgers in Berlin program. Please read it carefully.
READING ABOUT GERMANY
Supplemental reading about life in Berlin is highly recommended as you prepare for your semester
abroad. Here are two useful Berlin travel guides: Lonely Planet Berlin, and Fodor’s Berlin. Once you
have been accepted to the program you will be given access to a very rich archive of material about Berlin
through the Free University of Berlin’s Cedis web portal. We urge you to consult this first, as it contains
information on language (language practice exercises), culture, history, and lots of tips written by students
who are alumni of this and similar programs. Bookmark this site, as it will be helpful throughout your
stay, and in some cases afterward.
A travel guide to all of Germany can also be helpful and will provide useful information on travel,
history, climate, and customs in Germany. It can also prove most helpful if you plan to explore other parts
of Germany outside of Berlin. Past students have found the following guide books especially helpful:
Let’s Go. Germany, and Frommer’s Germany. Consult your local bookstore or www.amazon.com for
purchase information. Another informative book on the history and political structure of Germany is
Facts about Germany / Tatsachen über Deutschland . You can find the content of these two books on the
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Internet at http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de
THE DUKE IN BERLIN SUMMER PROGRAM
The Duke in Berlin summer program has run in conjunction with Rutgers University since 2006. Duke
students need to apply through Duke’s Study Abroad site and non-Duke students who want a Duke
transcript must apply through the Duke Study Abroad website as well.
Prof. William Donahue serves as the Academic Director of the program; Professor Corinna Kahnke is the
Assistant Director. Parents and students should feel free to contact them and/or the Duke Global
Education Office for Undergraduates (GEO-U) with questions or concerns about Duke in Berlin. Contact
information is included at the end of this handbook.
* The last day of residence is June 28th.
PASSPORTS
If you do not yet have a passport, apply today! Use the expedited service, which will take three
weeks. To acquire a passport, you will need the following:
○ Proof of U.S. citizenship (an official birth certificate, a naturalization certificate, or a previous
U.S. passport)
○ Two recent identical color photographs (2"x2") with a white background
○ Form of current identification with your signature and photograph (i.e., a driver‘s license)
○ Passport application form from post office
○ $100 fee if you need a new passport, $75 for renewal, and $60 for expedited service
○ You can get more information about passports online or by calling National Passport Information
Center at (900) 255-5674.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD (ISIC)
The ISIC, distributed only to students, is good for student discounts and emergency help. It is operated
by the Council on Educational Exchange. You can obtain one of these at the Office of the University
Registrar, 114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Smith Warehouse, Bay 9, Room A289.
http://studentaffairs.duke.edu/sites/default/files/ISIC.pdf. An online application and/or additional
information regarding ISIC benefits and insurance may be found on the ISIC website:
http://www.isic.org. The cost is $22. The card is optional for the Berlin program.
Berlin and Germany more generally are very generous to students, offering student discounts with ID
to theater performances, film, museums, concerts, some kinds of travel, and other cultural sites. But
you have to ask for them. Everyone should know the phrase: “Gibt es eine Studentenermäßigung?”
(Is there a student discount?).
TEXT BOOKS AND COMPUTERS:
○ You should bring a German/English - English/German dictionary and a German grammar book
(the one with which you are most familiar). The Langenscheidt compact dictionary is
recommended. Your instructors will contact you regarding textbooks and materials.
○ Bring your own laptop computer with you, if possible. It is expected that students consult the
program website/blog at least once per day for program updates.
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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:
You must make your own travel arrangements for Berlin. All summer program students
must book tickets leaving no later than May 15 in order to arrive on May 16, 2014. Please
do not book a ticket until the GEO indicates that the program will run. The most convenient
Berlin airport is Berlin-Tegel (TXL).
Once you have your flight information confirmed, please send an e-mail message with the following
information to Dorothy Thorpe-Turner ([email protected])
○ Your name
○ Date of your arrival in Berlin
○ Airport, airline and flight number along with the time of your arrival
○ If you are already in Berlin, pick a time you would like to arrive at the apartments
ARRIVAL IN BERLIN
Be sure to pack a change of clothes in your carry-on bag in case your luggage doesn’t make it on the same
plane as you; this has happened to a few people and they didn’t receive their bags until a day or two later.
Ultimately, you want to make your way to this address:
Adalbertstrasse 58 (in the Mitte section of the city) The apartments are really much closer to the area
known as Kreuzberg, but taxi drivers sometimes ask which district it is in.
http://www.arwobau.com/Media/ARWOBAU_Adalbertstrasse_engl.pdf
TRAVEL OPTIONS
○ Taxi
If you choose to take a taxi, expect to pay about € 30-40 from Tegel Airport (in the center of the city)
and much more from Schönefeld Airport (on the far southern edge of the city). Taxi cabs are not
allowed to pick up passengers from anywhere but the taxi stand. Please follow the signs in the airport
or ask at the information desk.
○ Public Transportation plus Taxi
From Tegel Airport follow signs for the bus stop directly outside the terminal (it’s a fairly small but
crowded airport). Look for the JetExpressBus TXL to ALEXANDERPLATZ (not Zoologischer
Garten). You can buy a ticket from the driver (or from one of the yellow ticket machines) for about €
3.00. You can also buy a day pass from the machine which is good for 24 hours and covers buses and
subways. Take this bus (30-40 minutes depending on traffic) to the last stop, which is Alexanderplatz,
and follow the instructions after the arrow below.
From Schönefeld Airport, follow signs to the S-Bahn train platform. You’ll need to buy a ticket from
one of the red ticket machines (Fahrkartenautomat) for about € 3.00. Your destination is S+U
Alexanderplatz. Take the S9 train (about 30 minutes) to Alexanderplatz. Go down to the street level.
Alexanderplatz, you should find a taxi nearby the station and ask the driver to
bring you to the address above. The trip should take less than 10 minutes and cost about € 10-15 with
a tip of one or two Euros.
○ Public Transportation plus Walking
From Tegel Airport follow signs for the bus stop directly outside the terminal (it’s a fairly small but
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crowded airport). Look for the 128 Bus to U Osloer Str. You can buy a ticket from the driver (or from
one of the yellow ticket machines) for about € 3.00. You can also buy a day pass from the machine
which is good for 24 hours and covers buses and subways. You will exit at the U-Bahn (subway) at
Osloer Str. Take the subway U8 in the direction of S+U Hermannstr. Exit at the stop Heinrich-HeineStr. Follow directions below to apartments.
From Schönefeld Airport, follow signs to the S-Bahn (light rail). You’ll need to buy a ticket from one
of the red ticket machines (Fahrkartenautomat) for about € 3.00. Your destination is S+U Hermannstr.
Take the S45 train (about 30 minutes). Next you will transfer to the U-Bahn (subway) and take the U8
in the direction of S+U Wittenau. You will be exiting at Heinrich-Heine-Str.
e subway, look for the exit onto Heinrich-Heine-Str. Proceed south on HeinrichHeine-Str. (to the left, if you are standing at the street) until you reach Annenstraße. Take a left and
walk past two churches. Soon after that is Adalbertstraße. Take a left. The apartments are on your left.
You might want to print a map of the area from Google maps.
This trip will involve about fifteen minutes of walking.
Pay attention to e-mails from us in the days leading up to May 16. We will distribute a list of students and
flights so that you can carpool to the apartments. We will send you cell phone numbers in case you need
to contact us at the last-minute with any difficulties.
TRAVEL IN EUROPE
For extensive travel in Europe we recommend you do so before or after the semester. There will be
several long weekend trip opportunities during the summer program.
You will receive passes that are valid for travel on Berlin’s buses, subways, streetcars and elevated trains
for the duration of the program. If you lose your pass, you are responsible for buying another. Any travel
outside of Berlin is at your own expense.
APARTMENTS
Students will share an apartment with one or two other students in the program. All apartments have two
separate bedrooms, full bathroom, kitchen, living room, a small dining area and some have a small
balcony. Bed sheets, blankets and towels are provided and will be replaced every other week. Apartments
are equipped with utensils, plates, glasses and pots/pans. There are no phones, nor is there internet access
in the apartments. See Cell Phones / Internet for more information. It is your responsibility to keep the
apartment clean, and to follow Berlin’s recycling regulations (not optional).
There are laundry facilities (washer and dryer) in the basement of the apartment buildings. You must by
“Muenzen” (special coins) in advance from the Hausmeister. RAs will be on hand to help out.
We recommend that Duke students choose to live with Rutgers students and visa versa, but we may
accommodate some specific roommate requests. No matter whom you room with, treat your roommate
with respect. If you are planning on having visitors at your apartment, you must clear their stay with your
roommate first. Also, please be reasonable. Visits should not drag on for weeks nor involve too many
people.
There is a $200 damage deposit fee that is NOT included in your fees. Any damages or excess
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cleaning identified by the apartment manager will result in 100% forfeiture of the housing deposit
by BOTH occupants. You will be responsible for your assigned room. Any unauthorized room
assignment changes will not be considered when assessing damages.
The replacement fee for lost keys is €100 per key. The fee for a locksmith (should you lose your key
when the building superintendent is not present) could be as high as €250.
Address of the complex:
ARWOBAU Apartments; Adalbertstrasse 58-65; 10179 Berlin; www.arwobau.de
You will receive your apartment number and exact address once you arrive in Berlin. A graduate
student teaching/program assistant will be on site to distribute keys.
If you need to receive mail (especially packages) while on the program, we recommend having it sent to the
Resident Director Jochen Wohlfeil’s house:
[Student name]
c/o Wohlfeil
Dickhardtstr. 38
12161 Berlin
GERMANY
FINANCIAL AID
Duke students who qualify for financial aid are eligible to receive financial aid for this program. Students
who qualify for financial support at Duke, qualify for two summer semesters of aid in addition to the
regular fall and spring semesters. Students should contact their Undergraduate Financial Aid officer for
details.
Non-Duke Students are not eligible for Duke financial aid. They should, however, consult with their
home college or university to learn whether they are eligible to receive financial aid for this program.
ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES
$8,790 for the Summer program (May 16- June 28, 2014)
*Non-Duke students add $40 for a lifetime transcript fee. Total due= $8,830
Estimated meal costs to be paid in Berlin $1,950
Estimate cost of books: $350.00
Estimated cost of laundry, miscellaneous: $800.00
Housing and Phone Deposit: $260 (this will be collected by the German Department prior to
departure)
The program pays room, public transportation and most excursions. Costs do not include domestic or
international travel to Berlin or independent travel. Airfare must be paid by the student and is not
included in the above estimate. Of course, you will need additional funds beyond the amounts
quoted above if you plan to travel independently in Europe.
N.B. The $200 housing deposit is NOT included in the fees paid to GEO; you must write a separate
check and give it to Ms. Thorpe-Turner in the German Department.
Up-front fees in Berlin required in cash on first day of Orientation (Saturday, May 17):
-40 Euros for phone (could be half that; we’ve estimated on the high end)
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-10 Euros for AldiTalk mobile phone SIM card (approximated)
-60 Euros for internet sticks (20 Euros returned if turned in punctually and in good condition)
-100 Euro extra fee for the optional trip to Munich
-“Seat tax” for other excursions (Leipzig/Weimar, Dresden, etc.) usually 20 Euros.
Total (approx): minimum: 150 Euros; with Munich trip: 250 Euros. Note that we will ask you to commit
to the weekend excursions on the second day of Orientation; please have cash on hand.
EXCURSION CANCELLATION POLICY
If you sign up for an excursion and then choose not to go, you may be asked to pay fees associated with
your cancellation, in addition to losing your “seat tax.” Because the program covers costs for bus
transportation, hotel reservations, some group meals, museum visits, and various other expenses,
cancellations pose considerable financial challenges for us. For such large groups, we need to make
reservations and pay for many of these things well in advance. Students who cancel excursion
reservations will therefore incur the following fees: €10 for Potsdam, €50 for Dresden and
Leipzig/Weimar, and €125 for Munich. Final grades will be withheld until students have settled those
charges with the program.
LIVING ON A BUDGET IN BERLIN
Here are a few tips to follow if you are on a restricted budget:
1. Eat at least one meal per day at the (heavily subsidized) student Mensa; it is actually good food.
2. Buy your food at the local discount food markets (Aldi, Pennymarkt, etc) and cook in your apartment.
Cooking with friends and rotating who cooks saves time and money. Plus, it’s fun!
3. Take part in program-sponsored excursions rather than traveling on your own. Except for Munich (this
year costing students around €100), all trips are covered by the program--you only pay a €5-20 "seat tax."
4. If you eat out, take advantage of cheaper options: a roll at the bakery for breakfast is much cheaper than
sitting down in a cafe; a Wurst at a stand is cheaper than a restaurant, etc.
5. You may not like this one, but here it is: limit your consumption of alcohol, especially in restaurants
and taverns. Drinks can be expensive.
6. Print out your assignments as far as possible in advance at Duke.
7. Use mass transit; your ticket is covered.
8. Choose text-messages over calls whenever possible. If you want to talk to a friend in the U.S., use an
online call service such as Skype or have the friend call you. Incoming calls to German cell phones are
free.
9. Air-dry your laundry on a laundry line or drying rack to reduce your laundry bill.
10. If you are under the age of 30 and a fan of the arts, consider purchasing a Classic Card. You can find
information about the Classic Card online at www.classiccard.de/
11. Ask the TAs for advice. All have years of experience living on very little money in Europe.
WITHDRAWING MONEY IN GERMANY
The simplest way to change U.S. dollars into Euros is to wait until you arrive in Berlin and then withdraw
the money from an ATM. The exchange rate will be the rate of the day of transaction. If you have a Bank
of America account, you will not be charged ATM fees at Deutsche Bank ATMs, and if you bank in the
U.S. with an appropriate internationally recognized bank, you can draw Euros (€) from your U.S.-based
bank with the bank card you use in the U.S. If you do not have a Bank of America account or an
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account at an internationally recognized U.S. bank, we strongly suggest that you open a free
student checking account at Bank of America as soon as possible. We do not recommend that you
attempt to open a bank account in Germany. If you have an American Express or a Visa card, you will be
able to draw cash from it in the American Express Office and/or the Visa Office in Berlin.
To avoid having your bank account frozen once you arrive in Germany, you must call your U.S. bank
before you leave the country and let your bank know a) the dates you will be abroad and b) which
countries you will be visiting during that time. If you have a Bank of America account and encounter any
sort of problem with it while abroad, call the bank’s customer service number at 001-602-597-2395.
WEATHER, CLOTHING, LUGGAGE, AND PACKING
Make sure to bring one good outfit for concerts, operas, receptions, etc. But do pack lightly. On most
airlines, you can check one case of luggage up to 50 pounds, and you are allowed two pieces of carry-on
luggage (but make sure to leave room in your luggage for souvenirs). The weather can range from hot and
sunny to cold and rainy during the summer. In order to avoid becoming a target for pick-pockets, etc, it is
advisable to dress to “blend in.” Clothing items that will immediately mark you as a foreigner include
college apparel, white running sneakers (if worn while not performing exercise), hoodies, anything you
might purchase at an outdoor sporting goods store, and warm-weather attire (flip-flops, short-shorts,
halter tops) worn during periods of cool or rainy weather. Reusable water bottles are also telling, so it’s
best to carry them inside a bag. Please also remember that Berlin is quite far north and will likely be
chilly in late May when you arrive, particularly in the morning. By late June, temperatures can reach the
80s.
It is usually easiest to buy toiletries (shampoo, body wash) once you arrive in Germany, but a few basic
American items can still be difficult to come by in Europe. For example, if you have a particular facial
moisturizer to which you are attached, you should probably bring a bottle with you. It is also a good idea
to bring along a supply (if applicable) of contact solution, anti-perspirant, cosmetics, applicator tampons,
and waterproof sunblock.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
If you are on any medication, make sure that you bring along a sufficient supply for the entire time you
are in Germany. The Duke-in-Berlin program can arrange for doctor visits for ongoing medical care.
Please contact Professor Jochen Wohlfeil for more information. [email protected] or visit the
website of Dr. Lisi Liccini, the program’s recommended doctor in Berlin: http://www.doctorliccini.com/
If you have a medical problem that requires emergency attention, dial Germany’s emergency
number: 110. If you have a choice of hospital during an emergency, choose the Charité, located at
Luisenstraße 58, 10117 Berlin.
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS
Do not forget that the electric current in Europe is different from ours in the U.S. so you will need to
bring a little converter for electric shavers, hair dryers, etc. - or even better, bring appliances which can be
switched from one type of current to the other (most laptops and camera battery chargers fall into this
category). Plugs are different as well, and American appliances will require adapters. To figure out
whether your appliance will require a converter and adapter or just an adapter, check its fine print.
Appliances that will work without a converter should read ~100-240V (or at least up to 220V). If you are
planning on traveling further abroad, keep in mind that Great Britain and Ireland use differently shaped
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plugs than continental Europe.
CELL PHONES/INTERNET
Cell phones with German phone numbers are required for the Duke Summer in Berlin program, and there
are several ways you can go about acquiring one.
1. You may be able to adapt the phone you currently have in the States (by switching out a SIM card) so
that it functions in Germany. Warning: this is not possible for all phones! Talk to your provider, as we are
unable to provide more specific advice. It may also be considerably more expensive.
2. Buy a new phone in Berlin. During the Saturday, May 17, 2014 orientation in Berlin, students will be
taken in small groups to buy a phone (we estimate the price to be 35-40 Euros, though sometimes prices
are as low as 20 Euros). In order to buy such a telephone in Germany, you will need to supply your
address, contact numbers, and passport number. We will gather this information in advance, but you
will still need to show your passport at the time of purchase. These are not contract, but card phones,
meaning that you must buy the minutes (at convenience stores, mass transit stations, online). You will
own the phone. Specific offers will be recommended in Berlin during Orientation.
Remember: outgoing local calls are expensive, but incoming calls from the US and Germany are not
charged to the recipient. Don’t forget that Berlin is six hours ahead of the East Coast.
There are no internet connections at your apartments. However, you will receive a wireless internet
drive at orientation for which you will need to provide a 60 Euro deposit. The first month of service is
free, but you will have to pay for service for the final two weeks of the program yourself. If you return the
stick in good working order by Friday, June 27, 2014, you will receive 20 Euros back from the initial
deposit, so the net expense for this form of internet should be approximately 40 Euros. Additionally, there
will be wireless internet at our classrooms at the Technische Univeristät that you can use during the day.
There are also many inexpensive internet cafes located near the apartment complex and throughout the
city. Some cafes in our neighborhood have free Wi-Fi access for customers or charge a nominal fee.
SAFETY
Berlin is a relatively safe city with a low violent crime rate, but students should still take precautions to
protect themselves and their belongings.
1. Do not walk around by yourself at night. Travel in groups of two or more, and never leave someone
alone if that person is inebriated.
2. Drink responsibly. Do not abandon someone who has had too much to drink.
3. Keep your cell phone on your person at all times. Make sure you always know who is on call so that
you can contact them in the event of an emergency.
4. Keep the windows and doors of your apartment locked, especially when you are not at home. Do not
leave valuables in plain sight.
5. If you are concerned about losing your money or being pick-pocketed, consider purchasing a money
belt that can be worn under your clothing.
6. Dress to “blend in” with the Europeans. See section on clothing for more details.
7. Tone it down a little. Americans tend to speak more loudly than Germans, and doing so (especially in
English) can draw negative attention.
8. Even if you get lost, walk with confidence and purpose. It is better to stop and ask for directions in a
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shop than to wander aimlessly.
9. If you travel by bicycle, wear a helmet! The program will refund you half the cost of a helmet bought at
Karstadt Sport.
10. In Berlin, you will be given a wallet-size laminated card with some helpful emergency and other
contact information. Keep it handy at all times.
11. When you are assigned an advisor (see below), enter his/her telephone number into your phone
immediately.
LANGUAGE
What if I have no German? Do I need to worry? English is spoken widely throughout Berlin and, to a
somewhat lesser extent, throughout Germany and Europe. We offer all non-speakers of German a special
session during the Orientation period called “Survival German,” meant to provide you with some
essential words and phrases. While there is no replacement for actually learning German more
systematically (i.e. in course work), you will be able to handle purchases, order food, and communicate in
emergency situations. It is always polite, even if largely perfunctory, to ask “May I speak English?” (Darf
ich Englisch sprechen?) and to employ simple phrases of greeting and gratitude. The staff is available to
help during group activities. All essential program information is provided in English.
What if I really want to improve my German? First, take both courses in German language, and take them
at the highest level that is appropriate for your skill level. While changing enrollments is almost always
forbidden, putting you in a second language course is often possible. Second, participate in the
“Sprachpartner” program, which teams you up with a native German in Berlin for language practice
(Contact Dorothy Thorpe-Turner if you wish to participate). Third, attend “Stammtisch” (extra-curricular
language tables where only German is spoken and which native speakers regularly attend). Third, address
staff and instructors in German; they will respond in German. Fourth, speak German with your
classmates. Studies show that even two non-native speakers given to linguistic error will still improve
your language skills. Mix as much as possible with locals. Finally, use the summer program as a
springboard to the semester program, which offers a much more prolonged and substantial opportunity to
learn German. We have a special arrangement with GEO to allow summer students in good standing
expedited admission to the fall or year-long program (even though the deadline is already past). There is
still plenty of time to enroll in the spring 2013 program.
ADVISEE GROUPS
Each student will be assigned to a small advisee group, led by a faculty/staff member. You will meet
regularly and informally, and should use this opportunity as the point of first contact for non-urgent
questions about the program, as well as for inquiries about opportunities to pursue individual interests. If
you are having academic, roommate, or any other kinds of concerns, please let your advisor know
immediately. Most advisors live in the apartment complex and are available in person and by phone. Your
conversations will be shared only with the Directors, and will otherwise be held in confidence.
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ACADEMICS AND TRANSFER CREDIT
Course registration begins by filling out a preference form on the GEO website. Students select two
courses plus an alternate. The Director then reviews preferences and makes assignments. Students will
know their enrollment by the time of the pre-departure meeting.
Students choose from three tracks: English only; German only; or one course in German and one in
English (the most popular option). Students with no prior German are welcome—either as beginners in
German language or within the English only track. Only one of the Creative Writing workshops may be
chosen.
Billing non-Duke students: In addition to the ‘Commitment to Participate’ form, GEO requires you to
submit the Third Party Billing form available through the on-line application within three weeks from the
date of the acceptance letter.
All Duke courses are coded for curriculum 2000 and earn Duke credit.
Non-Duke Students:
Please contact your study abroad office or academic advisor at your home institution to discuss the rules
and regulations governing transfer credit from the Duke-in-Berlin program. At the end of your semester,
you will need to have a transcript sent to the appropriate office at your home institution for the evaluation
of transfer credit. To request this and other transcripts, please send a written request (must bear your
signature), including your social security number and period of study in the Duke-in-Berlin program to
the Duke University Registrar, Box 90055, Durham, NC 27708-0055 or fax to 919-684-4500. A $40 onetime, lifetime transcript fee is included in your tuition and program fees for Duke in Berlin, so no fees are
required for additional transcripts. Your final transcript will not be sent to your home institution
automatically - you must request it yourself from the Duke University Registrar. To request this and
other transcripts, download the Transcript Request Form from the Registrar’s website
(http://www.registrar.duke.edu) complete and mail it to Duke University Registrar, Box 90055, Durham,
NC 27708, or fax it to 919-684-4500.
Grading:
A note: Duke and Rutgers use two different grading systems.
Grading scales:
Rutgers: A=90-100%; B+=85-89; B=80-84; C+=75-79; C=70-74; D=65-69; F=64-0.
Duke: A: 93-100%, A-: 92-90%, B+: 89-88%, B: 87-83%, B-: 82-80%, C+: 79-78%, C: 77-73%, C-: 7270%, D+: 69-68%, D: 67-63%, D-: 62-60%, F: 59-0
ATHLETICS
Students interested in taking up a sport or other athletic activity in Berlin should check out courses
offered by the Technical University Berlin: http://www.tusport.de/index.php?id=33&sport=27&bp=807&period=0 . A course is available if “Kurs buchen” appears
next to its name on the enrollment page. Students should forward any courses they find and then compile
a list which we can operate in conjunction with the athletics department.
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Students interested in going swimming should check out Berlin’s public pools:
http://www.berlinerbaederbetriebe.de/ and lakes: http://www.berlin.de/badegewaesser/detail/index.html .
Runners can find information about jogging trails at these websites: http://www.laufszene-berlin.de/ and
http://www.stadtentwicklung.berlin.de/umwelt/berlin_move/de/laufstrecken/index.shtml .
SUMMER 2014 DUKE IN BERLIN SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
A tentative schedule for the program is enclosed. During the first part of the program, a fair number of
group activities, guest lectures and excursions will be arranged by the program to familiarize participants
with the cultural, historical and political situation of former East and West Berlin
May 16
Arrival in Berlin Check in at apartments
Meet at 6 pm outside the apartments – program begins, dinner at Max und
Moritz
May 17 - 18
Program Orientation, attendance required;
May 19
Classes Begin
May 21 - 24
Berlin Weekend
May 29
Ascension Day - German Holiday
May 31- June 1 Excursion to Dresden (tentative), 20 EUR seat tax
June 7 - 9
Excursion to Karneval der Kulturen/
June 12 – 15
Excursion to Munich, 100 EUR
June 20 – 21
Berlin Weekend Leipzig, 20 EUR seat tax
June 25-26
Take down classes
June 27
Farewell Reception Duke in Berlin Program - Attendance Required
June 28
Last Day of Residence
*Concert and Theater outings to be arranged.
Dates / Destinations subject to change / cancellation – city excursions –- lectures - special events will be
announced at the beginning and during the program.
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SUMMER 2014 STAFF
Professor William Donahue, Academic Director, Duke Summer in Berlin
Professor Corinna Kahnke, Assistant Director, Duke University
Professor Alexander Pichugin, Director, Rutgers Summer in Berlin
Professor Jochen Wohlfeil, Program Director, Duke in Berlin
Dr. Matthias Pabsch, Humboldt University/Duke in Berlin
Prof. Laura Lieber, Duke Univeristy
Mr. Andreas Kraemer, Ecologic Institute/Duke in Berlin
Mr. Benjamin Goerlach, Ecologic Institute/Duke in Berlin
Ms. Emma Woelk, Duke University
Mr. Richard Lambert, Duke University
Ms. Tayler Kent, Duke University
Mrs. Elizabeth Schreiber-Byers, Duke University
Ms. Holly Eades, Duke University
Ms. Claire Scott, Duke University
Ms. Heidi Hart, Duke University
Ms. Tanja Rommelfanger, Rutgers University
Ms. Stefanie Populorum, Rutgers University
Ms. Anna Mayer, Rutgers University
Mr. Timur Ohloff, Freie Universität Berlin
Directors’ Contact information:
W. Donahue, Berlin
Mobile (from the US): 011-49-177-968-6342
Mobile (within Germany): 0177-968-6342
J. Wohlfeil, Berlin
Work: 011-49 30-851-3365
Fax: 011-49- 30-852-6570
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mobile: 0177-6413-173
Updated information will be provided in Berlin.
______________________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX A: DUKE IN BERLIN HOUSING PREFERENCES & DEPOSIT
Duke Summer in Berlin 2014
Housing Preferences —Housing Deposit
Name: ______________________________________
HOUSING
_____ I have no preference.
_____ I would like to share an apartment with someone who is a smoker /is a non-smoker
_____ I prefer to share an apartment with:
_______________________________________
(women and men may share apartments)
Damage deposit information
Please attach to this sheet (or remit as soon as possible) a check for $200 payable to “Duke University” to
cover a damage deposit required by the real estate agency in Berlin. If there is no damage to the
apartment, as determined by the building management, you will receive the full amount refunded upon
clearance during the Fall semester.
Refund checks will be made payable to the student; please enter address to which this check should be
mailed:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
**PLEASE NOTE: The deposits will be held until the building superintendent clears the apartments or
informs the program officially of any damages; this can often take until the Fall (Sept/Oct). You will
be notified by email and will have until December 1, 2014 to file for a refund of the deposit, should you
be entitled to one.
Dorothy Thorpe-Turner
Dept. of German, Duke University
116M Old Chemistry/Box 90256
[email protected]
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APPENDIX B: RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Duke Summer in Berlin 2014
Responsibility Statement
It is important that all students read and understand the following information.
I understand that:
1. The participant in the Duke Summer in Berlin program is personally responsible for complying with all
laws and regulations of the host educational institutions, resident accommodations and of the host country
itself.
2. The program can assure no protection to the student or to his/her family in the event of an infringement
of law.
3. If the student's behavior is at any time evaluated as damaging to the welfare of the group or to the
program as a whole, Duke reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to drop the student from the program.
4. As in any study abroad program, the Duke Summer in Berlin program necessarily involves travel to
and living in a foreign country. Participation in the program includes the normal risks of travel (including
natural disaster) as well as exposure to possibly volatile or uncertain political situations, including
unpredictable acts of violence (including terrorist attacks). Duke can assume no responsibility for the
inherent risks of traveling and living abroad.
5. The program does not require permission, but does request notification to the resident director
whenever the student intends to be absent for more than 24 hours in order to ensure the effective handling
of routine or emergency communications.
6. If you have any mental or physical health concerns please disclose this information to the Program or
Academic Director: Jochen Wohlfeil or William Donahue prior to arrival. This will ensure that we may
better assist you if necessary. Any information disclosed will be kept strictly confidential.
Participant’s name: _______________________________________________________________
First
Last
SIGNED:
Participant: ___________________________________________
Dorothy Thorpe-Turner
Dept. of German, Duke University
116M Old Chemistry/Box 90256
Durham, NC 27708-0256
[email protected]
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Date: ____________
APPENDIX C: CONTACT/INSURANCE/PASSPORT INFORMATION
Duke Summer in Berlin 2014
Contact/Insurance/Passport information
To ensure that we have the most current and correct information, please provide the information below.
Please print all information neatly and clearly.
Name: ______________________________________________________
Mailing address between now and your departure for Berlin:
___________________________________________________________
Best way(s) to contact you by phone (cell, home):
___________________________________________________________
E-mail address which you check regularly:
___________________________________________________________
T-shirt size:
Women’s ___S ___M ___L ___XL
Men’s ___S ___M ___L ___XL
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Please provide the name and contact information of the person(s) we should
contact in case of an emergency during the time in Berlin. Also, please indicate if there is any medical
information we should know in case of an emergency.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
INSURANCE: Please make sure that your current insurance covers out-of-country expenses. Look into
buying a supplemental policy if necessary. Please provide your insurance company name and policy
number in case of an emergency.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
PASSPORT: Please send us a scan of your passport (and keep one for yourself). This expedites replacing
the passport if lost or stolen.
Dorothy Thorpe-Turner
Dept. of German, Duke University
116M Old Chemistry/Box 90256
Durham, NC 27708-0256
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APPENDIX D: DUKE IN BERLIN DIRECTORY:
PROF. JOCHEN WOHLFEIL
Resident Director
Dickhardtstrasse 38
12161 Berlin
GERMANY
Telephone: 011-49-30-851-3365
Fax: 011-49-30-852-6570
E-mail: jw171duke.edu
PROF. WILLIAM DONAHUE
Academic Director
116K Old Chemistry, Box 90256
Duke University Dept. of Germanic Langs. & Lit.
Durham, NC 27708-0256
USA
Telephone: 919-660-3089, 919-660-3160
Fax: 919-660-3164
E-mail: [email protected]
PROF. ALEXANDER PICHUGIN
Director, Rutgers in Berlin – Partner University
172 College Avenue, Room 302
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Telephone 732-932-7201
Email: [email protected]
MS. SUSAN E. PRATT
Assistant Director
Global Education Office for Undergraduates
Duke University
Smith Warehouse, Bay 6, Floor 2
Box 90057
Durham, NC 27708-0057
Telephone: 919-684-2174
Fax: 919-684-3083
E-mail: [email protected]
MS. DOROTHY THORPE-TURNER
Program Assistant
116M Old Chemistry Bldg, Box 90256
Duke University Dept. of Germanic Langs. & Lit.
Durham, NC 27708-0256
USA
Telephone: 919-660-3076
Fax: 919-660-3164
E-mail: [email protected]
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MRS. JOY SEARLS
Senior Staff Assistant
Global Education Office for Undergraduates
Duke University
Smith Warehouse, Bay 6, Floor 2
Box 90057
Durham, NC 27708-0057
Telephone: 919-684-2174
Fax: 919-684-3083
E-mail:[email protected]
DUKE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR
Box 90055
Durham, NC 27708
Fax: 919-684-4500
E-mail: [email protected]
CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC
OF GERMANY
901 Marquis Two Tower
285 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-1221
Telephone: 404-659-4760
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Pariser Platz 2
10117 Berlin
Federal Republic of Germany
Tel.: (030) 2385 174
*Closed on American and German holidays
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Duke University
Summer Program
In Berlin
2014
Calendar Summer Program
(version March 31, jw)
May 14
(Wednesday) Staff Orientation Dinner
May 15
(Thursday)
May 16
(Friday)
May 17
Set up day at TU
Student arrival day – move in day
6 pm dinner at Max und Moritz
(Saturday)
9 – 12 Orientation
12 – 2 pm Lunch at Grenzfall Restaurant
2 – 4 pm Organize cell phone / activate
Internet Sticks
4 – 8 pm Fat Tire Bike Tour
May 18
(Sunday) Orientation ctd. – Schnitzeljagd
May 19
(Monday) Classes begin
May 21
(Wednesday) Philharmony Concert
May 24
(Saturday) Potsdam Excursion
May 29
(Thursday) Ascension Day – German Holiday
May 31 – June 1
(Saturday – Sunday) Dresden Excursion
June 7 – 9
(Saturday – Monday) Karneval der Kulturen
June 12 – 15
(Thursday – Sunday)
Excursion to Munich (Salzburg, Nürnberg)
June 20 – 21
(Friday – Saturday) Excursion to Weimar Leipzig
June 25 – 26
(Wednesday – Thursday) Take down classes
June 27
(Friday) Final Reception
June 28
(Saturday) move out day
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APPENDIX F: SUMMER 2014 DUKE IN BERLIN STUDENTS
Bae
Yea
[email protected]
Bartleson
Rebecca
[email protected]
Bray
Corey
[email protected]
Butz
Kevin
[email protected]
Dipalma
Devon
[email protected]
Gable
Callie
[email protected]
Gerien-Chen
Nora
[email protected]
Greenky
Samantha
[email protected]
Guevara
Miguel
[email protected]
Harris
Connor
[email protected]
Hasan
Asim
[email protected]
Hendershot
Conor
[email protected]
Hymowitz
Jenna
[email protected]
Kerrigan
Serena
[email protected]
Lee
Kai Yu
[email protected]
Leovic
Cody
[email protected]
Lide
Matthew
[email protected]
Lim
Hui Yi
Grace
[email protected]
Lin
Jared
[email protected]
Lin
Bohan
[email protected]
Liu
Kimberly
[email protected]
Malone
Addison
[email protected]
Mauser
Anna
[email protected]
Mayer
Alison
[email protected]
McFarland
Marc
[email protected]
Montano
Marcus
[email protected]
Newhouse
Paige
[email protected]
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Parlin
Maxwell
[email protected]
Reibman
Rebecca
[email protected]
Renzi
Bryce
[email protected]
Robinson
Marquese
[email protected]
Scheidemantel
Brandt
[email protected]
Seymour
Benjamin
[email protected]
Stein
Jacob
[email protected]
Valentine
Wesley
[email protected]
Volpe
Liu
[email protected]
Vosburgh
Thomas
[email protected]
Warnberg
Chloe
[email protected]
Zhang
Sherry
[email protected]
*Please note that this list does not include students attending through the Rutgers University
Program. This list is also up-to-date as of the timing of printing. Students added afterwards may not
be included.
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