Location
The site of the program is the charming town of Oldenburg. It is located in the northwestern region of Lower Saxony, to the southwest of the major harbor city of Hamburg. Oldenburg has a rich and eventful history, having served as the seat of the counts of Oldenburg until the mid 17th century as well as the ducal residence for nearly three centuries thereafter. The city's remnants of past ages include buildings from the medieval era as well as streets and lanes that follow the original layout of the town from that period. Other attractions in the historic section of Oldenburg include: parks, cathedrals, museums, waterways, and a palace in the center of town. The city's pedestrian zone, one of the largest in Germany, provides numerous opportunities for shopping and enjoyable walks through the city. The town is also very accessible by bicycle. It also has a very active student and nightlife. Oldenburg's countryside consists of sandy dunes, beautiful marshes and deeply colored moors. Other places to visit outside of Oldenburg include several lakes, many villages, the Nordsee (North Sea) with its islands and its Watt (land to walk on when the tide is gone).

The Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg is one of the youngest universities in Germany. Founded in 1973, it grew out of the city's 200-year-old teacher training college. The University is a home to more than 13,000 students and 2,500 stuff. Today, the University includes such departments as Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Education, Economics, Languages, Business Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Computer Science. The Natural Sciences campus is regarded among the finest new university architectural complexes in the country, it has been awarded several prizes for its innovative design.

Course and Credits Information
Participants receive the total of 6 credits of German including: 3 credits - GER 2995 (satisfies the CU-Denver CLAS language requirement) and 3 credits - GER 3995 (applies to German major and minor & ISM). All credit is pass-fail unless otherwise arranged. Since the program is operated through CU-Denver, your transcripts will be issued directly by CU-Denver. All non-CU-Denver must meet with their academic advisor prior to participation. Alternate course credit is available by special arrangement.

Accommodation
Dependent upon availability, students have the opportunity to live in the university dormitories. These dorms provide cooking facilities and are similar to US dorms, with the exception that they are located near the university rather than directly on campus. Information about private housing is available via the Web http://www.nethomes.com/diablo/anzeigen/wohnen.html/ as well as through on-campus bulletin boards at the university.

Transportation
The costs associated with transportation to and from Denver and within the Amiens area are not included in the cost of the program. Airfare averages $700-$1,000. International Education will assist the students in making arrangements for the flight to Hamburg and also in making arrangements for the ride to Oldenburg.

Estimates for additional expenses include: airfare to and from Oldenburg: $600-$1000+, food: $250, regional transportation: $120, postage, souveniers, entertainment, miscellanious expenses: $100-$500 and above.

Additional information on the program is available on Tim Phillips faculty home page at http://carbon.cudenver.edu/%7Etphillip/oldenburg_summer.html