Programs

Germany Beyond the Classroom

Ƶ smile for a group photo

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

Program Leader: Kate Ashmore

The Germany Beyond the Classroom program is comprised of a spring 2026 IDH 3400 course offered on Tampa campus with a three-week trip to Osnabrück, Germany at the conclusion of the semester.

Ƶ receive an International FaceTime Buddy — a German student enrolled at the Universitat Osnabrück to correspond with throughout the semester — while Ƶing about German national identity and history.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Aside from German language lessons and integrating with their FaceTime Buddy’s local culture, students travel on multiple excursions to such cities as Hamburg and Berlin to experience all the variety Germany has to offer.

This program will be of interest to Honors students of all majors looking to experience the grandeur of Europe while enhancing their intercultural competency.

Ƶ hike in Germany

Program Dates

Spring 2026 | May 11 - 29, 2026

  • Applications open: July 1, 2025
  • Applications close: Oct. 15, 2025
  • Course dates: Jan. 12 - May 7, 2026
  • Travel: May 11 - 29, 2026
PROGRAM COST
  • $4,037.00
PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY

Abundant walking is the most demanding part of this trip. We are constantly moving around, taking walking tours, hurrying to catch buses and trains.

What Ƶ Have to Say

Kobe Phillips smiles with fellow students in germany

“Traveling to Germany through Honors was a phenomenal experience... I recommend that any student traveling abroad connect their hobbies with unique opportunities to engage in a global culture in a way that suits them best!” – Kobe Phillips


MORE ABOUT THE TRIP

Want to Ƶ more? Listen as Honors student Liam Osman shares details about the Germany Beyond the Classroom program.