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Welcome
Students  
Admitted Students
 Current
Students
If
you are motivated and want to be challenged,
if you are intellectually curious, open to new ideas,
and eager to discover a new world of experiences
— all in the German language,
then JYM is right for you.
Study
at Germany's top ranked University
As a JYM student, you'll be enrolled at the prestigious
Ludwig Maximilians Universität München (LMU Munich). A
vast selection of courses in 150 degree-granting subject areas awaits
you, allowing you to experience what it's really like to attend
a Germany university in practically any field of study.
Academic
Standards of Excellence
The fact that JYM has continued to be the preferred program of choice
for more than 50 years for students who really want to study at
a German university must say something. JYM undergoes periodic external
review to ensure that it meets the highest standards in academic
programming, support, and student achievement.
"I
have been a fan of the Junior Year in Munich for years and always
advise Harvard students to choose this program. I am firmly convinced
that it is by far the best study abroad program in Germany."
(Prof. Peter Burgard, Harvard University)
Customize
your own Study Abroad Experience
Whether you participate in the full-year or one-semester program,
you may design your own study abroad experience by combining university
coursework with JYM classes, an independant research project or
even with an internship. We'll help you design your own program
of study in a way that matches your personal goals and interests.
"I
loved JYM because it combined the opportunity to study at a great
German university with a very helpful support system. I also liked
that one can tailor their own experience to their tastes."
(Jason, University of Pennsylvania)
Pursue
your own Research Project
JYM welcomes and encourages independent study and research. If you
need to write a senior thesis, why not begin your research in Munich
with the guidance and personal supervision of our resident director,
Prof. Hans-Peter Söder (Ph.D. Cornell). Whether your interests
include contemporary history and politics, literature and art, theater
and film, international business, the sciences or philosophy, the
archives and libraries of Munich offer unique opportunities for
you to work on any research project you wish to pursue.
Immerse
yourself in German Life and Culture
You'll experience Germany as only an insider can. Our insistence
upon full immersion and university integration has stood the test
of time, and defines how JYM is different from many other study
abroad programs in Germany today. And
it won't take long before you discover why Munich is rated the best
city in Germany, and the most livable in the world!
"JYM
gave me the opportunity to live and mix with a completely different
group of people in a new place, experience a new culture and become
a member of a new society - all while helping me grow socially,
intellectually and learn German!" (Leslie,
Principia College)
Acquire
German Language Proficiency
JYM provides a German language program throughout the year that
accompanies you throughout the various stages of your JYM experience.
Before you know it, you'll be dreaming in German!
"Living
in the StuStadt was one of the most valuable experiences of JYM.
You cannot help but meet other people from other areas in Germany/Europe.
Living there forces you to use your German and thus improve your
speaking abilities." (William,
University of Dallas)
Gain
marketable Internship Experience
In today's competitive job market, experience matters. JYM can provide
you with overseas internship experience through our extensive international
network of business and public sector partners.
"The
connections that JYM has are simply amazing. During the semester
break I had an internship in the German Bundestag, working directly
under a member of Parliament and learning first-hand the way government
works." (Matt, University
of Pennsylvania)
Discover
Germany
- Explore Europe
When you study abroad in Germany with JYM, you'll experience more
than Munich. Whether
you wish to follow the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, or spend the
weekend in Venice, Munich is ideally located to begin all your travels
- especially during the two month semester break!
"The
greatest part about being in Munich was being able to spontaneously
travel to Paris or Rome for a weekend. The freedom to travel around
Europe was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." (Peter, University
of Pennsylvania)
Venture
beyond the Books
JYM encourages independence - from the intellectual risktaker who
set out on her own to study comparative urban planning with an internship
in the major's office of a major industrial city, to the student
who successfully auditioned with one of the university orchestras,
to those who gained spots on Munich's baseball, football and soccer
teams. JYM is designed to support independence and self-initiative,
thereby allowing the program to be as "present" or as
"invisible" as each student would like it to be.
"A
major value of the program to me was the ability to branch out
into German culture, language, academia and sports, while having
a solid support staff and JYM base behind me. I had a wonderful
experience, but I did a lot on my own using JYM as a starting
block." (Corbin,
Hamilton College)
Achieve
Global Competency
At JYM, we view knowledge, performance, and experience as the pillars
of global competency. At the end of the day, by having integrated
first-hand knowledge of German society and culture, with verifiable
advanced foreign language proficiency and extensive cross-cultural
experience overseas, you will have acquired truly meaningful global
competency credentials.
"The
major value of the program to me was the chance to live in Germany
as any German would, the chance to learn the language, meet great
people, and to gain some practical experience which looks great
on my resume!" (Daniel,
Wayne State University)
On
the surface many study abroad opportunities may appear similar.
We invite you to discover what makes
JYM unique and sets us apart.
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