Renewable Energy Policy & Development
Northwestern Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
- This program is intended for sophomores and juniors, but exceptionally qualified freshman are welcome to apply.
- The program encourages serious applicants from diverse fields, such as: engineering; environmental science; botany; geology; chemistry; meteorology; physics; sociology and social change; education; ethics; pre-law; business; economics; journalism; political science and public policy.
Academic Specialties
Renewable energy policy and development, German history & culture.
Course Type
Germany is a leader in renewable energy systems, and it is innovating rapidly in the areas of climate change and geopolitics. This intensive program offers a thorough examination of wind, solar, geothermal and biomass processes as the German people adapt to rapid climatic changes, while also providing a historical and sociocultural framework for understanding these processes. The focus of the program will be on students’ own and their host country’s efforts in the field, and look at concrete examples of local action in Bonn.
Students in this program will enroll in a University of Bonn course titled "Energy Policy: Global Decisions, Local Actors." This course will also include a German history component to provide them with a better understanding of their host country and its background. Regular classroom work will be complimented with guest lectures from and visits to international and local agencies from the field of renewable energy, politics and research. Students will also be asked to put what they learned to use in a larger discussion, in a simulation, as well as in their final papers. All coursework will be conducted in English.
Download the Summer 2011 preliminary Bonn Course Overview and Weekly Schedule.
Additional Information
- The University of Bonn offers a “Bonn Buddy” program which introduces study abroad students to local German students to enhance cultural immersion.
- Field trips include a visit to the European Commission headquarters in Brussels and a short study trip to Berlin where students will visit important historic sites and interact with representatives from key governmental and private agencies.
- For outbound students: Bonn Summer 2011 Handbook
Policies:
- Read about the refund, cancellation and withdrawal policies for Northwestern's summer study abroad programs.
- All students who participate in Northwestern Study Abroad programs are required to purchase HTH health insurance. Read about HTH costs and enrollment.
- All students who participate in Northwestern Study Abroad programs must register prior to their departure with International SOS, a free travel and security assistance program. For registration instructions, click here.
Housing
Students will be housed in single rooms at the University of Bonn residence halls located throughout the city.Program Costs
Summer 2012 Fees: $7,125
This fee includes includes University of Bonn tuition, housing, books, a public transportation pass, excursions, some meals (lunch is included on class days, breakfast and lunch or dinner are included during the Berlin and Brussels trips), program trips to Berlin & Brussels, German health insurance, HTH health insurance and the Study Abroad Administrative Fee.
Additional expenses, which are the responsibility of the student, are estimated to be $2,300 and include flight, transportation to/from airport, meals, and personal expenses.
Financial Aid: Northwestern students receiving financial aid during the academic year may be eligible for summer aid for this program. If funding is available, it may count as one of their 12 quarters of aid. For more information, please contact Mike Frechette, Senior Assistant Director of Study Abroad Financial Services, at 847-491-7400.
Study Abroad Office Scholarships: The Study Abroad Office will offer a limited number of need-based scholarships, ranging from $1,000 - $3,000, to eligible Northwestern students applying to study abroad on the Bonn summer program. To be considered for a need-based summer study abroad scholarship, please complete a Scholarship Form by March 1, 2012 and submit it to the Study Abroad Office.
Approximate Program Size
20-25 students.Application Requirements
Northwestern students applying to the Bonn summer program must:
- Schedule an interview with Robin Leephaibul, Assistant Director of Study Abroad, prior to the application deadline. Please call 847-467-6400 to schedule an interview.
- Complete a Northwestern Summer Study Abroad Application by March 1, 2012.
Non-Northwestern students should apply directly through Arcadia University by April 15.
Note: Make sure your passport is valid through February of the following year. If you are planning to apply to this program and you do not yet have a passport (or need to renew your current passport), you should begin this process as soon as possible so that it is completed by the time of application in early March. The processing time for a passport application is approximately 6-8 weeks. For more information on how to apply for or renew a passport, please visit the State Department's passport web site.
