GEO Faculty-Led Programs in Lüneburg, Germany
About the site
- Climate and Sustainability
- Music
- Topics in European Studies/History
- Program length abroad:
- 1 – 2 weeks
- Terms:
- Spring Break (except Easter)
- Summer (June – July)
- Fall Break (November)
Site availability may depend on program dates and site capacity for the requested timeframe.
- Minimum students: 10
- Maximum students: 18
Lüneburg, Germany is the ideal destination for exploring the political, social, and historical forces that have shaped modern Germany and Europe. Sustainability is a key part of life in Lüneburg, offering insight into Germany’s leadership in environmental innovation and commitment to building a more sustainable future. Home to a nationally-recognized university known for its emphasis on sustainability, the city fosters a culture of education, research, and civic engagement.
Lüneburg offers students the quality of life of a smaller community without sacrificing the cultural resources and activities of a large metropolitan city, including music, festivals, and the arts. Local initiatives in renewable energy, green urban planning, and ecological preservation provide real-world context for sustainability studies. With the historical borders of former East Germany only 30 minutes away by train, the city offers a unique vantage point from which to study the dynamics of reunification, and experience history firsthand.
Program options and components
The following are sample logistics and services that can be incorporated into a Faculty-Led Program in Lüneburg, Germany.
Academic and co-curricular opportunities
- Classroom space is provided through USAC's host institution, Leuphana University.
- Guest lectures or presenters.
- Co-curricular activities or visits related to academic area.
The Faculty-Led Program course is identified and taught by the institution’s faculty. The academic content, syllabus, and credit is determined by the institution. No USAC credit is given, and the cost of instruction is not included in the program.
Cultural immersion and site experiences
Local site activities
- Examples include:
- City tour
- Museum visit
- Survival German class (no credit)
- Local cuisine class
- Culture exchange with local students
Day trips
- Examples include:
- Hamburg
- Bremerhaven
- Schwerin
- Neuengamme Concentration Camp
- Memorial
- Hiking
Site logistics
- Student housing:
- Shared hotel room
- Program Leader housing:
- Single-occupancy hotel room
- Welcome and farewell meals
- Breakfast included with hotel
- Additional group meals may be added upon request
- Local transit pass
- Private transportation for activities when local transit or walking is not feasible
- Group airport transfers available for arrival and departure
Service and activity availability vary and cannot be guaranteed. Final inclusions and costs are outlined in the official program proposal based on program length and selected components. All GEO Faculty-Led Programs include USAC site staff support, access to USAC's Health and Safety Team, and CISI insurance.