Are you an educator seeking to broaden your horizons and gain invaluable insights into international education systems? If so, this could be the year you embark on an extraordinary journey through the Baden-Württemberg Seminar. Organized by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Arts Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in collaboration with AACRAO and NAFSA, this immersive seminar offers a unique opportunity to engage with educators from a range of institutions and explore the German educational landscape. With Stuttgart serving as the host city, the 2024 Baden-Württemberg Seminar promises to be an unforgettable adventure.
A Window into the German Educational System
During the seminar, which runs from Sunday, October 20 to Saturday, October 26, 2024, participants will delve into the intricacies of the German educational system. You'll have the chance to compare and contrast it with the American system, gaining a deeper understanding of student exchange processes and cross-cultural collaborations. The seminar will take you on a journey through various educational institutions, from primary schools to universities, allowing you to interact with administrators and educators at each level.
An All-Encompassing Experience
Beyond the educational insights, the Baden-Württemberg Seminar offers a truly immersive experience. With lodging, most meals, and program-sponsored travel covered by the Ministry of Baden-Württemberg, your institution's only responsibility is covering the cost of travel to and from Germany. This seminar is a rare opportunity to explore a new culture, forge international connections, and return with a wealth of knowledge to share with your institution's students.
Eligibility and Application Process
Study abroad officers, international student advisers, admissions officers, registrars, and any staff responsible for postsecondary-level exchanges or institutional relationships are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be members of either AACRAO or NAFSA, and only one application per institution will be considered. The application process requires a CV or resume, as well as a letter of support from your supervisor.
Applications for the 2024 Baden-Württemberg Seminar open on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and the deadline for submissions is June 24, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity – start your application today and unlock a transformative cross-cultural experience!
Testimonials from Past Participants
"A great example of transatlantic cooperation...[the seminar enables] American Administrators insight into the higher education landscape..."
"Apply – you won't regret it!"
"I have been grateful all week to attend this seminar, and after seeing how much went into it, how many people contributed, how much I learned, I am in awe. It's amazing that I have been allowed to see the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg in such an immersive way. It's amazing how generous the Ministry is. For my first trip to Germany, this has been quite the experience. I will have such fond memories of this trip and of this place. I am so glad I came."
Don't let this opportunity pass you by – apply now and unlock a world of cross-cultural learning and professional growth. For more information and to apply visit https://www.aacrao.org/events-training/training/baden-w%C3%BCrttemberg-seminar