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Packaging in Germany

Crailsheim, Germany; Schwaebisch Hall, Germany

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Program Terms:

Summer

Budget Sheets

Summer

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:




Faculty Led:	Yes

Program Description:

The Program

Germany is one of the largest producers of quality packaging machinery in the world. Many of the companies that produce machinery for the packaging industry also have a presence in the United States including the Optima Group which has facilities located in Wisconsin and has hired Stout graduates.

Students will travel to southern Germany and tour packaging machinery manufacturers, historically significant sites and other landmarks as a way to expand their knowledge of technology, history and culture. The trade organization, Packaging Valley Germany, will provide factory tours of member companies for three days during the trip.

Germany

Eligibility

Sophomore status at time of participation
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

Course Information

Upon successful completion, students will receive a total of 2 credits in one of the following courses:

PKG-499, Independent Study
MFGT-499, Independent Study
MFGE-499, Independent Study

Students will be graded based on two required written documents, a thank you letter to the hosts and a summary report. The summary report will cover the companies, industry, and history they learned about during their visit. The grading will be based on the timeliness and sincerity of the thank you letters and the professionalism of the report including depth of content, grammar, spelling and references.

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Program Fee

The final program cost will be determined by the number of participants, shortly after the application deadline. The program cost includes instructional fees, emergency fee, health insurance, housing, some meals, cultural activities and in country transportation.

Passport fees, airfare, some meals and personal expenses are not included in the program costs and are paid directly by the students. See budget sheet (above) for cost details.

Students will be required to purchase their own airfare and must arrive on the date/time and location as specified by the instructor.

To be eligible for summer financial aid, students must take a total of six credits. Summer financial aid must be applied for separately. For more information, meet with a financial aid counselor in 210 Bowman Hall.

Lodging and Meals

Students will be staying in hotels or hostels throughout the duration of the program. Students will be responsible for meals not included in the program cost.

Passport/Visa/Travel

All students must have a valid U.S. passport for entrance into Germany. The current passport fee is $135. If you already have a U.S. passport, be sure to check the dates of validity. It must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date to the U.S.

Faculty Leader Information

Professor: Robert Meisner

Email: meisnerr@uwstout.edu

Phone: 715.232.2138

Office: 231 Jarvis Hall Tech Wing