AIFS Partnership Programs: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

What is Included in the Program?

• Your academic program taught by CSU faculty in Berlin.

• Your housing in Berlin. Housing is self-catered apartments in a central location. There will typically be 4-6 students in each apartment and they will have access to a fully equipped kitchen. Bed linen, towels and wireless internet are also provided.
• Your travel in Berlin – transportation pass for unlimited use on the buses, trams, S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains for zones A&B [and C as required for scheduled activities] for the duration of program.
• An orientation program in Berlin consisting of an orientation meeting with experienced AIFS staff, student information packet including comprehensive student handbook, essential local area information, a travel workshop, a cultural differences seminar, a private half-day city bus tour with the services of a professional English speaking guide and a welcome meal.

• The services of an AIFS representative for the duration of the program to liaise with all providers, transportation, accommodation, ensure the smooth running of the program and to provide a 24 hour emergency contact service.
• One classroom at GLS Campus Berlin available from 9am to 4pm Monday through Thursday according to the class schedule. A multi-media projector will be available for use with the faculty laptop at no extra charge.
• A weekly program of free and subsidized cultural activities including activities such as “Kaffee and kuchen” boat cruise along the River Spree, a guided visit to the Film Museum with “Film Berlin City” walking tour, a sporting event and a brewery tour.

• A guided tour of the Reichstag.
• A full day excursion to Potsdam including round trip transportation by private coach, entrance to the Cecilienhof Palace, with a 90 minute guided tour on the theme of “The Potsdam Conference and the Berlin Wall” and admission to Sansoucci Palace, with the services of a professional English-speaking guide.
• A half-day excursion to the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen, including round trip public transportation, entrance, private group tour and the services of a professional English-speaking translator.
• A full-day excursion to the Babelsberg Film Studio with a guided group tour or a visit to Filmpark Babelsberg with audio tour, including round trip public transportation and a group lunch. (Please note that guided tours at Babelsberg Studios are only offered in German and are subject to availability. A professional English-speaking translator will be provided.)
• A three day, two night excursion to Frankfurt including: round trip transportation by train, accommodation in a centrally located tourist class hotel in twin-bedded rooms on a bed and breakfast basis and a half-day excursion to Mainz, including round trip transportation by private coach, entrance with private group tour of the Gutenberg Museum and a walking city tour of Mainz with the services of a professional English-speaking guide.
• Medical and program refund insurance policies.
• A farewell meal

Optional Components:

• Transportation package: On a space-available basis, students may purchase the optional transportation package consisting of international airfare (Los Angeles – Berlin – Los Angeles) and round-trip transfers between the airport and the housing in Berlin for an additional $TBC excluding taxes and fuel surcharges (estimated at $TBC) for which students will be billed separately.
• Optional Extra Protection Insurance Coverage, including increased medical insurance ($65) and/or personal effects insurance ($90) as outlined in the AIFS program brochure.
• A three day, two night excursion to Prague: including round trip transportation by train, accommodation in a centrally located tourist class hotel or hostel on a bed and breakfast basis, round trip transport by private coach to the Barrandov Studios with entrance and a two-hour guided tour with the services of a professional, English-speaking guide, a guided walking tour of historical Prague with entrance to the Prague Castle and a traditional Czech meal. (Please note, tours to the Barrandov Studios are only available Monday – Friday.) The fee for this excursion is $495. A minimum of 10 paying participants would be required for this excursion to run.