German American Exchange

OUR PURPOSE

German American Exchange is based on two separate entities that merely agreed on a joint cooperation promoting the international exchange of students between the United States and Germany.

OUR OBJECTIVE

We aim to offer internships that help the participants to become aware of and understand the growing importance of the economic relationships between Europe and the U.S. Mutual trust is reinforced, mental hurdles are surmounted, and prejudices are broken down.

We believe that internships for American students are one of the best ways to develop young ambassadors who will bring a new and focused dynamic to the world around them after returning to the United States. Our GAE internship program offers students the opportunity to become familiar with German culture through a three-month internship with a host company in different fields of the economy.

As students will be working in a business environment, daily interactions with leading international firms will enable them to gain a better insight into the German economy, sharpen and improve their German language skills and engage with cross-cultural challenges helping to cultivate a better transatlantic repertoire between the United States and Germany.

OUR PROGRAM

The GAE internship program is designed to ensure that all students returning to the United States from Germany have an expanded self-confidence and will provide them with an incredible professional opportunity to accompany their undergraduate studies.

Through daily interactions with their host company, students will become true ambassadors for the rapidly globalizing world around us in a time where a larger international perspective is necessary for both personal and cultural progression, as well as creating a better transatlantic relationship between the United States and Germany.

German American Exchange provides students with ample opportunities to gain insight into the world´s economy, improve their German language skills, and enjoy cultural challenges.

What we offer:

• Procurement of work permits
• Internships at top-tier globally renowned companies
• Interesting accompanying activities and excursions to Munich and Berlin

PARTNER UNIVESITITES IN THE U.S.

Auburn University, Colgate University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Piedmont College, University of Georgia, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, University of North Florida, University of North Georgia, Syracuse University, Virginia Tech, University of Mississippi, Wake Forest University as well as Washington and Lee University.