Full Time Internship | Berlin

Apartment

You will live independently in a shared apartment with one or two other AIFS Abroad participants. The apartment includes:

• Shared kitchen and bathroom
• Single or shared bedrooms
• Laundry room
• Centrally located and near subway station
• Grocery stores, pharmacies and other conveniences nearby

Internet access is included in all AIFS Abroad housing in Berlin.

Transportation

Public transportation makes it easy to get around Berlin, as it is well integrated, cheap, and efficient to use. Your daily commute will most likely be via the metro (U-Bahn), local train (S-Bahn), bus, and/or on foot, so make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes.

History

Berlin has been at the heart not just of European politics and culture, but also world affairs for several centuries. As a city reunified in 1990, it combines a tremendous variety of experiences, from fine historical museum, to cutting edge modernism, to a vibrant club culture and sprawling parks.

Nele Thomsen

Nele is the Berlin Program Director at AIFS Abroad. Born and raised in Germany, she became very fond of reading, cooking, and traveling. Nele studied abroad in England and also worked as an Au-Pair in Barcelona!

While working as a tour guide, she co-published guidebooks for the neighboring city of Berlin, Potsdam, and makes it a point to take students and interns there for day trips. Nele’s passion for the rich history and culture of Germany ensures that each participant will experience the authentic way of life in the capital city!

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions as well as lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in Germany. Typical activities, tours, and visits include:

• Potsdam Day Trip including visits to UNESCO World Heritage site of Park Sanssouci
• Walking Tour
• Quedlinburg Day Trip
• Visits to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Museum Island in Berlin
• Group Dinner
• Visit to Memorial of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

Public transportation makes it easy to get around Berlin, as it is well integrated and efficient to use. You will receive a transportation pass to ride the metro, buses and trams.

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Berlin and deepen your social, historical, and cultural understanding of Germany. Previous excursions have included:

*Please note optional excursion fees may change slightly depending on the term. Fee will be shown at time of application.

Potsdam (Germany)
Day Trip
Included in Program Fee
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Potsdam has authentic charm, rich history, and is a cultural gem. Wander through fairytale-like gardens, Roman Baths, rose gardens, and grand palaces.

Quedlinburg (Germany)
Day Trip
Included in Program (Fee Spring Only)
Just north of the Harz mountains sits a town that was once a prosperous trading center in the early Middle Ages. Quedlinburg is a rare combination of ancient, medieval, and modern historical and artistic treasures that certainly makes it a ‘must-see’!

Warsaw (Poland)
3 Days
Estimated fee: $595*
Visit Poland during a trip to its historic capital city, Warsaw. Includes a guided tour of Warsaw Old Town, the market square and Royal Route, a visit to the Museum of the History of the Polish Jews, and free time to explore the Warsaw Ghetto, the Palace of Culture and Science and take in the town.

Szczecin (Poland)
2 Days
Included in Program Fee (Fall only)
Take a guided walking tour, visit the World War II underground bunker system, and spend free time exploring. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations and breakfast, and a group dinner.

In order to help you prepare for your experience abroad, we have compiled General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.