<p>Does anyone know how diffcult it is to do the Berlin FSA my sophomore fall? I know there was some previous discussion on this board that some of the study abroad programs are extremely difficult to get into, sometimes nearly impossible if you aren't a major. I am planning to only minor in German, do you think I would be able to get into the program sophomore fall, or would I get bumped to junior fall, or would I not get in at all because I'm not a German major? Any thoughts are appreciated.</p>
<p>I'm also interested in the German study abroad, as well as the Caribbean/Central American bio. sciences study abroad. If anyone has more info on either it would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Not a student just a parent listening to the would haves, could haves should haves now that her friends are going to Spain next year (she should have applied to go with then next spring).</p>
<p>Total off-campus program listing</p>
<p>Read up on the process, apply early and plan your schedule. </p>
<p>Prospectus of courses (fall 2005 through Spring 2007)
<a href="http://oracle-www.dartmouth.edu/dart/groucho/prospectus.main%5B/url%5D">http://oracle-www.dartmouth.edu/dart/groucho/prospectus.main</a></p>
<p>Applications will be due shortly after you return from your fall break at the beginning of 2006 (hopefully Ben and Kelsey can add something)</p>
<p>Know what the prerequisites are and and that you have room to get them into your schedule.</p>
<p>for German- Any two courses above German 5 (excluding 7, 42-43, which are in translation, require additional work in German) with an average grade of B or better.
<a href="http://oracle-www.dartmouth.edu/ocp/prod/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=0E0677774F01047471020207731F747401081B09060E006B717403757A02030601727A0103747672&Type=O&sType=O%5B/url%5D">http://oracle-www.dartmouth.edu/ocp/prod/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=0E0677774F01047471020207731F747401081B09060E006B717403757A02030601727A0103747672&Type=O&sType=O</a></p>
<p>Chris- Prerequisites for Bio Study abroad </p>
<p>Biology 14: Ecology and Evolution (to be taken before applying for admission to the program); </p>
<p>at least one advanced-level course in ecology, with lab, (e.g., Biology 53: Aquatic Ecology; Biology 59: Physiological Ecology; or Biology 33: Animal Behavior.) </p>
<p>Additional coursework in ecology and evolution and relevant experiences will strengthen applications. Selection is based on a written application and an interview with the program faculty.</p>
<p>Know going in that you will need to take bio 14 this fall (as it only given in the fall term ) If you are looking to go sophmore year, then you will have to register for Bio 33 in the spring because it is the only one of the pre-reqs listed that is being offered before you leave.</p>
<p>Hope this helps</p>
<p>Thanks Sybbie! Are your daughter's friends 08s? Are they doing an LSA in Spain or an FSA? Are they planning to major in Spanish? (Kind of specific questions, but thought I might just throw them out there).</p>
<p>Yes, they are 08s.
One will be doing an LSA in Mexico in the winter (her major is romance languages, math minor). </p>
<p>4 are doing the LSA in Spain next spring (various majors. 2 I know are doing the Pre-med track so they wanted to be on campus fall & winter in order to take Orgo)</p>
<p>Hmmm, I am trying to decide if I want to go for the FSA or LSA. I have taken 3rd and 4th semester German at State U, and then figure if I took German classes fall, winter, and spring of freshman year, I could do the FSA sophomore fall, or do people usually have more preparation than that? During the German LSA, students take German 3, Intermediate German, which, I think, is what I have essentially completed this year (albeit at State U, which probably isn't quite up to par). I would meet the minimum requirements for FSA after freshman year, but not with too much room to spare. (However, since the application date is earlier than I thought: I suppose you need to have completed those classes when you apply, not by when you plan to go???) Unfortunately, FSA is only offered in the Fall, so if I don't go sophomore fall, I have to spread out my German classes and wait to go junior fall (which would also mean having classes 5 terms straight...could get long).<br>
I guess I was kind of rambling there. Do you think if I called up the First Year Office, they could put me in touch with someone in the German Dept, or would they tell me to just wait until fall?
Thanks!</p>
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<p>No, you don't need to have the courses completed when you apply. You must have the courses completed before you go.</p>
<p>Oh, that's great that I don't have to complete the courses before I apply. Thanks for all the great info Sybbie!</p>
<p>The German one will probably be easy to get into. Not so for Biology.</p>