Eurotech Learning Community
Who Can Apply: Any Engineering majors interested in the Eurotech Program; and German Studies majors on a space-available basis. Students in all years, freshman to senior, are welcome to apply.
Where Students Live: West Campus, McMahon Hall
Course for First Year Students or Sophomores: INTD 1810, LLC: EUROTECH; 1-credit; meets Fall semester
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EUROTECH is an exciting international Engineering program that allows UConn students to complete a dual degree, earning a BS in Engineering and a BA in German Studies. The program trains engineers to successfully interface with other cultures in today's global marketplace, which makes them highly valued by companies with international operations when they enter the job market.
While in the program, students have an opportunity to travel to Germany twice - for Study Abroad, and to complete a German Engineering Internship. No previous German language knowledge is required to enter the Eurotech program.
Students living together in the Eurotech Learning Community (LC) have the added opportunity to meet regularly with faculty and staff who support the Eurotech program. The students support each other in this challenging pursuit, and also have the benefit of living with people who are taking the same classes, and who they can practice their German language skills with! The LC is located in the same Residence Hall as Global House, so students make up a truly "international" community at the heart of the UConn campus. Space permitting, German Studies majors are also welcome to join the Eurotech LC.
For more information about the benefits of the Eurotech program and how to get involved, visit the Eurotech program website.
The Eurotech LC Seminar
The first year experience (FYE) Eurotech seminar will provide students with an overview of the program, as well as an introduction to the University of Connecticut and life as a college student.
Course for Incoming First Year Students:
- INTD 1810, LLC: EUROTECH; 1-credit; meets Fall semester
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EUROTECH Students
"I am one of the students that participated in the EUROTECH Germany trip. I felt it was important to express to you how grateful I am. The recent trip to Germany was undoubtedly one of the greatest experiences of my life. Beyond simply affirming my interest in this program, it provided my first chance to experience life outside this country. I am very thankful that you worked towards supporting and organizing this trip. It was a fantastic itinerary that allowed me to get quite the taste of German culture. I felt that you should know that your work was very much appreciated. Thanks again.”
~William Clifford Birtwell III
"The EUROTECH trip to Germany this spring was very well run and every day was interesting. Our chaperon, Oliver Hoib, made the experience more valuable by providing insight and perspective. The companies and schools we visited in Germany seemed genuinely interested and excited to see us and were enormously hospitable. It was clear that the Eurotech students that came before us left a good impression. The trip was very informative as an exposure to the nature of industry and academia in Germany. It has also solidified my commitment to the Eurotech program."
~Bern Dibner
“I'd just like to say thank you for organizing the activities for us on the trip. It was a great trip, and very insightful to the German culture. Thanks again."
~Eric Scheuing
Article Featuring Class of '09 Graduating Student: Alexandra Cooper, EUROTECH
