© Laura Stöbener

By meeting real Germans and doing a deep dive into what it means to be a Jew in Germany, my experience transcended that of a typical tourist on an ordinary vacation. More so than I realized when I applied for this program, the Germany Close Up experience is truly one-of-a-kind.

Natan Wise

© Laura Stöbener

... a whirlwind of interesting conversations, interesting people, and being immersed in an entirely different culture that was unlike anything I've experienced before.

Nicole Kofman

© Laura Stöbener

There was one thing in particular that stood out for me regarding the German people we met. Every tour guide, every administrator - everyone - was so sensitive and well-spoken regarding the Holocaust and Jewish culture.

Vanessa Weber
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Remain Part of our Alumni Network

Due to European data protection regulations, we have had to delete the contact details of all our program alumni who did not send us their permission to transfer their data to our new administrative organization, the DAAD, by February 28, 2021. If this effects you and you would like to remain part of our alumni network and receive invitations to our events, as well as information on our alumni activities, such as our essay competition, please email our office to learn how to have your data reinstated.

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