Title: Collaborations, Cars, & Commerce: Collisions with German Culture via Industry 4.0
2 credits: IET 49000
Location: Reutlingen, Stuttgart, & Munich, Germany
Dates: March 9 - 17, 2024
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Program cost: $1,542
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Program Description
This study abroad is through three cities in Bavaria,Germany: Stuttgart, Reutlingen, and Munich. The core theme of this trip involves German applications of Industry 4.0 via their modern, innovative production facilities. Tours include three multinational automobile factories (Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW), Bayern Munich soccer arena, and the Bavarian Royal Palace. Collaborations with German undergraduate peers at Reutlingen University via their renown Learning Factory and experiences with world famous Bavarian culture at its most authentic are key aspects of the trip.
Tentative Program Itinerary
Saturday, March 9th- Depart U.S. for Stuttgart
Sunday, March 10th- Stuttgart
Monday, March 11th- Stuttgart: Porsche factory
Tuesday, March 12th- Mercedes Benz factory, train to Reutlingen
Wednesday, March 13th- Reutlingen
Thursday, March 14th- train to Munich, BMW factory
Friday, March 15th- Munich
Saturday, March 16th- Munich
Sunday, March 17th- Depart Munich for U.S.