My German Experience

Alex Hurley

Overview

• Introduction to the Program• My course• Experiences while abroad• Reflection• Career goals/Academic Leadership• Wrap up

K.I.I.S.

• What is K.I.I.S.?–Kentucky Based–Non-Profit Consortium of Colleges and

Universities–Wide variety of courses offered– Taught by professors from Kentucky

The German Enlightenment

• Topics– Philosophy, Music, Architecture, Literature

• 17th Century – Early 19th Century• Classroom sessions supported by excursions– Jewish Museum, Sanssouci, Reichstag, Don

Giovanni, German History Museum, Holocaust Memorial

Jewish Museum

The Sansoucci Palace

Sachsenhausen

Reflection

• Helped to solidify my German Education– Still much to learn though!

• Exposure to Europe– Politics, History, Culture

• Encouraged my interest in International Relations

Career Goals

• Explore and understand different solutions to our world’s problems and issues

• Experience the mindset of different cultures– Past and present influences

• Continue to challenge my comfort zone

Academic Leadership

• Opportunity to expand academic skills– Critical thinking and writing, analysis, general

knowledge• Kant’s philosophy– Ideas and their impact

Thank You!