SU Aachen 2024: Deutsche Sprache? Super Easy!
AEGEE-Aachen’s Summer University course will be special – it’s a language course! So, in case you want to know what Streichholzschachtel or Schnürsenkel means, apply for this event. The course has the original title “[ˈsʌmə(r) juːniˈvəː(r)siti] — Deutschkurs 2024”, starts on 22 June and ends on 3 July 2024.
GT: What is the main topic of your SU this year?
AEGEE-Aachen: Our SU in Aachen will focus on German culture, with a special emphasis on the German language. Through daily German courses, we provide participants from all over Europe with the opportunity to share a passion for the language.
GT: Why did you choose a language course as topic?
AEGEE-Aachen: Language courses have been a vital component of our past SUs in Aachen. They actually were a cornerstone of the very first SUs. Therefore, we are thrilled to delve into the treasures of the German language with fellow AEGEEans.
GT: How will you teach German?
AEGEE-Aachen: Our German courses will emphasize the practical application of the language in everyday situations. We will strive to make the course as interactive as possible, encouraging our participants to speak as much German as they can during the 12 days of our SU. Our goal is to integrate the use of the German language into all the activities of our SU.
GT: Which cities and landmarks will you visit?
AEGEE-Aachen: We will be visiting the German cities of Cologne and Bonn. Being situated near the borders of two other countries, we will also journey to the “Three-Countries-Point,” where the borders of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands converge.
GT: What else will you do for fun?
AEGEE-Aachen: The evenings will be filled with various parties, along with public screenings for the European football championship. A visit to the zoo and a swim in at the renowned thermal baths of Aachen are also included in the programme.
GT: Which role will polar bears have at your SU?
AEGEE-Aachen: Every visitor to our delightful locale will eventually meet our charming mascot, Bärnd the polar bear. Some lucky participants might even have the chance to put on one of the few polar bear costumes we have!
GT: What about the optional fee?
GT: How much is the fee?
AEGEE-Aachen: The fee is 230 Euros, which includes two meals a day, social and cultural activities, as well as transport tickets to Cologne and Bonn.
AEGEE-Aachen: The optional fee is set at 32 Euros, which includes access to a climbing forest and entry to a chocolate museum.
GT: Who is the ideal participant?
AEGEE-Aachen: Our ideal participant already possesses some basic knowledge of the German language and is eager to advance their skills to the next level. Enthusiastic about exploring German culture, they are open-minded and ready to engage with diverse backgrounds.
GT: What makes AEGEE-Aachen so special?
AEGEE-Aachen: AEGEE-Aachen is like one big family, with our most prominent member being our lovely mascot, Bärnd! We also have some very active members who cherish every possible event across Europe, so it’s very likely you might already know someone from Aachen.
GT: Where can people find out more about your SU?
AEGEE-Aachen: We will share more information about our SU on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/su24_aachen. Check also the application page for further info: https://my.aegee.eu/summeruniversity/polarbearsu24.
GT: Do you have a message to potential applicants?
AEGEE-Aachen: In Aachen, da steppt der Bär!
