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German House |
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Cultural Center |
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Etcetera |
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Living in the German House |
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Thinking of applying to live in the German House? Here are the answers to all your questions. Additional information can be found by visiting Residential Life.
Who can live in the German House?
Any upperclass VU student (Sophmore, Junior or Senior) who has taken German 204 or the equivalent can apply to live in the German House. See German Program.
How long can I live in the German House?
Students wishing to live in the German House multiple years simply reapply each academic year.
I'll be abroad for part of the year. Can I apply for just one semester?
Yes. Students who are studying abroad are especially encouraged to apply to live in the German House-either in preparation for their time abroad or as a way of easing back into American campus life. On the application, there is space for you to indicate your intent to apply for the fall or the spring semester only
What happens if I apply to live in the German House but am not selected?
Space in the German House is limited to 12 students; this means that not every applicant can always be accommodated. Applications are reviewed by a committee of faculty and staff and decisions are made based on language ability and willingness to participate in communal life. Seniority and gender balance may also be considered. Applicants are informed whether or not they have been selected well in advance of the campus-wide room selection process so that students who are not selected to live in the German House have time to find a roommate and join the regular room selection process at no disadvantage.
Who is the Resident Assistant?
Each year there is a new resident assistant. The RA, selected by German program faculty members, is always a native speaker of German and an exchange student who takes regular VU courses alongside duties in the German House.
What are the rooms like?
The rooms in the German House are singles and doubles within four-person same-gender suites with shared bathrooms. Each of the suites comes equipped with moveable furniture -- beds that can be bunked, wardrobes, dressers, desks and study chairs, telephones with voicemail services provided by the university; wiring for cable television; wiring for computer connections-one port per person; and access to the balcony that runs the length of the house.
What are the shared areas of the German House like?
The shared areas of the German House include a great room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large table for communal meals; a large kitchen; a TV lounge with Satellite hook-up for German television; a study room with university computers; a laundry room; and guest restrooms. For students who have cars on campus, there is a small parking lot available in front of the house.
What makes the German House different from the other residence halls?
German House residents pledge to speak only German in the public areas of the house. Residents also share meal planning and preparation on weekday evenings, Sunday through Thursday.
What kinds of jobs are available for German House residents?
German House residents may apply for work study jobs as receptionists in the Cultural Center downstairs and as teachers in the "Kinder lernen Deutsch" program. Other German-related jobs on campus include student aides for faculty members and language lab assistants/tutors.
If you have more questions or would like an application for the German House (normally due in February for the following academic year), please contact Professor DeMaris by phone (5344) or email (sarah.demaris@valpo.edu).
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