RWTH- Aachen

Guten Abend!

This week, I decided to do something a bit different. While I debated looking at the extensive involvement of Germans in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Medicine, I then had a better idea - why not take a closer look at an international research program in Germany? In particular, RWTH ( Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule ) in Aachen. Last year, I had looked into applying, only to be stymied by the fact that the application requires sophomore or junior status to apply. As a freshman... nicht gut. :(

This year, upon looking at the application details from last year, I do believe that I will begin applying for the program around Thanksgiving (If I were to attend, I would have to get one of the 60 scholarships they offer annually to reduce cost.) The program runs for 10 weeks, with a 2-week intensive German course (That couldn't hurt!) and then 8 weeks of research- I would have to specifically apply for whichever program I want to try to do research in though!

It would be really exciting to get out of the country (Canada doesn't count...), and see some friends who moved to Europe, and hopefully it works out!

Tschuess!