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Positive Psychology in Germany & Austria

Munich Town HallProgram Highlights:

Led by Professor Emily Merryweather, our January in Germany & Austria program will offer students the opportunity to visit beautiful and historic Munich and Vienna and explore the field of Positive Psychology through a cultural and historic lens. This course will emphasize for students a nuance of well-being; finding meaning in difficult times. Therefore, it will be structured around four distinct areas of study; resilience, cultural identity, spirituality and community engagement as they relate to well-being. In order to emphasize the four pillars of the course, students will participate in activities and tours that connect them to the people of Germany and Austria through their unique cultures with cooking lessons, tours of religious sites, art museums, historic castles, coffee houses and public markets. They will also be exposed to historically relevant sites with guided tours at Dachau, a former concentration camp and the Memorial Place White Rose, a museum dedicated to the German resistance. Throughout the course, students will read and discuss the writings Viktor Frankl. In his powerful book, Man’s Search for Meaning he writes of his harrowing and yet life-affirming story of survival at a Nazi concentration camp. The book and travels will act as a platform to facilitate the difficult but necessary conversations about our shared history and our shared humanity.

Planned excursions include:

  • Walking Tours of Munich & Vienna
  • Guided Tour of former concentration camp at Dachau
  • Guided Tastings Tour at Viktualienmarkt, one of Munich's most popular open air marketplaces
  • Guided Tour of Pinakothek der Moderne, esteemed contemporary art museum
  • Human Rights presentation at the Memorial Place White Rose
  • Guided Tour of Hofburg Palace & Imperial Apartments
  • Austrian Cooking Class
  • Visit to Viktor Frankl Insitute, founder of Logo Therapy
  • Guided Tour of Vienna State Opera...and more!

Academic Calendar:

January 4-16, 2020

Academic Focus:

Psychology 344:  Positive Psychology

Language of Instruction:

English

Requirements: 

  • Class level:  Upper-division standing or prior approval by professor
  • GPA:  2.75 and above; good academic standing prior to departure

Units:

3 units of PSYC 344:  Positive Psychology

Housing:

Shared rooms in clean, 3 and 4 star hotels in Munich/Vienna city centers

4 nights at Leonardo Hotel Munich City Olympiapark

7 nights at Aparthotel Adagio Vienna City

Estimated Cost: 

$2,800* + $252 Extended Learning Fees

Program fees include local transportation passes in country, shared accommodation, daily breakfast, excursions, welcome/farewell dinners, and medical insurance.  Airfare and personal expenditures are NOT included in the program cost, and estimated at $1,700.

*Price reduction possible if student enrollment exceeds 14 students.

Some Useful Airfare Search Engines:

Ideally, we will get all program participants together for pre-departure orientation in which we will discuss the program, curriculum and make flight suggestions.  It is recommended that you await this meeting before booking any flights.

How to Apply:

  1. Attend an information session by Faculty Leader, Emily Merryweather.
  2. Fill out the online application materials via the link below.   All application materials must be received to Global Education, Extended Learning Building 588, by Thursday, October 3, along with your $300 non-refundable deposit.  Space is limited!  Online payment preferred through CashNet.  Please be advised to choose E-check and enter your checking account details to avoid the 2.75% convenience fees applicable to all non-checking account payments. Cash, checks, and money orders made payable to CSUSM will also be accepted.
  3. Final payment of program fees is due by noon Friday, November 15 to the Office of Global Education.  CashNet payment is preferred as outlined above.  Payment of tuition related expenses ($252) will be billed by Extended Learning and appear on your Student Center, following the payment guidelines set out for Winter intersession.  
  4. A mandatory pre-departure orientation will be held on Tuesday, October 29 from 11:50-12:50 in SBSB 1105 with Global Education & Professor Merryweather to discuss arrival instructions and the upcoming course.  Proof of attendance will be recorded.

Application--CLOSED

*Due to popular demand, as of October 11, we are no longer accepting applications for this specific program. Please consider applying for Positive Psychology in New Zealand--Summer 2020. Application will open later this semester. Check back for the upcoming program link. 

Enrolled Students

Please fill out your flight details:   Flight Form

Contact Professor Emily Merryweatherfor additional details:  emerryweathe@csusm.edu.

Attend an Information Session to Learn More:

Day Time Location
Monday, September 9 11:30-12:20 pm MARK 322
Tuesday, September 10 12:00-12:50 pm MARK 322
Tuesday, Septemer 17 12:00-12:50 pm MARK 322
Wednesday, September 18 1:30-2:20 pm MARK 322
Friday, September 27 10:00-10:50 am SBSB 3219
Thursday, October 3 12:00-12:50 pm MARK 322