1. My German Experience Alex Hurley

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Jewish Museum

6. The Sansoucci Palace

7. Sachsenhausen

13. Reflection Helped to solidify my German Education Still much to learn though! Exposure to Europe Politics, History, Culture Encouraged my interest in International Relations

14. 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

15. Academic Leadership Opportunity to expand academic skills Critical thinking and writing, analysis, general knowledge Kant’s philosophy Ideas and their impact

16. Thank You!