Auburn ISE student studying in Germany

For industrial and systems engineering senior Ian Campbell, being an Auburn student doesn’t just include life on The Plains, it also means learning what life is like in Germany. 

As a part of the Auburn University Global Exchange Program, Campbell is studying abroad in Schweinfurt, Germany, at the Technical University of Applied Sciences from March to December of 2023. There, Campbell is taking Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, German, Applied Project Management, and Strategic Purchasing. 

As a part of the dual degree, students spend one semester studying abroad and a second semester interning for a German company.

Campbell has been studying German since seventh grade and knew the dual degree would be a perfect fit for him. 

“I came to Germany to improve my German while also learning engineering in a country which is known for being one of the best in engineering,” Campbell said. 

Engineering exchange programs offer semester-long agreements established between the host university and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. The College of Engineering also hosts students from other universities, forming an educational bond between the universities.

Learning and living in a new country also means plenty of exploring. 

“Schweinfurt is located in the heart of Europe, which makes traveling easy and enjoyable,” Campbell said. “Within the past two months alone, I have visited Dresden, Leipzig, Erfurt, Nuremberg, Würzburg, Frankfurt and Prague.”

Learning about the language and culture of Germany has been a highlight of Campbell’s trip. 

“I have enjoyed getting to speak with Germans in their language about cultural differences and history,” Campbell said. 

Click here to learn more about the Global Exchange Program.