Leipzig, Germany
Leipzig is approximately two hours south of Berlin
by train, so the easiest way to reach Leipzig is to
fly into Berlin and catch a train the rest of the
way.
Expect around ten hours of flight time and two
hours aboard the train.
The main train station in
Leipzig is located very
close to the city center,
and public transportation
in Leipzig (as well as the
rest of Germany) is quite
easy to navigate.
 Leipzig
is located in the German state of
Saxony.
 It is a city with a fantastic
culture and intriguing history.
 Has been home to many
famous historical figures such
as J.S. Bach and Felix Mendelssohn.
 A decently large city with a population of
522,000.
Public transportation in Leipzig is the easiest way
to navigate your way around the city.
 Leipzig’s main form of transportation is the tram.
 Students of the university obtain a transportation
pass that lasts the duration of their stay.
 Be sure to have you pass, as well as your student
I.D. on you at all times,
because transportation
officers often check for
tickets.
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 Lack of a ticket while on any
form of public transport leads
to a fine of 75 euros.
The University of Leipzig is
one of the oldest
universities in Germany, as
well as Europe.
Its main campus is centrally
located, with various other
buildings spread throughout the city, so be prepared
to get familiar with Leipzig transport!
Leipzig University offers many different international
programs, including masters and Ph.D. programs.
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Being halfway across the world, it is difficult to simply run
home for a weekend and grab the things you need, so make
sure you pack thoroughly.
Do not pack the morning of your flight. Be sure to leave
some time to ensure that you have everything you need.
A few things to be sure to bring are:
A camera (I managed to forget this one)
A towel
A set of nice clothes (who knows when you will need them)
An English-German dictionary (the ones sold in Germany are more
expensive and less extensive)
• An ethernet cable (The dorms do not have wifi)
• A voltage converter
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 Socket adapters are cheap and easy to obtain in Germany.
 Converters are need for electrical appliances that don’t have a voltage
conversion built in (most computers and mp3 players are safe).
 The
Herder Institute is a department of
Leipzig University that sponsors summer
and fall language programs.
 The Program includes:
 Language intensive courses 5 times a week.
 Program sponsored activities.
 Excursions to various cities around the area.
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you are looking to better you German,
it is the perfect course.
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Dorms
• The dormitories at Leipzig are almost as spread out as the rest of the campus, so
you may have to walk a while to reach your nearest bus stop.
• The living spaces consist of a two-bedroom apartment (you get your own room),
with a kitchen (sans stove) and a bathroom.
• Internet memory usage is limited, but unless you use skype for 5 hours a day
and download excess amounts of movies and music, you should be OK.
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Laundry facilities
• Located in the basement level.
• Only two washers and two dryers for a whole eight-floor dorm.
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Hostels – for travel
• Hostels are a great way to experience city culture and learn about what is going
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on in the city
They are easy to book and easily affordable.
When staying your rent out a bed, not a room.
Usually you can get a private room for 4+ people, or stay in a room with a
handful of people you don’t know.
Most hostels are safe and clean, but be sure to do your research!
Restaurants
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The culinary culture of Germany is something in its own.
Leipzig offers the stereotypical dining, as well as lesser-known,
oh-so-much-better, restaurants.
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Döner Kebabs are a must, as well as any other meal offered at a
Turkish diner.
Italian in Germany is also delicious.
For dessert try Gelato or Eis, or a pastry from the nearerst Backerei
Another must is the Leipziger Gose, a beer that will surprise you with its strange
taste
Grocery Shopping
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There is a grocery store within a short walk’s distance of most of the dorms.
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Be sure to bring a bag when you shop, because carts and baskets cost extra to use.
You will discover many new delicious foods.
Keep your glass and plastic bottles and return them for a Pfand (refund) after use (5-20 euro cents per bottle)
Be aware that most stores (save for the Hauptbahnhof (central train station) are closed on Sunday.
•Der Mensa - If you want to eat cafeteria food, the Mensa is an excellent
choice.
•It is a huge cafeteria with a variety of food
•Upon your arrival, you receive a Mensa card that you must load with money
• to use. When you leave Leipzig, you can go to the nearest Mensa register
•and receive a refund for the amount of money you have left on the card.
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The city of Leipzig has something for everyone.
Leipzig has many annual festivals, but the two
main attractions are:
• Bachfest
 Bachfest is a week-long festival that celebrates the life, work,
and legacy of J.S. Bach
 For more information
 http://www.bach-leipzig.de/index.php?id=26&L=1
• Gothik Wave Treffen
 At the same time as Bachfest, Leipzig also holds it annual
Gothik Wave Treffen
 GWT is also a week long festival of Gothik lifestyle and
music.
 For more information
 http://www.wave-gotik-treffen.de/english/
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Leipzig has unlimited places to visit. Here are a few
The Leipzig Zoo
• The Zoo is world-renowned and recently opened a new exhibit, titled
Gondwanaland
• If you want to see the celebrity possum named after
Heidi Klum, this is your place.
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Augustusplatz
• Augustusplatz is the central district of Leipzig
• It has a variety of shops and eateries
• Here you can visit the oldest coffee shop in Germany
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Lake
• Leipzig has several lakes surrounding it, which offer beautiful scenery and a
wet relief to the summer heat.
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Markets
• On the weekends, you can go to Augustusplatz and find one of the best farmers’
markets you will ever come across. Wines, cheeses, and meats galore.
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Volkschlagerdenkmal
• A beautiful monument that is a must-see.
 The nightlife in Leipzig is also bustling
 If you are feeling cultured, you can attend
an
opera or concert in the concert halls located
in Augustusplatz
 Leipzig also has its fair share of clubs.
• The students on our trip tended toward the
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Alpenmax club
you are looking for a calmer evening, you
can always look for a beer garden or pub.
• In Augustusplatz you will find what we titled “Beer
Garden Alley”
 It is a long alley lined with restaurants and pubs.
Here are a few tips for any person going to
Germany:
 Germans are very open people and will
often strike up a conversation, so be aware.
 When drinking, cheers are a necessity.
• Rather than say “cheers,” Germans say “Prost”
 Be sure to keep eye contact at the clink of the glass.
 Gypsies
will be present in the larger cities
such as Berlin.
• They will sometimes try to pickpocket you or simply
want the Pfand from your bottle of Coke, but be
aware.
Germany is a relatively
small country, so a
weekend trip to
another city is very easy.
<- Berlin
A few cities I suggest visiting while in Leipzig are:
• Berlin – Beautiful city with unlimited things to do
• Weimar and Dresden – Great cities for a one or two day
excursion
• Erfurt – Great example of an old German town
• And most likely any other city suggested to you
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you plan on doing a decent amount of
travelling, here are a few resources for
transportation.
• Ryanair has a reputation for being an extremely
cheap way to travel around Europe by plane.
• Trains are always a go-to for travel, but can be
quite expensive.
• If you happen to have a vehicle, driving is always
an option.
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study abroad office will help get
most of these objectives sorted out but as
a quick reminder, be sure to obtain:
• A passport and student visa (if needed)
• Travel insurance
• Transfer credit paperwork
• A spare credit card
 K-State
In Leipzig is a five week program
sponsored by the German department.
 It is a faculty-led program, Dr. Necia
Chronister being the attending professor.
 It has a week-long section in Berlin,
followed by 4 weeks in Leipzig through
the interDaf Program sponsored by the
Herder institut.
 Study
Abroad office – Question about
studying abroad?
• 304 Fairchild Hall
• overseas@ksu.edu
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Herder institut – interDaf language program
• http://www.unileipzig.de/interdaf/englisch/eindex.html
• interdaf@uni-leipzig.de
 Dr. Necia Chronister
• nchroni@ksu.edu
– K-State in Leipzig
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Picture use
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http://www.trampicturebook.de/tram/germany/leipzig/index.
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Slide 5 http://tourismus.meinestadt.de/leipzig/sehenswuerdigkeitenleipzig/augustusplatz
Slide 7 - http://www.unileipzig.de/interdaf/englisch/eindex.html
Slide 9 - http://bryanandkatja.blogspot.com/p/briefintroduction-to-berlin-culture-as.html
http://beersinthehenhouse.blogspot.com/2010/04/so-it-gosebayerischer-banhof-leipziger.html
Slide 11 - http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503543_16220027799-503543.html
Slide 17 – http://www.k-state.edu/paintball/sponsor.htm