This spring, the AIB is hosting 18 Landscape Architecture students from Penn State University in a semester-long study abroad program. As part of their studies, each student is portraying one week of the program and the group activities taking place in it in a "Weekly Photo Report".

Gina Montecallo has documented Week 4 of the Penn State Landscape Architecture Program. Check it out!

Download PDF - WEEK 4

As part of their study abroad Experience in Bonn coursework, the 2011 Texas A&M Landscape Architecture/Urban Planing students are now displaying their works on the third floor of Atrium of Langford Building A at Texas A&M university.

If you are remaniscing about Bonn and wanted to know what the Landscape Architecture Students do during their time abroad; come and check out their fantastic exhibition!!

Download the Exhibition Poster

This past Sunday we were able to take a trip out to the Eifel region in Germany. In spite of the cold weather, we had a wonderful time. The trip began with mass at a Benedictine monestary at Maria Laach. As if the size and attention to detail in every decoration of the church were not enough, the monks living there sang in true Gregorian chant. You wouldn't have to know too much about music to appreciate how beautiful it was to hear the genuine love and praise in each song. After mass and a cup of hot chocolate we set off to see the Castle Bürresheim. The majesty of the Castle and its grounds was overwhelming. Each room was filled with original furniture and decor to really give you a feel for what it was like when the Castle was still in use. The construction began in the 12th century, but add ons were continually being built by subsequent generations. We were able to see the progression of the family through the legacy they left behind in each piece of the Castle. It was very fortunate for us that we were given the tour by someone not only knowledgable but fluent in English. It seemed as though there was no question we could ask that was unanswerable. Upon leaving the grounds of the Castle, we made our way to a traditional German restaurant. I had my first schnitzel experience and I am pleased to say it was a good one. We each had our choice of chicken, pork schnitzel or pasta. If everyone else in the group enjoyed their food half as much as I did, then everyone left satisfied. We ended the trip by taking a walk through the quaint town of Monreal. At this point the group split up to walk around and get a good look at the town. The large stream flowing through the middle of the town was one of the most beautiful scenes I've ever seen. We could not have visited a more romantic and picturesque town anywhere, I'm sure. The whole day was filled with beauty, knowledge, and a slightly altered perception of the world around us. I can't wait to see what else this wonderful country has to offer!

Written by: Katie Rochelle, Texas A&M Biosciences Spring 2012

Scott Goddrich is chronicling day trips in the Penn State Landscape Architecture Program.

Find out about the group's visit to Johannes Böttger's office and the Cologne Rheinauhafen Project in Scott's Excursion Journal #2.

Download PDF - Excursion Journal 2

This spring, the AIB is hosting 18 Landscape Architecture students from Penn State University in a semester-long study abroad program. As part of their studies, each student is portraying one week of the program and the group activities taking place in it in a "Weekly Photo Report".

Grace Byrne, Penn State Landscape Architecture Program, has documented week three of the program. Check it out!

Download PDF - WEEK 3

This spring, the AIB is hosting 18 Landscape Architecture students from Penn State University in a semester-long study abroad program. As part of their studies, each student is portraying one week of the program and the group activities taking place in it in a "Weekly Photo Report".
With the first two weeks behind us, please check out the groups first two reports! Week 1 has been chronicled by Michael Minchin, Week 2 by Fletch Phillips.
There will be more to come

Download PDF - WEEK 1

Download PDF - WEEK 2

On Friday, January 20th students of the AIB from LMU, Texas A&M, and Penn State attended a reception at the Old Town Hall which was recently reopened after the remodeling. The students were warmly welcomed by the deputy mayor of Bonn, Angelica Maria Kappel, whom spoke about the history of Bonn and the distinguished old town hall. Among the various facts she shared, she proudly noted that Bonn has developed into a center of international relations especially in the area of environment and sustainable development. She also shared many interesting facts regarding the town hall including visits by various American Presidents like President Kennedy and President Clinton. After her welcoming speech, the students had the opportunity to individually converse with Mrs. Kappel.

The following day the students and their host families gathered together at the new AIB to celebrate the beginning to a great semester. Bonn will be home for the next four months to all four programs of study which include Computer Animation, Biosciences, Business/ Liberal Arts and Landscape Architecture.
The evening began with introductions by each group. The Bioscience group from Texas A&M gave a lively demonstration on how to avoid pickpockets when traveling.
Texas A&M’s computer animation groups showed off their skills in a short video featuring each of them in a collection of moving photos. The group from Penn State brought a video from home that creatively demonstrated their uniqueness and study of area. Loyola Marymount University created a short and comical video demonstrating one thing they all had in common, a love for dance. The evening was a blast and only the beginning to many great experiences to come.
We're looking forward to a great Semester!
 

Written by New Europe Participants Callie Child and Tatiana Dominguez.