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Haus Mitteleuropa

Image of Haus Mitt from the outside

House Description

Location: The Row (Map showing Haus Mitteleuropa)

Theme programming at Haus Mitt revolves around two things: language and culture. We offer three conversation courses taught by graduate students and some sections of first year German are taught in Haus Mitt. Residents with no German experience are encouraged to learn informally at opportunities like Stammtisch, which is our weekly German meal, held on Tuesdays. During Stammtisch, members of the greater German community on campus are welcome to join us for good German food and good German conversation.

Cultural activities in the Haus range from theme classes (such as German cooking, beer brewing, movie series, and others, depending upon quarter) to theme projects, which are short presentations by residents on middle European subjects they are interested in.

We also enjoy an active role in the greater European community through events such as Oktoberfest and Eurolympics, during which the residents of the European-themed houses get together to enjoy good food and good spirits. As we say in Germany, hau rein!

Community Information

Residence Type: Self-op

House Size: 38 residents

Room types:

  • One Room Doubles
  • One Room Triples
  • Singles for staff and two for non-staff

How Rooms Are Assigned

Pre-assigned residents will receive spaces based upon the house's configuration.

Requirements to Qualify for Pre-Assignment

Tier Requirement

Pre-assignment to Haus Mitt REQUIRES the use of a TIER TWO housing choice.

Additional Requirements

Pre-assignment to Haus Mitteleuropa will be considered for students who fulfill at least one of the following conditions. Priority will be given to students with the most German background and experience.

  • Successful completion of at least 1 Quarter of GERLANG, GERGEN, or GERLIT classes (please highlight relevant portions of unofficial transcript).
  • At least one quarter of study at Stanford-in-Berlin or another study abroad program in Germany, Austria, or German-speaking Switzerland.
  • Prior or native knowledge of German language 
  • Strong interest in Haus Mitt's theme, demonstrated by your essays (below) or previous attendance to Haus Mitt theme classes.

Requirements for Residents of Haus Mitt

If assigned to Haus Mitt you must:

  1. Purchase the Haus Mitt meal plan and perform weekly hashing duties, as well as a quarterly Sunday clean
  2. Receive 8 Haus Mitt theme points by attending classes or other theme activities each quarter of residence in Haus Mitt (signing up for official credit on Axess is optional; attendance is not)
  3. Complete a theme project if living in Haus Mitt for more than 1 quarter (A theme project is an individual or group project on some topic relating to German culture, language, history, etc. Students often choose to do a brief presentation for fellow housemates.)

House Staff

Faculty Affiliate: Lilla Balint

In addition, Haus Mitt has the following student staff:

  • 1 Resident Assistant
  • 1 Community Manager
  • 1 Financial Manager
  • 1 Kitchen Manager
  • 1 Resident Computing Consultant
  • 2 Academic Theme Associates

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