Wake Forest University Vienna: Flow House
Discover Austria at the WFU Flow House
Vienna is a city rich in imperial history that WFU students call home for a semester just as some of the greatest composers in history called it home--namely Mozart, Haydn, Strauss, Schubert, Liszt, Brahms, and Beethoven. Reside with fellow Wake students and a faculty member at the Flow House in the prestigious 19th district, an area well-known for its embassies, diplomatic residences, and distinguished private homes. Explore this culturally diverse and vibrant city to find intriguing museums, opulent palaces, countless coffee houses, and grand architecture. Not only does Vienna offer great experiences within its limits with an efficient public transportation system and an ideal environment for biking and walking, it also situates itself in a prime location to travel throughout both Western and Eastern Europe.Dates and Deadlines
| Term | Year | Application Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall: WFU House | 2021 | 02/01/2021 | Rolling Admission* | TBD | TBD |
| Spring: WFU House | 2022 | 03/15/2021 | Rolling Admission* | TBD | TBD |
Program Description
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Vienna is a city rich in imperial history that WFU students call home for a semester just as some of the greatest composers in history called it home--namely Mozart, Haydn, Strauss, Schubert, Liszt, Brahms, and Beethoven. Explore this culturally diverse and vibrant city to find intriguing museums, opulent palaces, countless coffee houses, and grand architecture. Not only does Vienna offer great experiences within its limits with an efficient public transportation system and an ideal environment for biking and walking, it also situates itself in a prime location to travel throughout both Western and Eastern Europe. Reside with fellow Wake students and a faculty member at the Flow House in the prestigious 19th district, an area well-known for its embassies, diplomatic residences, and distinguished private homes.
In addition to the semester program at Flow House, you can also explore the Summer Flow House Programs through the links below
Summer Session I: Art and Architecture in Vienna
http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/program/?pid=1148&program=wfu-vienna-flow-house-art-and-architecture-in-vienna-summer-session-1-b
Summer Session II: Intro to Social Psychology
http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/program/?pid=1147&program=wfu-vienna-flow-house-intro-to-social-psychology-summer-session-2-b
In addition to the semester program at Flow House, you can also explore the Summer Flow House Programs through the links below
Summer Session I: Art and Architecture in Vienna
http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/program/?pid=1148&program=wfu-vienna-flow-house-art-and-architecture-in-vienna-summer-session-1-b
Summer Session II: Intro to Social Psychology
http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/program/?pid=1147&program=wfu-vienna-flow-house-intro-to-social-psychology-summer-session-2-b
Vienna is the city that gave waltz to the world. Mozart, Haydn, Strauss, Schubert, Brahms, and Beethoven are just a few of the many composers who lived and worked in Vienna. In addition to its rich musical history, Vienna is a culturally diverse and vibrant city. It is home to the Vienna Boys' Choir, the famous Lipizzaner stallions, and countless coffee houses (an integral part of Viennese life). Located in the heart of Europe, students may easily travel east to the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary and west to France, Italy, Spain, England, and Switzerland.
In 1998, Wake Forest purchased a three-story villa in Vienna. The acquisition was made possible through the generous donation of Vic and Roddy Flow of Winston-Salem and the House was named in their honor. Built in 1898, the house was formerly the office of the U.S. Consulate.
Flow House is situated in a northwest section of Vienna, one block from the Turkenschanz Park. Located in the prestigious 19th district, the area is well-known for its embassies, diplomatic residences, and distinguished private homes.
In 1998, Wake Forest purchased a three-story villa in Vienna. The acquisition was made possible through the generous donation of Vic and Roddy Flow of Winston-Salem and the House was named in their honor. Built in 1898, the house was formerly the office of the U.S. Consulate.
Flow House is situated in a northwest section of Vienna, one block from the Turkenschanz Park. Located in the prestigious 19th district, the area is well-known for its embassies, diplomatic residences, and distinguished private homes.
Each fall and spring semester, a group of Wake Forest students and a Resident Professor live and study together at Flow House.
Field trips around the city, attendance at musical performances, museum visits, and cultural events are an integral part of the academic program and are highlights for many students. Longer excursions to other cities are also part of each semester's schedule of events. Past groups have visited Salzburg, Prague, Budapest, Dresden, Leipzig, and Weimar. All students take at least three courses taught in English plus a German language course. Classes are held at Flow House. Local courses are taught by Austrian professors. Students enroll in an appropriate level German language course (beginning-advanced) and elective courses from the following subjects: Art History, Economics, Music, and History. In addition, the Wake Forest Resident Professor teaches two courses from his/her discipline. Classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday, leaving a three-day weekend to explore Vienna or travel to other destinations.
It is the student’s responsibility to speak to their major and minor advisor(s) regarding their abroad coursework and how (or if) it will count towards their degree plan.
The following German levels are taught at the Flow House:
In this course, we will study several aspects of the immigration experience. Moving to a new country is a profound experience accompanied by many changes. With family, and friends far away, and facing a new culture, language, and work environment, many immigrants turn to religious institutions that help stay connected with the homeland. Through course literature, excursions, and local observations, we will study how different religious groups who are new to Vienna (Muslims, Buddhists and Christians) create new forms of visual art, cuisine and music, architectural designs and social platforms.
REL 200: Youth Culture: Religion, Guilt, and Creativity (3h)
This course explores various aspects of youth culture comparing USA with Austria. Some of the issues we will look at are: history (the Second World War and forms of trans-generational and collective guilt), the role of religion, and issues of race and diversity. Apart from excursions and on site observations we will use articles, novels, movies and media such as podcasts, to study the four aspects of history, religion, race and diversity that influence how young people in the respective countries express their takes on societal and religious issues by creating their own cultures and subcultures.
Other courses offered will include two electives taught by local professors.
HST 120 Formation of Europe: Habsburg Empire and its Successor States (3h) (D or HST major/minor credit)
The development of Central and East-Central Europe as a multiethnic unity under the Habsburgs, 1526-1918, and its dissolution into successor states and subsequent interactions, 1918-1989.
MUS 219 Music in Vienna (3h) (D)
Study of music and musical institutions of Vienna and Central Europe
ECN 271 International Economics (3h) (D)
HMN 190 Contemporary Viennese Experience (1.5h) (p/f)
Social, cultural, and environmental factors of life in contemporary Vienna. Includes site visits, guest lectures, and interviews with Viennese.
Survey of theory and research on the structure and function of human personality, with attention to the relationship to cognition, emotion, motivation, and behavior.
PSY 315: Special Topics in Personality Psychology: Courage, Character and Immigration (3h) (D)
Theoretical and empirical examination of specialized areas within personality psychology. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
Other courses offered will include two electives taught by local professors.
HST 120 Formation of Europe: Habsburg Empire and its Successor States (3h) (D or HST major/minor credit)
The development of Central and East-Central Europe as a multiethnic unity under the Habsburgs, 1526-1918, and its dissolution into successor states and subsequent interactions, 1918-1989.
MUS 219 Music in Vienna (3h) (D)
Study of music and musical institutions of Vienna and Central Europe
ECN 271 International Economics (3h) (D)
HMN 190 Contemporary Viennese Experience (1.5h) (p/f)
Social, cultural, and environmental factors of life in contemporary Vienna. Includes site visits, guest lectures, and interviews with Viennese.
Field trips around the city, attendance at musical performances, museum visits, and cultural events are an integral part of the academic program and are highlights for many students. Longer excursions to other cities are also part of each semester's schedule of events. Past groups have visited Salzburg, Prague, Budapest, Dresden, Leipzig, and Weimar. All students take at least three courses taught in English plus a German language course. Classes are held at Flow House. Local courses are taught by Austrian professors. Students enroll in an appropriate level German language course (beginning-advanced) and elective courses from the following subjects: Art History, Economics, Music, and History. In addition, the Wake Forest Resident Professor teaches two courses from his/her discipline. Classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday, leaving a three-day weekend to explore Vienna or travel to other destinations.
It is the student’s responsibility to speak to their major and minor advisor(s) regarding their abroad coursework and how (or if) it will count towards their degree plan.
The following German levels are taught at the Flow House:
- GER 110 (4h)
- GER 150 (4h)
- GER 214 (3h)
Fall 2021 with Nelly van Doorn Harder, Religion
REL 100: Introduction to Religion, Religious Experience (3h) (D)In this course, we will study several aspects of the immigration experience. Moving to a new country is a profound experience accompanied by many changes. With family, and friends far away, and facing a new culture, language, and work environment, many immigrants turn to religious institutions that help stay connected with the homeland. Through course literature, excursions, and local observations, we will study how different religious groups who are new to Vienna (Muslims, Buddhists and Christians) create new forms of visual art, cuisine and music, architectural designs and social platforms.
REL 200: Youth Culture: Religion, Guilt, and Creativity (3h)
This course explores various aspects of youth culture comparing USA with Austria. Some of the issues we will look at are: history (the Second World War and forms of trans-generational and collective guilt), the role of religion, and issues of race and diversity. Apart from excursions and on site observations we will use articles, novels, movies and media such as podcasts, to study the four aspects of history, religion, race and diversity that influence how young people in the respective countries express their takes on societal and religious issues by creating their own cultures and subcultures.
Other courses offered will include two electives taught by local professors.
HST 120 Formation of Europe: Habsburg Empire and its Successor States (3h) (D or HST major/minor credit)
The development of Central and East-Central Europe as a multiethnic unity under the Habsburgs, 1526-1918, and its dissolution into successor states and subsequent interactions, 1918-1989.
MUS 219 Music in Vienna (3h) (D)
Study of music and musical institutions of Vienna and Central Europe
ECN 271 International Economics (3h) (D)
HMN 190 Contemporary Viennese Experience (1.5h) (p/f)
Social, cultural, and environmental factors of life in contemporary Vienna. Includes site visits, guest lectures, and interviews with Viennese.
Spring 2022 with Will Fleeson, Psychology
PSY 255: Personality Psychology (3h) (D)Survey of theory and research on the structure and function of human personality, with attention to the relationship to cognition, emotion, motivation, and behavior.
PSY 315: Special Topics in Personality Psychology: Courage, Character and Immigration (3h) (D)
Theoretical and empirical examination of specialized areas within personality psychology. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
Other courses offered will include two electives taught by local professors.
HST 120 Formation of Europe: Habsburg Empire and its Successor States (3h) (D or HST major/minor credit)
The development of Central and East-Central Europe as a multiethnic unity under the Habsburgs, 1526-1918, and its dissolution into successor states and subsequent interactions, 1918-1989.
MUS 219 Music in Vienna (3h) (D)
Study of music and musical institutions of Vienna and Central Europe
ECN 271 International Economics (3h) (D)
HMN 190 Contemporary Viennese Experience (1.5h) (p/f)
Social, cultural, and environmental factors of life in contemporary Vienna. Includes site visits, guest lectures, and interviews with Viennese.
Resident Professor
Fall 2021: Dr. Nelly van Doorn Harder, Religion, vandoopa@wfu.edu
Spring 2022: Dr. Will Fleeson, Psychology, fleesonw@wfu.edu
Fall 2021: Dr. Nelly van Doorn Harder, Religion, vandoopa@wfu.edu
Spring 2022: Dr. Will Fleeson, Psychology, fleesonw@wfu.edu
Flow House can accommodate sixteen students. There are five student bedrooms on the top floor. A classroom, spacious kitchen, library with state-of-the-art technology, dining room, and living room are located on the middle floor. The house is wired for Internet access and students should bring their laptop computers. A three-bedroom faculty apartment is on the first floor. The house contains separate laundry facilities for faculty and students.
The students have opportunities to go on excursions with the Resident Professors and the local professors. Generally students are taken on at least one weekend excursion outside of Austria. Some past excursions have been to Prague, Krakow, and Budapest. These excursions offer students the opportunity to see new locations and learn about their connections to Austria. The trip includes guided tours through the city and free time for the students to explore. The cost of the trip is included in the program cost and the trip is usually mandatory.
In addition excursions have also been arranged so students can attend local festivals. A past excursion included attending Almabtrieb, an annual September festival in Austria. It takes place at the Marienseerschwaig near the Alpine village of Moenichkirchen. The locals have a party marked by the driving of the cows and horses from the higher elevation meadows down to the valley before winter sets in. Everyone dresses up, including the cows, and celebrates together.
In addition excursions have also been arranged so students can attend local festivals. A past excursion included attending Almabtrieb, an annual September festival in Austria. It takes place at the Marienseerschwaig near the Alpine village of Moenichkirchen. The locals have a party marked by the driving of the cows and horses from the higher elevation meadows down to the valley before winter sets in. Everyone dresses up, including the cows, and celebrates together.
The faculty director is responsible for the selection of each group based on the following criteria:
- Academic suitability
- Social and emotional maturity
- Classification
- Seriousness of the student in pursuing the academic and cultural aims of the program
- Applicability of the program to the student's interests and studies
Students pay current Wake Forest tuition and housing. Students are responsible for all meals, round-trip airfare, additional travel, books, visa fees, and other personal expenses.
Students are eligible for Flow House specific scholarships and in addition may apply for scholarships through the Center for Global Programs and Studies. Students should also contact the German Department for information on their scholarship opportunities.
Dr. Rebecca Thomas, Ph.D
Director of Flow House
Professor of German
Phone: (336) 758 4408
E-mail: thomasrs@wfu.edu
Jessica Francis
Director for Study Abroad
Center for Global Programs and Studies
Reynolda Hall, Room 116
Phone: (336) 758 3890
E-mail: francija@wfu.edu
House address
Flow House
Gustav Tschermak-Gasse 20
1190 Vienna, Austria
Phone: 011-431-367-0740
Fax: 011-431-367-1442
Director of Flow House
Professor of German
Phone: (336) 758 4408
E-mail: thomasrs@wfu.edu
Jessica Francis
Director for Study Abroad
Center for Global Programs and Studies
Reynolda Hall, Room 116
Phone: (336) 758 3890
E-mail: francija@wfu.edu
House address
Flow House
Gustav Tschermak-Gasse 20
1190 Vienna, Austria
Phone: 011-431-367-0740
Fax: 011-431-367-1442
Fall and spring semesters
The program is set up so students have most Fridays off for exploring Vienna and surrounding cities. The program includes a 10-day break generally halfway through the semester. It is important to note that students cannot travel for the first three weeks of the program due to orientation.
The program is set up so students have most Fridays off for exploring Vienna and surrounding cities. The program includes a 10-day break generally halfway through the semester. It is important to note that students cannot travel for the first three weeks of the program due to orientation.