It's 12 months then they boot him back to Germany.
Soren, we've talked about this a lot, you need to do whatever makes you happy. Just please understand what you're getting yourself into. Do not worry about coaster trips or silly stuff like that, that should have no influence on your decision.
As for the rest of you, don't pressure Soren to come to the states just to 'hang out' with him for your selfish reasons! From what I've heard and seen he could be working 60 hour weeks and scraping by on a Disney Budget...he won't have the time or money for hanging out!
I think you should keep poking people in the eyes in Germany and visit us more often! You're too old for 'Vista Lay' anyways!