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German Language and Culture in Germany

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Program Overview

Explore German culture and improve your language skills during this two-week summer program in Germany! During this program, you’ll live together with participants from all over the world at the “Jugendherberge Mannheim” youth hostel in Mannheim, one of the country’s most exciting and historic cities.

The program includes a weekend educational excursion to Berlin and a full-day cultural excursion to Heidelberg, providing you the opportunity to experience the different regions and perspectives of Germany while spending quality time with your fellow participants.

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Program Highlights

This program provides 40 hours of German instruction alongside DIVE sessions, which will provide context to your language learning. Cultural topics (e.g. food, lifestyle) will be part of your classes!
Both in and out of the classroom, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make friends from other cultures and countries around the world.
Because most of your program will take place in Mannheim – a city full of innovation and unique history – you’ll embark on a city walking tour and get to know the area outside of your classes.
You’ll spend a weekend visiting one of the most iconic and exciting cities in the world: Berlin! You'll visit the Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Reichstag exterior, East Side Gallery, and more.
At the end of your trip, you’ll explore the breathtaking city of Heidelberg – full of ancient architecture and home to the oldest university in Germany (founded in 1386)!

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
International Airfare
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Emergency Support

Exclusions

Domestic Airfare

Program Details

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Locations

  • Germany

Fields & Subjects

  • Foreign Language
  • Languages & Linguistics

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • German
  • Education
  • Some high school, no diploma

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Other
  • Online Application
  • Essay

Age Requirement

14-17

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $5,000

Refund Policy

Other

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Innovation in Diversity 2023 Finalist
Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Organization 2018

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