Not only did it improve my German language skills, it also gave me much life experience in living and communicating with people of different cultures and backgrounds. This page describes 3 summer programs in Germany which focus both on language development as well as on content study in a variety of academic disciplines. These programs would be appropriate not only for German language majors , but also for students majoring in History , International Business , International Studies , Political Science , and more. Many courses could also be used in fulfillment of the requirements for the minor in European Studies . Please make an appointment to meet with the study abroad advisor if you would like to discuss these and other opportunities.
Most courses focus thematically on Europe, Germany, and Berlin.
Housing is provided in single rooms in a student residence with kitchen facilities. Approxinately 15 topics courses taught in English. Students on this program will normally earn 4-5 transfer credits . The University of Heidelberg is the oldest university in Germany, dating to 1386. Their summer program offers eight levels of German language instruction for credit as well as a complementary program of non-credit seminars and lectures.