German Intensive Summer Program – GISP

Our German Intensive Summer Program is a language- and culture-focused summer school designed especially for incoming students who will be joining us in the fall trimester.

This three-week program offers a perfect opportunity to improve your German language skills before the start of your academic courses. Participants take part in 75 hours of intensive language instruction, available at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels.

But the program is more than just language learning: You’ll gain valuable insights into German culture, history, and geography through interactive classes and guided excursions in and around Hamburg and Northern Germany.

The program also includes a variety of social and cultural activities, such as:

• Sports events
• Excursions and group outings

This well-rounded introduction will help you feel more confident both linguistically and culturally as you begin your exchange at HSU.