To enable first-year students to make an informed decision about their future field of study, the GO (Gymnasium Oberursel) focuses on experience, exchange, and reflection during its two-semester orientation phase. This approach addresses a wide range of orientation needs individually. In addition to developing competencies, the GO emphasizes research-oriented and interdisciplinary approaches from the outset, ensuring that the choice of subject is well-informed and based on sound reasoning.

A proven concept for establishing this practical connection is the GOpractical project. The motto here is: Out of the lecture hall, into practice!

The GO practical project leverages the diversity of its students as a strength. In this module, first-year students work hand in hand with experienced Bachelor's and Master's students from various disciplines. This mix simulates the reality of academic teams: fresh curiosity meets advanced expertise. Participants experience unfamiliar academic cultures and gain a new perspective on their own role. In an atmosphere where teamwork is valued more than competition, new horizons of thought are explored. Students learn how important it is to find a common language, to be open to the unfamiliar, and to narrow down complex topics into manageable questions.

With the aim of making everyday research tangible, the university becomes a real-world laboratory in a dynamic task scenario. Commissioned by a fictitious university committee, students, working in expert teams, develop well-founded recommendations for action in response to real-world challenges. While the scenario provides the framework, the teams independently decide on their project focus and plan their undertaking according to the project triangle of objective, resources, and time.