Summer Global Internship
New for Summer 2024
Unique Experiences
Taste traditional Scottish cuisine
like Cullen skink (fish and potato soup), haggis (a large spicey sausage), and cranachan (dessert with oats, raspberries, and cream)
Explore the city center and Glasgow’s West End
where you’ll find plenty of shops, restaurants, and pubs with live music
Take trips to Edinburgh and The Highlands
to explore all Scotland has to offer
4
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CLUBS IN GLASGOW
330 M
YEAR-OLD TREE FOSSILS CAN BE VIEWED IN GLASGOW’S FOSSIL GROVE
6
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Your Destination
Home to renowned art galleries, world-class museums, inspiring street art, leafy green spaces, historic landmarks, world- renowned architecture and a legendary music scene, Glasgow is considered Scotland’s commercial and cultural epicenter. The city’s particular location between Highland and Lowland Scotland and its distance from Edinburgh, the country’s capital, make Glasgow a prosperous market center. Not only is Glasgow the largest city in Scotland – it’s also the largest economic region of the country, and accounts for a third of Scotland’s business base, research, power, and employment opportunities.
When you study abroad in Glasgow, you’ll quickly discover why this city is considered one of the friendliest in the world. Glaswegians are known for their warmth and welcoming hospitality, making this city a lovely place to become better acquainted with Scottish tradition and charm. In addition to befriending locals, you’ll spend your time appreciating Glasgow’s industrial prowess, 19th-century Victorian architecture, dynamic arts scene, and how the city became designated a UNESCO City of Music site. With its tourist-friendly culture and cosmopolitan vibe, your time learning and living in Glasgow will be nothing short of epic!
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Glasgow.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Go on a guided walking tour of Glasgow’s outstanding historic city center, such as the Merchant City neighborhood, where wealthy traders had their homes in the 18th century
- Discover unique street art, which is one of the best expressions of Glasgow’s vibrant urban culture
- Visit Glasgow Cathedral, one of the oldest buildings in the city, and learn its fascinating tales
- Visit the Celtic Park Stadium
- Wander around Glasgow Necropolis
- Attend a traditional Ceilidh to see culture in action
- Enjoy live music at Kings Tuts Wah Hut
- Honor Saint Valentine in the Blessed St. John Duns Scotus Church
- Enjoy a picnic in the Kelvingrove Park on a sunny day with friendly locals
- Admire current exhibitions at the Gallery of Modern Art, The Burrell Collection, and Kelvingrove Museum
- Wander down The Lanes, a hipster attraction down Byres Road in the West End
- Cycle along the Forth and Clyde Canal
Professional Development
- Take advantage of resume help and interviewing skills based on local business culture
- Explore the professional working world of Glasgow through organizational site visits, industry networking events, and guest lectures
- Participate in workshops that will help you make the most of your internship
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Glasgow offers two housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home: A homestay or a single room or double room in a shared apartment or residence hall. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay or a single/double room in a shared apartment/residence hall located under 45 minutes from CIEE Glasgow.
- Homestays: Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family.
- Shared Apartments/Residence Halls: Apartments and residence halls boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
- Homestays: Homestay students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch.
- Shared Apartments/Residence Halls: Meals are not included. You will be provided with all the kitchen equipment you should require.
Transportation
Commute time from housing location to internship will vary depending on the location of the internship provider.
Academics
As a CIEE intern in Glasgow, you’ll have access to a diverse set of industries and service work placements in unpaid positions. Extra-curricular cultural activities in and around Glasgow complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city and surrounding Highlands of Scotland
This eight-week program includes a full-time internship and a required integrated academic course
Internship Opportunities
Gain real-world work experience, grow your professional network, and bolster your resume while interning at NGOs, startups, advocacy groups, and more in Glasgow. Search here for a more detailed list of internship opportunities.
Business and Finance
Business development, recruitment, and human resources.
Law, Politics, NGOs, and Governing Bodies
Government, non-governmental, organizations, and advocacy groups.
Entrepreneurship
Accelerators and tech startups, research, business development, and community management.
Marketing
Agencies and departments of companies.
Life Sciences
Research and development.
Startups, Incubators, Accelerators, and Hubs
E-learning, apps, and e-commerce.
Note: Please keep in mind that securing a spot in any of these opportunities is not automatically guaranteed and depends on availability and the internship host organization's decision. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The internships, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development.
Course Information
Summer Session I 2024
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer 2024 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,450 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,453**
Housing = $2,500
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $7,450Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $233†
International Airfare = $1,300††
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $1,300
Personal expenses = $180†††
Total Costs = $3,313Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $350 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Claire Kinloch Anderson
Center Director
Claire is an experienced professional with a strong background in broadcast journalism, working for the BBC, Sky TV, and STV. With an M.A. in Modern Languages from Cambridge University, she...
Calum Williamson
Program Manager
Calum is a seasoned professional in student recruitment and international education, having held key roles at prestigious institutions like the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh. A...
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