Experiential Learning & Research
Find the Right Experiential Learning & Research Program for You
Gain Hands-On Experience Abroad in Experiential Learning and Research
Don't just earn credits when you study abroad – immerse yourself in your host country's community and society with a real-world internship, a directed independent research project, or a service learning project. Rounding out your study abroad program with experiential learning deepens your connection to your host country and bolsters your resume with transferrable hard and soft skills for your future career.
Whether you want to add an optional for-credit internship to your program by working at a Chinese multinational company, nonprofit organization, or medium-sized enterprise in Shanghai or conduct an independent research project on the ethics of sustainability and French fashion in Paris, you have every opportunity to take your study abroad program to the next level with experiential learning.
Choose from 100+ different study abroad and global internship programs that have optional for-credit experiential learning and research projects built into their curriculums. These robust programs are thoughtfully designed for you to add service learning, an internship, or an independent research project alongside your classes to gain real-world practical experience inside and outside of the classroom. Your options are virtually endless!
Experiential Learning & Research Opportunities
275 Programs Found
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Be a part of the growing tech and research boom in Buenos Aires, where you can spend 19 weeks studying STEM and gaining experience through an internship.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
Commit to the Spanish language during your 20 weeks in Buenos Aires, where you'll advance your skills while taking in the arts, cuisine, and the community.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Spend one of your six-week blocks in Buenos Aires, where you'll not only study, but experience the restaurants, shops, culture, architecture, and style.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Full-Time Internship
Spend 12 weeks interning abroad FT (30-40 hours/week) and earning academic credit while taking advantage of the beautiful weather in Buenos Aires.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Explore global topics with a local flavor in Buenos Aires, a vibrant port city where you can also volunteer for nonprofits or earn a for-credit internship.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend 6 weeks of your summer interning abroad PT (15-20 hours/week) and earning academic credit while exploring the capital of tango, Buenos Aires.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
Take your passion for public health to Buenos Aires, a developing region where you'll study the health systems and gain international perspective.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Gain real-world experience when you spend your summer interning in Buenos Aires, where you can choose work in IT, arts, business, education, and more.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Take two courses in English – but practice your Spanish – when you spend six summer weeks in Buenos Aires, well known for its cultural activities.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
Build up your Spanish skills during a summer in Buenos Aires, where you'll immerse yourself in the language, as well as cuisine, history, and even soccer.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend 6 weeks of your summer interning abroad PT (15-20 hours/week) and earning academic credit while exploring the capital of tango, Buenos Aires.
- Melbourne, Australia
- Study Program
Experience life studying at Monash University, one of Australia’s leading institutions, known for its innovative teaching and global outlook.
FAQs About Experiential Learning & Research
Yes, you can conduct research while studying abroad. In fact, CIEE offers 100+ different programs that include optional experiential learning and research projects in their curriculums. Study abroad research programs allow you to add a for-credit internship, independent research project, or service learning to your academic commitments to round out your experience abroad.
Whether you want to connect with a local Chilean organization dedicated to human rights, sustainability, or social policy in Santiago or you decide to put your skills to work on a tropical ecology and conservation research project in Monteverde, we have an experiential learning opportunity for you abroad!
You can pursue one of our study abroad internships or study abroad research programs in four easy steps:
- Explore our portfolio of 100+ experiential learning and research programs
- Connect with your institution’s study abroad office
- Start your CIEE application
- Let the CIEE team know you’re interested in adding an optional experiential learning, independent research project, or service learning project to your program abroad
To gain research experience abroad, let the CIEE team know you’re interested in a for-credit independent research project, experiential learning, or service learning during the application process. CIEE staff will work with you to collect any additional application materials necessary for your optional experiential learning or academic research project during the course selection process.
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