Information for term Global Internship
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenCIEE Global Internship programs are built just for you! All of our locations offer a wide range of internship opportunities across a diverse set of industries. When you apply, we work directly with you to find an internship that suits your unique needs and professional goals. Internships are competitive and confirmed upon a successful interview. You will have an edge on the competition because CIEE helps you navigate the internship interview process. CIEE staff offer constructive resume revisions and provide you with the tools to succeed in your interview. Learn more about our personalized placement process.
The sights and sounds of London will be at your fingertips during this incredible program. Participate in a full-time internship — based on your individual skills and interests—as you explore one of the world’s most historic and influential cities.
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Unique Experiences
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Work in the center of global business and finance
and a major international hub for nearly every industry
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Learn from the largest city in Europe,
with a thriving student population and a multi-cultural environment where over 300 languages are spoken
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Live in central London
near the British Museum and the British Library, and take advantage of London’s museums, theatres, restaurants, and cultural events
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museums, art galleries, and libraries
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London Underground stations
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
London history may be grounded in Roman times, but it’s always reaching for the future. As a major financial center with a strong flow of venture capital and a leading hub for the arts, you’ll find a high-energy vibe and plenty of eclectic neighborhoods to explore. Home to nearly nine million people from all over the globe, you can hear 300 languages here.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Visit local organizations and learn from industry experts to gain insights into work culture and a better understanding of your industry on a global scale
- London and the UK will be your classroom with day trips and excursions to museums, London neighborhoods, and nearby towns and villages providing a cultural context
- Grow your professional network by attending networking events and free lectures, and connect with professionals in your field
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Take advantage of resume help and interviewing skills based on local business culture
- Explore your own career path through workshops on personal branding, networking skills, and making the most of out your internship
- Examine and develop your transferable skills through guidance and feedback from your supervisor and instructor
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HOUSING
Housing will be in either a residence hall or shared apartments centrally located in Bloomsbury, Farringdon or Kings Cross. Students will share double or triple rooms.
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MEALS
No meals are provided in London but students will have access to kitchen facilities to cook their own meals.
London, England Where You'll Study
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CIEE Global Institute
Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, one of the most vibrant and student-populated neighborhoods of central London. CIEE’s new London campus, located on Russell Square, features Georgian-style architecture, 10 classrooms, a café, garden terrace, and tech zone, located near a wealth of cultural and educational opportunities.
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Getting Around
Students will commute mostly via public transportation. We provide an introduction to the system during orientation, and students are responsible for securing their own public transportation pass.
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Program Details
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The program detailsAs a global intern in London, you’ll work in a non-paying position within a wide range of opportunities across a diverse set of industries. Co-curricular excursions and cultural activities in and around London complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city.
This semester-long program includes 6 weeks of academic coursework and an 8-week full-time internship and academic seminar. Class environment varies depending on the course and is designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5. Students participating in the London Semester Global Internship program must maintain full-time student status at their home university while participating in the CIEE program and must have matriculated full-time at their home university at least three months prior to application. Students should be prepared to obtain a signed letter from their home university confirming student matriculation details. Additional visa restrictions may apply and CIEE will advise students as part of the early application process.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Upon completing the two electives during the first 6-week block, students participate in an integrated academic course taught alongside the 8-week, full-time internship. The two 6-week elective courses, course and the internship are both required components of the program.
Explore literature, history, religion, and more with our course offerings. Students will enroll in:
- Two CIEE elective courses offered on a 6-week academic block system
- 8-week full-time internship with an integrated online academic course
- Optional additional CIEE elective course: Doing Business in Europe
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PROGRAM CREDIT
- Total semester credit: 12-15 semester/18-22.5 quarter hours.
- Non-lab course credit
Curriculum
Program Credit
Total credit: 12-16 U.S. semester/18-24 quarter credits
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- CIEE Internship: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits; 30 seminar hours, 200-240 internship placement hours
Language of Instruction
English
Requirements
- Weeks 1 – 6
- 2 CIEE elective courses
- Weeks 7 – 14
- INSH 3826 HYBR: Academic Internship in a Global Workplace
- One additional CIEE elective course (optional)
Course Notes
- All internships are offered in English.
- Students should expect to spend 30-32 hours per week engaged in internship project work
- Week 1-6 elective courses are chosen from any of the courses offered through the Open Campus program in Block I. Courses are listed under the “FALL 2019 BLOCK I CIEE COURSES” and “SPRING 2020 BLOCK I CIEE COURSES” sections below, respectively.
- Please note that in order to remain within the program credit range, students who take a STEM Lab course during Weeks 1-6 are not eligible to take the additional optional CIEE elective course during Weeks 7-14.
- The optional Week 7-14 elective is listed under the “FALL 2019 CIEE COURSES” and “SPRING 2020 CIEE COURSES” sections below, respectively.
- “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
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.
FALL 2019
Click to OpenCourses offered in London are listed below; course list subject to change. Courses are 45 contact hours; 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits, unless otherwise noted.
The 8-week CIEE full-time internship (200-240 internship hours) with a hybrid integrated academic seminar includes 30 contact hours; 6 semester / 9 quarter credits.
WEEKS 1 – 6
Students may choose between any two of the 6-week courses offered through the Open Campus program in Weeks 1- 6 (Block I). “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
- (GI) MKTG 3001 LNEN: International Marketing
- (GI) COMM 3301 LNEN: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- (GI) ENVI 2001 LNEN: Environmental Ethics
- (GI) PUBH 3006 LNEN / INRE 3008 LNEN: Contemporary Challenges in Global Health
- THES 3001 LNEN: British Theatre - A History
- INRE 3001 LNEN: Transatlantic Relations: United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States
- (GI) CMPS 1001 LNEN: Computer Science I Introduction to Programming
- (GI) PHYS 1401 LNEN: General Physics I (Lab Course)
- (GI) PSYC 1001 LNEN: General Psychology
- (GI) BIOL 2401 LNEN: Introduction to Biology I (Lab course)
WEEKS 7 - 14
All students enroll in the 8-week CIEE Global Internship with integrated academic seminar and then will have the option to choose one of the two elective courses.
REQUIRED CIEE INTERNSHIP COURSE
CIEE ELECTIVE COURSES
Students can choose one of the following courses:
Spring 2020
Click to OpenCourses offered in London are listed below; course list subject to change. Most courses are 45 contact hours; 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits, unless otherwise noted. Lab courses are 60 contact hours, 4 semester / 6 quarter credits.
The 8-week CIEE full-time internship (200-240 internship hours) with a hybrid integrated academic seminar includes 30 contact hours; 6 semester / 9 quarter credits.
WEEK 1- 6
Students choose any two of the 6-week courses offered through the Open Campus program in Weeks 1- 6 (Block I). “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
- (GI) MGMT 3001 LNEN: Business Ethics and Leadership
- (GI) BUSI 3001 LNEN: International Finance
- (GI) ECON 3004 LNEN: Survey of International Economics
- (GI) COMM 3301 LNEN: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- (GI) JOUR 3004 LNEN: Printed Media in a Digital Era
- (GI) PUBH 3010 LNEN: Global Health and Emerging Diseases
- (GI) INRE 4007 LNEN: Contemporary Controversies in International Relations
- (GI) INRE 3010 LNEN: Comparative Political Thought
- AHIS 3001 LNEN: British Art History: The Golden Age
- THES 3002 LNEN: Contemporary British Theatre
- (GI) GEND 3002 LNEN: Feminist Political Thought
- (GI) ENVI 3004 LNEN: Global Environmental Policy
- (GI) CMPS 1001 LNEN: Computer Science I Introduction to Programming
- (GI) PSYC 1001 LNEN: General Psychology
- (GI) CHEM 1401 LNEN: General Chemistry I (Lab course)
WEEKS 7 - 14
All students enroll in the 8-week CIEE Global Internship with integrated academic seminar and then will have the option to choose a 3-credit elective course.
REQUIRED CIEE INTERNSHIP COURSE
CIEE ELECTIVE COURSES
Students can choose the following course:
- (GI) BUSI 3007 LNEN: Doing Business in Europe
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in 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
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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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.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Pre-departure online orientation and optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, meals, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
No Hidden Fees
Program |
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| Fall 2019 14 weeks | Deadline Passed | Aug 12, 2019 | Nov 16, 2019 |
$12,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $6,143 Housing = $6,240 ** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,515 International Airfare = $1,150 † Local Transportation = $300 Books & Supplies = $300 Visa Fees = $525 †† Personal expenses = $1,750 Total Estimated Costs = $5,540Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * Non-refundable ** no meals are included for students staying in the apartment option † Roundtrip based on U.S. East Coast Departure †† Approximate, based on a 355 GBP fee for the Tier 4 visa and average shipping fee to the US |
| Spring 2020 14 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Apr 11, 2020 |
$12,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $6,143 Housing = $6,240 ** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,515 International Airfare = $1,150 † Local Transportation = $300 Books & Supplies = $300 Visa Fees = $525 †† Personal expenses = $1,750 Total Estimated Costs = $5,540Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * Non-refundable ** no meals are included for students staying in the apartment option † Roundtrip based on U.S. East Coast Departure †† Approximate, based on a 355 GBP fee for the Tier 4 visa and average shipping fee to the US |
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Our Staff
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Samantha Cooper
Director, London
Samantha holds a Masters of Public Administration from Portland State University, specializing in nonprofit management, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara in French and Psychology.
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Elizabeth Terry
Director
Elizabeth has nearly 20 years’ experience working with U.S. students in London, first as Director of the University of Delaware’s London Centre and then as the Director of the ACCENT London Study Centre.
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Felicity Inns
Academic Director
Felicity majored in environmental science and anthropology, obtaining her master’s degree in anthropology in the area of international education from the University of Cape Town.
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All applicants are highly encouraged to speak with their CIEE Global Internship Advisor prior to the application deadline. Connect early and often. You will learn about the program, the internship placement process, and receive coaching tips on the application process and your resume.
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