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. 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.
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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bridges
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London Underground stations
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, London is home to some of the world’s most incredible landmarks and well-known companies. With a large business and financial industry, and rapidly growing technology sector, some say London’s tech community is growing faster than Silicon Valley! London is also at the cutting-edge of arts and provides access to music, fashion, museums, comedy, and theatre.
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
Daily Life
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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 twin 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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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 six-week block, students participate in an integrated academic seminar taught alongside the eight-week, full-time internship. The seminar and the internship are both required components of the program.
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Program Credit
Total credit for the program is 12-15 semester/18-22.5 quarter hours.
Curriculum
Explore literature, history, religion, and more with our course offerings. Students will enroll in:
- Two CIEE elective courses offered on a six-week academic block system
- Eight-week full-time internship with an integrated online academic seminar
- Optional additional CIEE elective course: Doing Business in Europe.
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 2018
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
- JOUR 3002 LNEN: Fourth Estate - British Media and Political Structure
- (GI) PUBH 3006 LNEN / INRE 3008 LNEN: Contemporary Challenges in Global Health
- (GI) POLI 3002 LNEN: European Comparative Political Systems
- (GI) RELI 2001 LNEN / POLI 2001 LNEN: Politics of Religion
- (GI) ENVI 2002 LNEN: Sustainability and the Anthropocene
- HIST 3002 LNEN: "Lions Led by Donkeys" : British Social Dynamics During World War I
- LITT 3002 LNEN: British Women's Literature
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 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.
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.
BLOCK I
- HIST 3002 LNEN: "Lions Led by Donkeys": British Social Dynamics During World War I
- (GI) COMM 3301 LNEN: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- (GI) BUSI 3002 LNEN: International Finance
- (GI) ECON 3004 LNEN: Survey of International Economics
- POLI 3001 LNEN: Peace and Conflict Studies
- (GI) INRE 4007 LNEN: Contemporary Controversies in International Relations
- (GI) ENVI 3004 LNEN: Global Environmental Policy
- (GI) PUBH 3010 LNEN: Global Health and Emerging Diseases
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 additional elective course.
REQUIRED CIEE INTERNSHIP
CIEE ELECTIVE COURSE
Students can also choose the following course:
- (GI) BUSI 3007 LNEN: Doing Business in Europe
Scholarships
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Last year, we awarded more than 1,000 scholarships per term for a total of $5 million, helping more students get on planes and live their dreams in faraway places than any other organization.
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.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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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
- Field trips and cultural 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, 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
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| Fall 2018 14 weeks | Aug 13, 2018 | Nov 17, 2018 |
$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 $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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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| Spring 2019 14 weeks | Nov 1, 2018 | Jan 7, 2019 | Apr 13, 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 $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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 |
| Fall 2019 14 weeks | May 1, 2019 | TBD* | TBD* |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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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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