Information for term Global Internship
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenGain real-world work experience in the city-state of Singapore, where its ultra-modern skyline combines with the rich history of its past. Considered the dynamic gateway to Asia, students interning abroad can look forward to an exhilarating experience working and networking in Singapore's centuries-old wonderland of lush green spaces and prosperous economy that embraces everything from finance and pharmaceuticals to technology and tourism.
When you apply to become a CIEE intern, our staff will work directly with you to match you with an internship opportunity that suits your unique needs and professional goals. While internships are competitive, CIEE will help you navigate the internship interview process to set you up for success. Our staff will offer you constructive resume revisions and provide you with the tools to succeed in your interview to ensure you are placed with the right opportunity. Learn more about our personalized placement process.
Unique Experiences
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LIVE IN THE DYNAMIC GATEWAY TO ASIA
that combines an ultramodern skyline with the rich cultures of the past.
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LEARN FROM THE ISLAND CITY-STATE
that hosts the Asian headquarters of many multinational corporations across a range of industry sectors, making it an exceptionally diverse business community.
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WORK IN A RAPIDLY GROWING ECONOMY
that embraces everything from finance and pharmaceuticals to technology and tourism.
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, MALAY, MANDARIN CHINESE, AND TAMIL
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RENOWNED UNIVERSITIES: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY AND SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY
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SQUARE MILES OF TOTAL AREA
281.3
Location & Culture
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Your Destination
A hub of international commerce, Singapore is one of the world’s most globalized economies. This island city-state hosts the Asian headquarters of many multinational corporations across a range of industries. It is an ideal venue for a challenging and rewarding internship program as well as an exciting place to explore - from its remarkable landscape to its diverse blend of cultures and cuisines.
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 Singapore.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Join the locals and enjoy water sports like sailing, kayaking, water skiing, and scuba diving.
- Watch an orchestra, an arts festival, or even an open mic night during your stay in Singapore - a “gateway between the East and West" and a center for performing arts and culture.
- Visit the world-famous Singapore Zoo, nestled within the lush Mandai rainforest and home to over 300 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Take advantage of resume guidance and learn interviewing skills based on the local business culture
- Explore the professional working world of Singapore through organizational site visits, industry networking events, and guest lectures
- Participate in workshops that will help you make the most of your internship
Daily Life
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Housing
Program housing is in a student dormitory or hotel. It includes shared (double or triple) rooms, laundry facilities, internet access, and convenient access to public transportation.
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Meals
Meals are not included in the program housing, but housing is within close walking distance to food courts as well as many affordable eateries and 24-hour coffee shops.
Singapore, Singapore Where You'll Study
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Gardens By The Bay
A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells.
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Lau Pa Sat Hawkers Center
Rebuilt Victorian covered hawker centre in CBD with local delicacies & international food stalls.
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The Jewell At Changi Airport
Passenger & cargo hub with 4 modern terminals plus buses & trains to the city center.
Academics
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As a global intern in Singapore, you’ll work in a non-paying position within a wide range of opportunities across a diverse set of industries. Extracurricular excursions and cultural activities in and around Singapore complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city.
This semester length program includes 6 weeks of academic coursework and a 12-week part-time internship and course. During the 6-week block of academic coursework, participants enroll in two elective Open Campus courses. In addition to the required 6-week block of courses at the start of the program, participants are also provided the option to take one additional Open Campus course during Block II and/or Block III should their schedules allow. Class environment varies depending on the course and is designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. All internships are offered in English.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Additional Requirements
Students participating in the Singapore 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.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
Upon completing the two electives during the first 6-week block, students participate in an integrated academic course taught alongside the 12-week, part-time internship. The two 6-week elective courses, internship and course are required components of the program.
Explore literature, history, religion, and more with our course offerings. Students will enroll in:
- Two Block I CIEE courses offered on a 6-week academic block system.
- 12-week part-time internship with an integrated academic course. Optional additional CIEE elective course in Block II and/or Block III
Optional additional CIEE elective course in Block II and/or Block III
PROGRAM CREDIT
Total credit: 12-18 semester/18-27 quarter credits
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours unless otherwise noted
- CIEE Internship: 6 semester/9 quarter credits; 45 academic course hours, 225-300 internship placement hours
- Weeks 1 – 6
- 2 Block I CIEE elective courses
- Weeks 7 – 18
- INSH 3826 HYBR: Academic Internship in a Global Workplace
- One additional CIEE elective course in Block II and/or Block III (optional)
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment for elective courses typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion. An integrated academic course correlates with the 12-week internship to complement the internship experience. Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by CIEE and the host organizations.
Class Format
Students begin by taking two Block I CIEE courses offered on a 6-week academic block system. The second part of the program includes a 12-week CIEE part-time internship (225-300 hours) and an academic course for 6 semester/9 quarter credits. In addition, students have the option to enroll in one additional CIEE elective course in Block II and/or Block III. Typically, students should expect to spend up to 19-25 hours per week engaged in internship project work.
Except for the required Internship course, all courses are offered with the CIEE Open Campus program, and will therefore be shared with students on the program, and many are available in multiple CIEE locations. To help ensure you are able to enroll in the courses you need, some courses may be facilitated as a Hybrid course by an instructor from a location that is separate from your own. In a Hybrid course, you will learn either face-to-face or online, depending on your location. However, regardless of your location, you will apply what you learn from the instructor and course materials in your location.
Grading
The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Final grades are based on class participation, homework, individual project work, presentations, and midterm and final exams. Students will be assessed via assignments and activities related to the integrated academic seminar, as outlined in the syllabus. Internship supervisors and students each provide written evaluations of progress toward goals.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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Course Notes
- All internships are offered in English.
- Students should expect to spend up to 19-25 hours per week engaged in internship work
- Block I courses are chosen from any of the courses offered through the Open Campus Block program in Block I. Courses are listed as “Fall Block I” and “Spring Block I” respectively.
- The optional courses for Weeks 7-18 available for Block II and Block III are listed below. Students can only add one optional course per block (Block II and Block III).
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Hybrid Courses
Some CIEE courses are offered in hybrid format to make them available at multiple program locations and increase your course choices. A hybrid class is taught synchronously in a classroom in one location, and students in the program at other CIEE locations join live online. All students have the same instructor and meet as one class. Co-curricular activities are tailored to each student’s location to promote local, experiential and intercultural learning for all. The syllabi show the location of instruction for all hybrid classes and from what program locations the course can be taken. Hybrid courses can be identified as those whose course codes end in “CIEE”.
Fall 2023 CIEE Courses
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Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Health Professions and Related Programs
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Social Sciences
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
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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:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- 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 & 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.
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End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| Fall 2023 18 weeks | Deadline Passed | Aug 14, 2023 | Dec 16, 2023 |
$19,950
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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 = $15,703 Housing = $3,750 Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $19,950Estimated 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 = $2,520 † International Airfare = $1,300 †† Books & Supplies = $300 Personal expenses = $2,000 ††† Other = $75 †††† Total Estimated Costs = $6,195Financial 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 by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. † Meals based on 20 per day for 16 weeks †† Covid test to enter the US, if required ††† Based on 18 weeks †††† Covid test to enter the US, if required |
| Spring 2024 14 weeks | Nov 1, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024* | Apr 8, 2024* |
$20,850
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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 = $14,356 Housing = $6,000 Insurance = $194 Total Fees = $20,850Estimated 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 = $1,530 Personal expenses = $220 Total Estimated Costs = $1,750Financial 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 by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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.
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Our Staff
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Marc Teng
Center Director
Marc has over 15 years of experience in the education and travel sectors. He holds an MBA and a postgraduate diploma in education.
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