Summer Global Internship
Unique Experiences
Explore Korean cuisine
with street food tours, kimchi-making classes, and traditional wine tastings
Learn about traditional Korean culture
at ancient palaces and other historic sites
Visit the Demilitarized Zone
that separates North and South Korea
3rd
largest city in the world
10
subway lines
4
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Your Destination
Having been a capital for more than 600 years, Seoul is the heart of Korea’s education, culture, politics, and economics. It’s home to some of the world’s most successful companies and the center of K-Pop and Esports. There’s plenty to see and do in Seoul, from visiting ancient palaces to hiking mountains to bicycling along the Han River. The city also regularly hosts exciting events, from fun cultural activities spotlighting various aspects of Korean culture to international events such as Seoul Fashion Week. There are hundreds of historic sites, museums, art galleries, theaters, and sporting facilities to enjoy during your time abroad.
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 Seoul.
Excursions & Activities
- Take a street food tour to learn about the many tasty meal options (and what to avoid)
- Enjoy chimaek (fried chicken and beer) culture with a view of the Han River at sunset
- Tour a palace while wearing hanbok (traditional Korean clothing)
- Attend a baseball game
- Hike the ancient Seoul City Wall
- Travel outside the city to locations featured in Korean dramas, films, and K-Pop music videos
- Visit the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) on the border with North Korea
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Seoul offers diverse housing options to ensure you’re comfortable in your home away from home. From twin rooms to single rooms, your accommodation preferences will be met. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a twin room in a serviced residence in downtown Seoul conveniently accessible to public transportation. Each room offers simple cooking facilities, an en-suite bathroom, and a coin-operated laundromat in the facility.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room in a residence hall. Residence halls boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Select Plus housing requires an additional
A note: Housing is on a first-come, first-served basis. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we’ll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Meals are not included, but students can prepare simple meals in their rooms which are equipped with a kitchenette.
Academics
During this eight-week Global Internship program in Seoul, you’ll work in a non-paying position within a wide range of opportunities (e.g. in the eSports/eGaming industry) and take an integrated online academic course. Extracurricular cultural activities in and around Seoul complement your internship and coursework.
Course Information
Academic Projects
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:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
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.
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 = $1,060†
International Airfare = $1,600
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $10
Personal expenses = $250
Other = $150††
Total Costs = $3,270Financial 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
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††SIM card for cell phone
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 = $3,953
Housing = $2,500
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated 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 = $1,850
International Airfare = $1,600
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $10
Personal expenses = $500†
Other = $150††
Total Costs = $4,310Financial 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
†incidentals such as entertainment
††SIM card for cell phone
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
Suzanne Crowder Han
Center Director
Suzanne’s love of Korea began more than 30 years ago as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has an M.B.A. from Yonsei University.
Tina Lee
Operations Manager
Tina has extensive experience in student support and academic mentoring and loves to share Korean traditional and contemporary culture.
Get Started
1
Start an Application
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2
Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
3
Contact an Advisor
Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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