Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Europe
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The Take-Aways
Real-World Experience
Sharpen your business savvy and experience the entrepreneurship process in three leading European capitals. Come home ready to take the next steps on your entrepreneurial journey.
Credentials for Your Future
Topics for your college essays, experience to inform your future career, and a Business Proposal showing off your entrepreneurial ideas.
Life Skills and New Friendships
Return with greater self-confidence, independence, and improved communication and leadership skills. Enjoy a broader worldview and friends of different backgrounds from across the U.S.
45
Hours of Expert Instruction
3
Weeks Pursuing Your Passion
1
Life-Changing Experience
The Destination
Welcome to Dublin, Copenhagen, and Berlin, three of the best cities in Europe for entrepreneurs!
The capital cities of Ireland, Denmark, and Germany are all known for being at the forefront of startup scenes. Representing northern and western Europe, they are home to thriving businesses that attract young people and top talent each year. The European headquarters of the world’s tech giants are in Dublin, Copenhagen leads in green technology, and Berlin is renowned for providing many resources for startups.
Beyond creating the right conditions for businesses to succeed, all three cities have a strong focus on sustainability and maintaining a high standard of living for its residents. You’ll find large, clean open-air spaces all around. Spend your afternoons strolling Dublin’s huge green spaces like Phoenix Park, roaming past the brightly-colored houses along the Copenhagen canal, and visiting Berlin’s historical landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate. Revel in lively street life and delicious food markets where you can find dishes you can’t leave without trying, like Irish colcannon (mashed potatoes), Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), and German bouletten (meat balls).
Cultural Awareness
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 Copenhagen, Dublin and Berlin.
Weekly Learning Goals
Program Blogs
Berlin Bratwurst and Schnitzel!
Berlin, Germany - the third and final locale in our three-week, three-country, three-city Multi-Site Global Entrepreneurship academic excursion! Only a few days into our German adventure, and Berlin has enthralled... keep reading
A Journey into the Irish Landscape!
Only one day into the Irish segment of our three-week Multi-Site Global Entrepreneurship journey, Dublin has been a journey into both the old and the new of what the people... keep reading
Paris of the North
Hello from Copenhagen, We arrived on Sunday afternoon and were greeted by CIEE staff at the airport. We traveled to our hostel and completed orientation. As we are walking through... keep reading
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!
- Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston, a replica ship in Dublin's Docklands. Discover the remarkable stories of Irish people who embarked on a treacherous voyage from Ireland to North America to flee the Famine.
- Take a canal boat and stop at Blox Hub, a vibrant, urban space for art and businesses.
- Get to the top of artificial skiing slope, Copenhill, a model of sustainable development built on the roof of a waste-to-energy plant!
- On a street art tour of stunning murals and graffiti, experience the largest open-air gallery in the world, covering a mile of the former Berlin Wall.
- Climb Berlin’s TV tower, Fernsehturm, and enjoy panoramic views from the city’s most visible landmark.
Please note activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- Only the Global Navigator Academic Merit Only scholarship is available for this program. The Academic Merit + Need scholarship is NOT available. For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what's included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations or contact us.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
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Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2024 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $8,750 |
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to Local Phone and WIFI
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Enda O’Connell
Center Director
Enda is responsible for overall management of CIEE Dublin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education Teaching from Dublin City University and the equivalent of a Master’s degree in...
Robert Cassidy
Center Director
Robert Cassidy brings a background in neuroscience and extensive leadership experience in higher education. Originally from New Orleans, Rob studied biology and neuroscience in Washington, D.C., before conducting research in...
Andrea Adam Moore
Center Director
Andrea Adam Moore holds a Master in Business Administration. Andrea was previously the Director of the Indiana University Europe Gateway in Berlin.