European Business Adventure
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The Take-Aways
Real-world Experience
Travel across Europe to experience the entrepreneurship process in Dublin and use that knowledge in Barcelona to delve into the sports industry. 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 diverse friendships from across the U.S.
90
Hours Of Expert Instruction
6
Weeks Pursuing Your Passion
1
Life-changing Experience
The Destination
Welcome to Dublin and Barcelona, two European hot spots to learn about business.
Located on Dublin Bay in the Irish Sea, Dublin is Ireland’s capital city and economic hub. Since its days as a Viking settlement, more than a thousand years ago, this port city has attracted businesses and industries. In Silicon Docks, a short stroll from the city center, you can find the European outposts for Apple, Google, and Microsoft along with many others tech giants. In addition to its rich history, Dublin boasts a modern and diverse cultural scene for art, music, literature, and food.
When you think Barcelona, you think soccer. The city is home to professional soccer clubs that have rocked the sport in Spain and around the world: FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol. More than a mere form of entertainment, sports have been a gamechanger for the economy. Afterall, much of the city’s present-day identity is due to the 1992 Olympics. Each year, millions of visitors arrive to soak in the sun at La Barceloneta beach, admire Gaudi’s modernist buildings, and taste delicious dishes, which became recognized worldwide following the games.
Program Blogs
CARLINGFORD ADVENTURE CENTRE
After a fulfilling day of classes, museum visits, and dinner in Dublin, our enthusiastic students embarked on a scenic bus ride to Carlingford, arriving at the Adventure Centre around 7... keep reading
A Tale of Chocolate, Pizza, and Entrepreneurship in Dublin
Week two on the CIEE Dublin Global Entrepreneurship program was a flurry of classes, site visits, and activities— here’s a brief look at just a few. DublinTown Our visit to... keep reading
Exploring Ireland's History of Social Justice: A Journey to Kilmainham Gaol
As we wrap up the third week of our extraordinary educational journey through Ireland's rich history of social justice, we delve into a significant chapter of Irish history as we... keep reading
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!
- Sing Irish ballads as you tour the historic center of Dublin with a professional balladeer. Meet with a member of Dublin Town, the Business Improvement District initiative.
- Hop on an amphibious water vehicle and cross the city by land and water along the Grand Canal Basin. See the old Boland’s Mill, one of the battlegrounds of the 1916 Easter Rising.
- Head to the seafront fishing village of Howth where freshly caught fish and chips are the specialty! Explore Howth castle and its scenic walking trail.
- At the Camp Nou Museum, take a virtual reality tour and trace the history of the world-famous FC Barcelona, established in 1899.
- Get a tour of the different player rooms inside the stadium of the RCD Espanyol, one of the most respected football clubs in Spain.
- Play a game of beach volleyball at the Barceloneta. Bike along the Passeig Marítim, a promenade constructed for the 1992 Olympic Games.
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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I and II 2024 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $11,400 |
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.
Program Balance = $11,400
Total Fees = $11,400Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Financial 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.
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...
Andrés Tabárez
Center Director
Andrés Tabárez is Center Director at CIEE Barcelona. Andrés holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Barcelona (UB).
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