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CIEE Semester Intern + Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Seoul, South Korea
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Housing Options: Dormitory Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Communications, Engineering, International Business, Management, Media Studies, Neuroscience
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Semester Intern + Study Abroad

Seoul, South Korea

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad program in Seoul lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: a part-time internship with an international organization (approximately 20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and two elective courses taught by CIEE faculty or online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cultural and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in South Korean culture. Live, learn, and work in Seoul!

Unique Experiences

COLLECT, CLEAN, AND ANALYZE DATA

AT A SEOUL-BASED COMPANY TRANFORMING THE PACKING INDUSTRY

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

WITH PATIENT CARE TASKS

DESIGN INTUITIVE AND VISUALLY APPEALING USER INTERFACES

FOR APP AND WEB PLATFORMS

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Program Highlights

Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations. Internships are capacity-limited and competitive. Placements are offered in English and Korean. Students with higher levels of Korean may have more internship opportunities available.

Elective Courses: Choose from in-person courses at CIEE Seoul or online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.

Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in South Korean business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.

Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Seoul.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Seoul will open doors for you to explore South Korea’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.    

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Take a day trip to the DMZ to gain insights into the history and geopolitical significance of this border
  • Learn about ceramic making in Mungyeong, a pottery-producing area dating back to the 18th century
  • Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace while wearing traditional Korean clothing (Hanbok)

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.  

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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