** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Your CIEE Semester Global Internship program in Seoul lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: a full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30 hours per week), an internship seminar, and the option to take a course taught 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 Korean culture. Live, learn, and work in Seoul!
Unique Experiences
ASSIST IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF BRAND MATERIALS
AT ASIA'S NUMBER 1 PERSONAL MOBILITY STARTUP
MANAGE THE SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
FOR A PREMIER FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE COMPANY
DEVELOP BUSINESS STRATEGIES
FOR A COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN AIR STERILIZATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
Internships in Korea 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 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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