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  • Locations: San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 02/15/2027 02/15/2027 06/16/2027 08/11/2027
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Summer Global Internship

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in San Juan lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Puerto Rican culture. Live, learn, and work in San Juan!

Unique Experiences

Develop learning and recreational programs

For children and youth in old San Juan

Dive into marine conservation

and work on marine debris research projects

Organize cultural events and reading programs

at a public library to promote literacy and education

Learn More About San Juan

Your Destination

San Juan is Puerto Rico's vibrant, coastal capital, celebrated for its dynamic nightlife, unique blend of Spanish, African, and Caribbean cultures, iconic landmarks like Old San Juan's colorful colonial architecture and El Morro Fortress, world-class museums, charming cafés and restaurants, lively markets, and stunning beaches and tropical landscapes. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, San Juan is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE San Juan offers diverse residence hall housing options to ensure you're comfortable in?your home away from home. From single to shared rooms, we will strive for your?accommodation preferences to be met. All housing has convenient access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.?

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Puerto Rico's 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 San Juan.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in San Juan will open doors for you to explore Puerto Rico's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Experience the tranquility of paddleboarding in Condado Lagoon
  • Take a tour of the Bacardi Rum Distillery in Cataño, learning about the history and production of one of the world's most famous rums
  • Explore the underground wonders of Río Camuy Cave Park, one of the largest cave systems in the world, with guided tours through its impressive caverns and sinkholes

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.

Academics

CIEE San Juan:?Study in San Juan, a dynamic city where rich history meets Caribbean charm. From exploring colorful streets and historic forts to soaking up the sun on stunning beaches, experience the vibrant culture and warm hospitality that make San Juan unforgettable.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

San Juan's work scene is diverse, offering abundant internship opportunities with innovative businesses, nonprofit organizations, and multinational corporations across tourism, finance, healthcare, and creative industries. The city's multicultural and bilingual environment fosters collaboration and networking, supporting professional growth in a vibrant Caribbean business hub.

Industry options include:

  • Finance
  • Health Science
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Manufacturing

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

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

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 academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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