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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 04/01/2027 04/01/2027 05/19/2027 07/14/2027
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Summer in San Juan

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Program Overview

Your Summer in San Juan program lasts 4 weeks (or up to 8 weeks) and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will choose from CIEE courses taught in-person at CIEE San Juan. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Puerto Rican culture. Live and learn in San Juan!

Unique Experiences

Join weekly language exchange meetups

with local students to practice Spanish and explore cultural topics together

Volunteer with a local food bank

or community kitchen to help prepare and distribute meals to families in need

Take part in a community beach clean-up

and learn how grassroots groups are protecting Puerto Rico's coastal ecosystems

Learn More About San Juan

Your Destination

San Juan is Puerto Rico's vibrant capital city, celebrated for its rich history, colorful colonial architecture, and stunning Caribbean beaches. Summer in San Juan offers warm weather, lively cultural festivals, and endless opportunities to enjoy outdoor life – from exploring the historic streets of Old San Juan to relaxing along the scenic coastline. With a unique blend of Latin American and U.S. influences, the city is home to world-class museums, music, cuisine, and a welcoming local community. 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 abroad while experiencing a dynamic and culturally rich destination without leaving the U.S. mainland.

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

  • Unmatched Flexibility: Spend one or two 4-week sessions in the same host city or travel between cities for a comparative cultural experience.
  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses that align with your academic major.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Cultural Activities: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

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 magic of Puerto Rico's bioluminescent waters with a night kayaking tour in Laguna Grande, just outside of San Juan??
  • Dive into the history and impact of reggaetón, the genre that put Puerto Rico on the global music map, and attend a live reggaetón performance??
  • Engage in community-based resilience efforts by volunteering with local organizations working on sustainable rebuilding and environmental restoration

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.

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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