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CIEE Summer Global Internship in Monteverde, Costa Rica (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English
Program Type: Internship Minimum GPA: 2.5
Housing: Dormitory Academic Partner: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer Global Internship

MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA

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Program Overview

Spend your summer interning abroad in Monteverde, a unique region known for its biological diversity, multicultural society, and the efforts its community organizations and businesses make to conserve natural resources and mitigate climate change.  

During your summer internship, you'll gain new skills and abilities while living in one of the few ecosystems of a Tropical Cloud Forest. Discover first-hand the initiatives and ventures involved in balancing an economy and ecotourism without compromising sustainability, human well-being, community resilience, conservation, climate action, and more in this biodiverse Costa Rican region. 

Unique Experiences

LEARN FROM COSTA RICAN ECO-ENTREPENEURS

who are forward-thinking in their climate-smart practices that are developing green businesses in Monteverde

LIVE IN A RURAL MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

surrounded by a tropical cloud forest and friendly Costa Ricans

PUT NEW SKILLS INTO PRACTICE

as you complete your internship program that gives you an in-depth look at sustainable development in the tropics

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Activities

  • Take a street food tour to learn about the many tasty meal options (and what to avoid) 
  • Enjoy chimaek (fried chicken and beer) culture with a view of the Han River at sunset? 
  • Tour a palace while wearing hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) 
  • Attend a baseball game  
  • Hike the ancient Seoul City Wall 
  • Travel outside the city to locations featured in Korean dramas, films, and K-Pop music videos 
  • Visit the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) on the border with North Korea 

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • One-week orientation – an introduction to Costa Rican 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
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 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 insurance included

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 06/12/2025 08/05/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.