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CIEE Summer Global Internship Program in Paris, France (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Paris, France
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: UNT applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 01/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 05/19/2025 07/12/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level: Undergraduate Program Type: Affiliated, Internship
Click here for a definition of this term UGRAD Credit Hours: 6 Transfer hours Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Apartment Click here for a definition of this term Classification: Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age by the time of departure Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study: Business, French, History, International Studies, Journalism, Management, Marketing
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Program Contact in SAO: Mr. Dave Kilough (David.Kilough@unt.edu)
Program Description:

Global Internship

PARIS, FRANCE

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Program Overview

A destination for worldwide investors, Paris is a major international business hub with the most Fortune 500 company headquarters in Europe. A center of innovation, Paris is also France's local dynamic startup environment, perfect for budding entrepreneurs. Students may visit the world's largest startup campus and a startup accelerator specializing in creative industries. Paired with incomparable museums and monuments to visit and efficient public transportation to get you anywhere you need to go, Paris is an ideal city for students and young professionals to work and play.  

As a global intern, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical, real-world work experience in the city's various startups, businesses, and industries. During your internship, you can expect to gain soft skills in communication, networking, time management, conflict resolution, creative thinking, and teamwork. Similarly, you'll immerse yourself in the local business culture, getting an insider's look at how the organization you're working for operates. Local internships are as diverse as Paris itself, offering opportunities for students in a wide range of professional fields located in the city's different arrondissements and suburbs. All internships are within a one-hour commute from CIEE Paris and student housing.  

In addition to gaining work experience in Paris's thriving economy, you'll discover firsthand why Paris is known as the City of Light. Paris is revered for its art, history, and culture. From the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower, Paris has so much to offer!  

Unique Experiences

TAKE A BOAT CRUISE

on the Seine River and enjoy spectacular views of the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, and the Notre Dame Cathedral.

EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH PARIS

testing the year’s best baguette of the city and grabbing a typical bistro meal on a terrasse.

VISIT THE OPÉRA GARNIER

to learn about the history and design of this masterpiece of 19th-century architecture.

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Excursions & Activities

Past cultural activities allowed students to: 

  • Learn about cheesemaking from a local cheesemonger and taste a variety of their products  
  • Test their skills as a nose at the Fragonard Perfume Museum and learn about the history of perfume making in southern France  
  • Take a stroll in the Montparnasse neighborhood, learning about the area’s influence on art and literature, and stop for a crêpe at the end of the visit 

Overnight Excursions may help you: 

  • Discover the champagne industry in Reims and visit the cathedral where French kings were coronated 
  • Visit the region of Normandy to learn about World War II history and local agricultural industries, tasting regional delicacies along the way 

Professional Development

Past internship experiences include: 

  • Communication with a digital marketing agency, creating blog posts and researching current market trends. 
  • Project management for a documentary film production company researching sites for shoots, coordinating filming schedules, script revision, and reviewing subtitles. 
  • Coordination for an expat lobbying group, organizing voter registration events, researching policy initiatives, and building their international network. 

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 French 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
  • Travel protection 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

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