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CIEE Semester in Glasgow, Scotland
(Outgoing Program)
** 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.
Spend your semester living and learning in Scotland’s largest city and cultural epicenter, Glasgow! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Glasgow program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Scottish culture.
When class is in session, you'll choose from a unique mix of flexible and diverse courses at CIEE Glasgow and CIEE's partner institution, the University of Strathclyde. You may also enroll in courses with a local flavor, like business, politics, photography, cuisine, or sustainability initiatives.
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE THE CITY CENTRE
and its array of restaurants, cafes, and shops
WALK THROUGH HISTORY
and take in Glasgow’s culture, architecture, and history
ENJOY SCOTTISH CUISINE
from Haggis (Scotland’s national dish) to delicious seafood
Go on a guided walking tour of Glasgow’s outstanding historic city center such as the merchant city neighborhood, where wealthy traders had their homes in the 18th century
Discover unique street art, which is one of the best expressions of Glasgow’s vibrant urban culture
Visit Glasgow Cathedral, one of the oldest buildings in the city, and learn its fascinating tales
Visit the Celtic Park Stadium
Wander around Glasgow Necropolis
Attend a traditional Ceilidh to see culture in action
Enjoy live music at Kings Tuts Wah Hut
Honor Saint Valentine in the Blessed St. John Duns Scotus Church
Academic Projects
Internship: There are plenty of options to earn credit and beef up your resume with international experience in the Scottish working market. Help improve logistics and customer relations, build finance reports in Excel, analyze competitors, develop marketing plans, audit local companies, and more. Students applying for an internship are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process and must obtain a visa
Service-learning Projects:?Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.
Direct Independent Research: Gain credit for completing an individual research course in a field of special interest under the supervision of a local faculty member. The central goal is a substantive paper or written report containing significant analysis and interpretation of a previously approved topic.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Three-day orientation – an introduction to Scottish 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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