Global Entrepreneurship
Summer '25 Applications Open
The Take-Aways
Real-World Experience
Sharpen your business savvy and experience the entrepreneurship process. Come home ready to take the next steps on your entrepreneurial journey.
Credentials for Your Future
Topics for your college essays, experience to inform your future career, and a Business Proposal showing off your entrepreneurial ideas.
Lifelong Skills and Friendships
Return with greater self-confidence, independence, and improved communication and leadership skills. Enjoy a broader worldview and diverse friendships from across the U.S.
45
Hours of Expert Instruction
3
Weeks Pursuing Your Passion
1
Life-Changing Experience
The Destination
Welcome to Dublin, a stunning medieval city with a diverse cultural scene.
Located on Dublin Bay in the Irish Sea, Dublin is Ireland’s capital city and economic hub. Dublin gets its name from the Gaelic dubh linn (black pool), referencing the dark-colored water of River Liffey running through the city. Since its days as a Viking settlement, more than a thousand years ago, this port city has attracted businesses and industries. In Silicon Docks, a short stroll from the city center, you can find the European outposts for Apple, Google, and Microsoft along with many others tech giants.
Lush green spaces, mountains, and plains give Dublin its beautiful natural scenery. Stone castles and buildings signal a rich, medieval past. Dublin Castle, originally built in 1204, sits atop Viking Age remains, and Trinity College, founded in 1592, is Ireland’s oldest university and home to the Book of Kells, written around the year 800. In addition to its rich history, Dublin boasts a modern and diverse cultural scene for art, music, literature, and food. Don’t leave without trying traditional Irish soda bread, rich Guinness stew, and colcannon (Irish mashed potatoes)!
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Dublin.
Weekly Learning Goals
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!
- Hop on an amphibious water vehicle and cross the city by land and water along the Grand Canal Basin. See the old Boland’s Mill, one of the battlegrounds of the 1916 Easter Rising.
- Sing Irish ballads as you tour the historic center of Dublin with a professional balladeer. Meet with a member of Dublin Town, the Business Improvement District initiative.
- Get your hands on the winning cups of the Gaelic Games at Croke Park, the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and Ireland's premier concert and events venue.
- Escape the city to a rural island. Dig your toes in the sand and discover Irish-language dialects outside Dublin.
- Head to the seafront fishing village of Howth where freshly caught fish and chips are the specialty! Explore Howth castle and its scenic walking trail.
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.
A Weekend in Carlingford
For our last full weekend in Ireland we went to Carlingford, a small coastal town north of Dublin. The students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities... keep reading
Gaelic Games, Chickens, and Bogs, oh my!
In the last week our Global Entrepreneurship group has experienced some incredible things here in Ireland. The first highlight of the week was visiting Croke Park and the GAA Museum... keep reading
Welcome to Dublin!
We made it! We arrived in Dublin on Sunday morning after what felt like the shortest night ever. About half of our group met up at Newark Liberty International Airport... keep reading
Eligibility
- Participants must be 15 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2025 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,250 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,250 |
Ready to change your life?
What’s Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Enda O’Connell
Center Director
Enda is responsible for overall management of CIEE Dublin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education Teaching from Dublin City University and the equivalent of a Master’s degree in...
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