CIEE January in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Locations: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Program Terms: J-Term
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

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Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options:	Apartment (shared), Dormitory	Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Geography, Government, History, Political Science
Program Type:	Study Abroad	Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Spend your winter break studying abroad in Edinburgh, the powerhouse of Scottish arts, culture, and education. When class is in session at CIEE Edinburgh, you'll earn three credits studying Scotland’s past and present. Outside the classroom, you'll broaden your understanding of Scottish history, contemporary affairs, and culture by participating in exciting co-curricular activities organized by CIEE to enhance classroom learning. Discover for yourself why Edinburgh is world-renowned for its striking architecture, rich 1,000-year history, and remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Unique Experiences

TASTE TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH CUISINE

Like haggis, cullen skink and cranachan

EXPLORE FAMOUS CASTLES

Such as Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castles

WALK TO CRAMMOND ISLAND

Which is only accessible during low tide, and explore the WWII fortifications

Excursions & Activities

Ample activities and excursions will be offered to immerse you in Scottish culture and Scotland’s historic heritage. On an excursion, you might:

Go on a walking tour of the city. Discover Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Princes Street Gardens and the original Hogwarts!
Hike up Arthur’s Seat, a 342-million-year-old extinct volcano located in Holyrood Park, which offers superb walks and stunning views over the city.
Take part in a pub quiz or listen to folk music in one of Edinburgh’s famous traditional pubs.
Collect seashells and beach drift on one of the beautiful beaches that run along Edinburgh’s coastline.
Take a day trip and soak up Scotland’s stunning scenery in places like North Berwick, Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, or Dundee.

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 Chinese 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

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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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