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CIEE Summer Global Internship in São Paulo, Brazil (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Business Program Type: Internship Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Summer Global Internship

São Paulo, Brazil

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in São Paulo lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with cultural and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Brazilian culture. Live, learn, and work in São Paulo! Unique Experiences

Unique Experiences

DEVELOP FINANCIAL STRATEGY AND REPORTING SKILLS

BY GAINING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN ANALYSIS AND DATA REPORTING WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN SÃO PAULO'S FINANCE SECTOR

CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT INNOVATION

BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS IN BRAZIL'S SUSTAINABILITY SECTOR

ASSIST IN MARKET RESEARCH AND BUSINESS STRATEGY

BY CONDUCTING CONSUMER BEHAVIOR RESEARCH AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS IN SÃO PAULO'S GROWING TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM

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Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Brazilian business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in São Paulo.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in São Paulo will open doors for you to explore Brazil’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. Samples of excursions and activities:

  • Take a guided tour through the city's colonial and modern landmarks, including the São Paulo Cathedral, Pátio do Colégio, and the bustling Mercado Municipal
  • Explore Nature at Serra da Cantareira, one of the world’s largest urban forests, where you will hike scenic trails and learn about local biodiversity
  • Visit the vibrant neighborhood of Liberdade, home to São Paulo’s Japanese-Brazilian community, before heading to an Afro-Brazilian cultural center

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.  

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new 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
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 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 protection included

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