CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Engineering in Auckland

Level up your love of gaming in Auckland, gaining real-world engineering skills and developing your own video game prototype!

Forget the idea of studying video games in a dark room behind a screen. This program blends classroom learning and hands-on experiences in the heart of New Zealand’s booming indie game scene. In Auckland, you’ll spend the summer discovering story boarding, coding, and animation. With your Global Navigator friends who are just as passionate about gaming as you are, you’ll put your new skills to work developing a video game prototype inspired by your adventures.

You’ll explore the fundamentals of computer engineering and game development, from building game logic to designing characters and environments. Meet professional designers and engineers, visit tech hubs and gaming studios, and discover how Māori mythic storytelling and New Zealand’s stunning natural settings inspire both blockbuster films and the country’s top games.

You’ll have plenty of time to experience Auckland’s vibrant neighborhoods, coastal parks, and Kiwi culture. Your time in Auckland will grow your creativity, build valuable tech skills, and help shape your future career.