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CIEE Summer in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Program Overview

Your Summer in San Juan program lasts 4 weeks (or up to 8 weeks) and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will choose from CIEE courses taught in-person at CIEE San Juan. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Puerto Rican culture. Live and learn in San Juan!

San Juan is Puerto Rico’s vibrant capital city, celebrated for its rich history, colorful colonial architecture, and stunning Caribbean beaches. Summer in San Juan offers warm weather, lively cultural festivals, and endless opportunities to enjoy outdoor life – from exploring the historic streets of Old San Juan to relaxing along the scenic coastline. With a unique blend of Latin American and U.S. influences, the city is home to world-class museums, music, cuisine, and a welcoming local community. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, San Juan is the perfect place to study abroad while experiencing a dynamic and culturally rich destination without leaving the U.S. mainland.

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Program Highlights

Join weekly language exchange meetups with local students to practice Spanish and explore cultural topics together
Volunteer with a local food bank or community kitchen to help prepare and distribute meals to families in need
Take part in a community beach clean-up and learn how grassroots groups are protecting Puerto Rico’s coastal ecosystems
Experience the magic of Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent waters with a night kayaking tour in Laguna Grande, just outside of San Juan 
Dive into the history and impact of reggaetón, the genre that put Puerto Rico on the global music map, and attend a live reggaetón performance 

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Credit
Internship Placement
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico

Fields & Subjects

  • Communications
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Sustainable Development
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

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GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Student Video
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
Alliance for International Exchange
Innovative Technology 2019
British Accreditation Council

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