CIEE High School Summer Abroad: European Business Adventure
- Ireland
- Dublin
- Spain
- Barcelona
About Program
Kick off your dream career with an entrepreneurial adventure from Ireland to Spain.
From Dublin’s bustling start-up scene to Barcelona's iconic Camp Nou stadium and soccer culture, embark on a 6-week journey to develop practical business skills and learn how they apply to the sports industry.
Start on a 3-week Global Entrepreneurship program in Dublin, Ireland, where you’ll discover the secrets to success in today’s international, interconnected markets. Team up with other Global Navigators to pitch a new business to a panel of experts. After class, roam Dublin’s colorful corners and cobblestone streets, and meet local teens.
Continue on a 3-week Sports Management program in Barcelona, Spain where you’ll discover the history of professional soccer, get an insider’s look at what it takes to run a sports team, and more. On weekends, hit the beach and explore ancient towns in the Catalan region.
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Program Highlights
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- At the Camp Nou Museum, take a virtual reality tour and trace the history of the world-famous FC Barcelona, established in 1899.
- Get a tour of the different player rooms inside the stadium of the RCD Espanyol, one of the most respected football clubs in Spain.
