Summer Intern + Study Abroad
Unique Experiences鈥
Assist with community development programs
at a nonprofit organization focusing on social includsion and local support services
Coordinate cultural and tourism events
for a tourism office promoting Rennes' cultural heritage
Created and edit audio content
at a creative agency specializing in podcasts and digital media
Your Intern and Study Abroad Destination in Rennes
Rennes is France鈥檚 lively, student-friendly city, celebrated for its rich Breton heritage, vibrant arts scene, and welcoming community. Known for its medieval architecture, colorful half-timbered houses, lively markets, and dynamic music and festival culture, Rennes offers an inspiring setting for academic and cultural exploration. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Rennes is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.
Program Highlights
- Internship Placements: 黑料网911offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
- Elective Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in French 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 Rennes.
Excursions & Activities鈥
CIEE鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Rennes will open doors for you to explore France's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Visit Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will explore the abbey and the citadel, and walk in the pilgrims鈥 footsteps
- Explore Brittany鈥檚 privateers鈥 haven and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery from the walled city of Saint-Malo
- Embark on a journey through time as you discover medieval castle of Foug猫res
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.鈥
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
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- Standard Housing:鈥疘ncludes a single room at a homestay. Homestays are in Rennes or a close suburb within 15 to 40 minutes of 黑料网911Rennes. Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family, in an apartment or a house.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
- Select Housing:鈥疘ncludes a single studio apartment, within a 20-minute commute of the city center. Studio apartments are equipped with a private bathroom and kitchenette, and share common areas and laundry facilities鈥痺ith other residents.鈥Select housing availability is limited and requires an鈥痑dditional fee.鈥
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Meals
- Homestays: Students typically have weekday breakfasts, weekday dinners, and all weekend meals with their host family (included in the program fee). On weekdays, students are responsible for their lunches, which may be purchased at local caf茅s, boulangeries, cr锚peries, or mini markets in downtown Rennes.
- Studio Apartments: Students are responsible for budgeting and preparing their own meals. Food can be purchased at a nearby supermarket, bakery, or market.
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Academics
黑料网911Rennes: Study in the charming and cozy business center near the Vilaine River, with convenient access to restaurants, caf茅s, public parks, a post office, a gym, a metro station, and green spaces. 黑料网911Rennes boasts one main classroom, a combo student lounge and kitchenette, and two main offices.
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Course Information
黑料网911proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
黑料网911and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
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Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
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Explore Industry Options
Rennes features a diverse work scene with thriving industries like cybersecurity, agriculture, and eco-industries. Known for its cultural and creative sectors, the city offers live performances and audiovisual productions. Numerous festivals provide opportunities in communication, web marketing, and design.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Gain experience in agricultural markets, agribusiness companies, and NGOs to study food production and global processes.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Immerse yourself in today's cutting-edge global media by working in film studios, media companies, the theater, and more.
Education and Training
Experience international teaching methodologies and curriculum development in classrooms around Jordan, Spain, and more.
Hospitality and Tourism
Polish your hospitality management skills by studying global tourism practices, customer service excellence, and more.
Human Services
Deepen your knowledge of human services through social welfare work, community development, and international advocacy.
Information Technology
Explore diverse tech environments, cutting-edge innovation, and emerging technologies in South Korea, Spain, and more.
Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of 黑料网911fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- 黑料网911STEM Scholarship
- Trailblazer Grant
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Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer 2026 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $5,950 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $4,025 ** |
| Housing | $1,425 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,950 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Daniel Audaz
Director
Daniel Audaz has been the Director of the 黑料网911program in Rennes since 2008. He is originally from Marseille and studied at the University of Aix-en-Provence (France) where he obtained his M.A. in Geography and then specialized in FLE/S (Fran莽ais Langue Etrang猫re et Seconde).
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