Description

In addition to Central College Abroad's traditional fall and spring internship programs, students have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in London during the summer. The internship program is geared toward undergraduate students and recent grads wishing to gain work experience in a dynamic, vibrant city.

We offer an extensive network of internship sites in wide variety of disciplines: art, business, politics, marketing, theatre, social services, and more. Participants will get a taste of real-life work in a truly vibrant European city.

All internship students stay in our central London residence, Vandon house, located only a two-minute walk from such attractions as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. James' Park and the Houses of Parliament.

Highlights

* On-site resident director
* On-site internship coordinator
* 6 SH hours credit
* Accommodation in Vandon House in Westminster, London with continental breakfast
* Use of facilities--full kitchen, library, lounge, PCs, laundry
* Excursions and cultural activities included

Qualifications

* 2.5 Cumulative GPA
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Must have completed at least first year of college

In addition to the general application, students must complete the internship application. After acceptance, students submit two letters of reference, a cover letter, and resume.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for current prices.

Program Fees Include:

The eight-week program fee includes the following:

* 6 semester hours of credits (pass/no record): 3 internship credits and 3 cross-cultural credits
* Accommodation in Vandon House with daily continental breakfast
* Use of the facilities-full kitchen, library, lounge, PCs
* On-site advising and oversight with London resident director and staff
* Personal Central College Abroad Advisor for pre-departure support
* Optional online pre-departure course
* Full orientation including guided city tour and evening "Ghost Walk"
* Day excursion to Stonehenge and the ancient Roman city of Bath
* Two-month Travelcard for Zones 1 & 2 on London underground and buses (USD 250-USD 300 value)
* Two theatre visits
* Lectures on contemporary British events
* International Student House Membership (leisure and gym facilities)
* International Student Identification Card (ISIC)
* Transcript
* Optional activities are organized

Salary/Pay

Internships are for academic credit.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Essay
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Central College Abroad's Mission Statement

Central College Abroad fosters cross-cultural appreciation and foreign language development through high quality study abroad programs. Because study abroad is integral to an undergraduate education in an increasingly global society. Central College Abroad is committed to providing experiential and culturally intentional, tailored programs with personalized service to a wide range of students and institutions.

Year Founded

1965