Description

An international internship at FIE is a pre-professional, field-based experience coupled with academic analysis and reflection. It is an educational experience whose goals are to develop professional and cultural skills and provide personal and career awareness. It is an experience through which students can begin to apply classroom theory to practice.

An international internship provides an opportunity to experience working life in another country, and challenges pre-conceived notions of cultures and of the professional world.

Please contact us for detailed information about FIE's internship provision.

Internship Sites

FIE's Internship Team evaluates a student's CV, coursework and experience carefully to ensure an appropriate match is made between the student's background and an organization's needs. While every effort will be made to place students in their first choice of internship area, FIE will use second and third internship choices as and when necessary.

The organizations with which FIE works are primarily small- and medium-sized organizations, not large corporations. These are the types of organizations that tend to be interested in providing short-term opportunities, and those that can benefit most from the unpaid assistance that the intern provides. In turn, by working with a small team it is possible for students to earn more responsibilities and opportunities within the workplace.

The tasks that students undertake are quite varied and can include: administrative support, event planning and attendance, errand running, data entry, research, letter and report writing and project support. The exact tasks that an intern will be asked to perform are based on the needs of the organization at any given time as well as the skills and attitude of the student. The experience belongs to the student and their commitment to the work site will determine the outcome.

Highlights

FIE offers two summer internship programs. Studying in another culture can be challenging for even the best students, so each FIE summer student will take the FIE Key Course British Life and Cultures (BLC) to help them contextualize their experience in London in a broad, academic manner. This course serves as the anchor for FIE study abroad in London.

Summer Internship Programs

Internships students will begin their program with the British Life and Cultures class and start their internship about a week into their program, splitting each week evenly between classwork and placement time. Credit ranges from 6 - 9 semester hours.

London Summer 8-Week Internship Program: British Life and Cultures Course and Internship Placement
London Summer 10-Week Internship Program: British Life and Cultures Course and Internship Placement

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

* Some academic coursework in the area within you would like to intern.
* Completion of at least one year of undergraduate study.
* If possible, some work experience, preferably in the general area in which you would like to intern.
* Completion of application, including a question-and-answer section regarding your interests, career goals, academic experience, etc.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

8 wk: USD 8,900 / 10 wk: USD 9,765

Program Fees Include:

* FIE tuition and fees
* Official transcript from Drexel University, FIE's School of Record
* Comprehensive on-site orientation
* Zones 1 and 2 Tube pass for the duration of the program
* Internship placement and supervision
* Wireless internet access in all FIE's facilities
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Self-catered student housing
* Temporary Imperial College Student Union membership
* International Student House membership
* Various course-related co-curricular activities
* Access to a subsidized calendar of extra-curricular events
* 24-hour emergency support

Items Not Included in the Fee

* Transatlantic airfare
* Passport and visa fees
* Meals
* Optional field excursions
* Personal expenses
* Independent travel and expenses

Salary/Pay

Students are covered under Endsleigh medical insurance. Most medical costs after the first one-off deductible are covered by the Endsleigh health insurance policy. Check the terms and conditions in the Endsleigh policy booklet or for further details contact Endsleigh. FIE is an appointed representative of Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited, which is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Experience Required

yes

Completion of freshman year of college.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

FIE: Foundation for International Education's Mission Statement

Foundation for International Education's mission is to provide high quality educational experiences to the global community. In pursuit of these goals, FIE is committed to the development of creative learning environments wherein an understanding of, and appreciation for, the privileges and responsibilities of international citizenship is fostered. This commitment is driven by the belief that interaction between people of diverse cultures is the base upon which empathy among nations is built.

Year Founded

1998