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Internships In London
Global Experiences London Internship program offers a guaranteed internship program in London with a group in an all inclusive program.
London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Multinational banks, media, local and global politics, international business and more are right at your fingertips in this lively city. It is the ultimate destination for those seeking an international work experience to give you that career edge.
Home to literary greats, countless artists and global policy makers, England has helped to shape our world with its hugely influential exports. From the Beatles to David Beckham, a little bit of England can be found all over the world.
In addition to offering an amazing cultural experience, your internship in London will greatly enhance your future career as you gain valuable professional skills and build lasting relationships.
Changes in the UK visa system now mean that US citizens must take part in a fully compliant program with accredited UK sponsoring organizations. Global Experiences offers a fully compliant program to all its US participants. For more information please click here.
“Without Global Experiences, I believe I would not have had this once in a lifetime opportunity which helped me achieve my goal of interning abroad that I set for myself at the beginning of my college career.” Jessica Lapins, 2008 Summer
 Program Includes
- Internship Placement
- Professional Course Component *
- 12 academic credits for semester programs *
- Visa Sponsorship for Study Visa *
- Accommodation in central residential locations (Shared Twin and Triple Rooms) Zones 1 or 2
- US-based program coordinator to prepare you for your program
- TripPlus Travel Guard Insurance
- Personal Mobile Phone
- Extensive Pre-Departure Information
- Orientation Meeting on Arrival in London
- Professional supervision throughout the placement
- 24 hour emergency contact number *
* Required for those requiring the Study Visa.
Program Eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 19 years old university student or graduate.
- Placement should be in your field of study and you must have relevant course work/work experience in the field.
- You must be a citizen of a eligible visa country.
Dates and Prices
Internship placements are available in Summer, Spring and Fall. Please contact our Program Consultants to discuss which program will be the most suitable for you and your expectations.
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Dates |
Application Deadline*
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Price (GBP)** |
Final Payment Deadline
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Fall Semester 2009
(15 weeks) |
September 4th- December 18th |
June 26th |
£7,990 with the course component
£6,490 without course component |
July 10th |
* An Enrollment Deposit of $2000 USD the total program fee will be due 7 days after the Application is submitted. This payment secures your placement in the program.
** Prices are listed in British Pounds. Program fees are payable in US Dollars on the date your program invoice is issued. To see an ESTIMATE of what the program fee is in USD today use the converter below
Featured Placements
| Public Relations/Marketing: |
This dynamic firm works with big name entertainers and media companies. They have a small team of 7-9 employees working in a funky open plan office in the Chelsea Wharfs. The firm has two main divisions, Public Relations in which it works with entertainment
industry figures; live and touring shows as well as media companies specializing in DVD releases and children’s entertainment. The second division is Sales and Distribution for TV and sporting event broadcasts.
An intern at the company could be from a PR, Marketing, Communications or General Arts background who is interested in learning about the UK media and entertainment industry from the inside. Interns will have a chance to learn about the range of activities the company is involved in as well as being actively involved in big projects and getting hands on experience. The work will be a mix of detailed oriented tasks, research projects and some admin work.
The intern should be adaptable; hard working and be able to stretch to handle a wide range of tasks and responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for hands on experience and networking in the UK. |
| International Education/International Relations/Politics: |
This organization was formed by treaty 60 years ago to foster mutual cultural understanding through educational exchange. Internships here offer a unique opportunity for individuals interested in international education, international relations and politics to learn about these fields, gain valuable professional experience and learn about the US and UK educational systems and cultures and take responsibility for challenging projects. Interns here join a small, dynamic team in a busy, but highly-rewarding environment.
- Assisting in the coordination of pre-departure survey and information session, as well as arrangements for the filming of student interviews, a project undertaken in partnership with the US Embassy in London.
- Updating a new advising website (viewed by over 20,000 students and advisors each month).
- Creation of an online survey for US university staff to provide our advisors with answers to frequently asked questions from UK students and schools.
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| Career Fields Available |
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Art History/Events Management |
Galleries and Museums (public and private), Arts and Cultural Centers (administrative and research functions), Music and Entertainment venues. |
| Business |
Accounting, Economics, Finance (banks & brokerage firms), International Business, Management Consulting & Marketing. |
| Communications/Media |
Advertising, Film & Photography, Journalism (print and broadcast), Public Relations, Radio News and Production, Video Production (for film and television). |
| Education |
Elementary & Secondary Schools, Early Childhood, Special Needs. |
| Fashion |
Leading Fashion Houses (administrative or PR functions), Companies specializing in design and textile application, Fashion-related magazines. |
| Government & Politics |
Political Parties, Members of Parliament (assisting MPs in the House of Commons or in constituency offices), Lobby & Pressure Groups, Government-sponsored agencies, Think tanks (research & analysis), Political Journalism. |
| Health Care/Services |
Medical services (administration associated with hospitals and health authorities), Medical & Science Institutes (research), Health-related Charities. |
| History |
Archival research (local & national), English University research projects, Historical Journals and Genealogical publications, Institutes specializing in historical research, Museums & Galleries. |
| IT/Computing |
Electronic & Desk Top Publishing, Graphic Design (for magazines & advertising companies), Banks & Financial Institutes, Telecom networks. |
| Law |
Barristers’ and Solicitors’ firms, Criminology-related Institutes (research), Judicial institutions (magistrates and crown courts), Legal Aid facilities, Organizations representing the Legal Profession, Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committees. |
| Psychology & Social Services |
Hospitals & Health Authorities (psychiatric units), Mental Health charities, Non-Profit and Voluntary organizations providing assistance to children, women and the aged, Organizations focused on minority and diversity issues and self-help, Youth Drop-in Centers. |
| Sport Management |
Leisure Centers, Sports Teams (English cricket, football and rugby), University Student Union sports facilities, Sports-related Museums. |
| Theatre |
Centers for Performing Arts, Dance Studios (musical theatre), Fringe & Mainstream Theatres, Theatre Companies, Theatre or Literary-related Museums (research & presentations). |
| Travel & Tourism |
Hotels & Catering, Leisure & Travel Companies, London-based National and International Rail Services, Public & Private Tourism and Hospitality Organizations. |
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How We Choose Your Internship Placement
Global Experiences provides a guaranteed placement service for accepted applicants. We have a 100% placement success rate. Through a great network of businesses and organizations we have a highly customized placement service to meet your needs rather than placing you into an existing opportunity.
Telephone interviews are requested by some firms in order to confirm the intern’s suitability to the position.
For details about companies and placements available please contact the London program consultant through our inquire now page.
Please note: We require a minimum of 12 weeks prior to start dates to arrange placements and visa processing. For parliamentary, finance, social service and education please allow 14 weeks.
Students will need to have an advanced level of English to apply.
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Course Component and University Credit
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United Kingdom Cost of Living Guide |
The cost of living in the United Kingdom varies from city to city. London is generally considered one of the most expensive cities in the UK and the world. This guide is intended to give an estimate of the cost of basic items throughout the UK (in US$).
Miscellaneous:
Food and related expenses (based on shared lodging in apartments): $100 – 150 per week
Laundry: $10-20 per person, per week
Transport and Communications: 30 mins web café: $1.00
City centre bus fare: $2.50
Monthly transportation pass (includes Underground and bus within Zones 1 & 2): $150.00
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The program combines an internship with a seminar and site visit program. The semester program includes 12 credits through coursework and will also provide an academic framework for the internship placement as well as an introduction to British life and culture. All American participants must attend the coursework component in order to meet UK visa requirements.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in central, residential locations, located in zones 1 or 2, in shared apartments. The apartments are self-contained and fully furnished and each person will be in a twin or triple room. All properties are clean, comfortable, regularly maintained and situated in desirable neighborhoods with easy access to public transport. Interns are provided with a 24-hour emergency contact number.
Students wishing to have access to a phone line in the apartments and the ability to receive incoming calls while using phone cards to make outgoing calls will be required to pay an additional fee. Further, wireless internet use in the apartments will be available. For those students requiring or requesting wireless internet access starts at 15 GBP per month.
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Program Benefits
- Credit-bearing opportunity
- Accepted participants receive a guaranteed internship in their first or second field of interest. Each placement is a custom designed program at a company to suit your specific needs.
- Group experience, make life-long friends and have fun in London
- Gain invaluable practical experience working with industry professionals in your area of interest or chosen career field.
- You will always have an immediate supervisor at the company who will be responsible for your training.
- Continual point of contact on the ground in the UK with our affiliate.
- Enhance your resume with practical work experience abroad and earn a formal letter of reference from the company for which you work.
- Create an immediate advantage for yourself in the job market upon completion of your internship.
- Establish professional and personal contacts in a foreign location.
- Visa support and management services.
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Visas
Global Experiences program participants will be given a sponsorship letter to obtain a study visa for their program, if required. The visa processing fee paid separately by the applicant and is done so directly to the British Consulate and is not included in the program fees.
Australian and Canadian applicants may apply for a student visa or may participate in the program on a Working Holiday Visa may incur additional visa processing fees that are NOT included in the global program fees above.
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Other Information
PREDEPARTURE Information:
Participants in our programs will all receive extensive pre-departure information including arrival details, more information regarding your location, and other information relevant to your program.
Travel Medical Insurance: Travel Medical Insurance is included for all Global Experiences internship participants, but must be registered for once enrolled. Global Experiences has partnered with TripPlus Travel Guard to provide each intern with the following coverage:
- Medical Expense
- Emergency Medical Transportation
- Escort to Bedside
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Travel Medical Assistance and Worldwide Travel Assistance
- Trip Interruption and Cancellation
Plus, as a TripPlus coverage recipient, you will have access to valuable features like electronic document storage, a visa debit travel card*, phone card, etc.
*Sorry, the visa debit travel card feature is only applicable to US citizens, but all other features of the TripPlus package may be utilized by all participants.
OPTIONAL TRAVEL SERVICES Flights are not included in Global Experiences program packages. StudentUniverse is a great service that can help you book you flights to provide you with the most convenient routes and the most affordable prices for your overseas travel. We encourage all of our participants to utilize StudentUniverse's flexible student fares. Should unexpected circumstances arise and you need to change your return ticket, you will have more choices than if you buy a non-refundable and non-changeable fare - definitely worth the peace of mind.
Start your flight search now with our customized online booking form.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Please Click Here to review the terms and conditions for Global Experiences' UK programs.
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