Internships: The Road to Success

Students may intern in a variety of fields in London. Those who choose to do so expand their experience to that of a British resident instead of just a tourist. These students not only gain valuable work experience and an outstanding addition to their resumes, but they also have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture by working side by side with British citizens.

Eligibility: The students applying for internships must be accepted to the program. Students are required to have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the student's advisor, department head or dean, and the London Programs director.

Types of Internships: Students have interned in a variety of places, such as : economic policy-making agencies, political parties, schools, churches, a recording studio, museums, law offices, businesses, accounting firms, a publishing house, a doctor's office, and one sports-related site. If the London Office does not have a contact that corresponds to a student's major or area of interest, the student may find his/her own site subject to the approval of the London Office (see "Obtaining an Internship" below).

Application Procedure:

• The student should obtain an application from the London Programs Office. The application must be filed with the London Programs Office by the specified deadline. Applications should be accompanied by a resume which includes GPA, work experience, and educational background and by letters of recommendation.
• The three letters of recommendation should include one from someone who knows the quality of the student's academic work (advisor, professor, department head), one from a work supervisor, and one from someone who speaks to the student's character and acceptance of responsibility. The recommendation should be a general letter of recommendation and should not refer to a specific internship placement. Letters should be sent to the London Programs Office.
• The student must be approved for serving an internship by the director, professor-in-residence, and the appropriate faculty member or administrator from the student's academic area.