United Kingdom

You’ll really hit the ground running with this program, as placements in the UK come in an array of fields without any foreign language requirements. But make no bones about it – 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.

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.

Hop on the Tube and travel from theatres, to gardens, to world-famous shopping in no time. On top of exploring everything London and England have to offer, Scotland, Ireland and the rest of Europe are closer than you’d think. With cheap international flights, it’s no problem to visit Paris for the weekend or fly to Rome for a short break.

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.

• Program Includes
• Program Eligibility
• Dates and Prices
• Accommodations
• Program Benefits
• How we chose your internship placement
• Visas
• University Credit
• Other Information
• United Kingdom Cost of Living Guide

Program Includes:

• Internship Placement
• US based program coordinator to prepare you for your program
• BUNAC Blue card (UK immigration requirement)
• Emergency Medical Travel Insurance provided by AIG Travelguard
• Pre-Departure Information Pack
• Orientation Meeting on Arrival in London
• Accommodation in central residential locations
• Professional supervision throughout the placement
• Personal Mobile Phone (rental fees included in the program fee)
• 24 hour emergency contact number
• Lonely Planet Guide: London
• Global Experiences London T-Shirt

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in a university or a recent grad (up to 6 months post graduation).
• 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 the EU, the US, Canada or Australia. (Australian and Canadian applicants participating in the program on a Working Holiday Visa may incur additional visa processing fees that are NOT included in the global program fees below.

Internship placements are available in Summer, Spring and Fall, though we ask that you please consult our Program Coordinators to discuss the best timing and placement options available to you. We will make every effort to place you according to your needs and expectations.

Below you will find general information regarding the internship placements followed by a listing of fees. Because each internship placement varies in terms of responsibilities and qualifications required, please contact our Program Coordinators to discuss which program will be the most suitable for you and your expectations.

Location: London, United Kingdom.

Hours Per Week: 8 hours per day, 4 - 5 days a week for full length of internship (can vary).

Language Req'd: English.

Skills Required: A self-starter, organizational, willing to learn, attention to detail, communications skills, basic computer skills a plus and a passion for foreign culture.

* An Enrollment Deposit of 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:

*** Australian and Canadian applicants may incur additional visa processing fees that are NOT included in the global program fees above. Please inquire for details.

Accommodation is provided in central, residential locations in shared apartments. The apartments are self-contained and fully furnished. 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 from September '07 onwards. For those students requiring or requesting wireless internet access, the following fees will apply: £50 per person for the 14 week program; £30 per person for the 8 week summer session. All service prices here are inclusive of VAT.

Accommodation can be arranged to suit all needs.

• Each placement is a custom designed program at a company to suit your specific needs. We will design an internship to give you the precise experience that you require.
• 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.
• University Credit may be available (inquire with a Program Coordinator).
• Visa support and management services.

Global Experiences handles the issuance of the required BUNAC Blue card for each U.S. program participant. The BUNAC card is the special, government-approved student work document which meets UK immigration requirements. Issuance of the BUNAC card also comes with service and support in the USA, London and Edinburgh.

Australian and Canadian applicants participating in the program on a Working Holiday Visa may incur additional visa processing fees that are NOT included in the global program fees above.

Global Experiences participants can receive independent study course credit through our university affiliate, Eastern Washington University (EWU). These courses are designed to allow for independent study and require you to delve deeper into your international experience through a series of written observations and academic journals during your time abroad. Upon completion, credits may then be transferred to your university or college.

To learn more about this opportunity through EWU or how else you may be able to receive university credit for your Global Experience, please see our University Credit page.

Please note, depending on your program location, you may be required to pay an additional transcript fee. This nominal fee covers the extra program monitoring and official transcript preparation required for presentation to your university faculty advisor.

PREDEPARTURE PACK:
Participants in our programs will all receive a pre-departure pack including arrival information, more detail regarding your location, a Lonely Planet guide, stylish Global Experiences T-shirt, and other information relevant to your program.

OPTIONAL TRAVEL SERVICES:

Flights are not included in Global Experiences program packages. Fear not, we have partnered with StudentUniverse 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.
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• $25,000 Medical Expense
• $50,000 Emergency Medical Transportation
• $5,000 Escort to Bedside
• $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Included: Travel Medical Assistance and Worldwide Travel Assistance

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