About London Internships (Summer)

The College at Brockport London Internship sites are all located in Central London or its immediate surrounding suburbs. Whether you are placed in a central London location or in one of the London suburbs you will have the opportunity to learn how the British people live and work. Every location has its own opportunities to try new things and meet new people. London internship placements vary widely and most majors can be accommodated.

London is, in addition to being the center of British politics, business, art, music, and culture, a great city for students. There is always lots to see and do, and many opportunities for research, study, entertainment, and fun.

For a preview of the excitement of today's London, visit one of these sites on the web:

London Guide
UK Travel
London Town

The Summer London Internship Program offers you the opportunity to:

• Live and study in one of the world's most rewarding and cosmopolitan environments,
• Receive work experience in a company, organization, or agency affiliated with your area of study and interests,
• Improve your writing and research skills,
• Have total integration with other British counterparts.'

Your experience on the Summer London Internship Program will:

• Integrate you into British society,
• Make you a better student and worker,
• Expand your outlook on the world,
• Build your self-esteem and self-confidence,
• Greatly enhance your career prospects.

On the Summer London Internship Program you will:

• Live in the city of London with other students from the London Internship Program,
• Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation that will maximize the benefits of your internship

NOTE: Students participating in the Brockport London internship program must apply for a Student Visa before arriving in the UK. The importance of starting this process on time and following all directions with great attention to detail cannot be understated. You should become familiar with what will be required at your earliest convenience in order to be prepared.  After being accepted to the program, Brockport and EUSA will help guide you through the application process. For information about the process, visit our UK Visa page.

Housing & Orientation

Housing:

Students will be housed in EUSA Housing for the duration of their program. Program housing is located in the attractive and central areas of South Kensington and King's Cross.

Description

• Typical English solution for economical living.
• Usually, students will have a single room.
• Bathrooms and kitchen are always shared. Lounges with TV and washing machines are available in most apartments. Bed linen and essential cooking utensils are provided.
• Flats are simply furnished. Occasionally bunk beds are provided.
• 2-4 people per apartment.
• Non smoking apartments.

Orientation:

Prior to the start of the internship placement, each intern will participate in a pre-session orientation program organized by the staff of our partner organization, EUSA.

Cost

Fees for the Brockport London Internship Program

Summer 2012 Program Cost:  $7,300.00 (est.)

UK Internship Sum 13 EST.pdf

INCLUDES:

• TUITION (9 credits)
• Program Acceptance Fee
• Pre-departure orientation materials
• Pre-placement meetings and Internship placement
• On-site orientation upon arrival in London
• Program management and emergency support
• Four Weeks of academic studies
• Cultural exploration and activities
• Accommodation in student residences
• Brockport's Study Abroad Office Services

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance*
• Various campus-specific fees** (college fee, technology fee, etc.)
• Passport
• Visa application
• Airfare to and from London
• Textbooks
• Meals
• Personal Expenses
• Local Travel

• This estimate does not include the purchase of clothing; travel in Britain or Europe outside of the excursions/field trips organized by the program.
• The actual amount that you will spend depends heavily on your style of living, and will vary with each individual's personal spending habits, entertainment preferences and travel choices.
• Airfare typically will cost participants around $1,200 (depending on departure/return dates, the point of origin of any connecting flights in the US, etc.).

Financial aid applies towards fees.

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*SUNY regulations require that participants in Overseas Academic Programs have "adequate" insurance coverage. Students whose current health insurance is not "adequate" may purchase appropriate coverage for $95.50 per month (this is the current cost and is subject to change).
**Varies depending on the SUNY campus at which the participant pays tuition.

The cost (and items included in the cost) as listed on the website are subject to change and should be considered estimates. Final budget sheets will be mailed to the student prior to departure and usually upon acceptance.

Courses

Credits:

Participants in the London Internship program will earn approximately 9 credits.

Curriculum:

Interns will spend eight weeks in London. The first four weeks will consist of an orientation and course entitled "How Britain Works" as well as various cultural activities. The final four weeks will consist of an internship placement. Interns will normally work 8 hours per day for five days per week. Interns will be required to follow the academic syllabus established for the course which will involve maintaining an attendance/activity log, submitting 1-2 page weekly journals and a 5 page progress report. The assignments will be submitted by email to the instructor in Brockport. 

**NOTE**

Finance and Banking internships are not available in the Summer semester.

What is the business etiquette like in London?
In the UK, businesses generally run in a slightly more casual manner, with more emphasis placed on individual initiative and motivation. It is very likely that a student will be given projects and expected to complete them using their own resourcefulness. This does not mean that a student cannot ask for help – it simply means that supervisors will assume they will ask for help if they need it.

What should students wear?
This question will be answered with much more detail once the exact internship is in place. It is difficult to generalize on this because we have placements ranging from suits and ties to jeans. However, if students are working in a business setting (i.e. an investment bank or law firm) they should bring at least one suit and several dress shirts and ties. A sports jacket will work as well. In other, more casual placements (i.e. a PR agency or magazine) khaki trousers, skirts (for women), and sweaters or dress shirts should be fine. A student will need to ask about the dress code if we haven't told them by the time they leave.

Will students have one particular supervisor at their placement?
This is usually ONE person who will be responsible for the intern for the entire duration of the placement and usually they will be the one that your student interviews with. This is the person your student will go to when they need help, have concerns, or simply need a new assignment. This person may not be the Office Manager and in fact, may be in a junior position him/herself. Students may find that they are not far off in age to their direct supervisor – this is common – London is a young city!

How far can students expect to commute?
Most placements will be centrally located and are easily accessible by tube or bus (or even by walking, if students are lucky!). A typical London commute can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 90 minutes- remember this is a big city!

Dates

Summer 2013: May 20th - July 13th

• 4-week course component, including orientation (20 May – 14 June)
• 4-week internship component, Monday – Friday (17 June – 12 July)