Office Of International Programs
London Internship Program
Program Overview
The Rollins Internship Program in London offers students the unique opportunity to work and study in one of the world’s most exciting and cosmopolitan capitals for either Fall or Spring Semester. Positions are available in art and design, education, film, finance, government, health care, journalism, law, marketing, museums, radio and social services, just to name a few areas. London is a very large city, and there are many other possible internship placements that can be arranged.
Fall 2005 London Interns
Students work for fourteen weeks, and generally have the responsibilities of an entry-level position. An internship provides a chance for students to experience the "real world" in their chosen field, with all the advantages of living in London. Students normally intern four days per week and take one course at an institution of higher education. In certain circumstances it may be possible to intern three days a week and take two courses. Students can choose among Queen Mary Westfield College, Birkbeck College and City University. Courses are available in a wide range of fields, and most course needs can be met. Courses at Birkbeck meet once a week and courses at City and Queen Mary meet twice to three times a week.
London is one of the great cities of the world - rich in history, but on the cutting edge of modern business and the arts, repository of British culture but also strongly multicultural. You will have the opportunity to experience the excitement and diversity of its many resources and treasures - whether historical, architectural, political, cultural or intellectual - during your internship. Some aspects of life in London you will experience simply by living and working there; others will be discovered through excursions arranged by the program; yet others will depend on your own initiative in exploring this great city which will be your home for four months.
The cost of the program is the same as Rollins College semester tuition, double room, board and fees. Most State, Federal and Rollins financial aid may be applied. For a list of semester costs click here to access A&S Student Financial Information and download the handbook. Included in the semester cost is the round-trip group flight from an East Coast departure city, housing, a food stipend and tuition costs in London, field trips and excursions. For additional financial and application information click here.
Fall 2008
September 3 Arrive in London
December 15 Depart London
Fall Semester 2008 Deadline: February 1, 2008
Spring Semester 2009 Deadline: September 19, 2008
$750 deposit due within two weeks of acceptance
Students receive a total of fifteen to sixteen semester hours credit: eight semester hours credit (ungraded) for the internship, four semester hours (graded) for the writing of a daily academic journal, attendance at required meetings and seminars and the submission of a final paper on the internship experience, and three to four semester hours (graded) for the academic course. The academic course will be considered transfer credit, and will be included on your transcript after the final grade is received.
Students who participate in the program must be responsible, culturally sensitive, willing to work hard, and able to work independently. Placements are generally the equivalent of an entry level position, and students should expect that it will take a few weeks for the internship to develop, to show that they are capable, trustworthy, and dependable. Students who successfully complete mundane, routine tasks well are generally given more challenging work because they have proven that they have the ability to follow through on tasks assigned, and can be trusted to work independently.
Students should think carefully about their reasons for wanting to work in London for semester. An internship can provide valuable work experience, and in some cases, open up new career paths. London is a large, exciting international city, but in no way should an internship be considered a holiday for credit. Students generally commute thirty minutes to an hour to their placements each way, work a minimum of seven hours per day for four days per week, and on the whole take away from the experience what they put into it. Employers will expect students to treat the position seriously and to behave in a professional manner. With the right attitude, however, the internship will be a fantastic, rewarding experience.
Dress requirements will vary between internships, and students should conform to the dress code of the establishment for which they are working. Generally, students should expect to assume a degree of formality. Don’t interpret this to mean that a great many outfits will be needed; British people generally make do with very few. Students may do the same: bring a few things to wear and wear them often.
Selecting the Academic Course
Fall: Students will enroll in a course at Birkbeck College, City University or Queen Mary.
Spring: Students will enroll in a course at Birkbeck College or City University.
Students will be asked to state a course preference, based on course requirements that must be completed. General education requirements, major and minor requirements may be fulfilled with prior permission from Student Records and your department chairperson. It is easiest to schedule classes at Birkbeck College, as they meet only once a week. Students will receive guidance from International Programs in selecting a suitable course. Please read the following regarding each of the available colleges:
Birkbeck College ( http://www.bbk.ac.uk/lsp/welcome.htm), part of the University of London, encourages British students to enroll while pursuing full time occupations. Birkbeck is located in the Bloomsbury area of central London, easily accessible by the underground. Classes at Birkbeck will be composed mainly of students from the U.S. All classes receive four credits and meet once a week. Course descriptions are available in the Resource Room in International Programs or from the Birkbeck website at http://www.bbk.ac.uk/lsp/courses.htm.
City University ( http://www.city.ac.uk) is located in the heart of London, on the edge of the financial district. Classes at City will be composed mainly of students from the UK. Consult their web page ( http://www.city.ac.uk/international/course.htm) for available courses. Classes receive 3 credits, and meet from once to three times a week.
Queen Mary College ( http://www.qmw.ac.uk) is one of the four largest colleges of the University of London. It is located at Mile End, two miles east of the City of London. Classes at QM will be composed mainly of students from the U.K. You may select available courses on their web site at ( http://www.qmw.ac.uk/~codir/ThisYear/contents.html). Classes receivethree credits and meet from once to twice a week.
For Fall 2008, Rollins is working with Anglo-American Educational Services. Anglo is a provider of comprehensive student support services for students studying abroad. They communicate with the interns on a regular basis and are available to assist students when necessary.
There is an extensive orientation program, which will introduce students to the London staff, the internship duties and responsibilities, the academic course and getting around in London. During the orientation period, everyone will have an interview with their internship supervisor. At the interview, students should discuss the requirements for placement, as well as the expected attire. In addition, students will be given a hop on-hop off pass, attend a theatre production and have go out to dinner as a group. Link to: orientation information (spring 2008)
Housing
Anglo arranges student accommodations in London. Housing is located in Zone 1. Link to accommodation: http://www.angloamerican.uk.com/abilityTowers.htm In eachapartment, students will have basic kitchen utensils, pots and pans, silverware, a dinner set and glassware. Not included: towels, cleaning and bathroom paper products.
Applications are available from this website. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the application.
Click on the link below to print out the application. Page 1 is contains a checklist and application instructions. Fill out pages 2 - 4 and pages 5 and 6 are recommendation forms for 2 faculty members to complete. When turning in the application, request a Dean's Statement which will be filled out by the Director of International Programs.
PLEASE DO NOT PRINT DOUBLE-SIDED PAGES. Print each page on a separate sheet of paper.
Updated last on
March 17, 2008
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