The Academic Internship Program in London offers students the opportunity to live and work in London, England. Through this program AIP has partnered with the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) to assist students in their internships abroad.

Practical experience in the workplace is an invaluable addition to classroom learning. An AIP London internship through IES (International Education for Students) provides vital insights into a career field, experience in the global workplace, practical exposure to the demands of specific jobs and development of professional and personal skills. In addition to developing your resume/CV, an internship in London will give you the opportunity to directly experience the many cultures and people who make up the UK. Participating in the AIP London Internship Program offers you a unique opportunity to step outside your educational environment and experience the British at work.

With the help of an AIP counselor, you will find an internship in London related to your academic and career interests. All majors are welcome. London has something for almost everyone, whether you’re interested in arts, media, business, education, or anything in between.

You will live with fellow students in Chelsea, a “posh” London district. You will earn academic credit for your internship while experiencing first-hand the cultural atmosphere of the city. Also provided for
you are career and industry tutorials to aid you in your internship of choice.

Eligibility & Application Process
Internships
Internship Tutorials
Housing
Fees & Deadlines

ELIGIBILITY:

You are eligible to apply if you will complete the following requirements by the start of the spring quarter prior to the summer in which you go to London:

• 90 units
• At least two upper-division courses
• Minimum 2.5 GPA

In order to participate in AIP-London, you must apply the winter quarter previous to the summer when you plan to intern. You may begin the application process before you have met all of AIP’s eligibility requirements, but all requirements must be met by the quarter preceding your internship.

To begin the application process review the program information below and then contact the AIP office to schedule a 1/2 hour information appointment with the London counselor.

Students participating in AIP London remain enrolled at UCSD, and may choose to earn, 4, 8 or 12 units by producing a research project related to their internship experience. Students who do not need units may want to take the program for the 1 unit option to benefit from the program services. All participants pay UCSD registration fees and may remain eligible for financial aid. The additional costs expected while in London are considered when determining financial aid eligibility and calculating the amount of aid awarded.

(please see your financial aid counselor for details)

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INTERNSHIPS:

IES London has established good working relationships with many organizations who participate in our internship program. Internships are offered in the arts, business, education, media, museums, politics and theatre. Your ability to secure an internship depends upon your self motivation, ability to meet deadlines, maturity, previous work experience and flexibility regarding organizations and work projects. Well prepared, open minded students normally experience few problems in securing an internship. The IES London Internship Program seeks to mirror the world of work and therefore securing an internship is a competitive process in the same way securing a job would be. Internships are routinely and formally monitored and all companies/organizations have been vetted by the Internship Office.

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INTERNSHIP TUTORIALS:

IES internship tutorials offer contextual support to practical work experience (internships) in the UK and/or European setting placing the internship in a wider academic context, examining contemporary issues in internship areas. The Internship program is designed to help you analyze, evaluate and reflect upon your internship experience. Through assigned readings, relevant lectures and discussions the internship tutorial provides you with a valuable opportunity to synthesize the practical and theoretical components of your experience with a continued focus on intercultural competency. Tutorials meet weekly for 2 ½ hours in the evening. A member of IES faculty will supervise your academic work. Interns must fulfill all the requirements of the Internship Program.

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HOUSING:

During the program, UCSD students will be housed at the IES Residence Hall in Chelsea. No meals are provided but cooking facilities are available for students. For more information on the IES Residence Hall see www.iesreshall.com/londonhousing.htm


FEES:

Summer 2007: (APPLICATION DUE March 9th, 2007)
Sunday June 17th – Saturday August 25th
Program Fee - $6265

The Program Fees include:

• Shared Accommodation in apartments located in Chelsea with access to kitchen facilities
• Orientation to the Program
• Internship Placement and supervision
• Subsidized social/cultural activities
• Access to computers, e-mail and internet facilities
• Industry specific tutorial taught by IES Faculty
• National Medical Insurance
• BUNAC work permit
• $500 non-refundable fee

The Program Fees do not include:

• Round-trip transatlantic air fare between the U.S. and London
• Meals
• Passport and visa fees if applicable
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, etc.
• UCSD Summer Course Fees*
• Inter-London transport pass

PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR IES FEES:

Summer Quarter 2007:

Non-refundable deposit - $500 due with application to AIP by March 23th 2007
BUNAC Fees - $290 - (follow procedures laid out in BUNAC application)
Balance of IES fees - $5475– (You will be invoiced directly by IES. Non-recoverable fees will be non-refundable.)

*UCSD Summer Course Fees:
(due to possible change)
(approximately) $140 per course unit
$25 one time Summer Session Technical fee

To enquire about financial assistance, check EARLY with the Financial Aid office for appropriate forms or the International Center for Study Abroad Scholarships: http://icenter.ucsd.edu/

For information regarding scholarships for study and internships abroad, please visit http://programsabroad.ucsd.edu

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