Athena Study Abroad: Study and Intern in London, England

  England

• London: 
London

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Spring: Jan-Apr; Fall: Early Sept - Mid Dec

Description: Athena's London Internship semester takes place at the Marist London Center, located in a diplomatic enclave of Chelsea-Kensington-South Kensington area of London, England. This innovative technology-based program provides students with the opportunity to go beyond the traditional boundaries of study abroad by incorporating practical work experience into their study abroad semester.

Students will focus on areas that match their academic interests, objectives, and career goals. The internship placement will enhance the student's experience and exposure to the host culture by immersing students into the work and social environment of their field of interest.

An internship coordinator will make all placement arrangements including identifying sites, setting up interviews and appointments and providing supervision. Internships can be arranged in several academic areas. This work immersion experience will provide students with an opportunity to hone their skills, be exposed to a new environment, and develop a network in their area of interest.

Students will be housed in student dormitory buildings in the diplomatic enclave of the Kensington-Chelsea area in London. The Metrogate dormitory building is opposite Imperial College in London.

Highlights: Studying abroad in London, England, means exposing yourself to one of the most cultured and sophisticated cities in the world.

Because London is a cultural hub for much of the world's literature, film, art and fashion, students have the opportunity to apply traditional in-class learning through real-life educational experiences outside of the classroom.

London Highlights:
* World-renown attractions saturate the city's landscape, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Abbey Road, and the Globe Theater
* Exciting new developments are appearing in the city as a result of London's selection as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games
* Walk in the footsteps of countless historical and social icons such as Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, and Shakespeare
* International melting pot of peoples, cultures, and traditions
* London's public transportation system makes navigating the city very easy

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications:
- Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors
- Minimum 2.8 GPA
- In conjunction with Marist College in New York
- Accredited transcripts through Marist College

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 16,600

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to England Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Athena Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Athena was developed in an effort to bring study abroad back to what it was intended to be - true, cultural immersion programs designed by knowledgeable, caring professionals. Athena programs are different in that students are enrolled at small schools overseas in an effort to maintain the personalized service throughout the semester that Athena prides itself on providing. Unlike many other study abroad programs, Athena offers its students programs that are focused on intense, cultural immersion which puts them in touch with the locals of their host country, elements of the host culture, and other international students from around the world to ensure a well-rounded, diverse experience. In addition, a percentage of Athena's proceeds are donated to a chosen world charity through our S.O.S. Program (Students Offering Support), which allows students to give back to the world that welcomed them during their semester abroad.