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Purdue London Internship Program |
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Want more information or have questions? Contact Chelsey Mullins at mullins4@purdue.edu Please note that the dates listed above are the DEPARTURE dates. You need to arrive in London on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. If you arrive before that, you will have to pay for a hotel room. Interns will live in London, one of the world's most cosmopolitan and international cities, and commute to work by 'tube.' London is filled with museums, art galleries, and major tourist attractions, including Big Ben, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus, that can be explored leisurely on weekends. Students will be able to take advantage of London's theater productions and musical performances, visit designer stores and chic restaurants, stroll in Hyde Park, take 'high tea,' and explore the many ethnic neighborhoods which make up this historic and diverse metropolis. The London Internship Program combines a three-credit unpaid internship with a three-credit academic course over a seven-week period. The London Internship Program is designed to allow students to study and work in an international setting while developing an appreciation for British culture. Students from the following colleges/schools/departments/programs are eligible to participate: College of Agriculture:
College of Health & Human Sciences:
College of Liberal Arts:
College of Science:
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program
Polytechnic Institute:
School of Management:
YOU MUST BE IN A MAJOR FROM ONE OF THE ABOVE DEPARTMENTS, and you must complete an internship within your major, not minor, to participate in this program!
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Eligibility | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Purdue students in good standing with majors in the above listed departments are eligible if they have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, reached at least junior standing (four semesters of study) by the start of the program, and have the prerequisites for the internship course for their major. Students who have switched majors need to have taken some classes from the new major to qualify for participation. Degree-in-3-students should contact the Study Abroad Office about eligibility. In order to determine eligibility, check with your academic advisor about prerequisites for the following courses: A&D 47800, AGEC 49800, ANTH 39000, BIOL 49500, CHM 49000, COM 49000, CS 49000, CSR 39800, ENGL 49000, ENTR 49000, HDFS 39000, HIST 49900, HK 49000, HTM 39000, MET 29900, MGMT 39000, NUTR 39800, OLS 49100, POL 40300, PSY 49200, SOC 39000, STAT 49000, TECH 39699, THTR 39000, and YDAE 49000. Non-native speakers of English will need to participate in additional testing as proof of language skills. Click here for requirements. Language Requirement: none |
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Academic Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Internship placements are available in a variety of sites, including small businesses, corporations, art facilities, sports management organizations, major hotels, government agencies, fashion houses, publishing companies, museums, broadcasting studios, and many others. Internships offer students a learning experience which integrates formal academic preparation and the culture of the work place, furthering the development of professional values, attitudes, and skills. CAPA, the internship/program coordinator in London, will locate an internship in the student's major and general area of interest usually prior to departure. Placements depend on the major, background, training, interests, and talents of the student, as well as success in securing the internship at the time of the interview (remotely prior to departure or in person after arriving in London) with the potential internship site. By working approximately 24 hours per week, students should easily be able to fit in the total required 140 hours. However students should not plan to have Fridays or weekends free, and commute time, which can easily be an hour each way, does not count towards internship hours. Students must take one of the three courses listed under Time Block A and should check with their academic advisor as soon as possible regarding the best class for their plan of study: Courses for Summer 2022 Time Block: A COM 30300: Intercultural Communication IDIS 49000: Analyzing and Exploring the Global City--London MGMT 39000: Global Workforce Management Time Block: B London Internship Experience/Internship Focus Session (REQUIRED) |
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Excursions | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The program fee includes a half-day guided tour of London and a guided day trip to Bath and Stonehenge. Any student who chooses not to participate in the excursions will not receive any refund of the program fee. Additional inexpensive and subsidized excursions and cultural events will be available at the student's expense. |
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Housing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Purdue students will be housed in self-catered flats in central London (zone one or two). Housing in London is extremely expensive, and accommodations are not spacious, so students should adjust their expectations accordingly. Depending on size, there will be multiple students in each flat with two to three students per bedroom. Each flat’s layout could vary greatly, but all have a bathroom, living and dining area, bedrooms with beds and small closets (storage space will be very limited!), and kitchen, which will be equipped with basic cooking/eating utensils. Wireless access will be available for web searches and email. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated Program Costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. The program costs are estimates. They are useful for planning purposes, but are subject to change due to currency exchange rate fluctuation and inflation. Students should regard these figures as approximate amounts. London is an expensive city and extensive travel on weekends will increase students' costs. Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2022
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Financial Aid | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations. Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas. |
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Application Deadlines | |||||||||||||||||||||||
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply early. As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application. Application Process for Purdue’s Summer Internship Programs: The preliminary application includes: the online study abroad application, a transcript, essay, two recommendations (one academic recommendation on the form that you can submit via your MyStudyAbroad page and one work-related recommendation on company letterhead from any current or previous job or internship supervisor), and a copy of your passport or proof of passport application. The preliminary application must be submitted to Programs for Study Abroad by February 1, 2022. **We will begin reviewing completed applications in early January; the program could potentially fill up before the deadline. It is imperative, however, that the preliminary application is complete by the deadline at the very latest!** Once students are conditionally accepted into the program, they must attend one of the two mandatory advising sessions in February (date and location: TBD). Students must remain present for the entire session. During the advising session students will receive further instructions on completing the rest of the internship application, including resume, cover letter, and other additional paperwork. Upon full acceptance into the program, students are expected to pay a non-refundable confirmation deposit to ensure their participation in the program and course choice.
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Returnees Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in. |
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Resources | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu. |