Office Of International Programs
ROLLINS IN 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 intern three days per week and take two courses at an institution of higher education. Students can choose among Queen Mary (fall only), Birkbeck College and City University. Courses are available in a wide range of fields. 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 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. Included in the semester cost is on-site orientation, the roundtrip group flight from an East Coast departure city, housing, a food stipend, tuition costs in London, and a travel card.
Spring 2010 Deadline: September 30, 2009
Students participating in a Rollins Affiliate program pay their normal Rollins tuition, room, board and fees
2009 - 2010 academic year: $23,770 / semester
FALL 2009
September 1, 2009 Depart US
September 2, 2009 Arrive in London
December 19, 2009 Depart London
Spring Semester 2010 Deadline: September 30, 2009
Fall Semester 2010 Deadline: February 5, 2010
$1000 deposit due on or before deadline
Students receive a total of fifteen to sixteen semester hours credit: eight semester hours credit (ungraded) for the internship (attendance at required meetings and seminars and the submission of a final paper on the internship experience) and seven to eight semester hours (graded) for the academic course. The academic courses 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 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 threedays 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.
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 2 courses at either Birkbeck College, City University or Queen Mary.
Spring: Students will enroll in 2 courses at either Birkbeck College or City University.
General education requirements, major and minor requirements may be fulfilled with prior permission from Student Records and your department chairperson. 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 by clicking here.
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 (Fall only) ( 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 receive three credits and meet from once to twice a week.
For Spring 2009, 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 will go out to dinner as a group.
Housing
Anglo arranges student accommodations in London. Housing is located in Zone 1. Link to accommodation: http://www.angloamerican.uk.com/abilityTowers.htm In each apartment, students will have basic kitchen utensils, pots and pans, silverware, a dinner set and glassware. Not included: towels, cleaning and bathroom paper products.
Students apply through their FoxLink account. Click on the "Student" tab. On the left side, there is a "Study Abroad" section. Please click on Rollins International Programs Application (RIPA). You will be prompted to create a new application. Once you have created an application, please come in to the Office of International Programs during walkin hours, Monday thru Thursday 1 - 4 pm and Friday from 9 - 11:30 am.
Other useful links:
The British Council http://www.educationuk.org/downloads/study_live_uk.pdf
Updated last on
August 21, 2009
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