The Washington Center Washington
D.C.-London Internship Program

Summer 2009

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INTRODUCTION

The Washington Center is pleased to announce its new Washington, D.C.-London Internship Program.  Providing an integrated academic and work experience in a comparative and global context, the 10-week program will be offered during the summer of 2009. The term will begin in mid-to-late May with ten days in Washington, D.C., including an orientation, academic work, and other programming. In early June, students will fly to England, where, for the next eight weeks, they will complete a full-time internship, academic course, and other programming.

This program has extraordinary features. These include the unique combination of settings – the capitals of the United States and the United Kingdom - and the many opportunities the internships, academic course and additional programming will provide.

Students will be placed in substantive internships tailored to their individual interests and abilities, in London-based organizations - governmental, nonprofit, and business. Possible placements include:

• Amnesty International UK
• Bank of Ireland
• British Museum
• Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association
• Conservative Party
• Consortium for Street Children
• Global Radio News
• Kings College Hospital
• Labour Party
• London Chamber of Commerce
• Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
• Tate Gallery
• UK Trade and Investment
• United Nations Association
• Westminster Archives
• Find a full list of programs at: www.twc.edu/internabroad

London Housing

The class and group activities are centered in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in West London. This historically and culturally rich area is home to the Imperial College of the University of London. Students will have access to all facilities of the College’s Student Union.

Interns will be housed in residential areas in or around London. They will share furnished flats, each with its own equipped kitchen. Facilities have 24-hour reception or keyed entry, housing managers, and student affairs assistants who can be reached 24 hours a day.

To apply, please visit: http://www.twc.edu/internabroad/apply_now.shtml

CREDITS

Academic credit will be granted directly from UNI and the amount will vary. Interested students should contact TWC’s liaison Allan Stamberg at allan.stamberg@uni.edu or (319) 273-6041.

SUMMER SESSION

May 18-29            Seminar in Washington, D.C.
May 29                  Depart for London
May 30-July 26     Internship and Coursework

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of housing scholarships may be made available by The Washington Center on a competitive basis to selected students. These include our Civic Engagement Awards ($1,000), Diversity Leaders Awards ($3,000) and Honors scholarships ($1,000 - $2,000).  A description of the awards, eligibility and financial assistance policies can be found on the website.
Students should consult with the Study Abroad Center’s staff for more information. 

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should second-semester sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students at the time they take part in the program. Recent graduates are no longer eligible for this program. Applicants should have at least a 2.75 GPA. They must receive academic credit from their institution for their participation in the internship program, and their application must have the endorsement of their campus liaison.  The Washington Center does not grant academic credit.

Postgraduate students who have received their undergraduate degrees within the last eighteen months are also eligible. They will complete all components of the program except the academic course in London. Their program fee will be reduced as indicated below.

PROGRAM COST

There is a $150 UNI Study Abroad fee. 
Undergraduate and graduate students earning credit:

• Application Fee: $60
• Program fee: $5195
• Housing fee: $3395
• London supplement: $1179

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A complete set of application materials will include one original and one copy of the following:

• UNI Application Packet (PDF Link)


• Visit http://www.twc.edu/internabroad/apply_now.shtml

To download and print available forms please refer to our Forms page.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Summer program application deadline: February 27, 2009.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about The Washington Center’s D.C.-London Internship Program should be directed to:
Internabroad@twc.edu or 1-800-486-8921