Student Expectations
The most important qualities of any internship student are:
- Flexibility.
- Open-mindedness.
- A positive attitude.
- A sense of humor.
- A willingness to adapt to difficult, unfamiliar and challenging situations.
Work environments and work practices can be very different than those in the US. The Internship Team will provide the expertise required to develop your choices into the reality of an international internship in London, but potential interns must provide the willingness to accept a reality that may be different from expectations.
Summary
Internships require flexibility, an open mind, a positive attitude, and a professional hardworking approach. Students will be challenged in their London internship!
Industries in the UK can be very different than in the US and students should prepare for the fact that the available opportunities may be limited.
Students will most likely be placed with a small or medium sized organization. Most large companies do not offer internships for the short period of time students are in London.
All positions are unpaid and entry level. Students will be expected to complete a wide variety of tasks, from basic and administrative to specialised and project-based.
This is first and foremost, a cultural experience. Interning in an international environment is an excellent learning opportunity to expand cross cultural skills.
The success of each internship placement is what each person makes of it.