Internships with NGOs in London
What You Need to Know
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2008. No more applications will be accepted.
This program places undergraduate students in internships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in London. The first several days of the seven-week program are devoted to an intensive introductory course on NGOs. For the next seven weeks students will work in an international organization.
London is an ideal site for internships with international organizations because virtually every international organization has a London office. This rich organizational base is the source of the internships. Placements are available with the Houses of Parliament, Overseas Development Institute, Hansards, Chatham House, The Consumer Unity and Trust Institute, Greater London Authority, Works Foundation, Adam Smith Institute, British Red Cross, Day Care Trust, Foyer Federation, Africa Links, Teach First, The Place2Be, Disability Equality in Education, Learning for Life, Heath Hands, Leadership for Environment and Development among others.
Interns usually perform tasks such as policy research, donor research, writing grant funding proposals and organizational reports.
An effort is made to place students in organizations whose activities match their interests. Such matches are the norm, although they cannot be guaranteed. The internship is augmented by weekly early evening seminars chaired by the program director. Students report to each other on their work and experiences during these sessions.
Courses
Experience Credit (PSC 470, 3 credits, undergraduate)
The course involves a five-day-per week internship in one of the many NGOs located in London. The internship is intended to provide students with exposure to the day-to-day problems and challenges faced by a particular international organization. Evening seminars feature guest lectures by international officials, and offer students an opportunity to discuss topics related to their work. The students are evaluated on the basis of participation in the seminar session, their internship performance, and a journal.
Eligibility & Requirements
Any student who is pursuing an undergraduate degree program in a field related to international relations (e.g. political science, international relations, history, and sociology) is eligible to apply. This program is designed for undergraduate students.
Faculty
Melissa Willby is the London Program's Internship and Service Learning Coordinator, and she directs the Center's Writing Across the Curriculum efforts. Melissa has a Ph.D. from Sussex University and an M.A. in American Literature from North Carolina State University. Her B.A. in English Literature was awarded by the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. She has had considerable teaching experience in overseas American universities and in the London charitable sector. And before joining SU London, she worked for Richmond, the American International University in London, where she began the student Writing Services Centre and coordinated the International Internship program.
Travel and Living
Students will arrange and pay for their own round-trip transportation to London. Transportation for course-related excursion is arranged by SU Abroad and covered by the program fee.
Advantage Travel has arranged a group flight for students on this program. We encourage students to travel on the group flight, which includes ground transportation upon arrival. Please review and complete the attached group travel sign-up form to express an interest in being included on the group flight. No payment or commitment is required to complete this form. Summer flights book early, so request your seats now.
Please note that while we encourage students to pursue flight arrangements, we would not encourage you to purchase your airline tickets before confirming that the program and courses you plan to take will be offered in 2008. Please request written notification from us that you can book your flight. You will have to present this notification if we cancel the program at a later date, and you want to be reimbursed for the cost of the ticket.
Students are housed in shared rooms in furnished flats arranged by Syracuse University for the duration of the program. SU Abroad’s pre-arranged housing is located in the heart of the University district, the Bloomsbury neighborhood of London, and a short walk to our London Centre. Students will be required to pay a $400 security deposit. This security will be held to ensure against damage to the apartment. The deposit will be returned after the apartments are cleared and deemed undamaged by Acorn Management Group.
Students who choose to arrange and pay for their own housing must notify SU Abroad in writing by March 15, 2008. You can advise us of your housing intentions through an email to SU Abroad, suabroad@syr.edu, the counselor for this program. The program fee will be reduced for students who choose to live independently. These students should expect to pay about 160 British Pounds (about $305) per week for a shared apartment. They will also be responsible for their own hotel bookings and costs for the first few days of the program while they look for housing. They can contact the Royal National Hotel to pay the hotel directly for their accommodations.
Dates
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Program begins: | May 29, 2008 |
| Program ends: | July 12, 2008 |
| Housing ends: | July 12, 2008 |
| Application deadline | Program Full |
*Applications received after March 1 will be considered if there is still space in the program.
Costs
| Undergraduate (3 credits) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $2,568 |
| Program Fee: | $3,375 (Estimated) |
| Total | $5,943 (Estimated) |