Alexandria Callahan, Northern Illinois University, Edinburgh 2005
Think about it for a moment!
How great would it be to:
see
Europe … not as tourists, but as Europeans see it
experience
the rush of living and working in a city like London, Berlin or Madrid
finish
college with a resume that really stands
out. If you like the sound of that, then an EPA Internship is for
you
… if you’re up to the challenge!
So what’s an EPA Internship all about? Simple.
It’s about spending a semester working, studying and living in a European
city.
WORKING
First of all, an internship is about work. We’re in authentic, challenging business
environments. You won’t get paid, but the experience is worth much
more than mere dollars. It’s an investment in your future career. 
Your contribution will make a difference. Our interns are placed with government
departments, international organizations and world-class corporations. We can
do this, because after 25 years in the business we have all the right contacts.
After an internship with EPA you will come home with new skills, valuable work experience and incredible confidence.
STUDYING
At the same time as working, you’ll be taking academic courses to earn
you the credits you need. These are taught at local universities, and you
have a choice of what to study. It generally involves meeting once a week
with your fellow students and course tutor. Grades are based on essays, exams
and sometimes oral presentations.
Many of our credit-granting institutions will want you to keep a journal
of your experiences, others have different requirements. You’ll need
to find out what your credit-granting institution expects from you –
and we can clarify that for you if you’re unclear.
Erik Abbott, Hamline University, Internship
LIVING
Experiencing an entirely new culture is at the heart of an EPA Internship.
There will be an orientation program when you arrive, and an EPA Program Director
will be on hand to see you settled in and help you get the maximum out of your
stay.
You’re likely to be living in an apartment with other students or with a local family, perhaps commuting to work on public transport. In some cities there are other forms of accommodation available.
If you’re in a country where English is not the native language, you may be offered an intensive language instruction with special emphasis on verbal skills. The idea is to get you immersed in local life as soon as possible!
Above all, it’s up to you – the more willing you are to talk to people, join in and experience what the culture has to offer, the more enjoyment you will get out of it.