Orientation | Academics | Internships |
ORIENTATION
Who would we be if we didn’t offer you some guidance before you started exploring? Within the first few days of your arrival, there will be a main orientation for students detailing all aspects of your life overseas.
We’ll provide details on cultural and social activities, need-to-knows about academics and internships, guide you to your housing/lodging situations, prepare you for local transportation and health/safety precautions, and allow you to connect with the other students!
ACADEMICS
You will study at Westminster University based in the heart of London. You will have the chance to participate in a unique study and learning adventure at one of the most dynamic UK universities in the heart of London.
INTERNSHIPS (Academic Work Placements)
EPA internship placements are extremely competitive and selective. After we make initial contact with a company, we submit the brightest and most promising dossiers (you!) according to the needs of the company and your application materials. We want to make sure you get the best fit for your specific needs.
It’s good to keep an open mind about placements as there might be a great option you didn’t even think about. Many times, when you’re selected the company will also request a final Skype interview to confirm your internship placement. Students who interview and are offered a work placement, are expected to accept the position offered.
In the UK, all students work at their internships for 20 hours per week. EPA is proud to be among the first providers of internships with Members of the Scottish Parliament, and we also offer placements with cultural, charitable, and business organizations. We are always expanding our offerings, and we pride ourselves on our personalized approach.
After your placement is confirmed, the Program Director will notify you. It’s a great idea to read up on the organization before you arrive so that you can start prepared! It may take a few months to secure your placement, so apply early!
Politics & International Relations
Working for a Member of British Parliament in the House of Commons provides for an extraordinary immersion into the heart of British politics. Parliamentary interns are engaged in research, correspondence, and constituency casework. Students research local, national, and international issues, and write reports, press releases, subject briefs, and speeches. Those in constituency offices correspond with local constituents through email, letters, and at one-one-one meetings with constituents called, “surgeries”.
Marketing & Communications
In this fast-paced and varied position, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of digital media, marketing, promotional skills, and more. You’ll work alongside brand managers and assist them on creating lasting communications through your words, understanding the overall narrative, and making sure the messaging resonates with the intended audience. Mastering the art of effective communications within a foreign culture will leave you well-positioned for future job opportunities.
Business
London business internships include placements with a wide variety of businesses and non-profits. Applicants should list their special interests and experience in the resume and cover letter.
Museums, Theatre, and Arts
Museum internships offer extraordinary opportunities to work as research and administrative assistants: preparing, mounting, and researching the history and background of objects; recording and cataloguing; as well as designing educational materials, leading school tours and planning and promoting exhibits for arts festivals. EPA has a strong track record with several local museums and galleries for individuals with the right resume. A detailed knowledge of experience in a specific field should be noted in the cover letter.
Health Science
Healthcare internships are available at non-profits dedicated to health issues such as Alzheimer’s or Multiple Sclerosis or working for a hospital department. Due to strict privacy regulations, one-on-one patient care is normally not available.
Computer Science/Technology Internships
London is home to many technology companies and start-ups. Internship positions are competitive so expect a Skype interview and assignment to complete before being accepted by an organization.