AIFS: London - Richmond International Internship Program

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Spend a semester, summer or academic year interning in the classic city of London, England. You'll earn up to 12 credits through an internship placement and courses taken at Richmond, the American International University in London. Course are tau... read more

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It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and had time to focus on what is really important in life. - University of Hartford View Entire Review
A student studying abroad with AIFS: London - Richmond International Internship Program
Past Review I Loved London!
I matured and I'm more interested in traveling and living abroad - University of Hartford View Entire Review
It was definitely worth while. I learned so much more than I could have done in a classroom. - Salisbury University View Entire Review
A student studying abroad with AIFS: London - Richmond International Internship Program
Definitley. I am coming back not a changed person but an improved person. I feel more complete and mature and confident in my future and my abilities than I ever have in my life. I have learned and experienced so much and the sky really is the limit. My academic interests have stayed the same but as for my future - i think I may... - Illinois State University View Entire Review
great cultural exposure. Went to temples and places of worship I would not have taken the initiative to visit on my own. - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
The AIFS internship program in London tremendously impacted my professional development as a young professional. As a business student, employers look for students who have had relevant experience in the respective industry. Doing an internship abroad is highly valued by any employer because it shows your ability to adapt to new... - University of South Florida View Entire Review
Past Review Amazing
I learned the different culture and all the history London had to offer. It was definitely worthwhile. I loved it! - University of Hartford View Entire Review
It was worthwhile because of the internship, not the program - Illinois State University View Entire Review
A student studying abroad with AIFS: London - Richmond International Internship Program
Absolutely. My experience abroad has confirmed all of my prior thoughts to go into the business I interned with. Although disappointed with the intership coordinating staff after being discouraged for "setting my sights too high," I interned with the company I had orignally hoped to and am hopefully coming back to London next... - Illinois State University View Entire Review
The cultural aspect was amazing, I just wish I had picked a program that was actually on my side. - Rice University View Entire Review

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Spend a semester, summer or academic year interning in the classic city of London, England. You'll earn up to 12 credits through an internship placement and courses taken at Richmond, the American International University in London. Course are taught in English. Please visit website for program-specific details and eligibility requirements.

This international Internship Program provides students with vital insight into a career field, experience in the global workplace, practical exposure to the demands of specific jobs and development of professional and personal skills. This unique program allows students to build their résumé while enjoying the benefits of the study abroad experience. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Live in a residence hall in the central London neighborhood of Kensington or approved satellite buildings in the exclusive Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. A meal plan is included. For an additional fee students may request a single room or a shared room in a nearby apartment-style residence. Internet access is included. 

You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities such as guided city tours, museum visits, theater and musical performances, sporting events, and more. Excursions vary depending upon the term selected but may include day trips to nearby cities such as Bath, Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge and Stratford-upon-Avon. An optional 3-day trip to Paris (taking students through the Channel Tunnel!) is offered.

London is diverse, modern and thriving city. And with AIFS, central London is just outside your door. Situated in the Royal Borough of Kensington, the Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace are just part of the neighborhood. A major political, financial and cultural center, London is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. Home to a multitude of museums and galleries, concert halls, theaters, historic buildings and a host of beautiful urban parks, London has something for everyone. 

AIFS is a premier provider of study abroad programs. Comprehensive program fees cover tuition and housing with $800,000 in scholarship and grant funding available each year. A meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service are also included. Since 1964, over 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS.


Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Internship
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
  • English
Language Requirement(s):
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Public Relations, Advertising, Applied Communication
  • Publishing
  • Education
  • Museum Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy Analysis
  • Economics
  • International Relations
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology
  • Digital Arts
  • Design and Applied Arts
  • Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts
  • Film, Video, Photographic Arts
  • Fine Arts, Studio Arts
  • Business
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business Communications
  • Finance, Financial Services
  • Hospitality Administration
  • International Business
  • Marketing
  • History
Minimum GPA:
2.75
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Each year, AIFS awards more than $800,000 in scholarships, grants and financial support to deserving students & institutions. Funds are available for both summer and semester programs. Additional scholarships and grants are available to students at many schools across the country.

More than $800,00 in scholarships and grants are awarded each year

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AIFS is a leading provider of study abroad programs, with a wide range of unique opportunities in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. Most AIFS campuses offer courses in English or in foreign languages from beginner to advanced levels, so you can have the study abroad experience that best suits you. The program fee is all-inclusive, making it simple for you to live, study abroad, and experience all that the world has to offer. Each year, more than $800,000 in scholarships and grants is awarded to deserving students & institutions. Funds are available for both summer and semester programs.

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Guidelines/Requirements:
Each year, more than $800,000 in scholarships and grants is awarded to deserving students & institutions. Funds are available for both summer and semester programs.

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