Remote Internship from London

Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: United Kingdom
GPA: 2.5
Program Overview

This remote program is offered for students whose college or university is not permitting study abroad travel in early 2021 or if GEO is forced to cancel its spring-semester travel-based program in London.

The internship placement contains both the practical element of working in the organization and a reflective element through the accompanying Internship Seminar. You will need to be flexible and committed to the internship schedule and responsibilities entailed from both a professional and personal standpoint. Expect to dedicate approximately 16 hours a week to your internship.

Dates and Deadlines
TermYearDeadlineStart DateEnd Date
Spring Semester202111/15/20201/25/20214/30/2021
Academic Details

GEO partner university students should check with their home campus study abroad office to confirm how many contact hours are required for internship credits.

In your internship placement, you will work side by side remotely with British nationals, allowing you a unique insight into the professional life of Londoners. You will be expected to dress and conduct yourself appropriately to the standards of the placement organization. In placing students, GEO will try to ensure that you will have a variety of challenging tasks throughout your term; however, you should also expect to help in menial office tasks as well.

 

Internship Details

London internships are available in many fields, such as the Arts, Business, Start-ups, Marketing/PR, Financial Services, Hospitality & Tourism, HR, Politics, NGOs, Education, Technology and more!
 
The internship placement requires additional application steps, please click here to learn more about the process. Students participating in an internship can expect the following support during their program:

  • Individualized pre-departure consultation meeting
  • Pre-Departure Webinar
  • Orientation        
  • Skills-based workshops and networking events 
  • Mid-term review (student and internship supervisor)          
  • Final Evaluation (student and internship supervisor)

Due to the competitive nature of internships, it is recommended to work with a study abroad and/or career center advisor to review your resume and prepare for an interview in advance. Some examples of past placements have included:

  • Politics: Members of Parliament in Westminster, NGOs, campaigning, research, media
  • NGOs and Charities: International and domestic focus, human rights, environmental, marginalized populations (homeless, refugee women, children/youth, former prisoners) 
  • Health Services: Policy, health clinics, children’s care, medical device sales
  • Media: Film festival, production studios, international channel
  • Public Relations: Fashion PR, media PR
  • Publishing, Literature and Journalism: Publishers, magazines, webzines
  • Museums and Galleries: History, art, music, archives
  • Performing Arts: House management, stage management, arts management, costuming, lighting, children, orchestra management
  • Entrepreneurial Business: Start-up companies in sport, hospitality, technology, graphic design, PR
  • Fashion: Clothing designers, bridal, couture, millinery, fancy dress

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.