Summer, Spring or Fall Semester
APPROXIMATE DATES Semester Dates: September 15 to December 10 or January 5 to April 1 (approx.)
Summer Dates: June 5 to August 15 (approx.)
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point provides extraordinary study programs to those wishing an education beyond the bounds of the classroom or campus. Since 1969, both the Spring and the Fall Britain programs have allowed students to experience Europe, Britain, and especially London -- now we add to this special opportunity for eligible students to do their externship/internship abroad.
This program is for UWSP students of applied physics, arts management, business, communication, English, interior architecture, history, International studies, sociology, political science, theater & health promotion/wellness. Students of international studies, geography & peace studies should check with their respective department chairs as internships may be available for them too.
advertising - PR - economics - high-end residential, office, and hospitality design; historic preservation - financial services - marketing - TV & radio / video production - lobby groups - parliament - political action groups - archival research - museum & gallery - management - non-profit and voluntary organizations - theatre/literature - stage design and sets - orchestra or dance companies - schools - health promotion and wellness in health spas, corporations, clinics, hospitals, mental health agencies - etc.
Application: A London Internship application packet is available in the International Programs Office, Room 108 Collins Classroom Center. Permission required from your major/department Britain Internship Coordinator. Coordinator’s signature is required on the Internship application form. Students will be asked to attend an Informational / Selection meeting and schedule a final interview.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1 for fall and October 1 for spring for guaranteed consideration. Summer: February 15
Applicable majors and minors should apply. Minimum GPA of 2.75 to apply.
Cost Includes:
During the semesters programs, additional courses from the UWSP Semester in Britain offerings to reach full-time status, 12 or more credits. Standard courses include: English, Geography, History, International Studies and Theater. For as sample core class list click here. In the summer, students take an International Studies 3-credit course on British culture and civilization for a total of 9 credits.
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Semester I or II - Credits
In all cases confirm credits with the appropriate Department Chair/Internship Coordinator.
Withdrawal up to ten weeks before the start of the program, all fees except the initial deposit may be refunded. After that time, airline, substantial intern placement fees (approx. $1100) and housing cancellation charges may be assessed. If the program would be canceled, all fees will be refunded.
SUMMER AND SEMESTER LONDON INTERN STUDENTS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SEMESTER IN BRITAIN’s EUROPEAN CONTINENTAL STUDY TOUR; THIS IS A PRE-LONDON- TWO-to-THREE-WEEK-TRIP. The study-tour will focus on European Union development; stops will include Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and Trier in Germany, Strasbourg, Metz and Colmar in France, Luxembourg and Brussels in Belgium.
We might also suggest that you begin your orientation by visiting the VERY useful Anglo-American web site; this is the agency that helps place our London interns: http://www.angloamerican.uk.com/studentLife.htm
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