Central College Abroad - Study & Intern in London
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Central College Abroad - Study & Intern in London
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Central College Abroad offers both study and internship opportunities in London, England! CCA has affiliations with London South Bank University, London College of Fashion, and Morley College and City Lit. Housing is guaranteed in the Vandon House, a centrally located student residency in Westminster, which is one of the safest and most secure cities in all of the UK, and home to the Queen, the Houses of Parliament, and the new Scotland Yard.
CCA's world-renowned London internship program is available to students enrolled in a semester or academic year study program. Every semester, students have over a 100 internships to choose from in a diverse number of fields. The CCA internship coordinator in London works with each student to find an internship that suits their personal and professional development goals.
Explore the city with the conveniently close tube station during a semester or full academic year long program. Go study and intern abroad in London with Central College Abroad!
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I studied abroad in London during the spring of 2011 with Central College Abroad. This experience was truly one of the best things I have ever done and I only wish I could do it all over again. While I was there I made so many wonderful memories and friends that I will have for the rest of my life and I would encourage anyone and everyone to do it! The Central College Abroad staff did a wonderful job of placing me in a marketing internship at Demarquette Fine Chocolates, where I had the opportunity to help in marketing research, as well as event planning. I took three classes through Central, two British culture classes and a theatre class, which was by far my favorite. Each week we had the chance to attend a different show and then spent class time discussing what we had seen. Our program director, Mark, had many weekend excursions planned for us, to places like Brighton, Cambridge, and my favorite Bath. These trips were so much fun and were a great chance for all of us to bond as a group. We spent some weekends in the city of London, exploring parks, museums, and local markets. One of our assignments was actually going to a few different markets just to experience them, and it ended up being a lot of fun, one of the best assignments I've ever had! The other weekends we were off experiencing the rest of Europe. One weekend in Paris, the next in Spain, and spring break in Italy, by the end of the semester I had visited 8 different countries! Central College Abroad does a great job of helping students acclimate to living in London, such as how to use public transportation, safety tips, where to get the best food and entertainment, but at the same time they give you plenty of space to grow and experience Europe for yourself. I am so thankful to CCA for all of the wonderful opportunities I had while abroad. Now I am just counting down the days until I can go back!!
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Wow! I just finished a semester in London and I can't even describe how amazing and life-changing it was! I have learned so much about the British Culture, many other countries I got the experience to visit, and about myself as a person. I grew up by being placed in a culture that was extremely fortune, and with the help of the staff and other students, I successfully became a part of it. We were given opportunities to see musicals, watch football games (soccer), a rugby game, stay a weekend in Bath, and visit the gorgeous seaside town of Brighton along with many more things. And those were only events that we did together as a group. I traveled to so many towns within England and many other places outside of England including Sicily, Malta, Genoa, Rome, and Tunisia Africa (that we all experienced on a Mediterranean Cruise) along with Paris, Prague, Amsterdam and many more. Needless to say, I'm sad that the time has come to an end!
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This program was very good because the staff was very informative, they gave us plenty of time to travel, and took us on fun trips. The only way that this program could be improved is to house the students somewhere that allows them to interact with fellow students more. Overall, I thought the program was a great experience.
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The London Program is a great place to study abroad. It offers great opportunities for internships. The city of London is very fun and easy to navigate. The program staff is very helpful. It is very easy to travel to different areas in Europe from London
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I had the best time while I was abroad and if I could I would go back in a second. The location was perfect being in between Buckingham Palace and Parliament (I know it is changing though). I couldn't have gone with a more perfect group of people.
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During this program, London became my real home. My typical week included Morley Chamber Choir rehearsal, internship at Little Angel Theatre for two days, ULU Fencing Club, and the two required courses. I got to utilize the rest of my time exploring the city, the country, and Europe itself. I only traveled to five countries total, but it was worth every moment. The required courses combine the teaching styles of both the UK and the US. Teachers and directors were always great at answering questions, giving travel ideas, and just being there for us. I loved the location in the city (5 minutes away from every main sight), and I did actually feel quite safe there. As a professional, I developed skills not only through my internship but also from the experience as a whole. It opened up my eyes to the greater world and a new culture. While the differences weren't always drastic, everything I learned will stay with me for the rest of my life. Simply an amazing chance of a lifetime!
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Studying abroad in London was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The housing was in a great location just down the road from the Queen and next to all the major sites in London. Every day felt like a new experience whether it was the food, the people, or exploring a different area of London. London is so large and diverse that it is impossible to see everything in just one trip.
However, London isn't the only exciting part about studying abroad. The best part is travelling around the UK and Europe. I went to so many places that I never expected to go. The London program provided adequate amounts of time to go and explore other places, and I am so glad they did.
Ultimately, your experience is just that, YOUR experience. My experience resulted in me making life-long friends, becoming a world traveler, and having memories that will be with me forever.
My suggestion? Go to London and have a once in a lifetime experience!
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My internship was with the non-profit company called 4Children. I worked in their publications department--mostly clerical work, but I did help with editing and writing occasionally.
I loved working at the company! It was in Canary Wharf, an up and coming business district. Very safe and clean!
I loved the 4Children staff--they were very friendly and helpful.
Without CCA I wouldn't have been able to get such a great internship!
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I had so much fun during my semester in London through Central's Study Abroad program. I learned so much about myself, gained teaching experience through an internship, met lots of new friends, and learned a lot through my classes. I was able to travel all over Europe on the weekends and during spring break. These experiences are ones that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world!
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Studying abroad in London changed my entire outlook on life. While abroad I learned independence, self-management, and spontaneity. I took part in an their internship program where I worked three days a week in a PR office. My internship really allowed me to be fully immersed in the culture of England. I also took 3 college courses while abroad. I had 3 day weekends ever weekend which allowed me to travel to over 7 different countries. To top it all off I met my husband to be! I couldn't be more pleased with CCA and would recommend the experience to anyone who asks!
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CCA helped all of their students every step of the way! The staff in the office is friendly and the staff abroad were so knowledgeable!
I got to experience the culture while living in the center of London. The program paid for multiple excursions to different English cities (Liverpool, Chester, Canterbury) as well as to two theatre shows and a football match!
I also had the chance to watch greyhound racing with the program and go on city walks to get integrated into the city.
LOVED my experience with CCA and would recommend anyone give CCA a chance!
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My experience in London has been exciting and new. Monday-Thursday I attend classes that actually take you places so you can get a first hand experience with what you are learning and the cost of it is included in tuition fees. For our long weekends I usually take that opportunity to explore the city by walking or finding events to attend. I shop in the markets, ride the tube (subway) like a native, and I can even feel myself understanding more of the British language. The highlights has been all of the festivals London offers and the fantastic countryside views. The only downfall is that the standard of living in such a popular city is quite high when looking at the exchange rate. Other than that I have been enjoying myself. Trying all of the delicious baked goods, meeting some amazing natives as well as foreigners, and becoming a much savvier traveler. The staff here are supportive and just excited as we are about the classes and our individual adventures. The most disappointing thing about my time in London is that it is flying by, but so far it is the trip of a lifetime.
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Alumni Interviews
Interview with Chelsea Grieger, CCA-London Alum
GO: What originally inspired you to intern in London with CCA?
Chelsea: I attended Central College, and while applying to go abroad I didn't know that I wanted to do an internship. I wanted to go to London, but after hearing about the great experiences students had while at an internship, I knew I had to get an internship as well! Some of the best opportunities for internships are found in London. Not only did my internship boost my resume, I was also able to interact with the locals. A lot of what I learned about London, I learned while working at 4Children.
GO: Describe your day to day activities as an intern in London.
Chelsea: My activities varied depending on what needed done. I worked in the publications department at 4Children, so a lot of press releases needed to be updated to the website. I would check for any errors in the press release and then put them online. I worked with a lot of their websites, updating what needed to be changed. During the first few weeks of my job, I attended 4Children's launch of a new program where there were many Members of Parliament present! Other than working on the website, I did a lot of clerical work: I worked with spreadsheets, sending emails, and I even organized their publications cupboard for two weeks. But the main thing I took away from the experience was my social interaction from my coworkers. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
GO: How has this experience impacted your future?
Chelsea: There are so many ways my internship has affected my future. Personally, my confidence in my abilities grew tremendously. I came back knowing that if I could handle a job abroad, I could definitely get a job in the US. Also, my internship gave me the confidence to explore the unfamiliar city. On my first day, I had to navigate my way through the tube to make it 45 minutes to my internship site.
Professionally, my internship opened a lot of doors to other internships. My job abroad was my first internship. Since then, I have successfully completed three more internships. After my graduation this year, I will be a paid intern at Central College to write press releases (similar to what I did abroad). Without that internship in London, a lot of my achievements today would not have happened.
Interview with Sahara Scott, Central College Abroad alum
GO: Why did you decide to study abroad with CCA in London, England?
Sahara: I chose to study abroad with the Central College Abroad (CCA) London program because it offered everything I could want and ask for as a Theatre major. At first, my main goal was to pick a place based on location and language, but then I began to think about a place that offered great history and theatre. London immediately came to my mind. Even though England is an English speaking country, I knew it was only a train ride away from other countries.
London itself is filled to the brim with diversity. Walking down the street you are bound to hear at least three languages being spoken. Learning about a new culture is also why I chose to come to London. There are a lot of differences between American and British culture. From the high tea time, English breakfast, behaviorisms, and everyday life you can really get a feel for the differences. The sights are really something to see in person as well.
My advisor let me know that I would be having a firsthand experience with the British culture and I have not been disappointed. A representative from CCA came to my University before I officially submitted my application and she actually went on the London program. Hearing her stories only made me more excited to start my own.
GO: What has made this study abroad experience unique and special?
Sahara: There are so many moments that have made this study abroad experience unique and special. I guess the things that stick out furthest in my mind are the many festivals and people I have met. I say the festivals because there have been many to attend right in Central London.
I remember going to one with a friend in the program and doing an African-Caribbean dance workshop. While there we met some people from all over the world who were enjoying themselves. Our choreographer was energetic and fun. After we were done with that we walked outside and discovered a food festival with a wide variety of tasty treats.
While abroad, I have taken risk and gone to more social events that I see on posters than I would normally. This has proven to be an excellent way of meeting people. I have gotten the opportunity to meet British natives that are open to questions you have. They are also more than willing to sit down and have a chat about the differences you notice.
I am a poet as well as a student so one of the highlights of my time here in London was the National Day of Poetry where I got to meet other poets and hear their spoken word. I was amazed that this event was open to all people of all ages.
GO: How has this experience impacted your future?
Sahara: This experience has made me want to travel all over the world. I now want to see more, do more, and experience more. I feel that it is great to experience different cultures and people. I have gained a better sense of direction as well as responsibility for the things that happen in my life. I am gaining courage in conversing with people in professional settings. There is something about being away from everything you know that helps you gain independence. I look forward to experiences like this one in the future.
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About Central College Abroad
Central College Abroad is a study abroad provider that focuses on opportunities for undergraduate students from colleges and universities throughout the United States. CCA has programs in 8 different locations around the world for summer, semester and academic year terms. Their high quality study abroad programs revolve around an appreciation for cross-cultural immersion and foreign language development. In addition, students of a CCA program can compliment their experience with service-learning or a professional internship placement. CCA operates out of Central College in Pella, Iowa.
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