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Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Weekly Hours
40

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Starting Price
5309
Price Details
$5,309(4 weeks)
$7,746 (8 weeks)
$9,961 (12 weeks)
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Meals SIM cards Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Meals Travel Insurance
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About Program

Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in London. Live and work in this global cultural capital and leading financial center whilst building unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market.

Choose from over 30 industry fields including Marketing/PR, Entrepreneurship, Business, Fashion, Non-Profit and Finance. We organize company visits and career workshops to help you gain valuable industry insights. Explore England with cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions.

This program includes high-quality housing in central London, cultural activities, visa assistance, group dinners, trips and 24/7 on-site support.

Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 4000+ interns at over 800 companies worldwide.

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Program Highlights

  • Advanced English is recommended to be selected in the London Internship Program.
  • Program fees will vary from €4,794 to €8,995 depending on duration of the internship.
  • The Program includes career speaker events, company visits and career workshops.
  • Visa support and 24/7 onsite support from your Absolute Internship Coordinator.

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John
31
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Summer!

Jun 2, 2014

I interned in London through Absolute Internship last summer and had a great time! I interned with a wealth management company and learned so much from my boss. She used to work for UBS and decided to start her own company after working with for a couple of years. It was very inspirational working in London over the summer.

I majored in finance and economics and wanted to do something that was related to my major. Absolute made the application process extremely smooth from the day I applied and I interviewed with my host company a few months before heading to Europe. I got a great first impression of my boss during the interview and was happy that she wanted to host me.

If you're looking into meeting a lot of students from all around the world with a safe, fun, well-organized and caring program - then Absolute Internship is a great choice. The program events were amazing. The staff (who took us to France, Brighton, London Eye and a few other places. We had events organized almost every weekend which was nice.
During one of the free weekends, I decided to spend a weekend in Brussels with a friend from the program which was really cool. Everything in Europe is so well-connected so travels between cities is very easy and quite affordable.

The housing was great too. I met so many people through the program and would recommend it in a heartbeat. Overall, I had a blast with Absolute Internship and would highly recommend it.

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Lauren
31
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Summer Ever!!

May 10, 2014

What can I say?

My experience with Absolute Internship on the London Internship Program exceeded all of my expectations, all of them.
I was extremely impressed with the level of service (top notch from the day I applied), attention to me as an intern of the program. The staff was there literally there for us 24/7, available for us and really made us feel at "home" in London and part of a family. Always being enthusiastic, positive and talkative! I really enjoyed having them around along with the other interns that were part of Absolute Internship.

What made this program so great? The staff. My marketing internship (in a digital agency). The program events (loved Paris and Stonehenge and Bath) and of course the other interns.
I interned in a digital agency and I learned so much from my team. My colleagues were mostly British but some were from Spain and France as well. I was handed a project literally on day one, which I was working on the entire summer. We had weekly progress meetings which was great, I was able to get constructive feedback throughout the whole time from my manager which helped me do better at the internship.
We had events and day trips that were organized every weekend by Absolute Internship. Aurélie, Fredrik and the team did a fantastic job acting as guides. I can't forget the trip to Paris as that was my favorite along with the day trip to Stonehenge and Bath. Paris was so beautiful and thanks to Aurélie's local knowledge as she is French and had lived in Paris for many years, it made my weekend unforgettable. She was so knowledgeable and helpful. The Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur and all the fantastic local restaurants we went to was so amazing (Thanks Aurélie!!)

I would without doubt recommend this program to anybody. Absolute Internship is a great program!! You will have the time of your life!

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Alicia
31
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Awesome summer!

May 8, 2014

Absolute Internship partnered with my university in Australia and I was recommended by my professor to apply to the program. The process of applying, getting ready for London and preparing for my adventure in Europe was very easy! I had always dreamt of traveling to Europe so this was a great opportunity to combine both travel and building my resume at the same time.

I learned a lot of great things at my internship. I worked for an international PR Agency that specialized in sports entertainment which was extremely exciting as we had clients that were in the soccer and rugby industry. I was involved with different projects at work and the manager really made me feel part of the team which I really appreciated. I still keep in contact with my manager and some of my colleagues at the internship.

The best part of the program is definitely the Absolute Internship community, the staff work so hard to make us feel comfortable and are great in building a community. The Paris trip was amazing... we spent the weekend in Paris and even though it was Winter in Europe I loved it, the culture, the food and all the beautiful sights that we visited. The people that you meet are also fantastic, the other students were all from Mexico, Spain, Italy, Sweden and Australia. We were such a great group!

I would definitely recommend Absolute Internship to any student who is looking into going to London for an internship. It will be the best summer of your life!!

What would you improve about this program?
Nothing really.. I would make the program longer! The time passed too quickly...
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Questions & Answers

Do you accept internships in terms of the Erasmus+ program?
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What is the fee for finding an internship and are there paid internships available?

Hi Karla, thank you for your question. Fees vary depending on each program and duration. The fee for the London Internship program goes from €4,795 to €8,995 depending on the internship duration of 4 weeks, 8 weeks or 12 weeks. Make sure you check our website for more information on "Dates & Fees". Generally, internships are unpaid and we do not guarantee any monetary benefit from companies...

By Aurélie Chouaf on November 21, 2019
How many months in advance should I apply for this internship?

Strictly speaking, deadlines vary depending on a number of factors which affect how long it will likely take us process your visa and to find the best internship available for you. These factors include: program location, internship industry, student status, university country and nationality. The information you give us in the application form will help us to advise you on any relevant visa...

By Go Overseas Team on October 22, 2018
Can I apply as a recent university graduate in need of an internship / experience?

As a recent university graduate you are all the more appealing to potential host companies, and an internship could provide the perfect bridge from your studies to your first professional position. We welcome many university graduates to our programs every summer. Some of our program locations (Hong Kong, Singapore and London) have specific visa requirements regarding student status/graduation...

By Aurélie Chouaf on September 13, 2018
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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Thinh Vu

Program
International Internships in London in more than 25 Fields
Although born in America, Thinh is a proud Australian of 18 years. He is currently in his 2nd year of Law/Commerce at The University of Queensland. In the little leisure time he has, he enjoys watching TV shows such as Game of Thrones, House of Cards and Modern Family.
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What do you tell your friends who are thinking about going abroad?

I would tell them to take the opportunity and go! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I absolutely do not regret anything. I've met amazing people from around the world who have inspired me so much.

Additionally, living in such a cultural melting pot has widened my view on the world and I've experienced so many opportunities that wouldn't be possible in Australia. Most importantly, I would recommend that everyone intern abroad as your CV will thank you so much!

The Australian graduate market is increasingly competitive and an internship automatically places you above other people and this can only be a good thing.

What was the hardest part about going abroad?

The hardest part of going overseas is leaving my family and friends for 2 months. This was my 1st time overseas without my family and it honestly didn't sink in till I arrived.

Although I felt nervous and home sick at the start, these feelings almost disappeared instantly as the Absolute staff, other interns and my supervisors made me feel at ease in England. In fact, I almost forgot how much I missed home in a few weeks as I was so busy learning and enjoying the London life!

Although you miss home, there are so many means of contacting friends and family back home thanks to the Internet and social media. And being away from home for 2 months makes you realize how important and special your friends and family back home are!

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

My one piece of advice would is be ready to learn, adapt and embrace the internship and the country. Being adaptable to change is an amazing quality and it makes your time overseas instantly better! Make use of your internship and learn as much as possible. Embrace your internship city and experience everything that the city has to offer.

Go out every night as you'll never know when you'll be back in that city. Having the above quality makes your internship period an experience you'll never forget. Lastly, I would recommend bringing the appropriate clothing for overseas.

I went to London in winter and I didn't bring enough warm clothing and got sick for 1.5 months! So make sure you stay healthy.

Staff Interviews

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Carla Ferrero

Program
International Internships in London in more than 25 Fields
Job Title
Europe General Manager
Carla is the General Manager for Europe at Absolute Internship. She has joined the Absolute Team after spending five years in Beijing and Shanghai. What brought her to China was a deep interest in Chinese Language and Culture, in which she graduated in the Foreign Language and Culture University of Turin, in Italy. In China, she combined the studies with working experience in an Italian consulting firm and in a leading Advertising Agency, specialized in serving international luxury brands.

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Which destination is most underrated? Conversely, which is most overrated?

I personally spent 4 years living in Shanghai and I feel the majority of people is not aware of how amazing China is.
Because of their role in the economy and their incredible history and tradition, I feel that people should have a better understanding of China. It has so much to offer and is developing so quickly that I genuinely think is the place-to-be for students!

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

In my opinion is to believe that what you do has a purpose, that you are doing something meaningful and that has a positive impact on people's life. This is what motivates the whole team and that makes us successful.

What unique qualities does your company possess?

I believe Absolute Internship is unique because of the passion and care that each team member has for the job. We value each student, we go above and beyond. This is also due to the fact that we are a very international team and each one of us is still facing the challenges of living abroad, we totally understand how a student is feeling when planning to join one of our international programs.

Describe a time when you felt especially proud to be part of your current team.

If I should pick a time I would say at the end of the past summer program in London when I realized that all the students - a very high number - had an amazing time and were grateful for our efforts and ongoing support. Generally whenever a student tells me the program has been the best time of her/his life and that has changed her/him deeply on a personal and professional level, I feel proud and satisfied.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

My favorite story is the one of a British student who decided to join the program after meeting me at a Career fair. At the time he was a First Year student, never been abroad and decided to join our Hong Kong program. He was lacking of self-confidence and not aware of what to expect there. Because of his positive mindset and great personality, he enjoyed the program and grown so much, that he decided to go back to Asia for one more year! We are still in touch and I am sure he has a bright future ahead!

Location

Location:
London
Currency:
English Pound
Weather:
Jan-Mar
52 F / 36 F
Apr-Jun
70 F / 43 F
Jul-Sep
73 F / 52 F
Oct-Dec
61 F / 37 F
Airports:
London-Heathrow
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Gatwick
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London Stansted
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London, although typically regarded for its architecture and city lifestyle, is made up of 40% public green space in the form of incredibly lush parks. London has created an environment where you can spend the day enjoying city life and then escape to Primrose hill, the Thames, or a walk by the canals.

About Absolute Internship

Absolute Internship is an award-winning global internship program. We offer students the opportunity to broaden their professional and social network whilst gaining invaluable skills in their industry of choice. Since our inception in 2009 we have matched over 5,000 students with 800+ corporate partners in world-class cities including Barcelona...
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