AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in England

AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in England

Location
  • England
    • London
Industry
Business Computer Science Fashion Design Finance Journalism Law Marketing Performing Arts Sports Science
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
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Program Details

Timeframe
Fall Spring Summer
Housing
Apartment

Pricing

What's Included
Accommodation Activities Travel Insurance Wifi
May 13, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
8 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Want to stand out to future employers, boost your resume, and grow your global network? Intern abroad with AIFS Abroad in England to gain real-world experience while growing personally and professionally.

Programs are available in London, England’s capital and one of the world’s leading business hubs. You’ll intern full-time in a career field that aligns with your goals, with the option to earn academic credit. Along the way, you’ll build independence, take on new responsibilities, and connect with professionals from around the world.

AIFS Abroad internships in England include a guaranteed placement upon acceptance, housing, cultural and social activities, 24/7 support, career development programming, insurance, and on-site staff.

Want to combine academics and work experience? Choose a Study + Internship program for a part-time internship plus coursework.

Intern abroad in London with AIFS Abroad and gain the skills to thrive in today’s global job market!

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Internships offer valuable career experience and skill-building in diverse fields, supported by attentive coordinators who organize social events and help navigate London.

Program Highlights

  • Guaranteed Internship Upon Acceptance
  • Career Readiness Programming: Connecting academic goals to professional experiences
  • On-Site Support: Help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
  • Health & Safety: 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Green Initiative: Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in their study or internship abroad journey — no matter their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone’s identity is shaped by many different factors, and for some, faith, spirituality, and religion play an important role in choosing where to go.

We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
At AIFS Abroad, we’re here to support you throughout your study or intern abroad experience. We encourage you to connect with the culture around you—both where you’re from and where you’re going.

Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.

Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.
Everyone’s experience abroad is different. The study abroad or international internship program location you choose can affect how connected and supported you feel. As you review your options, we encourage you to use the information linked below to help find a program and place that’s the right fit for you.

Impact 🌎

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.

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AIFS Abroad participant in London, England

A Full-Time Internship program abroad in England through AIFS Abroad offers hands-on professional experience in a global setting. London, one of the world's most important economic and business hubs, provides a wide range of internship placement opportunities. Popular placement fields include business, marketing, law, and fashion.

AIFS Abroad participant in London, England

Make the most of your time abroad by choosing to do a Study + Internship program in London, England! Earn credit by completing a part-time internship in various fields to accompany your course load. In your free time, explore London and its surroundings, from world class museums and art galleries to the best fresh food and exciting nightlife, festivals, theater and sports events.

Program Reviews

4.79 Rating
based on 146 reviews
  • 5 rating 82.88%
  • 4 rating 15.07%
  • 3 rating 0.68%
  • 2 rating 0.68%
  • 1 rating 0.68%
  • Academics 4.75
  • Support 4.7
  • Fun 4.65
  • Housing 4.3
  • Safety 4.9
  • Growth 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.75
  • Safety 5
Showing 41 - 48 of 146 reviews
Riley
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fun and meaningful experience

I really liked interning with Global Experiences. I had a really great internship 5 minutes away from our accommodation that gave me great experience for applying to jobs in the future. I got the chance to do some traveling on the weekends though it was very tiring to do so. I really liked the people that worked for GE especially Carmen she was a light whenever I saw her and everyone really loved her. Would definitely recommend this experience. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the price. Being here it seems as if you could do this for less money. Overall though it was a good experience being here and interning with my company. It will be something that will look really good on my resume while I apply to jobs in the future which is important.

What would you improve about this program?
I felt like getting a visa was a waste of time and money I heard of people who did it without a visa who seemed to be just fine.
138 people found this review helpful.
Kaylyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I love London!

London is amazing. I came here for the first time in 2016 and I cant stop visiting. I decided to do an 8 week internship so that I could stay here longer and also get work experience and its one of the best decisions ive made. There is so much to do in London and its so easy to travel to other places as well! I would recommend this program because of the support you get from GE. It would have been so hard coming here alone with no friends or help but my location coordinator Carmen was so much fun and helped everyone meet each other in the group. We had a really fun first orientation and we bonded a lot while getting drinks. Thats how I got to meet all these amazing and fun people to go out with! Its comforting having 24/7 support in London if you need it either with friends or with the company support staff. Everyone is so friendly and loves to travel. I loved my group and I got to do so many exciting things with them all!

What would you improve about this program?
The only thing I found hard was the Visa process. I wish the slide shows were updated because sometimes it was hard to follow along. I wish there would have been a step by step video of how to do it all.
141 people found this review helpful.
Matthew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Global Experiences reigns supreme

I loved my summer in London with Global Experiences. From the very first day I knew that it was going to be an amazing time and I was right. Everyone from the staff to the friends made it such a wonderful time that it almost doesn't even feel like it was 8 weeks long. The summer went by so fast because London never stops and neither do you if you take full advantage of everything London has to offer. My intern placement was at a start up in the finance industry and it really opened my eyes to all the other areas of the industry I could go into than what I had previously thought was possible. It really set me up with a solid base in the field and they were very supportive in helping me grow and learn. Global Experiences is by far the best program I could have taken to make this Summer unforgettable!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Take every opportunity that you have to try something new.
143 people found this review helpful.
Alex
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I love London!

My experience with this internship was honestly one of the best programs I've done. Everyone at my internship with was so upbeat, funny, and easy to work with. Even though I was an intern I was treated as an equal to the rest of the staff which made me feel very comfortable in the work place. I also felt relieved that the majority of the tasks my coworkers do I've already learned at my university. Besides my internship London is amazing! The parks, museums, and basic pubs are all so fun to go to and just relax. There are so many hidden gems between the walls of the giant buildings that have been my favorite places to go to. You really just have to explore and find what you didn't know you were looking for. Traveling abroad can help you learn new things about yourself that you never knew before. Its so important to take advantage of traveling during this time in your life. You'll regret if you don't.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Start planning early! The earlier you decided to sign up and intern abroad the easier the rest of the process is!
139 people found this review helpful.
Liz
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Love the working atmosphere

I love my placement company especially my supervisor. She told me a lot of British working things and related working knowledge. I took away a lot from this experience. The program organize some weekend trips and social events too. It’s a good way to meet friends and share each other’s experiences. The housing is located in central London as well. Every intern has there own room and share kitchen and bathroom with suite mate. I usually went out at night to see musicals at west end. And it’s always safe and easy to get home in 20 min. I really miss the time when I was there. I still keep good relationship with my suite mates. They are all super nice and talented people. If you want to have a global working experience and don’t know how to do it by yourself, GR is a great option. Recommend!

139 people found this review helpful.
AJ
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Expanding the Circle

Hi everyone!
For those of you reading this, I was in the GE London program in the summer of 2019. I spent my internship at a Drug and Alcohol Addiction Wellbeing Service and the professional experience I earned has been invaluable to my professional development. However, I want to make this review about the social climate found in the GE program, since the social aspects of my time here have been just as impactful.
A misconstrued idea I would like to dismiss would be that these programs tend to favour extroverts due to extroverts tending to have an easier time meeting large groups for the first time. This was not the case at GE. Not only was there actually a great balance of those who socialize easily and those who don't engage as easily, but the quality of the people in this program has been absolutely amazing; from the GE participants to the staff. Every participant that I've met has exposed me to a myriad of new ideas, constantly expanding and, more importantly, challenging some of my views. This leads to a stimulating environment where everyone has a mutual genuine interest in the other participants. A sort of cultural and experiential cocktail, if you will.
If I had to say there is one common thread that GE nails with their participants, it's that they find young adults with the desire to learn and feeling fine with being uncomfortable. This leads to friends that don't back down from growing and taking chances.
Looking back at my time here, I can't help but smile thinking about the amazing life-long companions I've met and the memories that we'll one day refer to as "the good ol' days". To end this, I wanted to mention a quote from one of my closest friends on the trip. I had asked her if she was going to miss London and she simply said, "You know, I think that when we expand our circles in life, we always end up missing some part of it. Instead of constantly missing the parts we're not in, I just recognize it's a testament to the amazing times we've had here and the people we've met. That is enough for me."
Whether you're a parent deciding to send your child on this program or a prospective GE intern, this program is an amazing choice. The people you meet and eventually build lasting relationships with will help to build you up as a global citizen, which is something very few people can bring to the table.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Going to the Royal Ascot was the biggest plot twist of my trip by far. I thought it would be a simple horse race but it ended up being a stunning event with the royal family in attendance. The bars there made for a great time with friends so I definitely recommend that!
147 people found this review helpful.
Charles
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

London Abroad

I got placed into a great company for my internship. My expectations were matched and even more because I really loved where I worked. I am happy to have gone with Global Experiences since they really matched me well with a company that would challenge me and engage me in work related to my field of study. Besides work, I had a great time with the planned events, and made a lot of great friends. London has a great nightlife for anything. There are museums that stay open late, as well as free admission, and the clubs/pubs are always fun to go during the weekends. Even just popping in for pint after work with friends was a blast. There are great parks to lounge at during the day and cute cafes to hang around. I always had support for any issues that came up, and felt completely happy with my summer.

What would you improve about this program?
I would say housing even though it was pretty good. Except there were ventilation and heating problems. However, sometimes the process for getting an internship may take longer for some, as I was late to the program due to some visa issues and did not get placed early on. But everything got better once in London.
143 people found this review helpful.
Zach
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A summer of growth and fun!

I have absolutly loved my internship and I am so satisfied with how much it has taught me about entrepreneurship! Having an intimate look into how a small startup company is built and run has been extremely valuable. I watch my boss make cold calls to the biggest companies in the UK, warm calls to potential clients and attend I meetings with him to meet companies and media owners we have relationships with. The CEO runs most of the internal company functions and shows me how he makes his financial models and how he pitches to investors. Many of my friends back home are stuck in the corner in a cubicle working on something that will never be used in any relevant context. The sales research and outreach I do at work have tangible benefits for my company and the feeling of productivity is something I have been able to take pride in.

I have also been able to travel so much this summer! I had seven free weekends this summer. I stayed in the UK for three and traveled internationally for four. I took weekend trips to Paris, Amsterdam, Venice, and Berlin! On the three weekends I stayed in the UK, the first I went to the Royal Ascot horse race, the second I attended Wimbledon, and the third I did the GE trip to the White Cliffs of Dover! I love to always be moving so I never wanted free weekends and made sure that when I stayed in London I was making the most of it. Traveling on the weekends meant most of the time I spent exploring London was on the weekdays, where I attended lots of concerts! I have felt like I have integrated as a member of this city and cannot wait to come back to London.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice in one idea would be to do things that make you uncomfortable! Interning abroad is already a huge step out of the normal summer internship experience in the United States, so you should be proud that you’re getting to do something that not many people get to do! While abroad it’s so important to embrace the uncomfortable and just keep on going! When at work, try to take on new projects and always ask for more work. Completing things that you have never done before might be daunting, but when you figure it out the reward is huge. When spending time with other GE interns, go out and do new things that you normally wouldn’t. If you aren’t a social butterfly make sure you take time for yourself but try to challenge yourself to get out and make memories with new people! You’re only going to be with this group for 2 months, so make the most of it. And finally, travel as much as possible! I have tried to do as many international programs as possible at USC because I believe it makes you a more well rounded and innovative person. When you have to get over a language barrier, navigate a new city, figure out public transportation, or make your own accommodations, all of these things are understandably difficult and sometimes frustrating. But, without these challenges, traveling would not feel as rewarding as it does! These experiences make you more independent and adaptable in your personal and professional life, and there is no other way to gain this experience without diving in headfirst. So if you’re thinking about interning abroad my advice is to understand and accept your own reservations, but ultimately lay them aside and commit to this incredible experience. You will become a braver and more confident person because of it.
140 people found this review helpful.

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