AIFS Abroad: Study, Intern, or Study & Intern in England

This summer I worked as an Interior Design Intern. My biggest concern going into the program was meeting people, however the program did a great job of organizing social events that allowed us to meet other interns. Our location coordinator, Carmen, was awesome and made sure we all felt comfortable and enjoyed ourselves throughout the experience. My internship was more than amazing and it couldn't have gone any better. At the beginning I was worried I wouldn't have enough time to explore, but by the end of the trip, I felt that I had spent enough time exploring the city and traveling to other countries. My time working and living in London has allowed me to feel more prepared for life after college and has left me with nothing but great memories.

This was a once in a lifetime experience and I’m so grateful I had the chance to do it. The internship itself was definitely my favorite part as the company I was placed at could not have been better suited for me and the people could not have been nicer or more welcoming. I’ve gained such valuable experience and skills and I will definitely keep in touch with all of my colleagues and supervisors.
Another highlight of the summer was all the weekend trips I took to other cities in Europe and around the U.K. I found it so easy to get around London and access other cities from London. The whole experience has made me much more independent and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
All of the program advisors did everything they could to ensure everyone had everything they needed and that they were getting the most out of their internship. I would definitely recommend this program to friends and family and anyone else who is even remotely considering it!

Interning abroad in London has been a wonderful experience. I have been able to develop professional skill that I will take back home with me, and experience a different culture. Global Experiences really helped make this experience great, by providing social events and professional connections in addition to a welcoming community in a big city. I would recommend Global Experiences to anyone who would like to develop new skills while also seeing the world.

My experience in London was fantastic and it helped me grow on both a personal and professional level. I wasn't sure what to expect coming into it, but it ended up being better than I could have imagined. GE was very helpful when it came to the job selection and the visa process, and I knew that if I ever had any problems in London that I could count on Carmen and the rest of the GE team to help me out in any way they could. I want to thank the entire staff for making the process easy for me and for giving me a great experience this summer.

I've done a lot of travelling in my life but being able to spend 8 weeks living and working in a new city was an incredible experience. I had an amazing time making new friends and having new experiences. My internship gave me amazing opportunities to learn and grow and make new contacts that I'll hopefully have for a long time. My internship was so well suited to me and my interests, I has a really great time getting to know my team and really being involved in the work they do. I loved this experience so much!

After attending the GE Program in Sydney, Australia last summer I decided to intern in the London GE Program this summer as the Residential Advisor. Not only did both internships exceed my expectations, but the other students who were selected for both programs shared such a similar mindset and it was a very powerful atmosphere to live and work in. The global experiences team did an exceptional job at helping us improve our overall career skills (resume, cover letter, interview prep, etc.) and also did a great job matching us with the perfect company in our desired field to allow growth. I could 100% see myself working at the company I interned at this summer. I think it was really cool that my internship the second year was more advanced, as my skills in my particular field have improved. There was a great balance of support and freedom throughout the entirety of the program. Figuring out housing, transportation, visas, finding the internship itself, meeting people, and any of the confusing or scary logistics that go into moving abroad seemed effortless with their help. Thank you GE for giving me two of the most memorable summers and international experiences of my life!

From start to finish this experience has given me so many amazing memories. My internship was so fun and well assigned to what I was wanting! The social scene in London is wild and there is always something for everyone! Other than lack of air conditioning in almost everywhere in London this summer has been the best ever! You truly do get out what you put in, not only to your internship but the city! I met some incredible people who are lifelong friends.

I had a great time in London! My internship was with a social media company. Since I’ve never made videos for social media before it gave me a new perspective on film and helped me hone my skills. The company I worked with was great and it was thanks to Global Expierences that I have this connection! Expierencing London on the weekends was amazing and being located in the central part helped with that. Overall I would recommend this program because the connections and cultural expierences are worth it!