Summer: CEA CAPA Study + Internship in London
The Program
The Study + Internship program in London is designed for students who are aspiring professionals who want to distinguish themselves in an evolving global job market.
The program allows you to make progress toward your academic degree and remain on track for graduation while developing the top skills employers want you to gain by the time you enter the job market. During the program, you will intern at a local host organization while also taking our mandatory Global Internship Course (3 credits) + one 3-credit subject course offered by CEA CAPA. You will earn 6 credits total.
Program Locations
United Kingdom
London
Study at the CEA CAPA London Center, centrally located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and take courses in a wide variety of subject areas that encourage you to explore this diverse and vibrant city through in-classroom study and out-of-classroom experiences.
Academics
For your CEA CAPA Internship program, you will simultaneously intern at your host organization, and take our mandatory Global Internship Course. Your internship work schedule will be established once you arrive, and may vary depending on your career field and host organization.
Internship Placement Duration and Hours:
Choose between a June 6-week (Session I) or July 6-week (Session II) option. You will intern at your host organization for 6 weeks and complete 20 hours per week (120 hours total). You will likely intern during standard business hours Mondays-Fridays and your placement may include in-person, remote, and hybrid work depending on the needs of your host organization.
Global Internship Course: 3 credits
You will take the Global Internship Course alongside your internship placement. This professional development course is designed to accompany your placement so you can make the most of your internship abroad. You will learn how to understand and articulate the value of your internship through the lens of NACE Career Readiness Competencies that employers crave, which will help you stand out to future employers and graduate schools. You will also engage in live cultural discussions that will enhance your global perspective and intercultural awareness between your program location and the U.S. The course comprises of reading, writing, and verbal assignments, including building an e-portfolio, completing mock interviews, developing your online professional presence, giving a final presentation, conducting industry field research work, and more. You can also take advantage of additional CEA CAPA mentoring and career preparation workshops to complement what you learn in the course.
Additional Elective Courses: 3 credits
In addition to taking the Global Internship Course and completing your internship placement, you will choose 1 additional CEA CAPA courses to take from the catalog of course options available to you. By taking and elective course to complement the internship portion of your program, you will be able to make progress toward your degree and graduation requirements, maximize your learning, and gain a richer cultural experience while you are abroad.
Each elective course meets for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Elective courses generally meet 2 times per week, Monday-Thursday; however required active learning components may be scheduled on Fridays. Please keep this in mind, as you will be expected to prioritize your courses over any personal travel on Fridays. You may earn a total of 6 credits during your program.
INTERNSHIP CAREER FIELD(S)
Accounting , Advertising , Arts , Business Management , Communication , Culture , Education , Finance , Health & Social Services , Hospitality , Journalism , Marketing , Media Technology , Museum Studies , NGO & Development , Non Profit Administration , Performing Arts , Public Relations , Sales , Teaching , Theatre , Tourism
Some examples of previous placements: Healthcare, Psychology, Business, Engineering.
Examples of courses offered during the summer:
Summer 1 courses
- Child Development in a British Context
- Contemporary British Film
- Post-War British Popular Culture
- Shakespeare and London
- International Marketing
- Analyzing and Exploring the Global City: London
- International Finance
- Global Internship Course: London
- Writing the City: London
- Comparative Healthcare Systems
- Global Perspective on Nursing and Midwifery History
Summer 2 courses
- PSYC 3352 Child Development in a British Context
- Global Internship Course: London
- CWRT 3317 Writing the City: London
- LITR 3312 Shakespeare and London
- URBS 3345 Analyzing and Exploring the Global City: London
- International Marketing
- Contemporary British Film
Housing and Meals
When you study abroad in London, you can choose CEA CAPA housing . CEA CAPA housing assignments are based on availability and confirmation date; we make every effort to match your housing requests, but we can’t guarantee housing preferences.
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $10,000 | $10,660 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Some meals
- Excursions
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,000 |
| Meals | $600 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $100 |
| Local Transportation | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $500 |
| CEA Housing Deposit | $300 |
| Total | $2,800.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.