CUAbroad

Internship with British Parliament
London, England
 

Dates Description Accommodation Credits Cost Eligibility How to Apply Deadline Contact

Dates
 Approximately May 17 - July 16, 2010

Description
London, the largest urban area in England, has been an important settlement for almost two millennia, dating back to the Roman invasion of Britain. With it's rich history and cultural, political, and economical influence, it can easily be considered the capital of the western world. Many famous sites, including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the British Museum, make it a must-see on any traveler's check-list, and an ideal place to live and learn.

Students in London will get the opportunity to work at with a legislator or sponsor in British Parliament, located in the Westminster area of the city. Furnished flats and residence halls are provided in the city. This highly competitive program is designed for upper undergraduates or graduate students with a strong background in Politics and Political Science.

Accommodation
Students live in furnished flat around the city, which include a kitchen and laundry facilities.

Credits
Students in the program are expected to maintain a log of their activities and are asked to retain any non-confidential studies they prepare. These materials, the sponsor's assessment, and a departmental oral examination based on the intern's reading and experience, provide the basis for grading.

Students work as full time research assistants and professional aides to Members of the House of Commons for approximately 10 weeks. Students will enroll in this program for 6 credits, which include:

POL 542A: Parliamentary Internship (3)

POL 545: Contemporary Issues in the UK (3)

Cost
CUA tuition plus a $2,500 program fee, which includes accommodation, internship placement & supervision, ISIC card, On-Call International emergency evacuation insurance, pre-departure and on-site orientation. Airfare, visa, meals, and personal expenses are not included. The price of this program is subject to change. Please contact CUAbroad for the complete cost breakdown of the program.

Eligibility
Applicants must be a full time student, and have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application. You also must be at least second-semester sophomore at the time of departure (have completed 45 credit hours). A disciplinary check will also be done with CUA Residence life.

How to Apply
All applicants must follow the CUAbroad application guidelines and submit the CUAbroad online application with all required supplementary documentation. For details, please click on the How to Apply guidelines link.

Additional application materials to submit to CUAbroad:

• Resume (including detailed current and permanent contact information, work history, extra-curricular activities, education/internship/ career objectives, major, and education history)
  
• Letter of clearence from hometown police Precinct
  
• A copy of a letter from your health insurance company, on letterhead, stating that you will be covered during your time abroad

 Deadline:
December 1, 2009

 Questions? Contact Madison Bolls, CUAbroad Program Manager