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Gap Year Internships in London

Written by Admin | Aug 3, 2015 12:00:00 AM

A Gap Year Internship in London allow a young person to earn professional experience in a field that interests them while also living an unforgettable adventure abroad. Take your year to grow in one of the world’s most multicultural city!

During their time in London, interns will develop an appreciation for the city’s rich history and cultural diversity. During their work days, interns will learn about international office culture, taking on important professional roles at their internships in London. An internship abroad will teach a young professional about their future career and shape them with international experience that will give them a lifelong multicultural perspective.

 

 

Why intern in London during your gap year?

Interning in London is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Gap Year students to explore a foreign country and boost their resume. As competitive, global city, London is rich with opportunities for young professionals interested in gaining unique, valuable work experience. An internship in London offers a Gap Year student the chance to develop professionally and personally, living in a foreign city full of top professionals and thousands of cultural events and spaces.

 

Living in London

It’s simply impossible to be bored in London. The large, vibrant city is a global cultural center and home to some of the most celebrated places in the world. Renowned architectural masterpieces such as the British Museum, St Paul's Cathedral or The Shard. Lovely green spaces scattered across the city like Hyde Park, Walthamstow Wetlands or Epping Forest. Whether it is street art in Shoreditch or shopping in Harrods, London has something for everyone - including bargain flights to every corner of Europe!

 

A Global Culture Capital

People from all corners of the world call London home. In fact, more languages are spoken in London than any other city in the world. In addition to its rich diversity, London also hosts multitudes of cultural events every year, including over 17,000 music performances and more than 250 festivals. One of London’s most festivals is the Notting Hill Carnival, which remains Europe’s biggest street festival. Live comedy fans are also sure to find the best comics performing in London – the city is known to book the the funniest acts in the world.

 

Entertainment in London

London’s theatre scene is of particular notoriety. Some of the most celebrated performances in the world have occurred at the West End, an area in the central part of the city. These large, mainstream professional shows in London are staged in a part of the area called “Theatreland”. Some of the West End’s longest-running shows include The Mousetrap, Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera. The West End also includes several iconic public squares and circuses, notable streets and districts.

 

Gastronomy in London

London is full of good eats, with over 65 Michelin-starred restaurants in the city. For a deliciously elegant afternoon tea, check out Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for a wide array of tasty teas, pastries, sandwiches, scones and more. For a taste of London tradition, try the dining establishment Rules, the oldest restaurant in the city. Established in 1798, the joint serves classic British food like game, pies and puddings. In a similar vein, the restaurant Dinner offers plates that were created as a modern reflection of traditional British recipes.

 

The Intern Group's London Program

The Intern Group provides highly competitive internships in several different career fields. The fact that London is so multicultural facilitates grand opportunities in every industry: for instance Fashion interns have been able to rub elbows with important journalists and designers at London’s Fashion Week, and former The Intern Group interns have even enjoyed the unforgettable opportunity to work at the Olympics!

The program includes housing in safe, residential areas of the city - as well as cultural events. Enjoy a night out in the theatre, a true afternoon tea and the cityscape from the London Eye! 

 

What our alumni say about an internship in London:

Robin, PR and Marketing intern

Robin said, “One of the highlights of my internship has been attending the events that my PR firm puts on. We do a lot of events with celebrities and brand launches and they’re all so much fun. I’ve really enjoyed my time in London and I hope to return and work here one day.”

 

Are you ready to make your dreams come true in one of the best cities in the world?

Apply now and kickstart your career!