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Desperate to observe within the footsteps of a faculty scholar who interned overseas in England? We just lately caught up with AIFS Overseas participant Katelyn from Ball State College, who spent her summer time as a theater intern overseas within the thespian metropolis of London.
Uncover how Katelyn’s internship in London with AIFS Overseas helped her develop beneficial abilities and make new mates overseas.
Selecting When & The place to Intern Overseas
Deciding the place and when to review or intern overseas is troublesome for a lot of college students and younger professionals (our workforce can assist with that!). For a stage administration main and technical theater minor searching for a theater internship, selecting an AIFS Overseas program in London was a no brainer for Kaitlyn, as she explains:
“I selected London due to the big quantity of theatre that’s current within the metropolis and what number of alternatives I might have due to that! I might 100% suggest London to different individuals who want to [intern] overseas. London has so many various issues to do and other people to fulfill, it doesn’t matter what you’re finding out.”
Deciding to intern overseas within the summer time wasn’t a tough alternative both—as Katelyn stated, she wasn’t in a position to go overseas throughout the fall or spring semester:
“I selected to intern overseas throughout the summer time time period as a result of my main requires me to be on campus throughout the educational 12 months. London in the summertime is stuffed with life and so many various occasions are taking place on a regular basis!”
Why Intern Overseas?
There are such a lot of causes to intern overseas! Interning overseas helps you develop your skillset, construct a powerful resume, develop your community, and apply cross-cultural communication, all when you journey the world and immerse your self in a brand new and thrilling worldwide setting. Hear just a few of the explanation why Katelyn interned overseas:
“I wished to intern overseas to spice up my resume but additionally to make significant connections with individuals in my business the world over. I feel faculty college students and latest grads ought to pursue this sort of expertise as a result of it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime alternative to discover and stay in a unique metropolis whereas additionally attending to do it with a bunch of different individuals your age.”
Internship Expertise
AIFS Overseas rigorously locations every participant in an internship overseas that aligns with their profession objectives. We work with host corporations and organizations in your accredited fields to make sure you achieve significant, hands-on skilled expertise that may set you up for future success. Beneath, Katelyn sums up her theater administration internship in London:
“I labored at a non-profit fringe theatre that was within the Isle of Canines. I used to be primarily accountable for arts administration duties equivalent to advertising and marketing and social media, answering emails, and every day duties across the constructing.”
Housing
All AIFS Overseas packages embody housing. Katelyn lived in a scholar residence, which, as she explains, was an effective way to fulfill individuals in her program:
“I lived in a scholar residence whereas I used to be in London. I used to be in a position to stay in my very own room and have my very own rest room, which was tremendous good this summer time! I nonetheless lived in a flat with 5 different women, which meant we shared a standard space and kitchen, however having [my] personal house [was] so good.”
Making Mates Overseas
Frightened about making mates throughout your internship overseas? AIFS Overseas packages embody social and cultural actions, in addition to journeys and excursions with different individuals, offering loads of alternatives to fulfill fellow interns. Beneath, Katelyn explains how she was nervous about making mates in London and was grateful for the chance to fulfill different AIFS Overseas program individuals instantly:
“I didn’t know anybody in my program earlier than going, which was undoubtedly a supply of tension earlier than leaving, however turned out to be an superior factor. On the primary full day of this system, AIFS has all the interns go to an onboarding lecture after which a bus tour, which gave everybody the chance to fulfill one another, and was the place I met my greatest pal on the journey!”
Social & Cultural Actions
AIFS Overseas actions aren’t simply an effective way to make mates—they’re additionally a possibility to immerse your self within the native tradition and discover your host metropolis. Hear Katelyn describe the actions she attended with AIFS Overseas in London:
“I liked all the West Finish reveals that AIFS took us to! My favourite could have been Matilda for just a few causes; we had actually good seats… the present was so good, and attending to go along with all of my mates was such a enjoyable time.”
Last Ideas
Reflecting on her internship overseas in London, Katelyn leaves us with these closing ideas:
“I grew personally and professionally throughout my time interning overseas! Personally, I grew way more than I believed doable. I actually realized to stay independently, take probabilities, and have enjoyable! Professionally, I had the prospect to look at many individuals in my discipline work, meet many individuals within the business and join with them, and develop my very own talent set. My future objectives modified and solidified whereas I used to be overseas. I actually confirmed that I used to be going into the precise discipline [and] realized that I’ll have an curiosity in arts administration.”
Are you a scholar or latest graduate able to take the leap and be part of an AIFS Overseas internship program like Katelyn did in London? We’d love that can assist you begin your journey!
Right here at AIFS Overseas, we all know a factor or two about serving to faculty college students and pre-professionals examine and intern overseas. Our packages are extremely inclusive, which takes a whole lot of the stress out of planning. From coordinating your housing to offering issues like cultural and social actions, excursions, complete insurance coverage, 24/7 emergency help, on-site workers, and extra, you’ll take consolation in realizing you’ll have help all through your whole expertise overseas.
