International Internship in Social Work
London, England | Summer
Gain social work skills in an international internship in London, England. You will gain real-world work experience, gain connections, and learn skills in your field when you intern abroad.
Eligibility
This program is open to undergraduate students in the FSU College of Social Work. If you wish to be placed in a social work internship abroad, you must first contact Tan Edgerton in the College of Social Work at tedgerton@fsu.edu.
Note: You should not apply or pay the non-refundable application fee unless you have been approved in writing by the FSU College of Social Work.
Other Considerations & Requirements
Students on this program are eligible to apply for the International Programs scholarship opportunities. All internships are unpaid.
Note: Do not purchase airline tickets until advised to do so in the IP portal.
FSU London Study Center
Housed in a historic 17th century row of townhouses, the FSU London study center is located in the heart of central London's Bloomsbury district. The FSU London study center has a computer lab, library, admin offices, a student lounge, and more. Centrally located, the study center is the perfect hub for exploring all London has to offer.
Housing
Housing is flat (or apartment) style and is located either in the study center or in comparable accommodations in central London. Each flat includes a fully-equipped kitchen, shared bathroom, and a furnished living area. Wi-Fi and a regular cleaning service with a change of bed linens and towels is included. You'll also have access to laundry facilities.
Note: Overnight guests are not allowed in program housing.
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Academics
On this program, you will earn internship credits for completing your international internship.
Excursions & Activities
You'll receive a program calendar before you leave; here are some examples taken from past programs of potential excursions & activities you may do, dependent on the alignment of your work hours/schedule with program activities:
Overnight trip (two trips): Bath & Stonehenge, the Lake District, Yorkshire, and/or Cornwall
Day trips: Hampton Court Palace, Cambridge, Oxford, Brighton, Blenheim Palace, and/or Windsor Castle
Academic & other local experiences: Tower of London, Kew Gardens, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Greenwich, Buckingham Palace, West End theater performances, visits to the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, and/or other historic sites
Extracurricular activities: Walking tours, movie nights, sports watch parties, and/or afternoon tea
Included in the Fee
Academic Credit
Up to 12 credit hours
Housing Abroad
Shared apartment style
Excursions & Activities
Lunch Vouchers
£200 for the semester
International Health Insurance
On-Site Pastoral Support
Admin & Academic Support
And More!
Transport card pre-loaded with some pay-as-you-go credit
