Wheaton International Internship Programs: Australia, England, France, and Ireland
In affiliation with Boston University International Internships
Profile: Students are encouraged to consider credit-bearing, international internships through Wheaton's affiliation with Boston University's International Programs. Students gain practical work experience in a global setting and are placed in internships in a variety of disciplines ranging from the arts and politics, to health and human services. Students participate in the local work life through internships with multinational businesses and organizations. Seminars focus on the host country's history, contemporary culture and society, including literature, the arts, politics, law, international relations, economy, journalism and media.
Location: Internship Programs are based in the dynamic capital cities of Australia, England, France, and Ireland. Courses are taught at Boston University Centers by faculty from area universities, as well as professionals in the fields represented.
Duration: One Semester. Fourteen weeks, divided into a Core Phase, with required and elective seminars and the Internship Phase during which students work full-time, four days a week, while also enrolling in an elective course.
Program dates:
One Semester. Fourteen weeks, divided into a Core Phase, with required and elective seminars and the Internship Phase during which students intern full-time, four days a week, while enrolling in an elective course.
Fall Semester: Late August to early December
Spring Semester: Early January to late April
Courses & credit: Students take required Core courses, elective seminars and the internship component for which they receive 16 U.S semester hours for 4.0 Wheaton credits. Students must obtain approval from a Wheaton academic department in order to receive academic credit for the internship seminar and experience.
View database of approved courses for this program:
BU Dublin Courses
BU London Courses
BU Paris Courses
BU Sydney Courses
Wheaton credit is not awarded for internships in Hospitality and Tourism, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or other Management fields.
Admission requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0. Certain programsare more competitive and a high gpa requirement may result. Rolling admissions. Early application is encouraged. All applications are submitted to the Center for Global Education with supporting documents and the Wheaton transcript. Students should not submit applications electronically to Boston University.
Housing & board: Varies by location, with dormitory style housing, apartments or host family accommodations. Facilities are self-catering and students arrange their own meals.
Fees: Wheaton Tuition & Housing. Expenses covered include tuition, housing, round-trip airfare on group flights (from Boston or New York for European locations and Los Angeles for Australia) and the ISIC card.
Other Expenses: Students are responsible for the cost of meals, transportation to group flight departure cities, passport and visa fees, local transportation, books and supplies, supplemental Study Abroad Insurance, and personal expenses.
View program budget for AY 2007-2008:
BU Dublin Internship
BU London Internship
BU Paris Internship
BU Sydney Internship
Application: Materials are available in the Center for Global Education.
Deadlines: Fall 2008: March 3, 2008
Spring 2008: October 1, 2007
Applications are handled on a rolling basis and early application is recommended.
Contact: Make an appointment with Lynn Gaylord in the Center for Global Education ext. 4950
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Courses of study:
Internship Courses: Students select a field of specialization for their internship area. Core courses correspond to the area selected, or may be general cultural or language courses, depending on location. Internship placements are contingent upon the student's past experience, professional interests and available opportunities. Flexibility is essential. Students must obtain approval from a Wheaton academic department in order to receive academic credit for the internship seminar and experience.
Areas include:
Art and Architecture
Economics
Politics & International Organizations
Health and Human Services
Film and Television
Wheaton credit is not awarded for internships in Hospitality and Tourism, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or other Management fields.
See Program literature or visit the BU Web site for specific course listings and descriptions.
Dublin - Two core courses with one elective course
London - One core course with two elective courses
Paris - One core course with three elective courses
Sydney - Two core courses with one elective course
Program details are subject to change at the discretion of the Center for Global Education.