London

Why you’ll love our London Internship Program

London is the European epicenter of commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, media, and professional services. London offers Discovery interns a variety of opportunities both in and beyond the workplace. Interns in our London program acquire a unique global perspective and cultural experience that will change their future forever. Gain experience as you spend the summer exploring a career in the most visited city in the world.

Sample industries include: Entrepreneurship, Law, Fashion, Marketing, Medicine, Event Planning, Computer Technology, Theatre, Non-Profits, and more.

At Epicenter of History in London

London is at the epicenter of European education, politics, fashion, and the arts. Both the historical richness and modern sophistication of London make it the ideal city to explore. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy London’s historic sites, theatre scene, shopping, pubs, verdant parks, and culture.

London Living at Olympic Village

Internship students live in Unite Students Stratford One, a modern student residence in London's Olympic Village. You’ll have a single room with in-room bathroom, in a suite of 8 people. Share a kitchenette with just your suitemates. 

Central London is less than a 10 minute journey away, making it extremely convenient to navigate the city. Live like a native in the newest trendy neighborhood of London and take advantage of all it has to offer.

Delicious Dining Options at Local Cafes and Restaurants

Interns enjoy 2 meals daily during the week, and 1 meal daily on the weekends. Dining options include meals at local cafes and restaurants with their friends and counselors. Interns purchase lunch on their own in the wide variety of restaurants and cafes in the London area.

A day in the life

Every day in London is unique, but here is a preview of what a typical weekday looks like

• 8:00am   Breakfast at Residence Hall 
• 8:30am   Commute to your internship via public transportation
• 9:00am   Work at your internship; Lunch on your own
• 5:00pm   Commute back to Residence Hall; Relax a bit
• 6:00pm   Dinner with all Discovery Internship students and staff
• 7:00pm   Evening activities in London begin 
• 11:00pm  Room checks

Evening Workshops

The Career Development Series (for 3 Marist college credits) is a weekly series designed to provide you with the tools to be successful in your internship, broaden your understanding of the professional world, and enable you to maximize your internship experience.

Activities

Here is a sampling of activities included in tuition:

Weekend Road Trips

Activities Off Campus

Transportation

Airport transfers are available to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. London interns receive a monthly unlimited Oyster card to get to/from work each day, as well as transportation throughout the 4 weeks of the program for activities sponsored by Discovery Internships.