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EUSA London Business Internship Program


SUMMER 2009

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Upgrade your resume, earn AU credits and join students from universities around the country, interning in London. Placements guaranteed in a professional practice internship through EUSA (European Study Abroad and London Placement Limited). The program includes one week of orientation and on-site interviews and six weeks of internship experience. All work assignments will be in London, United Kingdom.

Program Start and End Date:

May, 16, 2009 (leave Auburn) - July 4, 2009 (Return to Auburn).

Academic Directors:

Dr. Dan Padgett
College of Business, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Department of Marketing.
EMAIL: padgedt@auburn.edu
Tel: (334) 844-2462

Dr. Amit Mitra
College of Business, Associate Dean
EMAIL: mitraam@auburn.edu
Tel: (334) 844-4030

LOCATION:

London, England

PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Students will be required to have a valid Passport, good for 6 months after they return to the US after their internship. They will also be required to get an entry permit (supplied by EUSA upon receipt of participant's paperwork). This Entry Permit paperwork will be distributed at internship group meetings.
If you do not have a Passport: go to: www.auburn.edu/aub-ie/studyabroad.

REQUIREMENTS:

Open to Juniors & Seniors in the College of Business and those with Business Minors and an ungapped GPA of 2.75 or higher

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM:

This program provides hands-on internship experience in a major business area, for 32 hours per week - Monday through Thursday each week (except for the first week which is a bank holiday (24 hours). All students will work with an AU Faculty supervisor in their major business area along with the program directors - to discuss their progress in their internship. An AU International Marketing or Promotion Strategy course will also be offered in London.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:

Courses offered include: Internship credit (3 hours), Promotion Strategy (3 hours)*

Open to Juniors & Seniors in the College of Business and those with Business Minors and an ungapped GPA of 2.75 or higher. *Student must complete all AU, College of Business, and course requirements to receive academic credit.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS/ HOUSING:

Students live in shared flats in the heart of London, in easy walking distance to London Underground, buses, trains, taxis, royal parks and essential amenities. Oyster Card for travel on London Underground network for the duration of the program is included in program fee. Each fully furnished flat has a kitchen with modern cooking facilities, high speed Ethernet connections, phone lines and basic weekly housekeeping. Meals not included in program fee.

MEALS:

Students will have kitchens in their apartments but meals are not included in the program fee.

TRANSPORTATION:

Students are within easy walking distance to buses, trains, taxis. Oyster Card for travel on London Underground network for the duration of the program is included in program fee.

PROGRAM COST AND ESTIMATED STUDENT BUDGET:

Program Fee: $7,650

Includes:

Not Included (Must be provided by student):
  • Airfare to London and return
  • Meals (there is a kitchen in each flat)
  • Passport, VISA (required only for non-US citizens.
  • Personal expenses and other travel or entertainment
Auburn Abroad Fee: $510

Required for all AU students for AU Study Abroad Programs to cover Emergency Insurance for the program participant (but this is not a substitute for major medical insurance). This fee is billed separately on student's Bursar Account.

FINANCIAL AID, WITHDRAWAL POLICY, and CANCELLATION POLICY:

See "Requirements for All Auburn Abroad Programs" at website: www.auburn.edu/aub-ie/studyabroad


Important Dates/Calendar:

Friday, December 5, 2008 Application Deadline (but rolling deadline means that once spots are filled, program will be closed so please make sure you get your application information in as soon as possible)
Monday, December 15th $500 deposit due to Bursar
Friday, February 13th First ½ payment due to Bursar
Monday, February 16th Final Participant log due to EUSA
Friday, March 13th Second ½ payment due to Bursar
March EUSA Internship Interview on campus to begin matching students with companies (On Auburn campus-details to follow)
March Completed EUSA program application packet due
Friday, April 3rd Auburn Study Abroad Fee due to Bursar ($510)
Monday, May 11th Friday, May 16th
Saturday, May 16th Leave Auburn
Sunday, May 17th Arrive London, housing orientation, local walking tour
Monday, May 18th program orientation, scavenger hunt, pub night
Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, May 21st Classes for Promotion Strategy (if attending) TBA
Saturday, May 23 Tour of London
Monday, May 25 UK Bank Holiday
Tuesday, May 26 - Thursday, July 2 Professional practice internship
Friday, May 29 Lloyd's of London Tour
Friday, May 29 Globe Theatre Performance
Friday, July 3 Farewell Reception
Saturday, July 4 Leave London and Arrive Auburn