Intern in Britain

Work experience programme in the UK UK visa sponsorship for a pre-arranged placement for up to 6 months Available to university students and recent graduates What is Intern in Britain?

Gain career-related work experience Internationalise CV Experience another culture Travel Be independent Why intern in Britain?

The Internship… Doesn’t need to be… –related to the students degree Does need to be… –Pre-arranged –At least 25 hours a week –Paid or unpaid –career-related/ at a certain level –anywhere in the UK! Internships

University careers service Google! Online Directory of International Internships Websites – a list on BUNAC’s website What do people do? –Engineering –Law –Marketing –PR –Finance –Architecture –Special Events, e.g. Olympics –Banking How do students find an internship?

How can BUNAC help? All important visa sponsorship In-country support, including arrival orientation, help finding accommodation, opening a bank account, tax info, social events Verify the internship and liaise with employers to create a tailored training plan for each internship

Eligibility –18+ –From outside the EEA –Full-time degree student or recent graduate –Have good English-language skills –Have a pre-arranged internship –Have sufficient support funds

Programme fee to BUNAC£500 Visa fee to UK Government£200 All participants must show that they have access to at least £900 of support funds when applying for the Intern in Britain – this is still their own money to spend while in the UK! Plus flights and insurance which can be sold in- store once visa is issued Costs