APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR
INTERNSHIPS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
THE CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ABROAD
LONDON, ENGLAND
CHECKLIST
The following materials must be completed for your application to be processed by the host
organization. You are not fully accepted into the program until all these materials have be completed
and submitted to the Office of Study Abroad.

MSU Study Abroad Application

CAPA Internship Application

A ”Generic” Cover Letter

Academic/Faculty Reference Letter

Professional/Employer Reference Letter

A Current Resume (called a “CV” in England)

TWO Passport Size Photos (with your name written on the back)

Housing Preferences/Application WITH ADDITIONAL PASSPORT PHOTO with your name
written on the back of the picture (not applicable to part-time interns also enrolling the Spring Arts,
Humanities and Social Science program)
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO MEET WITH THE MSU INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR OF YOUR
SUPPORTING COLLEGE PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF THE CAPA APPLICATION, THE
RESUME, AND THE COVER LETTER!!
For assistance, contact:
Meghan Hock
Program Coordinator
Office of Study Abroad
hock@msu.edu
Grant Littke
Director of Field Experience
& Student Affairs
James Madison College
littke@msu.edu
Shari Cisco
Internship Coordinator
College of Social Science
ciscos@msu.edu
Vernon Miller
Program Coordinator
College of Comm Arts and Sciences
vmiller@msu.edu
Part-Time Interns for Spring Semester
dually enrolled in the Combined Arts,
Humanities and Social Science program
should contact faculty leader
Phil Handrick
College of Social Science
handrick@msu.edu
(WELL BEFORE THE OCT 15 DEADLINE)
Application Procedures
The three-stage application and screening process for these London internships will be a lengthy one. Therefore, it
is strongly suggested that interested students begin the process at the beginning of the semester PRIOR to your
departure. ALL documents must be completed October 15 for Spring 2003 placements, or March 1, for Summer
2003 or Fall 2003.
Step 1:
Pick up the regular study abroad program application packet (green) in the Office
of Study Abroad, Room 109, International Center.
Step 2:
Please indicate on the ‘Study Abroad program’ line, “UK Internship” and the sponsoring college (example:
UK Internship - JMC).
Step 3:
Fully complete and sign all accompanying documents in the application packet.
Step 4:
Return the application packet to the Office of Study Abroad reception desk in Room 109, International
Center. This completes the first stage of the application process. At this time, you should request these
additional application materials kept at the front desk. Start updating your resume and thinking about what
type of internship you would prefer.
Step 5:
At the same time, OSA will check that you meet eligibility critera, and then notify the sponsoring college
of your application. A designee from that college will then contact you for intake interviews, at which
time, you will review the attached documents together. The completed documents and accompanying
materials must be submitted to the Office of Study Abroad no later than the October 15 for Spring 2003
placements, and March 1, for Summer 2003 or Fall 2003.
At this time, a $100 application fee will be charged to your student account. (This fee is nonrefundable for
accepted students.)
Step 6:
Students will be notified within three weeks after applying, if they have successfully passed second-stage
screening. Those who have been accepted will receive an additional information providing information
about housing, airfare, etc.
At this time, you will be allowed a grace period of 14 calendar days, after the date of the acceptance letter, to
cancel from the program without being billed a $200 deposit. After 14 days, your student account will be
charged a $200 deposit to reserve your place in the program. However, this deposit will be refunded once you
have begun your internship. Should you wish to cancel after this charge appears on your account, you will
not receive a refund.
Step 7:
Applications for accepted students will be forwarded to the Centre for Academic Programmes Abroad
(CAPA) in London for the third stage of the application process. CAPA will then seek placements to
match student interests. At this time, students will be asked to select their housing option: apartments or
homestays.
Step 8:
An MSU on-campus orientation for London interns will be held in April, which
all interns are required to attend. At this orientation, students will receive pertinent information about their
stay in London and they will receive syllabus packets detailing academic expectations.
Step 9:
Two orientations to be held in London: A general orientation about life in London and another orientation
about British work and culture, at which time, students will be told about their individual placements and
the time of the placement interview.
Step 10:
The London internship interview.
Applicants meeting eligibility requirements will be notified to the appropriate
college for the second stage of the application process. A designee from that
college will then contact those students for intake interviews, at which time, they
will review the attached documents. The completed documents and
accompanying materials must be submitted to the Office of Study Abroad no later
than October 15 for Spring 2003 placements, and March 1 for Summer 2003 or
Fall 2002.
STUDENTS Dually ENROLLED IN THE
SPRING ARTS, HUMANITIES and SOCIAL
SCIENCE PROGRAM DO A FOUR-CREDIT
INTERNSHIP FOR 10 WEEKS..
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IN CAPITAL LETTERS
USING BLACK INK AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Internship Participation Form
Internship Agreement
A generic cover letter
 A current CV/resume
One academic reference
one professional reference
Two passport size photos
housing application + photo
____________________
Faculty adviser signature
CENTERS FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ABROAD
LONDON INTERNSHIP
STUDENT PROFILE and INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT
Program Name: ______________________________
Program Code: ________________________
Name: _______________________________________
Sex: _______________
Date of Birth: (D/M/Y)____________________
Nationality: __________________
Address: ________________________________ Emergency Contact: __________________________
________________________________________ Home Tel: _____________________________
________________________________________ Work Tel: _____________________________
Home Tel: _____________ ________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________
Sponsoring Institution:
Home Campus (if different):
Michigan State University__________
________________________________
Major:
Minor:
________________________________
________________________________
For how many credits will you be enrolling?
4
6
12
 Other ____________
 Signature for Course/Credit Approval ____________________________
Please list any course work or experience gained through your degree that is relevant to your
internship goals.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Please attach 3
passport-sized
photos here
Experience
Please list your three most important examples of employment, responsibility or activity.
Include a description of your duties and any skills you acquired. (See sample ap/guidelines in
Internship Handbook)
Placement Areas / Type of Work
Please list your desired areas of work in order of preference. You must list all three areas.
Please note that it may be necessary to place you in any of the three areas you list. (See sample
ap/guidelines in Internship Handbook)
1. _______________________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3.
_______________________________________________________________________________
What are your future career plans and how will your internship placement area relate to these
plans?
What type of duties do you expect to be given?
Please provide any additional information that will assist us in locating the most appropriate
and rewarding placement for you. Include any special skills you may have i.e. computers,
languages, strengths, personal qualities, interests etc. (Use an additional sheet if necessary)
Computer skills
Languages
Strengths and Skills
Academic Awards
Interests
__________________________________________________________________________________
If you are seeking a political placement, how important is it that your site reflects your political
beliefs and if so please give an indication of what those beliefs are?
__________________________________________________________________________________
Please read this copy and sign it.
INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT
1.
Internships are non-paying.
2.
You should be aware that while we try to secure a placement within an area you specify, there is no guarantee that we
can find a placement that exactly meets your expectations and you may be placed in an alternate, but related area.
3.
Your site is expected to provide a site supervisor, who will serve as your point of contact and advise you on work related
issues. It is the intern’s responsibility to maximize that opportunity by observing the practices of the workplace and
asking pertinent questions.
4.
The CAPA Internship Supervisor is there to help you and act as a conduit between yourself and the site. You should
feel free to contact the CAPA supervisor for advice and assistance during office hours. An appointment should be made
when a meeting is required.
5.
You will be required to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week. The precise number of hours will vary according to
your programme. Exact scheduling will be worked out with your site supervisor at your interview in the UK
6.
Completion and return, to the CAPA internship staff, of the ‘Internship Interview Feedback Form’ is mandatory.
7.
Internships hours do not include travelling time. Expect to spend at least an hour commuting.
8.
An intern is expected to demonstrate an acceptable degree of competence and initiative before being given more
meaningful tasks.
9.
If issues arise it is the intern’s responsibility to initiate dialogue with their site supervisor and inform CAPA internship
staff.
10. It is your site supervisor’s prerogative to make changes to your duties and assign you other tasks.
11. Interns are expected to maintain acceptable standards of dress, behaviour, and respect in interaction with colleagues,
supervisors and managers.
12. Interns must follow all conditions of employment at their internship site.
13. You are required to inform your supervisor at your internship site of any planned or unplanned absences or tardiness.
Missed hours must be made up.
14. At the beginning of every programme there is a compulsory internship orientation.
15. Interns must attend their interview at the stated time
16. Sites retain the right to refuse an intern on the basis of their interview. There will be no refund in this instance.
CAPA will provide a second placement opportunity.
17. In the event of an internship being terminated the Internship Supervisor will assess the individual situation and act
accordingly. There will be no refunds. An alternative site will be provided only if the circumstance is deemed
appropriate.
18. The CAPA Internship Supervisor has the right to terminate an internship at any time there is evidence or
communication from the internship site that the student has failed to meet his or her basic responsibilities. The
decision is final and may not be appealed. Under such circumstances the student will be removed from the CAPA
programme. There will be no refund.
I have read the above conditions and agree to abide by them.
Intern_____________________Date ___/___/___
InternshipSupervisor_____________________Date ___/___/___
This Housing questionnaire has been sent to you to assist CAPA in matching your basic housing requirement.
PLEASE
ATTACH A
PHOTO
(an official
passport photo
not necessary)
CAPA LONDON RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING FORM
Name
(as
it
appears
on
passport):_______________________________________________________
your
University:_______________________________________________________________________________
Sex: M or F (please circle) Date of birth: ______/______/______ Do you smoke: Y / N (please circle)
If you do not smoke, would you accept placement in a smoking room if necessary: Y / N (please circle)
Are you taking any medication we should be aware of: Y / N(please circle)
If so, please specify: ______________________________________________________________________
Please list any other allergies: _____________________________________________________________
Any further comments about your housing needs ( ie. disabilities, or preferences):
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Please name any preferred roommates:______________________________________________________
Please fill in a few more details about yourself (things you enjoy doing, interests, etc.)
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact (US Phone): _________________________________________________
Relationship:
_________________________________________________
Write Full and Permanent USA address below: