Internships in London with The Intern Group

Intern London provides support from the moment participants are accepted into the program! I was involved in the internship interview process, was informed about my living arrangements and the social events that were provided with the fees of the Summer Deluxe Program, and had one on one interactions with the professional staff throughout my entire time in London.

As soon as I arrived, I got a call from a staff member to ensure my arrival and airport pickup, then met with her as well as other interns later that day to get to know each other and get a welcome to the city.

I never had to worry about having something to do after work, because Intern London planned events and meet ups for all of the participants to do, which not only were great for socializing with the other interns, but were cultural experiences that really rounded out my trip. I had the option to attend any or all of the events which also allowed me to have a trip that was unique and full of the experiences I wanted.

Intern London does a fantastic job of providing a professional experience for its' participants through finding an internship, as well as allowing participants to have an incredibly unique and incredible experience through the extra events that interns can attend.

A tip I would give to participants who opt for the Bethnal Green shared flats: set aside a little extra in your budget for either kitchen supplies and/or utensils. My group that lived together were able to find utensils and small pots for cooking in the neighborhood for between 15-20 GBP, just to give an idea of how much to set aside.

That being said, I would recommend the Bethnal Green shared flats as the living option. Out of about 30 interns who were in London with the program while I was there, probably 25 lived in the Bethnal Green flats and we all were able to hang out and do things together; it really added to my experience to make friends in my building and have them to go to Intern London events with!

Overall, I loved the program. I was keen to have international experience on my resume (and mainly -- just really wanted to live in London!) I had a unique degree in equine management, so I was skeptical signing up for Intern Group, in fear of being set up in more of a volunteer role, completely unrelated to my degree. The Intern Group came through and set me up with the most perfect internship at The Riding Club London.

More about the company I was placed with: The Riding Club London coordinates advice, arrangements, experiences, and access to the finest horses, tuition and venues in London, the UK, and throughout the world. My experiences were invaluable. The team embraced me and I was lucky enough to be a key player in the day to day of a quintessentially British company.

My commute to work was about 30 minutes each morning, minimal compared to other friends in the program. I worked in Mayfair - Green Park - 1 block from The Ritz Hotel and minutes from Buckingham Palace. I was fortunate enough to live and work on the same tube line (the Jubilee).

Week days were busy (but I was lucky as I loved my job so much!), and weekends were free to explore. I think I saw more of London than actual Londoners. I made great friends through the program and we traveled to places such as Brighton, England and Dublin, Ireland, together. Great memories, lifelong friends!

One of the main coordinators in the program (for social events) was American, which was quite surprising! She was a great help and contact, but it would have been nice to make that connection from someone who was originally from London.

Overall, I would recommend this program. They were great to me in my internship placement. My internship has opened so many doors for me & the chance to live abroad shaped my life personally. The Intern Group can be trusted! ;)

After struggling to find the perfect summer internship, I landed on The Intern Group's website and decided to apply for the program. The process was quick and easy and I soon found myself looking forward to a promising internship in a top PR company. My overall experience was fantastic- the team at Intern London were always happy to help with any questions I had and I also managed to meet some great people at my time there. My internship was great and I had several opportunities to attend meetings, get involved in PR related research and find out more about how the company operates and practical ways to get into the industry. It was a very rewarding experience and I recommend it to everyone looking to work abroad in the field they wish to specialise in.

Overall the InternLondon group was super supportive, friendly and caring and I felt somebody was there for me all the time. From the airport pick up to the social activities everything is done with great care for the interns and on their best interest, you can just tell by the smiles on the girls of the team's faces. And it's nice you can share that feeling, it doesn't feel you are just "a job" for them, on the contrary.

Also I would like to highlight the support I got previous to my travel; with VISA info, and other doubts, they were always in the best disposition, super helpful and quick in response.

I think what makes this program different and good is the people that work for it. They make you feel comfortable and at home.

Working with the Intern Group for London, I really couldn't have had a better experience. I worked for a marketing firm in South Kensington, and happily learned the tools of the trade while exploring all that London had to offer. Some of my fondest memories are with people I just met in London while exploring the Boroughs and markets that are dispersed around the city. But the work experience was also crucial to learning not only more about my file but also working abroad, which is a crucial skill for any intern. Ultimately, going with the intern group - I very much would recommend to anyone looking for an experience that will define their year.

The company is new and the employees quite young and often felt as though they were unprofessional in dealing with me. I had to move house twice because of mix ups between intern london and the housing company. I asked to extend my stay and was told this was confirmed but then was promptly asked to leave my house because my contact at intern london had not communicated with hosts international. I was made to feel as though this was my fault when in reality, it was not at all. My contact at intern london also never apologized for this mix up which was directly her fault and I never heard from her again.

The social aspect was fantastic; there was always something planned for us to do and was a great way to meet the other interns.

Overall it is a fantastic program but I believe the employees could have been better trained.

I worked in a small theatre in southeast London and instead if doing "normal" office work or running errands I got to be fully hands on. I directed 3 shows in my time there. I conducted all my own auditions and rehearsals. I also worked in tr advertising and producing aspect of the company. I would absolutely recommend it. The Intern London team was great with getting me contacts and helping make the trip smooth. The housing situation can be a little shady depending on the neighborhood and the hidden fees are a lot. Getting that visa is insanely expensive. But overall it was worth it. I met a lot if great people and I developed my craft beyond anything I had expected.

The Deluxe Program is the way to go. It was a little more expensive than the regular program, but included so many additional social activities and outings. I loved my day at Wimbledon and my weekend in Paris through the program. The student housing building I stayed in left a lot to be desired, but overall my summer in London was a great success.