Internships

At Harlaxton College we can offer you a unique internship opportunity during which you’ll not only learn about the world of work, but also have a chance to immerse yourself in a new culture, gaining experiences that will shape you forever.

Developing your initiative, self-reliance, confidence and cultural horizons, your time in England is sure to help you stand out from the crowd as a hot proposition for employers in the future.

For the duration of the internship, you will live in the wonderful Harlaxton Manor, just five minutes from the town of Grantham in the heart of England and you will spend time embedded in a local business, public body or non-profit organization, carefully chosen to fit your interests. Alongside this you will also get to engage with the excellent program of formal academic study on offer.  In a semester, you will take three other courses to be at a full-time class load, and in the summer, you can do one summer session of coursework and one session of internship experience.

All placements will be within easy traveling distance of the Manor, and throughout your internship in England, you will be supported by a local coordinator who will always be available to help with questions and issues along the way. Internship opportunities are available in the fall and spring semesters and the Summer II session.

But it isn’t all work. Our internship program offers plenty of time to take advantage of the many excursions and cultural experiences organized by Harlaxton College for visiting students, all of which will further enhance your understanding of British life and society.

This, together with the fact you’ll be earning credits towards your degree, make our internship program an experiential learning opportunity that you and future employers, will love!

So what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Examples of Internship Options

• Local Non Profits- help organizations in the local community.
• Sports/ Exercise Science- work with local sports teams and wellness venues.
• Hospitality at the Manor- intern with our events team to learn both the business and organization of events management.
• Local businesses- learn with a business in the Harlaxton area and apply new skills as you learn the world of work in the UK

How the application process works for an internship at Harlaxton

Step 1 After you’ve been accepted on a Harlaxton program, apply for the Internship experience. This application will give you the opportunity to tell us your goals and requirements for an internship. We want to make sure we have the right placement for you!

Step 2 The Harlaxton internship coordinator will schedule a meeting to hear more about your interest and determine if the program is right for you!

Step 3 Once you are approved for your internship, you will complete online pre-departure work.

Step 4 Our Internship Coordinator will identify appropriate placements for the internship and arrange an interview between the placement and the applicant. If approved by the placement organization, the applicant will have the opportunity to accept or reject the placement.

Step 5 Get your Tier 4 Visa. The Harlaxton office will help you with the Tier 4 Visa needed to complete an internship in the UK. This Visa cost is approximately $525 with additional costs for travel for a visa appointment. These fees are in addition to your study abroad program fees. There may also be additional fees for transportation to and from your internship site.