Katelyn’s Theater Internship in London

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Wanting to observe within the footsteps of a faculty pupil who interned overseas in England? We just lately caught up with AIFS Overseas participant Katelyn from Ball State College, who spent her summer time as a theater intern overseas within the thespian metropolis of London. 

Uncover how Katelyn’s internship in London with AIFS Overseas helped her develop beneficial abilities and make new pals overseas. 

Selecting When & The place to Intern Overseas 

Deciding the place and when to check or intern overseas is troublesome for a lot of college students and younger professionals (our staff will help with that!). For a stage administration main and technical theater minor in search of a theater internship, selecting an AIFS Overseas program in London was a no brainer for Kaitlyn, as she explains: 

“I selected London due to the massive quantity of theatre that’s current within the metropolis and what number of alternatives I’d have due to that! I’d 100% advocate London to different individuals who want to [intern] overseas. London has so many various issues to do and folks to satisfy, it doesn’t matter what you’re learning.” 

Deciding to intern overseas within the summer time wasn’t a tough alternative both—as Katelyn stated, she wasn’t in a position to go overseas in the course of the fall or spring semester: 

“I selected to intern overseas in the course of the summer time time period as a result of my main requires me to be on campus in the course of the tutorial yr. London in the summertime is stuffed with life and so many various occasions are taking place on a regular basis!” 

Why Intern Overseas? 

There are such a lot of causes to intern overseas! Interning overseas helps you develop your skillset, construct a robust resume, develop your community, and follow cross-cultural communication, all whilst you journey the world and immerse your self in a brand new and thrilling worldwide surroundings. Hear a couple of of the the reason why Katelyn interned overseas: 

“I needed to intern overseas to spice up my resume but additionally to make significant connections with folks in my business internationally. I feel faculty college students and latest grads ought to pursue any such expertise as a result of it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime alternative to discover and stay in a distinct metropolis whereas additionally attending to do it with a bunch of different folks your age.” 

Internship Expertise 

AIFS Overseas rigorously locations every participant in an internship overseas that aligns with their profession targets. We work with host corporations and organizations in your permitted fields to make sure you achieve significant, hands-on skilled expertise that may set you up for future success. Beneath, Katelyn sums up her theater administration internship in London: 

“I labored at a non-profit fringe theatre that was within the Isle of Canines. I used to be primarily liable for arts administration duties reminiscent of advertising and marketing and social media, answering emails, and day by day duties across the constructing.” 

Housing 

All AIFS Overseas applications embrace housing. Katelyn lived in a pupil residence, which, as she explains, was an effective way to satisfy folks in her program: 

“I lived in a pupil residence whereas I used to be in London. I used to be in a position to stay in my very own room and have my very own toilet, which was tremendous good this summer time! I nonetheless lived in a flat with 5 different women, which meant we shared a standard space and kitchen, however having [my] personal house [was] so good.” 

Making Associates Overseas 

Fearful about making pals throughout your internship overseas? AIFS Overseas applications embrace social and cultural actions, in addition to journeys and excursions with different individuals, offering loads of alternatives to satisfy fellow interns. Beneath, Katelyn explains how she was nervous about making pals in London and was grateful for the chance to satisfy different AIFS Overseas program individuals straight away: 

“I didn’t know anybody in my program earlier than going, which was undoubtedly a supply of tension earlier than leaving, however turned out to be an superior factor. On the primary full day of this system, AIFS has the entire interns go to an onboarding lecture after which a bus tour, which gave everybody the chance to satisfy one another, and was the place I met my finest buddy on the journey!” 

Social & Cultural Actions 

AIFS Overseas actions aren’t simply an effective way to make pals—they’re additionally a chance to immerse your self within the native tradition and discover your host metropolis. Hear Katelyn describe the actions she attended with AIFS Overseas in London: 

“I beloved the entire West Finish reveals that AIFS took us to! My favourite might have been Matilda for a couple of causes; we had actually good seats… the present was so good, and attending to go along with all of my pals was such a enjoyable time.” 

Remaining Ideas 

Reflecting on her internship overseas in London, Katelyn leaves us with these closing ideas: 

“I grew personally and professionally throughout my time interning overseas! Personally, I grew far more than I believed doable. I actually discovered to stay independently, take probabilities, and have enjoyable! Professionally, I had the prospect to look at many individuals in my discipline work, meet many individuals within the business and join with them, and develop my very own talent set. My future targets modified and solidified whereas I used to be overseas. I actually confirmed that I used to be going into the proper discipline [and] realized that I’ll have an curiosity in arts administration.” 

Are you a pupil or latest graduate able to take the leap and be part of an AIFS Overseas internship program like Katelyn did in London? We’d love that will help you begin your journey! 

Right here at AIFS Overseas, we all know a factor or two about serving to faculty college students and pre-professionals examine and intern overseas. Our applications are extremely inclusive, which takes loads of the stress out of planning. From coordinating your housing to offering issues like cultural and social actions, excursions, complete insurance coverage, 24/7 emergency help, on-site workers, and extra, you’ll take consolation in understanding you’ll have help all through your total expertise overseas.