As a major European cultural center, Leeds is a buzzing mixture of art, music, dance and theatre, to be enjoyed at the city's galleries, museums, theatres, and at special events which bring color and spectacle to the streets, riverbanks and parks. In the wider area of Yorkshire, there are beautiful sites to see in the countryside, such as the old abbeys that were established in this region, as well as the Lake Country, which is a day trip away. The British Internship Program offers both semester and academic-year options and awards 15 credits per semester. The program combines a foundation course, an internship, and British university courses to give students diverse perspectives and a comprehensive learning experience. Various housing options are available to students who participate in the British Internship Program.
Most students live in campus residence halls, space permitting.
Student apartments and homestays are also possible. The program is designed to give students a social, academic, and professional experience in England. The internship, foundation course, university courses, and various housing options provide students with ways in which they may participate actively in British culture and society. The British Internship Students intern in a business or organization located in Leeds. Opportunities are available for most academic majors.