For positions in Great Britain, new immigration laws mean that interns must purchase a student-related work permit. Applicants for London internships must, therefore, be eligible for this work permit program, which requires participants to be US citizens and no more than one semester past graduation. Internships are normally not paid positions. Students are responsible for paying their transportation, housing, and food costs. Expenses will differ from country to country, and the value of your dollar will change with the exchange rate.
Unemployment is quite high in Europe.
Governments have very strict rules about work permits. You trade your energy, intelligence, and willingness to work for the opportunity to be part of an organization which interests you. Because most international internships are unpaid, many businesses and organizations make places available for interns where they could not possibly offer jobs. Last year for the first time we offered summer placements. Actual availability will depend on the needs of the sponsoring organizations and the length of time an individual applicant can commit to a summer opportunity.