All programs offer an unpaid internship. All begin with an orientation - an introduction to living and working in the city. In non-English speaking countries, this also includes intensive language orientation.
Students work in their internships for at least three days per week.
Half the semester credit is for the internship. Students participating for a semester also take two academic courses in conjunction with the internship. In each city there is a Program Director who is responsible for the day to day running of the program. Each director is experienced in helping students settle in quickly and derive the maximum benefit from the internship and the courses. The Director is also on hand to assist in dealing with any problems, social or academic, that may arise, consulting with the home university where necessary.