Combined Intensive Study and Internship – An Honors Program
London, England

Location: London, England
Host University: London School of Economics 
Dates: mid-June to mid-August 2009 (8.5 weeks)
Application Deadline: October 6, 2008
Faculty lead: Professor Soybel and Professor Levinson (Babson); LSE Professors
Credits: 4 credits, intermediate or advanced liberal arts or general management
Eligibility: Only open to sophomore and junior Honors Students
Cost:  ~$11-12,000 (includes tuition, housing, flight, meals/personal expenses and visa costs) 

Program Description
The Honors International Program in London enables selected Honors Program students to gain global competence through academic and practical experience.  Each student takes one three-week intensive summer course at the London School of Economics (LSE) and also participates in a five-week volunteer internship at a London area company.  The program is preceded by a five-day orientation with Babson faculty in which students learn about British culture through a wide variety of enriching activities within London.  Internship sponsor companies, which vary from year to year, have included British Telecom, Navigant Consulting, Goldman Sachs, Deutschebank, and Fidelity Investments.  Students live in an LSE dormitory for the duration of the London program.   The program runs from mid-June to mid-August and is managed by the Undergraduate Office of Academic Services.

London
London is one of the world’s most remarkable and exciting cities. It has something to offer every type of traveler. This vibrant metropolis embraces the diverse cultures of its population, reflected through cuisine, shops, music and colorful festivals. London’s long-standing ethnic diversity is an important factor in its popularity with settlers from overseas. The strong economy of the City draws many people including graduates from around the country and beyond. The presence of large numbers of long- and short-term visitors also adds to London’s vibrancy. As with all big cities, there can be issues with traffic congestion, crowded public transport, long working hours and high costs of living but there are ample compensations and ongoing improvements on many fronts.


London is frequently likened to a collection of villages. Clusters of local shops, markets, parks, leisure centers and other venues help foster a feeling of local community within a conurbation of seven million people. Some areas have particularly strong identities and associations making London a world in one city. The capital continues to draw newcomers all the time and it is a city that is always changing.