What is the HOD Capstone Internship in London? The London internship exists to allow students to gain international organizational experience. The

worksite experience and accompanying coursework is the focal point. A desire to seek international organizational experience should be the primary motivation for this experience.

This is an international work experience, not study abroad. While you will certainly be abroad, this is not the primary purpose of the experience. While we encourage travel throughout the UK and Europe during free time, it should not be the reason you have chosen this internship.

You are responsible for housing, living expenses, and travel costs incurred. All housing options posted on our website have been visited by the HOD Internship Office.

What are the steps?You must go in order; some steps require materials from previous step for submission.Budget about $2,000-$2,500 for the items on the to-do list (includes buying a flight).

1) Complete HOD internship application and London proposal and submit to the HOD Internship office

2) Partner with HOD Internship Office to secure internshipa. Website: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/departments/hod/undergraduate-program/

internship_program/internship_sites/london.php

3) Obtain BUNAC Blue Card (to be eligible for visa, no alternative)a. Allow 2 weeks for this step, plus the time for your employer to fill out their part of your applicationb. Cost: $755c. Website: www.bunac.org d. BUNAC provides further information and guidance on the visa application process, life in London,

and tips on finding housing

4) Apply for Tier 5 Visa (UK Visa)a. You can apply as early as 3 months before you leaveb. Cost: approximately $300 + any shipping or expediting costs c. Website: https://www.gov.uk/tier-5-government-authorised-exchange d. *Note: DO NOT wait on this – if so, you will have to pay a fee to expedite

5) Attend Biometrics appointmenta. Scheduling this appointment at a location near you is part of the visa applicationb. Obtain fingerprinting and photos c. Located at an Application Support Center run by Department of Homeland Security (Note: a simple

Google search will locate the center closest to you)

6) Mail everything to the British Consulate in New Yorka. Allow three weeks from the time you send in your documents to receive your visa and passport.

There is an option to pay more to expedite the process.

-- EU passport holders have other options. Discuss this with the HOD Internship Director.-- NOTE: The BUNAC Blue Card and UK Visa process take a while, so do not wait until the last minute.

Critical London

Internship Information

Additional London Checklist and Items to Consider:

___ Cancel campus housing for current semester, meet deadlines for return housing

___ Book flight

___ Obtain passport: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html

___ Obtain International Student Identity Card https://www.isic.org/

___ Arrange housing in London: Visit “HOD in London” website and BUNAC for recommendations

___ Arrange phone service: http://www.three.co.uk (this can be arranged upon arrival)

___ BUNAC Certificate Details:___ Resume___ Proof of health insurance___ Official transcript___ Passport copy___ Letter of Recommendation___ Employer application and agreement___ Proof of sufficient Funds

___ Visa Details:___ Passport___ Hard copy of the completed application form___ Proof you have paid the visa___ Biometric Receipt___ Passport sized photograph___ Certificate of sponsorship (BUNAC)___ Receipt for priority service (if applicable)___ A return label and envelope

___ Plan tentative budget

___ Buy foreign currency at local bank

___ S.T.E.P. Registration: You must complete the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) with the StateDepartment. https://step.state.gov/step/

___ University Travel Policy: Because this earns credit, you must register through the Vanderbilt Student Travel Policy. An explanation and links to the policy and process can be found on the Vanderbilt GEO website (links below). When you complete the process, you are classified as an independent student, not a group.

https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Link_ID=341DC54F-0932-7741-C4C5C75D413E361F

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/gss/travel/student-travel-policy-June13.pdf

https://www.internationalsos.com/MasterPortal/default.aspx?membnum=11BSGM000066&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

NOTE: PackingDo not bother taking things such as hair dryers, telephones, etc. with you as it is much simpler to just purchase these items there. Keep in mind a cost efficient way of doing so is to purchase items and textbooks from students who have previously completed internships.