Study Abroad Information Session - International Career Exploration & Professional Branding in London

In-Person Meet Up

This faculty led, 10-day study abroad adventure to London, England, May 9-19, 2024, is designed for sophomore, junior, and senior students from any major. This experience will provide an in-depth look at career exploration and professional branding in this multicultural and diverse city, expanding students’ perspectives and understanding of the dynamic workplace of the 21st century. Students will learn how to create their international professional brand, connect with local employers and experts in various industries, and research various employment trends in England in comparison to the United States.

Explore this thriving and historic city known for famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, the Tower of London, Chinatown, the British Library, the National Gallery, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Eye, Covent Garden, Harrods and Selfridges department stores, and more. Enjoy a cup of afternoon tea, jump on a triple decker bus, make a call from a historic red phone booth, and visit with local employers in one of the world's largest economies. Students who want to work and live abroad will find this study abroad experience extremely rewarding and beneficial for career exploration, connecting with various organizations and professionals, and for their understanding of other cultures and work environments.

This program offers 3 credit hours for undergraduate student participants. Students may receive credit ONLY for the following course offering(s) for their participation in this program. Choose either UCOL 2200 or COMM 2050 to receive course credits.

If you have questions about this study abroad program, please contact the program faculty, Dr. Suzanne Voigt, svoigt@charlotte.edu and/or Jessica Kim, jkim161@charlotte.edu.