Applications for Westminster Working Cultures (WWC) International trips to Mumbai and Cairo open from Monday 18 September.

Westminster students visiting The Asiatic Society of Mumbai as part of Westminster Working Cultures trip to Mumbai in January 2023

WWC International provides short-term mobility opportunities, giving you the chance to experience work insights and employment culture in some of the world’s major cities.

On the programme, you'll be able to: 

  • Experience local work insights and employment culture
  • Ask professionals about their international professional journey, their top tips on how they built their confidence, or what they did while they were at university
  • Meet other students from across different courses and experience the history and culture of the city you visit
  • Build your skills and experience by practicing your communication, confidence, and networking skills in an international setting

Upcoming WWC International opportunities 

  • WWC Cairo

Saturday 27 January – Friday 2 February 2024 

  • WWC Mumbai

Sunday 28 January – Sunday 4 February 2024
 
Apply from Monday 18 September 2023!

Applications will close at 23:59, Sunday 8 October.

Funding and Benefits

These trips have been generously funded by the Quintin Hogg Trust. This means most of your trip costs will be funded, including flights, accommodation, internal transports and meals that are part of the programme. If selected, you will be asked to make a £100 contribution towards the trip.
 
You will receive 40 points toward the Westminster Employability Award for completing a WWC International programme.

Eligibility 

You must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at the time of these programmes (September 2023). We encourage applications from students who are from a wide range of backgrounds, including underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. 

Further information

Karolina, a student who participated in WWC International, said about the programme: 

        I met incredible people. Those that travelled with me and also the alumni. I grew my professional and personal network and enhanced my employability skills.

Read more about Karolina’s experience.
 
Find out more information about our WWC International programmes.

If you need any support with your application, or any further information, please email [email protected].

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