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INTERNSHIP + LANGUAGE PROGRAM IN VERONA, ITALY
The following information specifically relates to our internship programs in Verona, Italy, one of the most vibrant cities in the world. If you have not done so already, please review the general program details for Italy by clicking here.
Below you will find more specific information regarding internship placement areas, program dates, fees, accommodations and what to expect as it relates directly to our Verona programs. Please be sure to email us should you have any questions.
Program Includes
- Intensive Language Training
- Internship Placement
- Accommodation
- Medical Travel Insurance provided by AIG TravelGuard
- 24/7 On-Site Support
- Assistance in getting the Permesso di Soggiorno
- Pre-Departure Packet
- Personal Mobile Phone (rental fee covered in program cost)
- Invitation to Global Experiences' Facebook Group
- Lonely Planet Guidebook to Italy
- Global Experiences Italia T-shirt
Global Experiences' Language + Internship Program in Verona
 Our Language + Internship Program in Verona is unique when compared to our other programs in Italy. We are pleased to offer this program to those with at least an advanced beginner to an intermediate level of Italian. Participants in this particular program will attend their language classes in the mornings from 9:30AM to 1:30PM and then go on to their internships in the afternoons. Participants will intern a total of 20 hours per week.
Italian Language Training
Each program participant will receive intensive Italian language training in a group environment at the host language school in Verona. This fully accredited course is provided by one of the most respected Italian Language training institutions in Italy. Please visit our Italy Internships page for more detail regarding language training.
Language Required: In order to participate in our program in Verona, you must have an advanced beginner to intermediate level of Italian (about 3 semesters worth of language training). This proficiency may be acquired with an additional language training component to be undertaken prior to the internship start date for an additional fee. Please contact our Program Coordinators if you are interested in this option as there is a preliminary language test you must take.
** Please keep in mind that the quality of your internship experience will be largely dependent on your proficiency in the language so be sure to prepare as much as possible prior to arriving in Italy.
Internship Placement
We will work with you to find a placement in one of the two internship areas you request. You will begin your internship within the first week of your program.
Skills Required: A self-starter, organizational, mature, confident, independent, willing to learn, attention to detail, communications skills, basic computer skills a plus, and a passion for foreign culture.
Internship Placement Options
Internship placements are available in the following career areas in Verona:
- Research and Development
- Commercial Marketing
- Computer Science
- Business Administration
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- Graphic Design
- Culinary
- Human Resources
- Communications
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We may have other opportunities in addition to those listed above so be sure to inquire within if your field of interest is not listed.
Program Fees, Start Dates, and Options
Each program in Verona includes 20 hours of language training and 20 hours of practical work experience per week.
LENGTH |
DATES |
DEADLINES |
COST |
3 Months
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Jan. 8 – Mar. 30, 2007
Feb. 5 – May 3, 2007
Mar. 5 – June 1, 2007
Apr. 10 - June 29, 2007
May 7 to Aug. 3, 2007
Sep. 24 – Dec. 14, 2007
Oct. 22 – Feb. 1, 2008
Nov. 19 – Feb. 29, 2008 |
Oct. 5, 2006
Nov. 9, 2006
Nov. 23, 2006
Jan. 11, 2007
Feb. 8, 2007
June 28, 2007
Jul. 26, 2007
Aug. 23, 2007
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4790 Euro |
4 Months |
Jan. 8 – May 3, 2007
Feb. 5 – June 1, 2007
Mar. 5 – June 29, 2007
Apr. 10 – Jul. 27, 2007
Sep. 24 – Feb. 1, 2008
Oct. 22 – Feb. 29, 2008
Nov. 19 – April 4, 2008 |
Oct. 5, 2006
Nov. 9, 2006
Nov. 23, 2006
Jan. 11, 2007
June 28, 2007
Jul. 26, 2007
Aug. 23, 2007
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5890 Euro |
5 Months |
Jan. 8 – June 1, 2007
Feb. 5 to Jul. 6, 2007
Mar. 5 to July 27, 2007
Sep. 24 to Mar. 7, 2008
Oct. 22 to Apr. 4, 2008
Nov. 19 to June 6, 2008
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Oct. 5, 2006
Nov. 9, 2006
Nov. 23, 2006
June 28, 2007
Jul. 26, 2007
Aug. 23, 2007
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6890 Euro |
6 Months |
Jan. 8 - June 29, 2007
Feb. 5 – August 3, 2007
Sep. 24 – Apr. 4, 2008
Oct. 22 – May 2, 2008
Nov. 19 – June 6, 2008 |
Oct. 5, 2006
Nov. 9, 2006
June 28, 2007
Jul. 26, 2007
Aug. 23, 2007
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7990 Euro |
**All participants should arrive a week early so that you can work with the school to get your Permesso di Soggiorno (permit of stay) and interview with the company that has been selected for you prior to commencing the program. Your accommodation will be available the Monday prior to the start dates listed below.
* End dates subject to change based on school breaks and company schedules. These dates above reflect the program length with the breaks included, however definite program dates will be confirmed upon acceptance into the program
*Extra accommodation fees will apply for programs falling over holiday weeks since you will have to stay longer than the normal time frame in order to make up the weeks missed.
Please Note:
- It is not possible to intern during the month of August which is why there are no summer dates for this particular program.
Visas
** All US citizens must obtain a visa for all program lengths.
 * In order to leave enough time for processing the visa, we have a 90 day deadline on all program lengths. If you hold an EU passport and do not require a Visa for the program, you can apply for a program 60 days in advance. Contact us if you have questions as to your status or for other nationalities.
* Be sure to inquire with our program coordinators as soon as possible regarding the visa issues as they relate to the program in which you are interested.
University Credit
Many of our participants in the language-internship programs arrange university credits for their time away. Many degree courses allow internship credits to be transferred for credit or can approve independent study credits for overseas programs. If you are planning on arranging university credits for all or part of the program please plan ahead and discuss with your university advisor or intern coordinator about what steps need to be taken before you leave. We are a happy to work with you to provide any information or certification that you may need.
Depending on your program location, you may be required to pay an additional transcript fee of 50 Euro. This nominal fee covers the extra program monitoring and official transcript preparation required for presentation to your university faculty advisor. Please click here for more information on obtaining university credit for your program.
Sign Up With a Friend Bonus
 If you sign up with a friend each of you will receive a $100 USD off of your program price. In most cases, we can organize accommodation in the same place so be sure to inquire accordingly. Please mention the person's name that you are signing up with in the application form itself. We must receive full deposits from each applicant to apply and the discount will be applied to the final balance of fees owed.
Optional Travel Services
Flights are not included in Global Experiences program packages. Fear not, we have partnered with StudentUniverse to provide you with the most convenient routes and the most affordable prices for your overseas travel. We encourage all of our participants to utilize StudentUniverse's flexible student fares. Should unexpected circumstances arise and you need to change your return ticket, you will have more choices than if you buy a non-refundable and non-changeable fare - definitely worth the peace of mind.
Start your flight search now with our customized online booking form.
Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is included for all Global Experiences participants. Global Experiences is working with AIG Travel Guard, the recognized worldwide leader in travel insurance, to provide each participant with the following level of coverage:
- $25,000 Medical Expense
- $50,000 Emergency Medical Transportation
- $5,000 Escort to Bedside
- $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Included: Travel Medical Assistance and Worldwide Travel Assistance
Insurance Policy details >>
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