SPECIAL: Apply early for the July 30, August 27 and Sept 3rd start dates and take $200 off of your total program fees! >>

This summer, learn Italian and gain practical work experience in Florence, Rome, or Milan.

Fully immerse yourself in a foreign environment, learn a language and gain invaluable international work experience in one of the most culturally-rich countries on earth. Each program includes intensive Italian language training and an internship in your career field of choice.

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• Program Includes
• Program Lengths
• Program Fees, Start Dates, and Options
• Italian Language Training
• Internship Component
• What Should I Expect From An Internship In Italy?
• How We Choose Your Internship Placement
• Accommodation
• University Credit
• Obtaining Visas

• Other Information
• Optional Travel Services

Please note the start dates, program lengths and costs for each city that are listed further down on this page to help determine the best program for you.

2 Month Program: includes 4 weeks of intensive Italian language training followed by 4 weeks of practical internship experience. (Rome Only)

10 Week Program: includes 4 weeks of intensive Italian language training followed by 6 weeks of an internship placement. (Florence Only)

3 Month Program: includes 4 weeks of intensive Italian language training followed by 8 weeks of an internship placement. In Rome, you also have the choice of doing 8 weeks of intensive Italian language training and a 4 week internship placement.

*Upon acceptance of your application, you will be required to pay an Enrollment Deposit, which secures your placement in the program. This deposit includes a $100 application fee + 20% program deposit. The Enrollment Deposit will be due within 7 days of your application acceptance.

* Florence & Milan : July 30^th 10 week & 3 month programs: Apply by May 31^st and receive $200 off of your total program fees!

* Florence & Milan : August 27^th 10 week & 3 month programs: Apply by June 28^th and receive $200 off of your total program fees!

* Rome : September 3^rd 2 & 3 month programs: Apply by July 5^th and receive $200 off of your total program fees!

*Sign-up with a friend and receive an additional $100 off!

* Please note: Participants enrolling in one of these program durations in Milan or Florence and who have not studied Italian for at least 2 semesters will be required to enroll in our Beginner's Package which includes 12 extra private or mini-group lessons (depending on the number of beginners commencing their programs on the same start date).

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Each program begins with full time intensive Italian language training in a group environment. This fully accredited course is provided by three of the top Italian language training institutions in Italy , all of which are recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and have been in existence for decades. Though many of those who enroll are from the US, participants are from a wealth of other countries around the world, thus providing you an even greater multi-cultural experience. All levels of Italian training are available. Your language skills will be assessed in the first week of your program so you are placed in the level most applicable to your abilities.

Participants enrolling in one of our short programs (9 week, 10 week or 3 month) in Florence or Milan and who have not studied Italian for at least 2 semesters will be required to enroll in our Beginner’s Package which includes 12 extra private or mini-group lessons (depending on the number of beginners commencing their programs on the same start date).

All participants will be issued with a certificate for their Italian class that can then be used to assist with gaining university credits. We can help facilitate university credit with you so please inquire with our staff.

Upon completion of your Italian language training, you will be placed as an intern in an Italian company based in your city of choice. We offer a wide variety of placement categories and prospective career fields from which to choose. Placements Available in:

• Invaluable practical work experience abroad
• An unparalleled cultural experience
• Experience that differentiates you from all other applicants in the prospective employment market

A placement with a company or organization in Italy will be based on the following four factors:

• Your level of Italian proficiency at the end of the language portion of your program. All placements require a minimum level of proficiency, some more than others. Remember the progress that you make in the language is dependent on you!
• Your past relevant experience and study. Some placements do not require any past experience but many require some formal training, university level study or previous professional experience.
• The length of time you will be working with the placement company. Generally speaking, the longer your internship placement lasts, the better the placement as the company knows you will be there longer and therefore they will provide more responsibility.
• The experience you wish to gain from your internship as described in your application form. Please be honest and specific with this section of the application.

Quotables

"I improved my Italian speaking and writing skills immensely. I learned better ways to research and solve problems without being pushed every step of the way. I learned marketing skills and how to market a specific product to potential buyers. This experience has helped me hone down on what I would like to do with my life and in the future. Global Experiences gives you an international business experience that you cannot find elsewhere." - Marianela, PR Intern, Italy "My position in Milan proved to be very challenging and enabled me to fine tune my Italian language skills in a practical work environment. One of the highlights of my position was a business trip to Genoa with the company's Managing Partner. I expect many doors to open in the future thanks to this experience. Global Experiences was great in facilitating my placement, providing an opportunity I may not have found otherwise, and helping me to earn a full semester of university credit from Johnson & Wales." - Antonello, Milan Intern

Global Experiences uses carefully chosen placement agencies in Rome, Florence and Milan that work with us to provide international work experience for young professionals. Once you apply for a program we begin working with the relevant placement companies to secure you an internship.

You will not know where you are working until after you have arrived in Italy since Italian companies require an in-person interview to ensure a proper match of your skills to their needs. Meetings with our internship coordinator take place during the language portion of your program. At this meeting, you will have the opportunity to discuss your needs based on what has been pre-selected for you

It is important to note that one should have some experience, either academic or professional, in the placement area for which you are applying. This experience is subjective and therefore assessed on a case by case basis. If you are not sure whether you have the minimum experience expected, be sure to inquire with our Program Coordinators.

Global Experiences and its partners work hard to locate internship placements in the first or second area of choice provided on your program application. After completing the interview process, you are expected to accept the position upon receiving the offer by the company (provided that it matches 1 of the 2 internship areas provided on your application). If, after the interview, the company is unable to offer an internship we will provide you with another opportunity to interview with a different company. We will do this up to a total of 3 times. Rest assured that our success rate is extremely high but it is important to understand the placement process fully.

We monitor the intern's progress for the duration of the program. The participant is also guaranteed a statement of reference from the company upon successful completion of the program.

Global Experiences has placed hundreds of Interns in Italy with a wide variety of Italian language and professional skills, matching them with the most suitable placement companies.

Accommodation is offered in all of our program locations and is included in the cost of the program. It is important to understand our accommodations policies and how they relate to your program. More general information regarding accommodation in Italy can be found by clicking here .

Why not earn university credit for completing this program? Global Experiences participants can receive independent study course credit through our university affiliate, Eastern Washington University (EWU). These courses are designed to allow for independent study and require you to delve deeper into your international experience through a series of written observations and academic journals during your time abroad. Upon completion, credits may then be transferred to your university or college.

To learn more about this opportunity through EWU or how else you may be able to receive university credit for your Global Experience, please see our University Credit page.

Please note, 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.

For most nationalities, visas are not necessary for programs of 3 months or less. Programs longer than 3 months require a student visa, which we will help you facilitate. For American students obtaining study visas for Italy, please keep in mind that the application process is not always a simple one and visa requirements vary depending on your state of residency. If you are an American student interested in a program longer than 3 months please discuss the details of the Italian visa system with a program coordinator. For UK applicants and others in Europe, as members of the EU, visas are not needed. If you are an applicant from another English speaking country such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand or South Africa there are fewer conditions required for obtaining a student visa. Australian and New Zealand applicants have the option to apply for a working holiday visa for Italy. Applicants from other countries should inquire with our program coordinators directly to determine the visa considerations for their situation.

* 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.

For more detailed information on the visa application process please visit:

• http://www.italyemb.org/visti.htm
• http://www.italyemb.org/jurisdictions.htm
• http://www.esteri.it/visti

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. StudentUniverse can also help you obtain affordable travel insurance for your global experience.

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