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  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Business Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Semester Intern + Study Abroad

Florence, Italy

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad program in Florence lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: a part-time internship with an international organization (15-20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and two elective courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cultural and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Italian culture. Live, learn, and work in Florence!

Unique Experiences

Prepare cold foods, shellfish, meats, and coffee

at an old-style deli that cooks for home delivery

Create content, coordinate photoshoots, and promote brand identity

at an Italian boutique shop

Support medical and social services

at a historic public assistance organization

Read About Florence

Program Highlights

Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.

Elective Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.

Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Italian business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.

Company Visits: Visit a sustainable agribusiness, a family business, or a hand-made fashion brand to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Florence.

 

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Florence will open doors for you to explore Italy's rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Participate in a perfume-making workshop and discover how this centuries-old practice has become a multi-million dollar business field
  • Learn about the unique food culture and sector in Florence through a pasta-making cooking class
  • Participate in a day trip to a wine and olive oil estate to learn about the production, history, and business aspects.
 

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  


What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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