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  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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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: Agriculture, Anthropology, Architecture, Art History, Child Development, Communications, Creative Writing, Economics, Education, Fashion Design, Film, Film & Media Study, Gender Studies, Graphic Design, Health Science, Independent Study, Internships, Journalism, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Religion/Theology, Service Learning, Sustainability, Theatre, Tourism, Writing Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Summer Global Internship

FLORENCE, ITALY

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in Florence lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with co-curricular 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

Collaborate on creating architectural plans

and gain exposure to various stages of architectural projects

Support daily farm operations

including planting, harvesting, and maintaining crops

Develop marketing strategies

at a charming boutique

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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Florence will open doors for you to explore Italy's rich diversity, language, culture, history, 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

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 Italian 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
  • 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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