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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English, Italian
Housing: Apartment Academic Partner: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer Global Internship

MILAN, ITALY

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Program Overview

Milan is the world capital of business, finance, fashion, design, media, and publishing. Moreover, it is Italy’s foremost startup ecosystem. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding international internship, look no further than our Summer Global Internship program in Milan!

As a global intern, you’ll have the chance to gain practical, real-world work experience in businesses and startups in areas like finance, technology, fashion, design, tourism, media, and more. During your placement, you’ll gain soft skills like communication, networking, time management, conflict resolution, creative thinking, and teamwork. Similarly, you’ll immerse yourself in the local business culture, getting an inside look at how the organization you’re working for operates. Spend your summer networking with global professionals and building your resume with the kind of experience that lasts a lifetime!

Unique Experiences

HAVE A TRADITIONAL APERTIVO

to “open” your appetite and ready your stomach for dinner

EXPLORE THE LOMBARDY REGION

from Brescia to Bergamo

SEE da VINCI'S FAMOUS LAST SUMMER

in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie

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Excursions & Activities

  • Visit the Duomo, the fifth-largest cathedral in the world and the 2nd largest in Italy
  • Explore the Navigli District, old canals lined with bars, caffes and boutiques
  • Admire Leonardo’s “Last Supper,” one of the most famous paintings in the world
  • Watch a performance at Teatro della Scala, the largest opera house in Europe
  • Enjoy the “aperitivo” pre-dinner ritual
  • Take a day trip to Lake Como, the most beautiful of the northern Italian lakes, or to an iconic Italian town like Bologna, Bergamo or Verona
  • Refine your resume and interviewing skills for the local business culture
  • Explore the professional working world of Italy through organizational site visits, industry networking events, and guest lectures
  • Participate in workshops that will help you make the most of your internship


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 British 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 insurance included

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 05/20/2025 07/13/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.