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CIEE Summer Global Internship Program in Florence, Italy (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English
Program Type: Internship, Study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Housing: Apartment, Homestay Academic Partner: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer Global Internship

FLORENCE, ITALY

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Program Overview

Gain real-world work experience, grow your professional network, and develop transferable hard and soft skills on a once-in-a-lifetime international internship in Florence! Renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant art scene, Florence serves as an unparalleled backdrop for personal growth and career advancement. Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance where creative endeavor, intellectual risk, and exploration formed the city’s strong and proud identity. Florence provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various industries while embracing a lifestyle based on the values of creativity, innovation, and exploration.  

During this eight-week summer program, you’re in for an unforgettable adventure filled with culinary delights, weekend excursions to Tuscan estates and Medieval hilltop towns, and encounters with some of the world's most iconic works of art. Whether exploring the labyrinthine streets of the historic center or savoring a traditional Florentine meal with locals in a family-run trattoria, CIEE interns will find themselves immersed in a dynamic tapestry of culture and tradition that will enrich their lives both personally and professionally.  

When you apply to become a CIEE intern, our staff will work directly with you to match you with an internship opportunity that suits your unique needs and professional goals. While internships are competitive, CIEE will help you navigate the internship interview process to set you up for success. Our staff will offer you constructive resume revisions and provide you with the tools to succeed in your interview to ensure you are placed with the right opportunity. Learn more about our personalized placement process. 

Unique Experiences

Learn to make your own homemade pasta

at our wonderfully entertaining and enriching cooking classes where seasonal local delicacies are prepared with love

Each Tuscan cit and town has a duomo

and every duomo has a bell tower; how many bell towers leading to spectacular views can you fit into one summer

Join us for the great Italian before-dinner tradition

in a private aristocratic secret garden high above the city behind Piazzale Michelangelo; here we'll combine team building and learning with gorgeous scenery and food and drink

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Excursions & Activities

Students will have the opportunity to visit nearby Tuscan towns and cities, which will not only reinforce the historical and cultural notions learned but also present opportunities to visit unique businesses like Pescia’s greenhouses and gardens, Lardarello’s geothermal plants in the wilderness built on millenary fumaroles, or maybe even recording studios in the Tuscan countryside, producing world-famous artists.  

Closer to home, we’ll combine cultural activities with family-owned and managed businesses such as wine and olive estates, hotels and restaurants, as well as art galleries.  

Interactive workshops will be created so that global interns, local students, and workers can compare norms and recommendations around: 

  • Resume building
  • LinkedIn personal branding
  • Mock interviews

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

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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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 05/19/2025 07/12/2025

** 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.