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