intern in italy

Join World Endeavors for the most affordable and unique internship opportunity in Florence, Italy. From international business, tourism, cuisine and handicraft internships to one-of-a-kind opportunities like interning with a professional soccer team or an opera company, a wide variety of internships are available. All internships, whether 3 or 6 months, include intensive Italian language training. Interns will also have the opportunity to connect with other Italian language students and participate in optional excursions and outings to the many historical and cultural sites in Florence and the surrounding Tuscan countryside. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind internship that offers both professional experience and the opportunity to learn the Italian language in the heart of Italy, this program is for you.

Choose from a wide variety of professional fields in which to intern. If you have specific academic requirements or are interested in a field not listed below, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

• Accounting
• Advertising/Marketing
• Architecture
• Art
• Artistic Gymnastics
• Coaching
• Communications (Radio, TV, and Film)
• Concert and Event Coordination
• Culinary
• Cultural Management
• Dance (technique and choreography)
• Education
• Fashion
• Finance
• Food Science 
• Government
• Graphic Design
• Handicraft Apprenticeship (Leather, Ceramics, Pottery, Ironwork, Mosaics)
• Hospitality (Hotel and Restaurant Management)
• Industry
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Journalism
• Law
• Media
• Museum Studies
• Photography
• Public Relations
• Social Services
• Sports Management
• Sports Physiotherapy
• Tourism
• Web Design
• Wine Industry

Eligibility: No prior Italian language knowledge is required. However, for interns who can speak Italian, an assessment exam will be provided to determine the appropriate placement in language classes. Interviews will be conducted after arrival in Florence.

Pre-Departure Information: Before students embark, they will be provided a pre-departure guide that includes important details about their experience abroad. The pre-departure guide includes general information about the host country, cultural information, interviewing tips, contact information, and more. In addition to the guide, students may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.

Short-term accommodations in Florence can be difficult to find. We provide assistance to interns looking for housing during their stay in Florence. Many options are available from home stays with local Italian families to single and shared apartments. Costs vary from one option to the next. Our goal is to provide you guidance but also flexibility to ensure that you find housing that meets your needs and your budget. And if you have a difficult time finding the perfect fit, we can put you in contact with one of several housing agencies in Florence that can provide further assistance.

Activities: Many activities are organized to give you the chance to meet people, make friends, practice your Italian, and learn more about the Italian culture.

• Optional weekend excursions to other Italian cities and to country villas and wineries.
• Weekly visits to monuments/museums and seminars.
• Lunches, dinners, and parties at characteristic Florentine restaurants.
• Trips to the theatre for concerts and opera.
• Visits to artisan workshops to witness the Florentine craftsmanship of leather, jewelry, ceramics, and pottery.
• Sports: organized games of soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball.
• Monthly student recitals and concerts.

Not Included:

• Round-Trip airfare to Florence, Italy 
• Visa expenses 
• Housing and transportation 
• Personal expenses
• Express mailing fee of 40 Euro (for late applications)
• Airport pick-up or drop-off (available upon request)