Description

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Palermo was one of the largest cities in the Mediterranean and is now among the top tourist destinations in both Italy and Europe. The city is also going through careful redevelopment, preparing to become one of the major cities of the Euro-Mediterranean area. The importance of Sicily in Italy, considered from the cultural, trade, social, political, and economic points of view is much greater than suggested by its demographic data: there are about 900,000 inhabitants in the urban area and over 1 million in the metropolitan area.

Today Palermo is lively and animated by the many students and thanks to them there is a vibrant nightlife.

Palermo is one of the most interesting cities in Italy. Numerous tourists are attracted to the city for its good Mediterranean weather, its renowned gastronomy and restaurants, its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque churches, palaces and buildings, and its nightlife and music.

Palermo is the main Sicilian industrial and commercial center: the main industrial sectors include tourism, services, commerce and agriculture.

BEST Programs' a la carte internships are available in Palermo throughout the year. Start with an intensive Italian language course to prep you for 2 to 6 months filled with art, culture, history and a wide range of professional opportunities which will add valuable international experience to your resume.

Highlights

Palermo is a city with its own particular personality and has an ideal location.

The highlights of this programs are:
* Organized activities for free and low cost excursions and cultural outings
* 2-week language course, centrally located, private language academy which specializes in the teaching of Italian to foreigners
* Guaranteed intern placement in an Italian firm
* Lodging service for shared apartments or living with Italians
* Personal service
* Limited bureaucracy
* Very competitive pricing
* Full coverage health and accident insurance

Intern Types

Languages

• Italian

Cost in US$:

2,247-2,440 USD according to duration

Program Fees Include:

* Internship in one of your choice areas
Included:
* 2 week Italian language course (40 classes)
* Airport retrieval
* Full-coverage insurance
* Housing placement service (We will help you finding lodging at no extra cost)
* Free-time activities (Some free and some at student prices)
* Testing, certificates, taxes, materials
* English speaking on-site tutor

Excluding:
**Travel and lodging costs

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 months

BEST Programs's Mission Statement

BEST Program offers economic and packaged programs which team language learning through content-based workshops, focussed instruction and practical work experience in Europe. BEST was founded to provide interesting and flexible cultural experiences with native language models to participants from around the world in 1990.

Year Founded

1990