History Internships in Italy

After being ghosted multiple times by the employer I was originally matched with, I was placed with C.R.E.T.A Rome, a ceramics studio and artist residency studio. I am a graphic design major and was tasked with designing two catalogues for the upcoming shows of one of the studio's owners, a magnificent ceramicist. I worked in person 20 hours a week and 10-15 hours remote per week and this has been a very rewarding experience. The placement was perfect and I'm very grateful.

Ever sense I was a little girl I have always told people I wanted to be a fashion designer in Paris and I think if I would've known what the duomo was I would've said italy. Over my internship I worked with Ilaria Tollsi a fashion designer who opened her own atelier. with her I gained real life experience and got to feel what its like to work in my dream career field in a beautiful place. I dont think I would change my experience for anything. i think about florence every day.

My internship in Rome was not only a goal of mine achieved, but it also exceeded all expectations. I genuinely wish I could do it all over again, but without changing anything—maybe just eat more gelato. AIFS guided me to a company that published a travel magazine, something I've always wanted to do. On the first day meeting my boss, I knew I was in the right place. The best part was that I only had to prepare a resume, a cover letter, and complete an interview. The internship was guaranteed, so I didn't have the stress of applying and interviewing at ten different places. I am extremely grateful to AIFS and my time in Rome. The program staff was accommodating and made life less stressful than, let’s face it, it should have been. I would recommend anyone look into AIFS, as it will change your life.

Florence was absolutely incredible. From beautiful art to exciting lively parades, there is a range of different activities for every kind of person. The academics were also very interesting. I took a Museuology course and an Archaeology course while I was there and it was some of the most fun I've had in classes. I got to go to museums and learn about them and got to handle real Etruscan artifacts and try to construct them back together. The courses are relatively smaller but for me I was able to build a tighter-knit relationship with my peers and professors so I greatly appreciated that opportunity. API is also a wonderful program host to go through as they not only set you up with different options of where to stay but they also are ready to support you every step of the way leading up to and during your study abroad experience. I had a moment abroad where I had to deal with feeling very ill and I was in need of some help. API connected me with an excellent doctor abroad and were very supportive in my search for help. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome - especially being abroad. On top of this, they also organize different excursions for students to go on. We got to go to Venice and Rome through API and it was incredible. They organized tours, time for us to go explore, and our transport and stay. It was absolutely wonderful to not have to stress the details of traveling while already being abroad. API was absolutely the program for me.

The best thing you need to know about Linguistic Horizons is the great support system. I often communicated with Nicole from the start of my application, my departure and all the way to the end of my internship, and she was absolutely fantastic. So nice, friendly and helpful and willing to hear you out always! I had some issues with finances and my placement and she sorted it out like nothing. I would recommend this experience not only because of the the prospects of being abroad and immersion, but for the cultural and work life that awaits you. Loved everything about my experience and I'm sure you will too!

Linguistic Horizons responded to this reviewDecember 20, 2024

Thank you, Angellah! I'm so glad you joined us in London!

It was a great experience, however I do think it is geared towards people with little to no work experience and did not meet all my expectations of learning something new in a new work environment. The best part was being able to practice my Spanish with my host family.

CIEE provided me with a great internship site, a clean and nice apartment in a good neighborhood, and gave me roommates who shared similar interests. The staff was extremely kind and helped me whenever I needed, and were good about checking in with me about my experiences

I recently did a semester abroad in Florence, Italy with AIFS this past fall semester and it was such an absolutely amazing experience. From the application process to the time I left Italy the AIFS staff was incredibly helpful and truly wanted to make your experience as amazing as possible. All 10 of us in the program attended all of the events AIFS organized except for 1 and they were absolutely amazing. The welcome dinner and exit dinner were also at 2 places that I had been wanting to try and they were so delicious. The AIFS team was super helpful and made the whole experience just that much better!

I went to Florence right after Covid in 2022. AIFS did an amazing job prepping us for any health and safety measures we needed to take and I felt so comfortable there. My placement was the best - a marketing intern for a Tuscan wedding cake designer, I learned so much and it set me apart from so many others in my future career endeavors. I am so grateful for the cultural education I received and I highly recommend any and everyone to go to Florence with AIFS!!! P.S. Anna is the BEST!!!

I loved my internship that I did in Florence. I did a semester long marketing internship and it was great. The people I worked with were lovely and I felt like I got so much valuable experience that I can use in my future career!

Interning abroad was the most thrilling and transformative experience I’ve ever had. It offered the right amount of push out my of comfort zone. Yet maintaining just the right amount of support from the program to feel safe in such a new environment. Without my internship at Global Experiences I wouldn't have the full-time job I have right now. I think a program like this is even better than studying abroad because it forces you to learn and adapt.

I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to intern abroad in Florence, Italy. The company I interned with, Madai, had some great mentors and I really got to connect with them 1 on 1. I learned a lot about the technical side of advertisement and I met some great people along the way! My internship was located in Belloscuardo, a really picturesque part of the city. Overall, I feel like my placement was ideal; my internship wasn't so time consuming that I missed out on quintessential study abroad opportunities, but I spent enough time there to actually learn something.

AIFS not only gave me a once in a lifetime opportunity, but forever friends. Being able to complete my internship credit and do so while abroad is an amazing opportunity. I got to experience living in a new country with my new best friends while completing an amazing internship in the field I hope to have a career in. I got the opportunity to intern for one of the best in luxury wedding planning companies. I learned from the experts and without AIFS, I would not have this opportunity.

I have lived abroad in Italy before this experience so I had some knowledge of what to expect before coming back. However, the program still had its surprises and perks. Our housing situation was conveniently placed, close to the other interns in the program, close to work, and the city center (given, the city is very walkable and small). My work placement could not have been any more perfect but I do have to credit my persistence on this matter as much as the AIFS staff that made this possible for me. After the first interview with a prospective employer, I didn't get the immediate satisfaction that it was the right job for me. By discussing these doubts with the AIFS staff, they worked hard to match me with a better employer and it ended up being a perfect fit. Communication with the AIFS staff is an essential part of getting what you desire from the program. This experience will be exactly what you make it, the staff are here to help you succeed but it comes at the cost of using your voice. Living abroad for some time is not always easy, but it is worth trying at least once in your life and I would highly recommend doing this through AIFS. One thing to note... if you plan on coming here to Intern, make sure your priorities lie with your work. Depending on your employer, you may be given a lot of lenancy with time off to travel but this should not be taken advantage of. Building connections with your employer will help you in the future and any disrespect will only harm the connection between AIFS and the employers, making the experience harder for future students.

I loved the culture immersion, activities, staff and safety. My only concern was the internship I had did not place me with someone in my field so they did not fully know how to assist me through out the experience.

My experience was good. I met some life long friends and made memories to last me forever, however, I wish there was more transparency when it came to our internship placements and wish we had more to choose from than just the one position given. That being said, our coordinator, Lucy, was so kind and helpful throughout the 8 weeks and planned some great events for us. She also took some amazing photos of all the interns at the end of our program, and I will definitely be using mine professionally. I absolutely love that she offered us that! Cheers :)

I personally had a great experience with GE. I was very satisfied with my internship placement except for the fact that my commute was over an hour, which I was told would not happen. However, my employer was very nice about me having a hybrid schedule. Access to health care was pretty good, but I did have to pay out of pocket and have yet to receive my money back. The program advisors were helpful but also could communicate better. Lucy Boscan was my location coordinator and was amazing. She always tried her best to help, and also did weekly check-ins with all of her interns.

Being in Rome this summer with AIFS was a great opportunity. The living placement was wonderful and same with the girls that I lived with. I felt that the 2 week mandatory Italian course was not as helpful as I had hoped it would be just because we learned more grammar and conjugations as opposed to basic phrases and material that would be useful during our time in Italy. The organization of the internships was very helpful but the internships themselves seemed to be less organized. The freedom of being in a foreign country and having the ability to immerse myself into a new culture has been one of the biggest steps into my independence as an adult.

I enjoyed my internship abroad. I worked at a refugee centre from 9-1 every day and It was really interesting to hear the stories of the people coming into the center. Furthermore with the center closing at 1 everyday I had time to go and explore the city and truly envy Rome.

I loved interning abroad at my host company, speaking the Italian language, getting to be a long-term tourist, getting to know my beighbours in Prati, involving myself in extracurricular activities, and just living in Rome overall.