Internships in Rome, Italy

Rome is the economic and political capital of Italy, so there are a wide variety of internships available to prospective international interns. Popular internships in Rome include finance, visual/performing arts, business, and fashion design. Internships in Rome are available in both English and Italian. Additionally many program providers will combine internships with either academic study or intensive Italian language courses to supplement your work experience. Regardless of your proficiency, learning at least some basic Italian will take you far and show business associates at your internship that you are making an effort.

As an intern abroad in Rome you will want to immerse yourself into the local way of life. The phrase “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” may be quite literally applied here to Italian business culture. Italians are generally animated and like to joke around, but underneath the overly dramatic demeanor they prize trust and loyalty as respectable qualities in a potential business partner. It is important when doing business in a foreign country to respect and assimilate to local customs. If you are patient and observative, this adaptive skill will be a great boost to your success while interning abroad in Rome and take you far in international work of any kind.