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 The following information specifically relates to our Italy internship programs in Florence. If you have not done so already, please review the general program details for Italy by clicking here.
Below you will find more specific information regarding program dates, fees, accommodations and what to expect as it relates directly to our Florence programs. Please be sure to email us should you have any questions.
Program Includes
- Intensive Italian Language Training
- Custom Internship Placement
- Full Accommodation in single room
- Emergency Medical Travel Insurance provided by AIG Travelguard
- 24/7 On-site Support
- Personal Mobile Phone (rental covered in program fee)
- GE Participant Happy Hour
- Pre-Departure Packet
- Lonely Planet Guidebook to Florence
- Global Experiences Italia T-shirt
Intensive Italian Language Training
 Each program participant will receive full time intensive Italian language training in a group environment at our language school in Florence. This fully accredited course is provided by one of the most respected Italian Language training institutions in Italy and is authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education to teach Italian language and culture to foreign students. Program participants will enjoy studying in this centrally located three level palazzo complete with private study rooms, student lounge, internet service and a garden. Participants will attend a total of 80 lessons per month, each lesson lasting 50 minutes (you will have 4 lessons daily). Please visit our Italy Internships page for more detail regarding language training.
Participants enrolling in one of our short programs (10 or 12 week) and who have not studied Italian for at least 2 semesters will be required to enroll in our Beginner’s Package which includes 12 extra private or mini-group lessons (depending on the number of beginners commencing their programs on the same start date). Prices for this package can be found below.
* Please keep in mind that the quality of your internship experience will be largely dependent on your proficiency in the language so be sure to prepare as much as possible prior to arriving in Italy.
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Custom Internship Placement
We will work with you to find the best available placement in the internship area you request. Final placements will be determined once you have arrived in Florence and have interviewed with the company.
Skills Required: A self-starter, organizational, mature, confident, independent, willing to learn, attention to detail, communications skills, basic computer skills a plus, and a passion for foreign culture.
Available Placement Fields:
| Marketing/PR |
Environmental/Research |
| Advertising |
Fine Arts |
| Fashion Merchandising/Marketing |
Social Work/Psychology |
| Fashion Design |
Culinary |
| Fashion Photography |
Photography |
| Jewelry and Accessory Design |
Journalism |
| Graphic Design |
Travel/Tourism |
| Interior Design |
Restoration |
|
Theatre |
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 24/7 Onsite Support
We proudly offer 24/7 on the ground support throughout your program while in Florence. In addition to our partner organizations and their staff, Global Experiences has a representative on the ground in Florence to provide support during your program. Our representative (Danielle from the USA) also organizes GE Happy Hours, excursions, and other social events for our interns. Once you formally apply for a program Danielle will be happy to answer any of your questions or simply to discuss what to expect from life in Florence. Click Here to learn more about Danielle.
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Full Accommodation
Accommodation in Florence is in a single room in a shared apartment. Apartments have a kitchen and bathroom; all household amenities are provided for you. All you need to bring is a towel. Accommodation is located within walking distance or a short bus ride from the school. It is important to understand our accommodations policies and how they relate to your program. More general information regarding accommodations in Italy can be found by clicking here.
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Other Program Details & Requirements
*Note: US Citizens (among others) require a Study Visa for
all of our Italy programs. In order to leave enough time for processing the visa, we have a 90 day deadline on the longer programs. If you hold an EU passport and do not require a Visa for the program, you can apply for a 4 or 6 month program 60 days in advance. Contact us if you have questions as to your status or for other nationalities.
10 WEEK PROGRAM
Hours/Week: |
Language study: 4 weeks of intensive, group Italian language lessons (80 lessons per month/50 minutes each). ***We strongly suggest that you enroll in additional individual language training sessions for this program.
* Beginners will take the standard group lessons, plus 12 extra private or mini-group lessons.
Internship: 6 week internship: Most placements are from 9AM-6PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour for lunch), totaling 240 intern hours (This is a general rule for working hours and is subject to change depending on several factors which may include the company you work for, the season of the industry in which you are interning, and the projects that the company may have underway during your time with them). |
Language Req'd: |
Participants enrolling in this program length and who have not studied Italian for at least 2 semesters will be required to enroll in our Beginner’s Package which includes 12 extra private or mini-group lessons (depending on the number of beginners commencing their programs on the same start date). Prices for this package can be found below.
It is essential that you arrive in Italy with a minimum basic understanding of Italian so we strongly urge you to begin studying basic Italian prior to your arrival in Italy. |
12 WEEK PROGRAM (3 months) (Semester Program - Best Value)
Hours/Week: |
Language study: 4 weeks of intensive, group Italian language lessons (80 lessons per month/50 minutes each).
* Beginners will take the standard group lessons, plus 12 extra private or mini-group lessons.
Internship: 8 week Internship: Most placements are from 9AM-6PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour for lunch), totaling 320 intern hours depending on your program selection (This is a general rule for working hours and is subject to change depending on several factors which may include the company you work for, the season of the industry in which you are interning, and the projects that the company may have underway during your time with them). |
Language Req'd: |
Participants enrolling in this program length and who have not studied Italian for at least 2 semesters will be required to enroll in our Beginner’s Package which includes 12 extra private or mini-group lessons (depending on the number of beginners commencing their programs on the same start date). Prices for this package can be found below.
It is essential that you arrive in Italy with a minimum basic understanding of Italian so we strongly urge you to begin studying basic Italian prior to your arrival in Italy. |
16 WEEK PROGRAM (4 months)
Hours/Week: |
Language Study: 8 weeks of full immersion, group Italian language lessons (80 lessons per month/50 minutes each).
Internship: 8 week internship: Most placements are from 9AM-6PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour for lunch), totaling 320 intern hours (This is a general rule for working hours and is subject to change depending on several factors which may include the company you work for, the season of the industry in which you are interning, and the projects that the company may have underway during your time with them). |
Language Req'd: |
Basic knowledge of Italian or other foreign language helpful, but not required. |
20 WEEK PROGRAM (5 months)
Hours/Week: |
Language study: 8 weeks of full immersion, group Italian language lessons (80 lessons per month/50 minutes each).
Internship: 12 week internship: Most placements are from 9AM-6PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour for lunch), totaling 480 intern hours. (This is a general rule for working hours and is subject to change depending on several factors which may include the company you work for, the season of the industry in which you are interning, and the projects that the company may have underway during your time with them). |
Language Req'd: |
Basic knowledge of Italian or other foreign language helpful, but not required. |
24 WEEK PROGRAM (6 months)
Hours/Week: |
This program is ideal for beginners who want to be proficient in the Italian language and gain practical international work experience in a creative, fast-paced environment.
Language Study: 12 weeks of full immersion, group Italian language lessons (80 lessons per month/50 minutes each).
Internship: 12 week internship: Most placements are from 9AM-6PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour for lunch), totaling 480 intern hours (This is a general rule for working hours and is subject to change depending on several factors which may include the company you work for, the season of the industry in which you are interning, and the projects that the company may have underway during your time with them). |
Language Req'd: |
Basic knowledge of Italian or other foreign language helpful, but not required. |
Note: In addition to intensive Italian language training, customized internship, and the other services noted on this page, these programs offer a variety of monthly social activities including Italian films, cultural lectures and for an additional cost, excursions in and outside of Florence. There is Free Internet Access at the language school. Of course it is Florence, the best highlight of all!
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Program Fees, Start Dates, and Options
*Upon acceptance of your application, you will be required to pay an Enrollment Deposit (20% of the total program fees), which secures your placement in the program. The Enrollment Deposit will be due within 7 days of your application acceptance.
LENGTH |
DATES |
Application Deadline |
COST |
10 Weeks
* Summer Program |
26 May 2008 - 1 August 2008 |
10 April 2008 |
4190 Euro
4290 Euro(Beginner Package) |
12 Weeks
* Semester Program |
* 28 July 2008 - 24 October 2008
25 August 2008 - 14 November 2008
22 September 2008 - 12 December 2008 |
22 May 2008
19 June 2008
17 July 2008
|
4790 Euro
4890 Euro(Beginner Package)
|
16 Weeks |
28 July 2008 - 14 November 2008
25 August 2008 - 12 December 2008 |
1 May 2008
29 May 2008
|
6090 Euro |
20 Weeks |
28 July 2008 - 12 December 2008 |
1 May 2008 |
6790 Euro |
24 Weeks |
22 September 2008 - 27 March 2009
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26 June 2008
|
7990 Euro |
*Sign-up with a friend and receive an additional $100 off!
*Due to company schedules in Italy, there will be an extra week added to this program (making it a 13 week program) as well as an extra week's accommodation fees. Please inquire with our program coordinator for more information
- Program dates subject to change based on school breaks and company schedules.
Definite program dates will be confirmed upon acceptance into the program.
- Extra accommodation fees will apply for programs falling over holiday weeks since
you will have to stay longer than the normal time frame in order to make up the
weeks missed.
- No internship placements are available during the month of August.
- Christmas break at the language school is 13 December 2008 to 4 January 2009.
Sign Up With a Friend Bonus
If you sign up with a friend each of you will receive a $100 USD off of your program price. In most cases, we can organize accommodation in the same place so be sure to inquire accordingly. Please mention the person's name that you are signing up with in the application form itself. We must receive full deposits from each applicant to apply and the discount will be applied to the final balance of fees owed.
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Optional Travel Services
Flights are not included in Global Experiences program packages. Fear not, we have partnered with StudentUniverse to provide you with the most convenient routes and the most affordable prices for your overseas travel. We encourage all of our participants to utilize StudentUniverse's flexible student fares. Should unexpected circumstances arise and you need to change your return ticket, you will have more choices than if you buy a non-refundable and non-changeable fare - definitely worth the peace of mind.
Start your flight search now with our customized online booking form.
Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is included for all Global Experiences participants. Global Experiences is working with AIG Travel Guard, the recognized worldwide leader in travel insurance, to provide each participant with the following level of coverage:
- $25,000 Medical Expense
- $50,000 Emergency Medical Transportation
- $5,000 Escort to Bedside
- $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Included: Travel Medical Assistance and Worldwide Travel Assistance
More Information on Policy Coverage >>
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