Summer Internships in Florence
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What You Need to Know
The SUF Academic Internship Program provides students unique opportunities to gain firsthand experience working in an Italian business, artistic or cultural institution or NGO while earning academic credit towards an undergraduate degree.
The type of work an intern does varies according to the nature of the host organization and the student’s academic objectives, but the basic structure of all internships is the same: an assignment(s) carried out on site followed by a final project which reflects upon, or in some way sums up, the student’s experience from an academic standpoint.
Internships are offered for academic credit only. The final grade reflects both the quality of the work carried out on site and the degree of professionalism and reliability demonstrated throughout the internship.
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Experience Credit (PSC 470/FIA 470/ IPA 470, 3 credits undergraduate)
Students with a working knowledge of Italian may apply for summer internships in such fields as Art History, Museum Studies, Media and Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Political Science, International Relations, Women’s and Gender Studies and Education.
Only a limited number of internships are available, where Italian is not required.
The internships are open to undergraduate students in all disciplines with a working knowledge of Italian.
Students will arrange and pay for their own round-trip transportation t
Advantage Travel has arranged a group flight for students on this program. We encourage students to travel on the group flight, which includes ground transportation upon arrival. Please review and complete the attached group travel sign-up form to express an interest in being included on the group flight. No payment or commitment is required to complete this form. Summer flights book early, so request your seats now.
Please note that while we encourage students to pursue flight arrangements, we would not encourage you to purchase your airline tickets before confirming that the program and courses you plan to take will be offered in 2008. Please request written notification from us that you can book your flight. You will have to present this notification if we cancel the program at a later date, and you want to be reimbursed for the cost of the ticket.
On the day of arrival, students are housed in a hotel with dinner and breakfast provided. Orientation takes place the following day and students then receive their housing assignments. Students are housed in private homes with Italian hosts who provide breakfast and one main meal per day for the duration of the program, except on weekends when breakfast only is provided. Students, who wish to live in a private home after the program ends, will have to pay an additional fee to their hosts. Students are placed in their homes after they arrive in Florence.
Students who choose to arrange and pay for their own housing must notify SU Abroad in writing at the time of application. The program fee will be reduced for these students.
Students who choose to live on their own are advised to arrive a few days early to get their housing set up ahead of time.
Important Visa Information: All students who are not citizens of the European Union are required to have a student visa to study in Italy. Student visa instructions will be sent to all applicants.
| Arrival in Florence: | May 28, 2009 |
| Housing begins: | May 28, 2009 |
| Program begins: | May 29, 2009 |
| Orientation (required): | TBA |
| Summer Session begins: | TBA |
| Summer Session ends: | July 11, 2009 |
| Housing ends: | July 11, 2009 |
| Depart Florence: | July 11, 2009 |
| Application deadline: | March 1* |
*Applications received after March 1 will be considered if there is still space in the program.
| UNDERGRADUATE (3 credits) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | TBA |
| Program Fee | TBA |
| Total | TBA |