Italy Internships

The College at Brockport's Internship program in Italy is located in Florence, in the heart of Tuscany. The program is designed to give students the opportunity to become immersed in the Italian culture while learning how Italians live and work. Internship placements in Florence vary widely and most majors can be accommodated.

From international business, tourism, cuisine and handicraft internships, to one-of-a-kind opportunities like interning with a professional soccer team or fashion house, a wide variety of internships are available. All internships, whether 3, 4, 5, or 6 months, include intensive Italian language training in one of eight different levels, from elementary to advanced. Interns will have the opportunity to connect with other Italian language students and participate in optional excursions and outings to the many historical and cultural sites in Florence and the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

In the heart of Italy, there is the region of Tuscany, renowned for its art, history, and unforgettable landscapes. This region represents the cradle of the Italian language and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Its distinguished heritage and present-day cultural vitality make Tuscany an ideal place for students who have a desire to come into direct contact with Italian life and culture, both past and present.

For more information on Florence, Italy, you can visit: http://www.florence.world-guides.com/

Brockport's Italian Internship program offers you the opportunity to:

• Live, work and study in one of the world's most rewarding and cosmopolitan environments,
• Receive work experience in a company, organization, or agency affiliated with your area of study and interests,
• Gain a proficiency in the Italian language through intensive study,
• Improve your writing and research skills,
• Have total integration with other Italian counterparts.

Your experience on the Italian Internship Program will:

• Improve your understanding of Italian customs, traditions, language, history, and politics,
• Make you a better student and worker,
• Expand your outlook on the world,
• Build your self-esteem and self-confidence,
• Greatly enhance your career prospects.

On the Italian Internship Program you will:

• Live in a country full of culture, natural beauty and vibrant arts,
• Cultivate better international understanding and cultural assimilation,
• Receive a comprehensive pre-departure packet that will help you maximize the benefits of your internship,
• Have the opportunity to participate in a range of optional activities including field trips, excursions, and social events organized specifically for the Brockport program participants by our representative in Florence, a life-long Florence resident,
• Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services provided by Brockport's representatives in Florence.