Internship | Florence, Italy

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This program is designed to provide students with real work experience while enjoying one of the most beautiful cities in the world. All interns are assigned a placement prior to departure for Florence. Placements are made on a case-by-case basis. Past interns have been placed in many fields including prestigious art museums and galleries and marketing/communication firms. All of these opportunities immerse students in the unique culture of Florence. This experience and exposure raises awareness of, and potentially provides entry to, a variety of career opportunities. Interns gain unparalleled practical work experience, make invaluable connections, and acquire international employment references.

Internships in Florence are part-time, or 20 hours per week and unpaid. All interns are interviewed and assigned a placement prior to departure for Florence. Specific placements are not and cannot be guaranteed.

Program Description

Program Sessions

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CodeTermArrival DateDeparture DateFee
IN48Spring 202501/09/2504/24/25$17,995.00
IN47Summer 202505/07/2507/26/25$18,655.00
IN46Fall 202509/15/2512/13/25$18,155.00
IN48Spring 202601/08/2604/23/26$18,655.00

Eligibility

This program is open to all degree-seeking FSU students. Pursuant to Italian legal requirements, students interested in studying in Italy must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program. Contact IP-Info@fsu.edu for more information.

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Students must be undergraduates (at least a Sophomore) with a declared major
  • Interns must have passed ITA 1120 Elementary Italian with a B or better at the time of application. All internship placements are part-time. In addition to the internship credits, interns are required to take an Italian language class, unless they have completed at least three semesters of Italian.

Placements

Specific placements cannot be guaranteed, are subject to availability, and may require specific skills or previous experience. Internship opportunities for those seeking a professional global experience through this program can include, but are not limited to the following placements areas:

  • Advertising
  • Architecture
  • Art History
  • Artisanal Workshops
  • Communications
  • Fashion
  • International Affairs
  • Merchandising
  • Hospitality
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Museum Studies
  • Political Science
  • Retail Marketing
  • Tourism

Other areas of placement may be considered after consultation with Florence staff.

Study Center

Founded in 1966, FSU Florence is one of the oldest U.S. study abroad programs in Italy and one of the few located in the historic, medieval heart of this remarkable city. The study center is located in the 16th century Bagnesi Palace on Via de Neri, one of the city's most famous streets and a paradise for foodies. FSU Florence is only two blocks away from the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Galileo Museum, and one of Europe's most renowned outdoor spaces, the Piazza della Signoria. The study center features an atrium with coffee bar, glass-ceiling library & courtyard, interior & exterior student lounges, nine classrooms, two computer labs, state-of-the-art textiles and media labs, as well as a Tuscan-style tasting & learning kitchen. On-site security means students, staff, and faculty alike can use the study center as a safe and secure gathering spot for both academic and social activities.

Click here to read more about FSU’s new Florence Study Center and see renderings of the Bagnesi Palace.

Housing

Housing on these programs is in shared Florentine-style student residences within a 25-minute walk of FSU Florence along beautiful medieval cobblestone streets. Each residence includes shared, furnished living, kitchen, and dining spaces, as well as washing machines, Wi-Fi, and a cleaning service with a change of bed linens and towels. Meal vouchers that can be redeemed at dozens of local cafés and restaurants throughout Florence are also provided. Overnight guests are not allowed in program housing. Please click here for a listing of recommended hotels in Florence.

Excursions, Group Activities

Spring or Fall semesters typically have 2 long-weekend (3 days Friday through Sunday) trips and 1 one-day excursion. Summer internships have 1 long-weekend trip and 1 one-day trip for each session. Group activities and excursions vary per term and may change due to unexpected events and/or new opportunities. Immersion and social events planned for this program may include the following:

Overnight Excursions

  • Rome: Colosseum, Pantheon, Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum, and Trevi Fountain
  • Venice: Burano, Torcello, St. Mark’s Basilica, Gallerie dell’Accademia, and Peggy Guggenheim
  • Naples & Amalfi Coast: Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Positano, and Greek temples of Paestum
  • Verona & Lake Garda: Romeo and Juliet’s house, and live opera in the ancient Roman amphitheater

Day Excursions

San Gimignano, Siena, San Galgano, organic vineyard, and Bologna

Program Fees

Include:

  • All registration fees
  • Instructional costs for up to 12 undergraduate or graduate credits
  • Welcome orientation
  • Housing
  • 10 meal vouchers per week while school is in session (each worth approximately 5 euros)
  • Group meals including welcome dinner, dinner on group trips, some holiday dinners, and farewell dinner
  • Program planned excursions/group activities
  • Full-time academic support
  • 24/7 student support
  • Health Insurance
  • IP T-shirt
  • IP welcome gift

Do Not Include:

  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Passport
  • Food (except as noted above)
  • Books and supplies
  • Personal travel/activity money
  • Personal spending money
  • University-assessed fees (e.g., per credit hour technology fee)
  • Course-related fees (e.g., theatre tickets)

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