International Internship
Florence, Italy | Summer
Gain international work experience while enjoying one of the most beautiful cities in the world. FSU Florence offers internships in a variety of fields. Past interns have worked at a variety of places from prestigious art museums and galleries to marketing and communication firms. Whatever your placement, you'll be immersed in the unique culture of Florence. You'll gain practical work experience, make valuable connections, and expand your network with international contacts for future employment references.
Eligibility
This program is open to all degree-seeking undergraduate FSU students who have been accepted into an upper-division major at the time of application. You must have a 3.0 minimum FSU GPA and have passed ITA 1121 Elementary Italian II with a "B" or better.
Other Considerations & Requirements
Internships are part-time; you will take 6 credit hours of in-person classes at FSU Florence while also interning up to 20 hours per week, earning another 6 credit hours of internship credit. All internships are unpaid.
Note: Do not purchase airline tickets until advised to do so in the IP portal.
Pre-Application Required Meeting
You must first meet with International Programs' internship advisor before you can apply. You can join Zoom drop-in advising hours on Mondays & Tuesdays from 10am-12pm, and Thursdays from 1pm-3pm. Or, you can book an appointment for another time via Campus Connect. Alternatively, you can reach out directly by emailing IP-Intern@fsu.edu to make an appointment.
Drop-In Advising Book An Appointment
Application Requirements
After you have met with the internship advisor, you will be given a link to apply. Once you have completed the application and your application fee is processed, you will receive an email with access to the IP portal.
In the IP portal you must submit the following documents:
- Internship request form
- Resume (two copies: one that has been critiqued by the FSU Career Center and one final copy)
- One letter of recommendation and the recommendation form.
- Note: Recommendation letters must be on official letterhead and must be emailed by the recommender to IP-Intern@fsu.edu.
Placement Process & Internship Field Areas
The internship placement process will begin after the commitment fee deadline with a virtual meeting with FSU Florence staff. Following this meeting, Florence staff work to secure an interview for you. You will then have an interview with the company or organization. Specific placements cannot be guaranteed, are subject to availability, and may require specific skills or previous experience. If a placement is not identified within 30 days of the start of your program, you will have the option to switch to the broad curriculum program in your internship location or to receive a refund of program fees (not including the application fee).
Internship opportunities can include, but are not limited to the following placement/field areas:
Advertising; Architecture; Art History; Artisanal Workshops; Communications; Fashion; International Affairs; Merchandising; Hospitality; Journalism; Marketing; Museum Studies; Political Science; Retail Marketing; Tourism
Other areas not listed may be considered after consultation with the Florence staff.
Program Resources
International Programs wants you to have an enriching experience abroad. Before applying, be sure to review the excursions and activities associated with the program and consider differences in accessibility and resources in the program’s location. Check out the following resources for more information on preparing to go abroad.
FSU Florence Study Center
Located in the heart of the city, the study center is housed in a renovated 16th century Renaissance palazzo. Learn in classrooms, the culinary kitchen, fashion lab, and library. With lounge areas, outdoor patios, and a cafe, there's plenty of space to relax in between classes. The central location makes the study center the perfect hub for immersing yourself in the rich culture and history of the city.
Housing
You'll live in shared Florentine-style residences within a 25-minute walk of FSU Florence. Each residence is unique but typically includes double or triple occupancy bedrooms with access to a shared living area, kitchen, and washing machines. Housing includes Wi-Fi and a regular cleaning service with a change of bed linens and towels.
Note: Overnight guests are not allowed in program housing.
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Academics
On this program, you will intern up to 20 hours per week, earning 6 credit hours of internship or Directed Individual Study (DIS) credit. You will additionally take 6 credit hours of in-person broad curriculum classes at FSU Florence.
Note: Interns will select one course from the FL01 session and one course from the FL02 session.
Excursions & Activities
You'll receive a program calendar before you leave; here are some examples taken from past programs of potential excursions & activities you may do, dependent on the alignment of your work hours/schedule with program activities:
Overnight trip (two trips): Venice, Naples, Pompeii, Rimini & San Marino, and/or Adriatic Coast
Academic & other local experiences: Pitti Palace, the Boboli Gardens, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the Uffizi Gallery, archaeological sites, and/or historic churches
Extracurricular activities: Arno River sunset boat tour, gelato-making class, volunteer opportunities, and/or sports activities including student soccer tournament and/or watching professional soccer games
Included in the Fee
Academic Credit
12 credit hours
Housing Abroad
Shared apartment style
Excursions & Activities
Meal Vouchers
€950 for the semester
International Health Insurance
On-Site Pastoral Support
Admin & Academic Support
And More!
Including: student visa processing fee
