Program provided by EZC STUDY ABROAD
Why Florence?
Florence is probably the best choice to do an internship in Italy and abroad. There are many reasons: first of all the city is stunning, full of culture and art. Florence is also very safe and super easy to explore, you can walk and cycle everywhere.
What’s included
⦁ Pre-Departure Support including Internship Goal-Setting
⦁ Visa & Immigration Advising and support
⦁ Arrival Orientation
⦁ Welcome Dinner
⦁ Housing
⦁ Airport Pick-up
⦁ On-site Staff Support
⦁ Regular feedback meetings with EZC Study Abroad advisor to track internship goals progress
⦁ 24/7 Emergency Assistance
⦁ International Health Insurance
⦁ Farewell Event
⦁ Volunteer Opportunities
⦁ Excursions and activities
⦁ Health and Safety support
⦁ Advantage – Access to EZC’s Exclusive Program for returning students including free webinars, online resources and more focused on how to use your experience abroad to further your career development in the future
Internship
The expert team of advisors at EZC Study Abroad will work with you to clearly define your objectives for your internship. The internship can be based on your chosen field of study but can also be in a different field if you wish to explore this.
EZC Study Abroad has a number of regular host companies that we work with on an ongoing basis and we also source new host companies based on a student’s requirements.
An EZC Study Abroad advisor on the ground in Italy will hold regular meetings with you (every 2 weeks) to obtain feedback on your internship progress. Meetings will also be held with your supervisor at the host company.
This is a non-credit based internship but credit may be applied by speaking to your home institution beforehand.
All interns will participate in the International Work Culture Seminars. Designed to help students succeed in their internship but also prepare for their future career, seminar topics will vary and cover soft skills, employer hiring practices, improving professional communication skills, building a professional social media profile, and adapting to work environments. Guest speakers and career-focused field trips and activities will be an important part of the experience.
Week 1: Introduction to Working Culture in Italy
Week 2: Intercultural Communication
Week 3: Guest Lecture – Local Italian Business with a focus on Exports & Internationalization
Week 4: Corporate Social Responsibility
Week 5: Leadership in Business – The Key Components
Week 6: Guest Lecture – Social Entrepreneurship
Week 7: How to present your Intern Abroad experience to prospective employers
Week 8: Social Media & Me – How your online footprint can impact your future career
Housing
Self-Catering
Your social and residential experience abroad is just as important as your internship. We understand that to make the most of your short time in residence it is important that you take every opportunity to meet and live with others, we will encourage you to integrate with other international and Italian students and interns.
As an EZC Student you have the option to live in self-catering house-share accommodation operated by our sister company EazyCity. We manage various properties in Florence and you will share with other Italian and international students and interns.
Amenities:
- Single Room (shared apartment) *Single Room ensuite in Student Hotel Florence option also available
- Kitchen/living areas are shared with a maximum of 7 others
- While some apartments are equipped with shared bathrooms, apartment residences with en-suite facilities for those who wish to have their own private bathroom are available at a supplement
- Fully furnished kitchen, a comfortable lounge area, heating, television, laundry facilities and internet access
- EazyCity offers a 24 hour emergency phone number and a full maintenance service
Home Stay
We also offer the opportunity to live with a host family in Florence. This offers a great way to meet and integrate with a local family with the option of having evening meals included. If you would like more information on staying with a host family during your internship please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Date & Program Fee
Session 1: Spring 2022 (check out our Summer and Fall programs here)
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Due Date | Friday, October 15, 2021 |
| Supplemental Documents Deadline | Friday, November 5, 2021 |
| Confirmation Deposit Due/Withdraw Deadline | Friday, November 19, 2021 |
| Final Forms & Full Program Fee Due | Monday, December 20, 2021 |
| Arrival to Florence & check-in to housing | Thursday, January 20, 2022 |
| Tour of the city, orientation incl. Intro to Working Culture in Italy, seminar and activities | Friday & Saturday, January 21 – 22, 2022 |
| OPTIONAL Excursion | Sunday, January 23, 2022 |
| Introduction to Internship Company | Monday, January 24, 2022 |
| Internship Begins | Tuesday, January 25, 2022 |
| OPTIONAL Weekend Excursion to Rome, Venice or Milan | Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 13, 2022 (Please note only students participating in this excursion may be absent from their internship on this March 11) |
| Internship Ends | Friday, April 8, 2022 |
| Housing Check-Out & Departure | Saturday, April 9, 2022 |
| Weekend trip Includes | Train, transfers, 2 nights hostel/guest house accommodation, public transport, city tour |
Program Fee $6050
Full Payment Due not later than 30 days prior to program start date
Admissions Status: Currently Accepting Application
Extra Costs & Living Expenses
At EZC Study Abroad we want you to be fully prepared so here below we have outlined any extra costs and estimated living expenses per semester.
Housing Security Deposit (refundable upon departure) – $200 approx.
Clothes, Laundry etc – $300 approx.
Food – $600 approx.
Personal Travel within Italy – $200/250 approx.
Contact us for more info: [email protected]
