Full Time Internship | New York City

Student Accommodation

• Shared room (either twin or bunks) with ensuite bathroom. A single room may be available for an additional fee. Ask your Program Advisor for more information.
• Centrally located: 1 minute walk to public transportation, shops, restaurants, and nightlife
• Fridge and microwave provided
• Kitchen on the main floor with 12 4-burner stoves
• 24/7 front desk service and security
• Student lounge equipped with smart TVs, a study room, Amazon delivery lockers

Population 

The population of NYC is around 8.5 million people speaking as many as 800 different languages, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. 

Food 

The first pizzeria in the United States was opened in 1905 and it is still open today.  

Samia Ait-Hellal

With a Business Background and an MBA in Marketing, Samia Ait-Hellal has been working with college students coming to NY for Internships for the past ten years. She grew up in Paris and is passionate about Antic Jewelry and Contemporary Art. In her spare time, she volunteers by supporting a group of North African Jewelry Designers to market their creations online. She had the opportunity to curate an International Exhibit in Manhattan in 2018 at the Umbrella Gallery. As an avid reader of historical fiction authors, she became an expert in Manhattan landmarks, buildings, and old New York eateries.

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions as well as lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in the United States. Typical activities, tours, and visits include:

• Yankees Game
• Walking Food Tour
• Picnic Lunch
• Statue of Liberty
• Ellis Island
• Group Dinner 

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside NYC and deepen your social, historical, and cultural understanding of the United States. Previous excursions have included:

Coney Island and Brighton Beach (New York)
1 Day
Included in Program Fee
Enjoy a day out of the city at New York’s iconic amusement neighborhood and beach!

Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
1 Day
Included in Program Fee
Explore the iconic, historic city and see where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. 

In order to help you prepare for your experience abroad, we have compiled General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.