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Spring 2024
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Overview
Rome, the capital city of Italy, is also the 4th most populous city in the European Union and has a history that spans 28 centuries! It is home to rich culture and insanely beautiful, famous sites such as Vatican City and the Colosseum. Lose yourself in the winding streets of the Trastevere, explore ancient Roman ruins, visit world-renowned museums, and sample cuisines from all over Italy. There is something for everyone in Rome!
Many of the country’s largest corporations are headquartered in Rome, and it also has a thriving start-up business scene. As the business hub of Italy, Rome has a wide range of internship opportunities in Business, Marketing, Communications, Fashion, Art, Design, and Architecture.
Any familiarity with the Italian language is a plus, but most of our internships in Rome are for English speakers. Two weeks of Italian language school is included as part of our internship program!
Make your resumé stand out with an international internship in Rome, Italy this spring, summer, or fall and experience living and working abroad!
What’s Included
The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.
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Guaranteed Internship Placement
Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields
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Global Career Readiness Program
Connecting academic goals to professional experiences
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Housing
Shared co-ed apartments
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Excursions & Day Trips
Day trip to Florence
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Cultural & Social Activities
A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience.
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On-Site Location Coordinator
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
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Green Initiative
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Health & Safety
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance -
Personal/Professional Development
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
Additional Options & Opportunities
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Flight Package
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from accommodation
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Credit
Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University
Earn up to 6 credits during the summer, and up to 12 during the semester
Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement
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Optional Excursions
Day trip to Orvieto
Living Abroad
AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into their host community.
Housing
Apartment
- Shared bedrooms
- Shared bathroom
- Shared kitchen
- Located near main areas or public transportation
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Rome.
City Facts
History
It is also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe. The city is also home to the Vatican City which is not a city at all, but it’s own independent country right in the heart of Rome.
Population
Rome is the capital of Italy and is the fourth most populous city in the European Union.
Site Staff
Rachel Vermiglio Smith – Program Manager
Rachel has been interested in international education since she studied abroad in Florence, Italy in 2005. After graduating she worked at EF Education and then did a stint in the more corporate world at Bain and Company. At that point she decided to go back to school for her masters in Art History.
After graduating, Rachel ran an education program at a museum in Florence, Italy eventually finding her way to AIFS Abroad in 2014.
Since 2014, she has worked her way up in the company from part-time coordinator to the full-time Program Director for Italy! She’s an international traveler and splits her time between Florence, Italy and Phoenix, Arizona.
Cultural Activities
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 and 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 Italy. Typical activities, tours and visits include:
- Aperitivo happy hour welcome
- Walking tour of City
- Bike tour
- Tours of the Pantheon, Catacombs, and Roman street food
- Cooking classes
- Day trip to Cinecittà World
- Visiting museums such as the Vatican
- Pop-up social events planned throughout the program based on local festivals and events happening in Rome
- Farewell celebration
You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Dates & Deadlines
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Early Application Deadline*October 1, 2023
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Application Deadline**October 31, 2023
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Scholarship DeadlineOctober 1, 2023
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Visa Deadline****
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Optional Departure Flight from US***January 5, 2024
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Program BeginsJanuary 6, 2024
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Program EndsMarch 30, 2024
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Optional Return Flight to US***March 30, 2024
- * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
- ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
- *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
- **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.
Optional Flight Package
Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)
Depature City
Fee
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Atlanta$1,960
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Boston$1,860
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Buffalo$1,820
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Charlotte$2,000
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Chicago$1,980
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Cincinnati$1,960
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Columbus$1,820
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Dallas$2,040
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Denver$2,040
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Des Moines$2,000
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Detroit$1,960
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Houston$2,080
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Los Angeles$2,080
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Miami$1,900
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Minneapolis$1,980
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New York$1,780
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Newark$1,780
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Orlando$1,900
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Philadelphia$1,900
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Phoenix$2,060
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Pittsburgh$1,860
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Raleigh/Durham$1,960
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San Francisco$2,000
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Seattle$2,000
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St. Louis$2,020
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Washington/Dulles$2,000
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Ready to intern in Rome?
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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