Full Time Internship | Rome

Apartment

Students live in apartments contracted by AIFS Abroad in lively, well-serviced neighborhoods, 10 – 40 minutes from the study center by foot or public transport. Most walk, but public transport options are nearby, along with markets, shops, and restaurants. The apartments are generally located in the central neighborhoods of Trastevere, Campo de’ Fiori, Prati, or Monti, enabling students to experience daily life in Rome like a local.

All apartments are fully furnished, and a standard consumption of utilities is included, with AIFS Abroad staff coordinating with property managers if issues arise.

Apartment designs, furnishings, layouts, and locations vary, since they are not U.S. style student residences. They typically house 3 – 8 AIFS Abroad students, with no more than three per bedroom. Students can indicate neighborhood and roommate preferences on their housing application, but final placement depends on availability and the application submission date.

All student housing is non-smoking and includes:

• Easy access to public transport
• Wi-Fi
• Kitchens with utensils, cookware, and gas stoves
• Shared bathroom (typically up to 4 students share one bathroom)
• Washing machine, towels, and linens
• AC
• Maintenance support

Single rooms in apartments may be available for a supplement. Contact your Program Advisor for details.

Optional Meal plan ($TBC)

A unique meal plan to subsidize the cost of living abroad and to learn how people in Italy eat with fresh, local produce. Students receive meal vouchers to be used for one meal (lunch or dinner) three days per week for the entire duration of the program. The vouchers can be used in selected local restaurants, trattorias and pizzerias located near the apartments and the AIFS Abroad Center.

Price to be confirmed.

History 

Founded in 735 BC, Rome is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the Vatican, an independent country within the city. With its unparalleled wealth of history, archeology, art, religion and religious culture and delicious food, Rome has more to offer than any other city in the world. The Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, its gardens, parks and art, the world-famous film industry make Rome a city that fascinates with its unique beauty and mesmerizing atmosphere.

Population 

Rome, with its population of over 4,000,000, is the capital of Italy and the fourth most populous city in the European Union. The charming eclectic culture of modern Rome is a result of diverse cultures and people who have made this city their home for years. Rome is a modern city that thrives in its cosmopolitan culture but still has a deep reverence to its past.

Andrea Pietrangeli – Internship Coordinator

Andrea is an Italian American dual citizen who has split his time between the US and Italy. A native of Rome, Italy, he earned a certificate in Communications & Media and began his career as a Digital Producer in the publishing industry. After moving to Newport, Rhode Island, Andrea transitioned into Digital Marketing and Photography, eventually becoming a Photojournalist for Rhode Island PBS, where he received three EMMY nominations. Following a career break in 2022, Andrea returned to Rome to join the AIFS Abroad Rome Global Education Center team as a coordinator. In this role, he oversees the AIFS Abroad Full Time Internship and Study & Internship programs in the city.

We believe in experiential learning, and we know that education does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Italian culture and reach out to the local community a wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee.

AIFS Abroad staff organize an excellent program of cultural and social activities and advise students on how to get the most from life in Rome. Past activities have included:

Activities in Rome

• Home-made pasta and cooking classes
• Visit to the Vatican Museums
• Visit to the Colosseum
• Pizza and gelato tastings
• Dinner with Italian students and families
• Italian aperitivo
• Wine tastings
• Urban trekking
• Art tours
• Exhibitions
• Concerts (jazz, rock, blues)
• Botanical Gardens
• Day trips around Rome (including hiking and lunches)
• “Underground” Rome
• Opera/ballets/musicals
• Handicraft market
• A.S. Roma soccer matches
• Six Nations rugby tournament matches
• Rome Zoo
• Farewell or Thanksgiving dinner

Excursions and Day Trips

• Tivoli, Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa
• Orvieto
• Assisi
• Subiaco
• Ostia Antica
• Viterbo and the Hot Springs
• Lake Bracciano and Odescalchi Castle
• Sperlonga Beach

In addition, a Language Peer Mentoring Program as well as a conversation exchange program with Italian college students is available for all students.

Please note that students may pay a small additional fee for some of the activities above.

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

*Please note optional excursion fees may change slightly depending on the term. Fee will be shown at time of application.

Perugia, Assisi and the Umbra Region 
2 Days
$TBC
Explore Italy’s green heart beyond the big cities. Visit Assisi, worldwide known as a beautiful example of medieval architecture. Admire Giotto’s frescoes in the beautiful basilica and continue to Montefalco for a wine and oil tasting in a local farm. Overnight in Perugia, where you’ll stroll past top sights like Palazzo dei Priori, Rocca Paolina, Piazza IV Novembre, and the Roman aqueduct. Trip includes round-trip transportation, accommodation with breakfast, entrance, guided sightseeing with art professor. 

Sorrento, Naples, Pompeii and Capri
3 Days
$TBC
Take an exciting getaway to Sorrento, Naples, Pompeii and Capri Island. Visit the Pompeii excavations and the National Archaeological Museum. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations and breakfast. Students take a Hyrofoil to/from Capri island.

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.