AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in Italy

Living in Florence for an entire summer is an experience I will never forget! As a fashion intern in Italy, I feel that I experienced things that I wouldn’t have in the states and it will stand out on my resume to potential employers! The staff at Global Experiences was always there to help with problems, give recommendations, or even just talk if i needed it! I made countless connections with people both personally and professionally and loved bonding with my coworkers and roommates. All of the social events with the program were so fun and we did things I wouldn’t have had the chance to do otherwise, like taking a barchetto ride at sunset and a luxurious wine tasting in Chianti! I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants a unique and unforgettable experience abroad!

My time in Florence was amazing. I interned for a travel and tour company and got to write blogs for their website and manage their social media. My internship helped strengthen a lot of my skills and gave me confidence in my ability to actually take on independent projects and be able to execute them. During my internship, I was able to explore Florence and I learned so much about myself and my host city along the way.
Everyone at GE was so nice and they really made my summer one I'll never forget. The staff planned great trips for us, my favorites being a wine tour and a sunset barchetto ride down the Arno. They made the program so much fun and made everyone feel welcomed in Florence.
I was so happy with my program experience and would do it all over again in a heartbeat!

My experience in Florence was wonderful and Global Experience was very helpful every step of the way. I did an internship in fashion and worked for an amazing jewelry designer right in the heart of the city. I learned so much and grew as a person by exploring both the city and the culture and always saying yes to opportunities that came my way. I felt very prepared upon departing for Florence since we did a webinar with Global Experience beforehand, which went over everything we needed to know. The other interns were amazing and we did fun activities and day trips with our location coordinator throughout the three months. Our LC was incredible and was always there to answer questions and be there when needed. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone seeking personal growth and fun adventures!

I was blown away by my time in Florence, Italy. I got to live in a nice apartment with 4 other girls that were also interning with GE. I never would have imagined how special and transformative these months would be, especially because of the friends that I got to meet, some of which were my roommates! We were right in the heart of Florence and able to access all of the good food and fun places to go! The social events that GE planned were extremly fun and allowed our group to bond while doing fun things like wine tasting and gelato making! Our point person in Florence, Anna, was available any time that we needed her and she was quick to give the best advice. Not only was she educated and wise but also such a fun friend to have! I miss Florence already and am so thankful that GE made this semester possible!

Interning in Florence was the most wonderful way for me to experience what work in the field of Art History would be like post university graduation. I will say that I was hesitant to apply in the beginning, but I am so glad that I went ahead with it. Global Experiences provided me with not only a fantastic work location, the Florence Cathedral, but also with the best work experience. I got to interact everyday with tourists from all parts of the world, and share my love for art with them. This placement also pushed me to continue to educate myself not just about the art and architecture of the building I worked in, but also about the history and culture of Florence, and Italy as a whole, allowing me to grow in more ways than one.Both a learning and practical experience, this internship provided me with valuable work experience that I will be able to use as my career in Art History progresses. Truly an unforgettable experience!

This program was the perfect way for me to go abroad after I graduated. I knew I wanted to travel but also use my degree, and GE found me a great internship that strengthened my skills and had me develop skills I only would've gotten from working abroad. The housing was set up very nicely and I always felt safe and answered to when there were any questions or concerned. They offer you free outside activities as well like bike tours, cooking classes and much more to help you experience Italian culture and do things you wouldn't have thought of doing yourself. If you are on the fence about whether this is a good idea for you, you have to go for it! It will push you out of your comfort zone and challenge you to be independent but you will be so thankful for everything you've accomplished thereafter and will come back with lifelong friends and memories and GE made this happen!

I had the most amazing experience in Europe through the Global Experiences program! They found me the most AMAZING internship that I learned SO MUCH from. I loved my placement so much, I made so many lifelong friends and so many connections in the fashion industry. The program definitely will help to excel me in my future career. My resume looks so diverse now and my employer in Milan offered to write me an amazing letter of recommendation. My employer even took me to Paris Fashion Week! I had so much responsibility at my internship. I gained so many skills and learned so much about the fashion world abroad, which I never would have been able to do without the help of Global Experiences. My apartment was conveniently located and we had a grocery store right next to our place. Global Experiences was there to help whenever I had any issues, whether it be with my job or with my life in Milan. They planned a few amazing day trips to different parts off Italy. Overall I had an amazing experience and would definitely reccomend.

I've always wanted to study abroad. But when I found out freshman year of college I could intern abroad, this really stood out to me. I had always thought about it since I started college but never thought it would actually happen. I applied on a whim, and it was the best thing I could have ever done. From the beginning to the end, Global Experiences makes you feel safe and really takes into consideration what you are looking to get out of this experience. They placed me in the perfect internship. My office was fun and lively. I learned so much on the job that I plan to use in my career. I am beyond grateful for this experience and if anyone is unsure if they should do it--you should! I can guarantee that you will not regret it! Not only will you learn so much, but you will have the opportunity to travel, make new friends from all over the world, and really immerse yourself in another culture. Even better, if you're looking for a resume booster, this is it!