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!

I decided to intern abroad as a segway into the working world as I just graduated college in May. I am so happy I did! A lot can be said for immersing yourself into the working world in another culture. You learn so much about their culture, more so than you would if you were just studying abroad, since you're interacting and working with Italians every day. The staff is very helpful and always at your disposal if you need them. They also schedule social events which get your program together to bond & see more of a local side of your experience! Our program had a few dinners, day trips, and activities such as a cooking class. It is really nice and fun because they are things that you may not typically do by yourself but your program provides it for you. I really enjoyed my experience and wish it didn't end so soon! I would definitely recommend this to anyone!!

If you're debating whether or not to Intern in Milan, you absolutely should!! This was a one of a kind experience and I wouldn't trade it for the world. To be honest I was a little skeptical about my internship at first, but after about the first week and a half, I started to get the hang of things and was able to learn a lot from my internship. Living in Milan was absolutely incredible. Most of the interns are housed near the canal which has awesome restaurants, nightlife, and everything you need in walking distance. Milan is also the perfect location for weekend trips-- Lake Como, France, Switzerland, and all throughout Italy. If you're on the edge of whether or not to intern abroad you absolutely should; you will not regret it.

My time here in Florence was everything I had hoped for and more! I may have only been here for a matter of two months, but the amount that I've grown both personally and professionally has been immeasurable. Not only have I learned so many technical skills that I can use to market myself for future jobs and internships, but I've also had to become comfortable navigating a foreign country for the better part of this summer. On top of that, I've made so many close, amazing friends in both my office and my GE program, and I can't believe I only have a little less than a week left with them. This program has been absolutely amazing for me, and the program organizers have helped make this the best summer of my life. If you're looking for a chance to expand your work experience and marketability and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually live in a foreign country, then this is definitely the program for you.