ST Sicily Group

I loved this internship, everything was great, I had a lot of fun with the other students.
The apartment we were staying in is good but it’s missing some silverware (forks).
The students that was already there are very nice to new students
The city was amazing, the people there are so friendly and understanding even the food was delicious, the only bad thing I could say about it is the fact that i finished my internship

But overall it was an amazing experience to live, I wish I could go back and do it again. It’s an experience to do.

I absolutely loved this study abroad. This was my first time taking an international trip ever. I did this trip for psychology and I stayed for 4 weeks. Everyone was so helpful the entire time, the apartment was beautiful, the experience at the clinic was unforgettable. The town was very safe and I felt welcomed by everyone I interacted with. We went to the Clinic 3 times a week and learn the Milan Model from a training school attached to the Milan School for Psychotherapy. I would love to come back and stay longer!

This program offers a life changing experience filled with many like-minded individuals ready to learn, experience, and engage with the internship while also having tons of fun, exploration of new places, and unique experiences! There were some issues with the housing accommodations at first, broken shower head, electrical shortages, but everything was taken care of quickly and efficiently by the program runners and land lords, so the overall experience was comfortable! Food was delicious and the experience overall was amazing!

Completing a one-month internship in Sicily has been one of the best things I have ever done. Not only was it an amazing opportunity to explore a new island, but it also gave me the chance to experience living abroad in a country rich in history and culture, while learning high-level clinical psychology content at the family therapy clinic in Palermo.

The experience was very well organised and offered the perfect balance of learning, relaxing, and exploring. I felt safe throughout my time there and really supported by the ST Sicily team. I stayed in a lovely apartment in the beautiful seaside town of Balestrate, where the ST Sicily office is based, sharing with one other student. We travelled into Palermo three times a week, from Tuesday to Thursday, to complete our clinical hours at the clinic, taking the morning bus in and returning in the afternoon.

The teaching at the clinic was of a very high standard. We learned about the theoretical foundations of the Milan School, how to build and interpret genograms, and how to develop hypotheses by watching recorded family therapy sessions and discussing them together. We also had the opportunity to take part in psychodrama activities and use practical therapeutic tools such as the Coconut Card Game. On Fridays we would attend personal development workshops, learning mindset skills and soft skills which further enriched the experience.

On the weekend, we had enough time to go to be beach, go hiking, visit historical sites as well as complete our weekly homework.

Overall, it was an incredibly enriching experience that helped me grow both personally and academically. Since then I have been learning Italian and become an ambassador for the programme and will be going back this year to work as their student liaison. I would highly recommend ST Sicily to anyone interested in psychology, family therapy or one of the other subject areas they specialise in and experience life in Sicily in a meaningful and well-supported way.

My psychology internship with ST Sicily was hands-down a rewarding experience. As my first time travelling and living alone, I initially felt anxious, but I’m very glad I took the leap; it quickly became one of my most memorable experiences.

The programme strikes a strong balance between academic learning and cultural experience. Time in the clinic was especially valuable, offering practical exposure that goes beyond university teaching and giving a clearer sense of what a future career in psychology could look like. The staff were supportive, and the environment felt both professional and welcoming.

Sicily itself adds so much to the experience. It’s incredibly beautiful, peaceful, and rich in culture. I felt safe throughout my stay, which was particularly important as a solo female traveller, and I found the locals to be friendly and welcoming. It’s a place where you can genuinely relax while still gaining meaningful experience.

The accommodation was comfortable and well-maintained, with no issues during my stay, and having a balcony was a great bonus. The food was another highlight (especially the gelato, which is not to be missed).

If possible, I would recommend staying longer (2–3 months) to fully benefit from both the internship and everything Sicily has to offer. Overall, this experience is both professionally valuable and personally enriching, and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering it.