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ST Sicily Group

Why choose ST Sicily Group?

At STSicily, we specialize in connecting students from around the world with impactful internship opportunities in Italy's top local and international companies. Our Internship Camp offers a unique blend of professional development, personal growth and cultural immersion, designed to prepare you for a competitive global job market.​

Why Choose STSicily?

- Diverse Internship Placements: Gain hands-on experience in various industries, including marketing, business development, sales, psychology, art history, education and engineering.​
- Comprehensive Support: Benefit from on-site tutoring, soft skills workshops, and continuous mentorship throughout your internship.​
- Cultural Enrichment: Immerse yourself in Italy's rich heritage, enhancing your global perspective and adaptability.​

Embark on a transformative journey with STSicily and position yourself for success in today's interconnected world.

Enrolling for Summer Camp and Fall 2026!!

Website
www.stsicily.it
Founded
2014

Diversity & Inclusion 💙

At STSicily, we know that true cultural immersion requires emotional and physical safety. Having hosted over 900 students since 2016 from institutions like Harvard and the University of Miami, our approach to supporting our BIPOC participants is built on three holistic pillars:

Pre-Departure Cultural Grounding: We prepare students for the specific cultural landscape of Italy. We facilitate candid conversations about local social dynamics to set realistic expectations, ensuring students feel equipped to navigate their identity in a new environment.

Holistic On-Site Mentorship: Processing cross-cultural intersections can be complex. Our on-the-ground team utilizes active listening and regular check-ins to create a safe space for students. We provide dedicated support so they always have an advocate in their corner.

Intentional Professional Placements: We rigorously vet our local partners across all industries to ensure participants are placed in work environments that respect their identity and actively value their diverse perspectives
At STSicily, we believe a truly holistic internship experience requires every student to feel completely safe bringing their authentic selves abroad. Having facilitated placements for over 900 students since 2016 from institutions like Harvard and the University of Miami, our approach to supporting our LGBTQIA+ participants is centered on three core pillars:

Pre-Departure Context and Grounding: We provide transparent, localized guidance before arrival. We discuss the realities of Italian culture — including navigating a gendered language and understanding regional social norms — so students are fully prepared and never caught off guard.

Holistic On-Site Mentorship: Our on-the-ground team serves as an active, empathetic support system. Through regular check-ins and active listening, we create a secure space for students to process their cross-cultural experiences, ensuring they always have a trusted advocate.

Inclusive Professional Placements: We carefully evaluate our host organizations to ensure they foster inclusive, respectful professional settings that honor our students' identities, regardless of their specific internship field.
At STSicily, we recognize that thriving in a new culture requires an environment where cognitive differences are actively supported. Having guided over 900 students since 2016 from institutions like Harvard and the University of Miami, our approach to supporting neurodivergent participants is built on three core pillars:

Pre-Departure Routine Mapping: We proactively discuss what daily life in Italy actually looks like — from sensory environments to changes in cultural pacing. We help students anticipate schedule disruptions and co-create strategies for executive functioning and sensory regulation before they ever board a plane.

Structured On-Site Mentorship: Our on-the-ground team provides consistent, predictable support. We utilize active listening and clear communication frameworks to help students process sensory or social overwhelm, ensuring they always have a secure space to recalibrate.

Structured Professional Placements: We collaborate closely with our local partners to ensure placements provide clear expectations, structured roles, and a professional setting where our students' unique cognitive strengths are supported and valued.
At STSicily, we believe that physical and logistical barriers should never stand in the way of a meaningful international experience. Having facilitated placements for over 900 students since 2016 from institutions like Harvard and the University of Miami, our approach to accessibility is built on three core pillars:

Pre-Departure Logistical Auditing: We do not leave accessibility to chance. Long before arrival, we conduct a transparent assessment of the student's specific needs against the realities of Italian infrastructure. We map out accessible housing, evaluate commute routes, and secure necessary local medical or logistical accommodations to ensure a seamless transition.

Holistic On-Site Advocacy: Navigating a historic environment with accessibility needs can be exhausting. Our on-the-ground team acts as continuous advocates. Through active listening and regular check-ins, we troubleshoot daily physical barriers and provide the emotional support necessary to prevent accessibility fatigue.

Accessible Professional Placements: We rigorously vet our host organizations to ensure their facilities and operational structures are as accessible as possible, allowing our students to focus purely on their professional development rather than logistical hurdles.

Impact 🌎

At STSicily, we believe that international education must positively impact both the student and the host community. Having facilitated placements for over 900 students since 2016 from institutions like Harvard and the University of Miami, our approach to sustainable programming is built on three core pillars:

Pre-Departure Resource Education: We actively shift students' mindsets before they arrive. We provide transparent guidance on local resource management in Italy — from strict municipal waste regulations to energy conservation in historic buildings — ensuring students adopt sustainable daily habits from day one.

Holistic On-Site Economic Impact: We deliberately design our operations to keep economic benefits local. From utilizing regional public transportation to partnering with locally owned vendors and community-based enterprises, our on-the-ground team ensures our cohorts actively support the Sicilian economy.

Ethical Professional Placements: We rigorously vet our host organizations across all industries to ensure they demonstrate social responsibility, ethical practices, and a commitment to their community. We place students in environments where their professional development yields a net positive impact for the region.
At STSicily, we believe that an international internship must be built on mutual respect and reciprocity, never extraction. Having facilitated placements for over 900 students since 2016 from institutions like Harvard and the University of Miami, our approach to ethical impact is built on three core pillars:

Pre-Departure Cultural Humility: We dismantle the 'savior complex' before students even arrive. We train our cohorts on the principles of ethical engagement, setting clear expectations that their role is to listen, learn, and collaborate alongside local professionals rather than to 'fix' cultural differences.

Holistic On-Site Engagement: Navigating new socio-economic realities can be challenging for students. Our on-the-ground team utilizes active listening and guided reflection sessions to help students process these complexities, ensuring they interact with local civic initiatives and social cooperatives with deep respect and understanding.

Reciprocal Professional Placements: We rigorously vet our host organizations to guarantee that student placements never displace local labor or burden the host. We carefully design roles that foster a genuine, two-way exchange of skills and perspectives, ensuring our presence provides a direct, ethical benefit to the Sicilian community.

Reviews

Malena
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

More than just an internship

I came into this internship not knowing what to expect. Like many people, I was nervous and unsure of what the next month would hold. But from the moment I arrived, every fear I had disappeared. I was welcomed with so much kindness by the directors and the other students that it immediately felt like I belonged.

As a psychology intern, I had the opportunity to learn in ways that simply aren't possible in a classroom. Every day at the clinic challenged me, inspired me, and deepened my passion for psychology. I grew not only as a student, but as a person.

What made this experience truly unforgettable, though, were the people. I met incredible friends from all over the world. Together we explored, laughed, learned, and created memories that I know will stay with me forever. Somehow, Balestrate and Palermo transformed from places on a map into a second home filled with people I will always hold close to my heart.

This internship gave me so much more than professional experience. It gave me lifelong friendships, unforgettable adventures, and a new perspective on the world. Without a doubt, it was the best experience of my life. Leaving was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do because a piece of my heart will always remain in Sicily. I will forever be grateful for every person I met, every lesson I learned, and every memory I made. If you're considering this program, take the leap. It may just change your life the way it changed mine.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
If I could give one piece of advice to future students, it would be to say yes to every opportunity and be fully present. Step outside your comfort zone, explore new places, try new foods, and spend as much time as you can with the people around you. Put your phone down, soak in every sunset, every conversation, and every little moment because they become the memories you'll cherish the most.
The month goes by so much faster than you think. Some of my favorite memories came from the moments I almost said no to, so don't let fear or hesitation hold you back. Embrace every experience, no matter how big or small, because this program has the potential to change your life in ways you never expected. I know it changed mine, and I would relive every second of it if I could.
Muhammet
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My internship review

I had an excellent internship experience at StSicily. This experience was very enriching, both professionally and personally. The team is made up of wonderful people who are welcoming, kind, supportive, and always willing to help.

I will keep a very positive memory of my time at StSicily, thanks to their professionalism, kindness, and the great atmosphere within the company. Thank you to the whole team for this amazing experience and for everything you taught me.

I highly recommend StSicily to anyone looking for a great experience for an internship !!

Louis
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible internship in Sicily

What made my experience incredible is the exchanges with the other students, and discovering a different way of working from that of France.

The football World Cup allowed us to spend incredible moments with the students, but also with many people in the city. I'm thinking of a Norwegian family in Balestrate, or many French people present for France's match against Spain in Palermo.

Cultural outings like Agrigente, Etna my permission to discover incredible things about Sicily, for my part in 2 months I had time to discover the island well. My favorite cities are Taormine and Catania

What was your funniest moment?
My favorite moment was during the discovery of Erice it is a beautiful city and discovering it with the other students was even better
Pros
  • meetings
  • climate
  • Sharing of culture
Cons
  • Kitchen equipment
  • shared room
  • Public transportation
Elie
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best experience of my life

This experience felt "right" on so many levels. Everything from the start to the end of my internship, both during and outside of work, made me feel like I belonged. I made so many friends, had so many amazing moments (at the beach, on weekend outings, during workshops, etc.), I felt myself becoming more independent day after day, and I was even able to celebrate my birthday here! Suffice to say, I absolutely recommend this experience, for the amazing moments, such as watching the sun setting behind the mountains and into the sea ; for the growth and independence you will develop ; and most important of all, the food !!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Getting out of my comfort zone. As an AuADHD person, I always preferred to stay within the limits of what I know, but during this experience, I went to the beach and into the sea multiple times (despite my disgust for sand and my fear of the sea), I went to bars with other people many times, usually late into the evening (which I usually never do), I hung out with people many times, without it taking as much energy as it usually would,... There are many other examples but those are the main ones, and I'm really happy to have experienced that.
Pros
  • I became more independent & got out of my comfort zone
  • The food was amazing (#pizzaromanaforever)
Cons
  • The accommodation could sometimes be improved
Aribah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

ST Sicily

ST Sicily was a very fun and unforgetable experience. One that I will cherish for a long time. Andrea was very kind and helpful whenever we needed anything and went out of his way to make the experience memorable and one of a kind. So a big thank you to him. I enjoyed all the fun excursions and trips. We did a lot of sightseeing and took amazing photos. In particular I enjoyed the community aspect of the program, as it really felt like we were apart of something. I would recommend this program to other students 100%.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
To enjoy every moment as the time will fly by very quickly.

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