Orientation:

After arriving in Florence, students will be given a welcome orientation that will familiarize them with Florence, the language program, and the internship process. Our representatives in Florence will be available to provide support and answer your questions throughout the duration of your internship.

Housing:

Short-term accommodations in Florence can be difficult to find. We provide assistance to interns looking for housing during their stay in Florence. Many options are available from home stays with local Italian families to single and shared apartments. Costs vary from one option to the next. Our goal is to provide you guidance but also flexibility to ensure that you find housing that meets your needs and your budget. And if you have a difficult time finding the perfect fit, we can put you in contact with one of several housing agencies in Florence that can provide further assistance.

Participant Life:

During the first month in Florence, you will take intensive Italian language courses and begin to become acclimated to the Italian culture. In the second month, you will begin your internship in the field of your choice and continue your Italian language training.*

Throughout the course of your internship, you will find ample opportunities to experience the authentic Italian life. You will discover the vibrant culture of Florence and the greater Tuscan region through optional weekly social events and weekend excursions. These excursions are organized to visit country villas and wineries as well as to other Italian cities. You will meet many people and make friends from all over the world.

To stay connected with your family back home, you will have access to free internet during normal business hours at the Institute or you can take advantage of several affordable internet cafes which are open late. Mail service is also available through the language institute.

* Conflicts between language class schedules and internship hours are sometimes unavoidable. If your internship hours conflict with some of your language class, you can talk to our local coordinator about your options.

Considerations:

Due to cultural considerations, it is very difficult to secure an internship during the month of August.  World Endeavors encourages applicants to schedule their trips accordingly.  Applicants will be able to continue language classes during the month of August; however, internships will not likely be available during this month.

Cost and Dates :

Duration	1 month	2 months	3 months	4 months	5 months	6 months
Costs	X	X	$4,655.00	$5,695.00	$6,725.00	$7,755.00

Internships are offered year round and begin on specific dates every month (see below). Application deadlines are 90 days prior to start date of the internship.

*Internship duration follows the academic schedule of the language institute, not calendar months. See below for actual session lengths.

3 month sessions:

August 25, 2008 through November 14, 2008
September 22, 2008 through December 12, 2008
October 20, 2008 through January 30, 2009
November 17, 2008 through February 27, 2009
January 5, 2009 through March 27, 2009
February 2, 2009 through April 24, 2009
March 2, 2009 through May 22, 2009
March 30, 2009 through June 26, 2009
April 27, 2009 through July 24, 2009
June 1, 2009 through August 21, 2009**

4 month sessions:

August 25, 2008 through December 12, 2008
September 22, 2008 through January 30, 2009
October 20, 2008 through February 27, 2009
November 17, 2008 through March 27, 2009
January 5, 2009 through April 24, 2009
February 2, 2009 through May 22, 2009
March 2, 2009 through June 26, 2009
March 30, 2009 through July 24, 2009
April 27, 2009 through August 21, 2009**
June 1, 2009 through September 18, 2009**

5 month sessions:

August 25, 2008 through January 30, 2009
September 22, 2008 through February 27, 2009
October 20, 2008 through March 27, 2009
November 17, 2008 through April 24, 2009
January 5, 2009 through May 22, 2009
February 2, 2009 through June 26, 2009
March 2, 2009 through July 24, 2009
March 30, 2009 through August 21, 2009**
April 27, 2009 through September 18, 2009**
June 1, 2009 through October 16, 2009**

6 month sessions:

August 25, 2008 through February 27, 2009
September 22, 2008 through March 27, 2009
October 20, 2008 through April 24, 2009
November 17, 2008 through May 22, 2009
January 5, 2009 through June 26, 2009
February 2, 2009 through July 24, 2009
March 2, 2009 through August 21, 2009**
March 30, 2009 through September 18, 2009**
April 27, 2009 through October 16, 2009**
June 1, 2009 through November 13, 2009**

**Please note that due to cultural considerations, many internships are not available during the month of August. Interns will still be enrolled in the program and take language lessons, however, many local businesses are closed during this month.

Cost Included:

• Three or six months of intensive Italian language training (80 hours per month) 
• All necessary course material 
• Unique placement opportunity in a Florentine business or organization 
• Pre-departure material and welcome orientation upon arrival 
• English speaking directors in Florence for your support 
• Various intern services and learning support services 
• Free internet service during normal business hours 
• Mail service 
• Housing assistance 
• Worker's compensation insurance (required for all internship in Italy)
• Professional language certification
• Free cell phone rental and free incoming calls