SITE - PAID Internship for Dickinson Graduates in Lombardy, Italy
The SITE (Study, Intercultural Training and Experience) Program offers Dickinson students an exciting opportunity to put their Italian Studies experience to work after graduation. Through this paid internship, qualifying students and recent graduates serve as English-language teaching assistants in schools throughout Lombardy, Italy, gaining valuable professional experience while living and working in an Italian community. Participants strengthen their Italian language skills, develop intercultural and professional competencies, and experience everyday life in Italy from a perspective very different from that of a traditional study-abroad program.
Dickinson has a strong history with SITE, and past Dickinson participants have been highly successful and enthusiastic about their experiences. Students interested in applying are encouraged to begin exploring the program before graduation and to speak with Italian Studies faculty about preparing a competitive application. Eligibility requirements, deadlines, compensation, and placement details may change, so applicants should consult the SITE program for current information. Dickinson's past interns have been very successful and speak very highly about this program.
Requirements for Candidates
How to Apply and Deadline
Check out these wonderful articles ("Playing the Part (2014)" and "Italian Adventures (2010)") as well as Dickinson's International Agreements and Internship Resources.
For more information about the SITE program, contact Prof. Luca Trazzi.
Take a look at a short informational video about the internship (in some Italian with subtitles):
Prof. Nicoletta Marini-Maio, the founder of the SITE internship, speaks about the American perspective of the program (in Italian without subtitles):