Italian & Italian Studies Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2026
Will Orcutt
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has prepared me for life after graduation by fostering a well-rounded critical-thinking mindset that is essential for those going into the workforce. The numerous connections I made with professors helped me to get internships as well as placing into graduate school.
Internship experience:
- Italian-American Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, Ill. - intern
- LCatterton, Milan, Italy - intern
Sofia-Teresa Di Bacco
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
It has prepared me to be a hardworking and high-achieving academic and professional. I can work with many people from different cultures and from different countries as well. I believe that my global exposure has been one of the best things that Dickinson could have done for me.
Internship experience:
- Professor of Italian and Film Studies Nicoletta Marini Maio's independent research - research assistant
- Magistrate Judge - law clerk assistant
Andrew Brisco
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
I would say that Dickinson has prepared me well for life after graduation because I was able to take such a broad array of classes in various disciplines; I never felt as if I was limited to any particular set of classes, and as such I gained different viewpoints as well as various skills pertaining to different fields of study.
Internship experience:
- University of Maryland (Baltimore) Medical Systems Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery/Shock Trauma Center & School of Dentistry - intern
Erin Olsavsky
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has given me the confidence and skills that I need to be successful in graduate school and in my future career.
Internship experience:
- People's Provisions - intern
- Summer Camp - site leader
Published May 12, 2026