Rome

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Language Requirement: Open to all Italian levels

AACSB accredited

Students attending John Cabot University can earn 3 credits for an internship alongside their other classes. Internships are not stand-alone, but take the place of one of your classes at John Cabot University. Internship credits will count toward the total number of credits a student is allowed to take during their academic term. There is no additional fee for credit bearing Internships.

Participating in an internship during your study abroad program in Rome, Italy, is a fantastic way to gain work experience, meet Italian people, and add a unique aspect to your resume! You will have the opportunity to experience Italian culture in a much deeper and more hands-on way than your classmates who aren’t doing internships! Students may apply for an internship after being accepted to the ASA program but before the course pre-registration process. More information on this, as well as a list of available placements, can be found below.

All internships are for-credit and unpaid.

CREDITS

Students can earn 3 semester credits for completing an Internship. The internship will take the place of one of your classes and counts toward the total number of credits you are allowed to take during your term. Semester total credit load: 12-15.

IMPORTANT: You will be required to complete a minimum of 120 work hours, in addition to your class hours. Work hours typically take place on weekdays (Monday through Friday), but some internships may require weekend hours as well. You will not be able to choose your internship hours – they will be assigned to you, but they will not conflict with your classes.

All internships require the student to take a 10-hour in-class instruction course prior to starting the internship as well as keep a daily internship log. Finally, each internship will require a 2500-3000 word essay at the end of the semester.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites vary by placement. Some placements require previous work experience and/or coursework in the field, and some do not. Some placements are only open to certain majors. There is no language requirement to take part in an internship at John Cabot University.

PLACEMENT AREAS

• Activism

• Art

• Art History

• Business

• Communications

• Creative Writing

• Digital Innovation

• Education

• Entertainment

• Entrepreneurship

• Fashion

• Finance

• Graphic Design

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Human Resources

• Italian Culture

• International Affairs

• Journalism

• Law

• Marketing

• Management

• Museum Science

• NGO / Non-profit

• Politics

• Public Administration

• Public Relations

• AND MORE!

JCU partners with over 640 organizations throughout Rome! If you're interested in an area not listed above, please contact ASA.

WHAT TO EXPECT

An internship is a job that gives you the opportunity to gain experience in a particular field. It is also a great opportunity to apply what you have learned in your classes and gain networking contacts. That being said, you need to be open-minded about the type of work you will be doing. For example, you may be assigned entry level work. However, if you “prove yourself” by producing quality work and showing your commitment to the job, the level of work assigned to you may improve. You will likely need to earn the trust of your supervisor first, which may take a little time.

Part of your internship at JCU is a 10-hour in class instruction session which will help you understand what will be expected of you, what resources you have for support throughout, and ultimately how to have a successful internship.

Internships are graded on a pass/no pass basis and cannot be changed or dropped once you have been assigned a placement. The internship will begin on the 4th week of classes. All internships are unpaid.

Please be aware that by hiring you, the company or organization is making a significant investment of their time and resources. By accepting an internship, you are making a commitment to that organization, which must be taken seriously. You will be expected to complete your internship in full and complete all of the work hours associated with your placement. ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A PLACEMENT, YOU CANNOT DROP IT, CHANGE IT, OR WITHDRAW FROM IT. You will be expected to put forth your best effort and attend all work hours. Just like going to class is required and any absences are documented, you are required to show up for work – on time, every time. No-shows are taken very seriously. Repeated no-shows or general lack of commitment to your internship can result in your placement being revoked, in which case you would receive a failing grade and not receive the credits you have planned to earn.

HOW TO APPLY

Your first step is to complete an application with ASA and ensure you meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Classes + Internship program at John Cabot University. Eligibility requirements can be found by clicking the program page for Rome, Italy and then selecting the Eligibility tab.

Once accepted to ASA, John Cabot University will reach out to you via email regarding internship availability:

• Spring Semester – Late October

• Fall Semester – Early June

Students should respond to JCU’s emails if interested! JCU will then ask for the following materials:

• Detailed CV (resume). Must be focused on your academic and professional experiences that are related to your desired internship field.

• Cover Letter / Letter of Motivation exploring the reasons for your application, your goals and expectations, and ideal outcome of the internship.

Once JCU has received your application materials listed above, they will schedule a Skype interview with you. During this Skype interview, your interest and suitability for the position will be assessed. You are strongly encouraged to write down a list of questions before your interview so that you understand the requirements of the position, work location / distance from school, work hours, scheduling, dress code, and any other details mentioned. Please dress appropriately for your Skype interview and have it somewhere quiet where you will not be interrupted or distracted. Be sure to consider what will appear behind you on the screen. Please take the interview seriously – you are applying for a job!

We cannot guarantee any particular placement, company, or organization. Submitting an application does not guarantee you a placement, the company you are applying for makes the ultimate decision.

Students receive confirmation of their placement 2-4 weeks before their program starts, but in some cases the placement process could be longer or shorter.