• Practical international work experience in your field of interest
• A reference from your employer upon completion of your term
• A fantastic opportunity to improve your Spanish language skills while conversing with locals on a daily basis  
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences 
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills

Cultural Embrace Offers:

• Italian Language Instruction
  Prior to departure, we arrange your placement in the mandatory 4-week Italian language program.  By the time your internship begins, you must speak Italian at an upper-intermediate level.  Additional language options available.
• Guaranteed Internship Placement
  Cultural Embrace guarantees an internship placement following the completion of the mandatory Italian language instruction.   
• Housing Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will pre-arrange your accommodations prior to your arrival in Italy. There are three types of housing available in Florence, Milan, and Siena: Family Homestay, Shared Flat, and Independent Flat. We can also assist in renting an apartment or finding a room in a local hotel or hostel.     
• Textbooks & Workbooks
  Classroom material included in Florence and Milan.  You must purchase textbooks in Rome and Siena. 
  
• Arrival Assistance 
  An optional airport pick-up and transfer is available at an additional charge. 
  
• Arrival Orientation
  You will receive pertinent information regarding local transportation, banking, and safety. You will also receive tips on optional excursions in Spain, communications, and social activities as well as books and training materials. Finally, you will be familiarized with the code of conduct and expectations for your internship.
• Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage 
  Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
• Cultural Embrace Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and Spain prior to, during, and after your placement. 

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1. Obtain the Intern Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:

(a) Download the forms:  Intern Form (pdf).  Intern in Italy Program Details and FAQ (pdf)

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days.

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to:

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX  78745 USA

Completed packet should include:

• Intern Program Application
• Signed Work/Intern Agreement
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• University/College transcript (official please)
• Copies of diploma or certificates related to field of interest (if applicable)
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter in Italian describing the goals you wish to accomplish with your internship in Italy 
• Two References: preferably professional and/or character references
• Doctor’s Certificate verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
• Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station) 
• Four 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
• One smiling full-length photo of yourself
• US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee) 

Upon receipt of your application, a Cultural Embrace coordinator will contact you for a 20-30 minutes phone interview. Once we accept you in to our program, you will receive an invoice for the remainder of your program fee. In order for us to contact our local partners to start your placement process, we require at least 50% of your program fee.

We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 12-16 weeks prior to your desired start date in order for us to organize and arrange your internship.

 

*Cultural Embrace requires an expedited application fee for those applying 12 weeks or less before the desired date of departure. Applications received 8-12 weeks prior to desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received less than 8 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free).