Overview
Milan is known as “The Fashion Capital of the World,” and with its dynamic business culture and work environment this stylish and sophisticated city offers vast internship opportunities.
Milan is certainly one of our best locations for fashion internships, but this Italian city has so much to offer in regards to career fields. As a driving force of business, finance, marketing, tourism, and design– Milan is a city where ideas are cultivated and trends are created.
Immerse yourself in this fast-paced, thriving environment of Milan– there are placements in nearly every career field. An internship in Milan is a way to make your resumé stand out, experience a new culture, and gain valuable work experience.
A unique feature of our internship program in Italy is the language course you will be enrolled in before your internship. Summer internships are 8 weeks long, while a semester internship lasts 12 weeks. While interning in Milan you will be able to fully absorb the local culture and everything the city has to offer. Let us handle your housing, support, and a guaranteed internship needed to thrive in Milan.
What’s Included
The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.
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Guaranteed Internship Placement
Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields
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Global Career Readiness Program
Connecting academic goals to professional experiences
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Housing
Shared co-ed apartments
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Excursions & Day Trips
Day trip to Lake Como
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Cultural & Social Activities
A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience.
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On-Site Location Coordinator
To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
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Green Initiative
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Health & Safety
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance -
Personal/Professional Development
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
Additional Options & Opportunities
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Flight Package
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from accommodation
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Credit
Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University
Earn up to 6 credits during the summer, and up to 12 during the semester
Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a universities requirement
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Optional Excursions
Day trip to Lake Como
Day trip to Verona
Living Abroad
AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into their host community.
Housing
Apartment
- Shared bedroom/Shared apartment/Student residence
- Shared bathroom
- Shared kitchen
- Located close to public transportation
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Milan.
City Facts
Sports
Two of the world’s major football (soccer) teams, A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano, call Milan home.
Architecture
Milan is widely regarded as a global capital industrial design, fashion, and architecture. Modern skyscrapers, such as the Pirelli Tower and the Torre Velasca were built, and artists such as Bruno Munari, Lucio Fontana, Enrico Castellani, and Piero Manzoni were attracted to the city.
Fashion
Milan is also regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world, along with New York City, Paris, and London. The Italian prêt-à-porter industry is most present in Milan as many of the most famous Italian fashion brands, such as Valentino, Versace, Prada, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana, are headquartered in the city.
Site Staff
Amanda Vojvodin
M.A. International Arts Management, B.A. Theatre, Arts Administration, French Language & Italian Culture
Amanda is a Canadian who first moved to Europe in 2012 to study in Grenoble, France. There she was selected to be an ambassador to Canada as part of the Rhone-Alpes Jeunes Ambassadeurs program. She continued her studies in Milan at Cattolica University before deciding to move there permanently following the completion of her master’s thesis at SDA Bocconi University in 2015.
Amanda loves sharing her firsthand experiences as an expat living in Italy through her Instagram and YouTube Channels, La Vita è Style. She recently became a mom to Leonardo and loves spending time with him and her husband Michelangelo, exploring Milan and discovering new things in Italy. They split their time between Milan and Canada and spend their summers in Puglia – a part of Italy that’s close to their heart.
Amanda has been keen on sharing her love for all things arts, culture and history with new people since having the privilege to be one of the 40 Canadians selected to work as a tour guide at the Parliament of Canada from 2010 to 2014. She currently works as a marketing and events manager in the fashion industry in Milan, and joined the GE/AIFS team as the Milan Location Coordinator in 2022. She is excited to share her love for Milan with future students and ensure they live an authentic Milanese experience!
Cultural Activities
In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in Italy. Typical activities, tours and visits include:
- Welcome aperitivo happy hour
- Terrazze Duomo visit
- Day trip to Lake Como
- Day trip to Verona
- Visits to Armani museum and Starbucks Reserve Roastery
You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Dates & Deadlines
Details
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Early Application Deadline*
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Application Deadline**March 1, 2024
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Scholarship DeadlineMarch 1, 2024
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Visa Deadline****
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Optional Departure Flight from US***May 25, 2024
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Program BeginsMay 26, 2024
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Program EndsJuly 20, 2024
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Optional Return Flight to US***July 20, 2024
- * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
- ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
- *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
- **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.
Optional Flight Package
Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)
Depature City
Fee
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Atlanta$2,260
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Boston$2,160
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Buffalo$2,240
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Charlotte$2,360
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Chicago$2,340
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Cincinnati$2,340
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Columbus$2,240
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Dallas$2,440
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Denver$2,520
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Des Moines$2,340
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Detroit$2,340
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Houston$2,520
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Los Angeles$2,540
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Miami$2,260
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Minneapolis$2,340
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New York$2,160
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Newark$2,160
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Orlando$2,180
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Philadelphia$2,280
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Phoenix$2,480
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Pittsburgh$2,240
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Raleigh/Durham$2,260
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San Francisco$2,520
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Seattle$2,540
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St. Louis$2,340
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Washington/Dulles$2,580
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Ready to intern in Milan?
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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