Internships for Reggio Emilia, Italy
USAC internships abroad are a great way to enhance your educational experience. Participating in a structured work or research experience with an international organization, whether in-person or virtually, will help you gain valuable skills and hands-on experience while expanding your professional network and immersing yourself in the workplace culture of Italy.
A $985 internship placement fee will be required of all students participating in an in-person USAC internship. This fee helps offset the costs of securing quality internship placements and helps provide a range of professional development activities, including an online internship seminar, career workshops, and panel discussions.
For more information on eligibility requirements and application process see the USAC internship page.
Virtual placements are offered through USAC’s virtual internship program. For more information about the program, see the virtual internships page.
*Placement availability and placement with a particular internship provider is not guaranteed
Placements available in the following fields:
English-Language Instruction
Infant-Toddler Centers and Preschools engaging in an innovative educational project following the Reggio Emilia method that places the child at the center of learning as an autonomous subject capable of building their own knowledge through relationships with others. These schools offer a unique educational experience for children aged 3 month to 6 years old.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Summer, Semester
- Requirements:
- Vaccination documentation may be required
- Education Majors (particularly those specializing in Early Childhood Education 0-6 year old)
- General knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach and previous working experience in schools preferred
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Work with children between 3 months and 6 years old
- Help teachers with the daily routine and assist in their classrooms
- Teach basic English vocabulary through games, songs, short stories
- Learn, observe and practice the Reggio Emilia educational approach
English-Language Instruction
An experimental high school serving 750 students aged 14-19 focusing on pupil-centered learning, a well-rounded curriculum, team teaching, student support, and laboratory work in language and scientific and technical subjects.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Vaccination documentation may be required
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Work as a teaching assistant with students between 14 and 19 years old
- Help students improve their English skills with conversation, reading, games, and role play
- Assist teachers in creating English language labs for their students.
Health and Wellness
Intern with a specialist in community oriented primary healthcare and researcher at the local health authority and IRRCS Hospital Santa Maria Nuova whose work focuses on chronic illness management, palliative care and pain management, and educational methodologies.
- Format/Terms available: Virtual | Semester
- Requirements: Major or minor in a health-related discipline
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Conduct research on medical and scientific topics
- Comment and summarize medical articles
- Proofreading scientific articles