Internships in Florence: Beyond the Classroom

From Florence, you can easily explore the unspoiled beauty of Tuscany’s rolling hills and valleys, dotted with tall cypress, olive groves and Chianti vineyards. You can venture further north to Milan, one of the fashion capitals of the world, and where the operas of Donizetti, Puccini and Verdi are performed. Or travel south to Naples to see Mount Vesuvius and explore the archaeological ruins at Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Italian culture, Richmond staff organizes an excellent program of cultural and social activities and advise students on how to get the most from life in Florence. Past activities have included:

  • Exchange conversation program with Italian students
  • Visits to sites around Florence including:
    • museums
    • art galleries
    • churches
    • theaters
  • Italian cooking classes
  • Dinners and parties with Italian students

Visits to Venice and Rome are included in the fee. Since fullyear students do not repeat the orientation program or trips to Venice and Rome, they are free to travel independently at their own expense during these periods.