A Rome intern worked at an archaeological research organization investigating historical sites around the Eternal City. They excavated. documented, and contributed to the research on the digs of cultural heritage sites dating back to 70 C.E.
“This internship has helped me build up my résumé and confidence. It was an experience of a lifetime, and my friends and I make up a small number of people who can say they have worked at the Colosseum!”Francesca C. • Gettysburg College • Rome – Language & Area Studies
These placements are not an exhaustive list, so let your IES Internships Representative know if you would like additional examples. Once you confirm to a program, the onsite Internship Coordinator will work with you closely to find an internship placement based on your interests.
What better way to solidify your interest in a particular career field than through an internship? All of our global full-time internship destinations offer placements in a variety of fields from film to finance to health care and more.
“I have learned how to analyze artifacts, wash marble, and deal with the public. It helps me because I want to go into the field of Museum Education, and getting a behind-the-scenes view of how to find artifacts and handling them outside of a museum space is very important.”Francesca C. • Gettysburg College • Rome – Language & Area Studies
