Internships

Italian student posing for a photo in a mall in Italy with friends

SITE Program

The University of Arizona Italian Program is a US Partner of the SITE Program in Lombardy. Every year we award 1 paid internship to one of our graduating seniors (BA in Italian).

What is the SITE program? The SITE (Study Intercultural Training Experience) Program is a paid internship opportunity for English-speaking teaching assistants placed in schools throughout Lombardy, Italy. It is an opportunity for recent graduates from US Universities who wish to get a better understanding of the Italian language and culture, while assisting local teachers and getting professional training on teaching methods. The SITE Program is coordinated by the Gentileschi State Technical Institute in Milan.

Current Program Dates: October 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

Application Process

Step 1

Interested in Applying?

If you are a graduating senior in Italian interested in the SITE Program, please contact Dr. Letizia Bellocchio to schedule an interview before January 23, 2026.

Dr. Letizia Bellocchio
bellocchio@arizona.edu

Step 2

U of A Italian Internal Selection

The Italian faculty will nominate select 1-3 internal candidates and will notify the candidates of their selection by February 9, 2026.

Step 3

SITE Application Deadline

If you are selected, the Online SITE Application deadline is March 25, 2026.