Visit SITE Program (Study, Intercultural Training and Experience) Website

On-campus Resources: JCU-Specific Selection Process

Eligibility: A Step-By-Step Application Guide Application Requirements Motivation and character of the applicant are crucial. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, flexibility, independence, self-training and self-study skills, and willingness and ability to step out of his/her comfort zone.

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.25.
  • B.A. or M.A. holder (Italian major or minor preferred). Candidate must be recently graduated (the graduation date must take place between June 2017 and May 2018). Or Ph.D. student specializing in Italian language and culture recently graduated (the graduation date must take place between June 2017 and May 2018).
  • Knowledge of Italian (Italian majors and minors, in order, will have the priority)
  • In absence of the above mentioned preferred requisite in Italian, completion of at least 3 semesters of University level Italian with a minimum of "B" is required. If not the case, proof of the equivalent proficiency and knowledge of Italian will be considered at the discretion of the selecting institution and the program coordinators.
  • Prior teaching experience to non-native speakers (preferably ESL experience) is a plus.
  • Experience studying or working abroad, or participation in cross-cultural activities in North America is a plus.
If a candidate's GPA does not meet the 3.25 requirement, the university may still proceed forward with candidate selection provided the quality of the applicant is demonstrated as notwithstanding, ideal for the internship. In any case, the SITE Program Coordinators reserve the right to reject candidates who do not meet program criteria. Non-US Citizens Candidates who do not hold US citizenship are welcome to apply as long as they have native fluency in English and holds both a high school and a bachelor's diploma from North American institutions. If in doubt, please contact the SITE Program at siteinternshiprogram@dickinson.edu; special cases will be taken under consideration.

From the Website:

The SITE (Study Intercultural Training Experience) Program is an internship opportunity for English-speaking teaching assistant in schools of Lombardy, Italy. It is an opportunity for students or 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.


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