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Careers, Internships & Opportunities

Internships & Opportunities

The College of Liberal Arts encourages undergraduate students to participate in internships to prepare for their future careers. Students can apply the core skills they learn in their degree programs—how to think critically, solve problems and communicate effectively—in real-world professional settings.Ìý

The college actively collaborates with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s and employers across a range of fields and industries to help cultivate professional development opportunities for its students. Additionally, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s location in Philadelphia allows students to pursue internships across an array of organizations in the region.

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Careers

Italy is one of the top economies in the world, the third largest in the European UnionÌý²¹²Ô»å the eighth largest in the world. Thousands of American companies do business with and have offices in Italy. The country is a leader in fields including auto manufacturing, culinary arts, electromechanical machinery, graphic design, furniture design and shipbuilding.Ìý

Italian BA students graduate with foreign language proficiency and excellent communication skills, as well as a global understanding and sensitivity ideal for a diverse array of international career options.ÌýThey have been accepted into Ivy League doctoral programs as well as internship positions at the Consulate General of Italy. Students are prepared to enter graduate school or begin their career in a number of fields, including

  • communications and media, 
  • diplomacy,
  • education,
  • international business,
  • international law, 
  • journalism,
  • professional translation, and 
  • science.Ìý

Recent alumni have secured the following job placements.

  • Italian language program coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania
  • Associate project manager at Clean Energy Associates
  • Executive assistant at Filitalia International
  • Marketing communication specialist at Educere LLC
  • Protocol administrator at the Gynecologic Oncology Group
  • Scholarship coordinator at the Janet Logan Daily Foundation

Career Services

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

The Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development in the College of Liberal Arts empowers students to present themselves successfully as candidates for internship, employment and postgraduate education opportunities.Ìý

Through counseling, seminars and workshops, the center offers an array of services including

  • connecting students’ experience with potential employers;
  • drafting and editing résumés and cover letters;
  • practicing interview skills;
  • preparing for further education; and
  • strategizing on internships and job opportunities.

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Career Seminar

The College of Liberal Arts requires a one-credit seminar course that focuses on the flexibility of a liberal arts degree to prepare students for careers in corporate entities, education, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and more. Through this course, you’ll develop and refine your résumé, receive guidance on navigating professional networking opportunities and interviews, and be equipped to confidently market yourself to potential employers.Ìý 

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University Career Services

As a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student, you can also visit the university’s Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.

Career services can provide

  • assessments of your professional direction,
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  • support for job search strategies.

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