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After the summer exam session in June-July, many college students decide to take advantage of what is left of the summer to earn some extra money and possibly put what they have learned in books into practice.
Summer work for students is a useful resource for personal and professional growth, a way to get out of the classroom and have a first contact with the world of work.
Before exploring the possibilities of summer jobs for students, let's answer a very common question among our readers: can foreign students work in Italy while studying? There are two main cases: European students and non-EU students.
EU Students
Yes, if you are studying in Italy and come from a European Union country, you have the right to work without legal restrictions.
Non-EU students
As we explained in this article, non-EU students can also work while studying in Italy, even with a study permit, as long as they meet the limit of 20 hours of work per week.
To look for a job as a college student, you can contact the job centers in your city, explain what kind of employment you are interested in and provide details about your experience and skills.
Another option is to contact your university's job placement desk or consult university bulletin boards, where there is no shortage of job listings, especially temporary and often entry-level.
You can also find many seasonal or part-time job openings on dedicated Facebook groups or websites such as:
Of course, the job search is personal and depends on various factors: career aspirations, interests, passions, time availability and more.
However, considering the most common characteristics people usually look for in a student job (hourly flexibility, casual contracts), we have listed below some of the most popular summer jobs among college students-foreigners and non-foreigners in Italy.
Many international students in Italy are fluent in English and often another foreign language. This skill is in high demand for working as a tour guide in museums or cultural attractions.
This is an excellent opportunity for those studying art, history or cultural heritage: you earn money and, at the same time, gain work experience in your field.
Rider work is easy to start, demand is steady, and it offers the opportunity to remain physically active. It is not a job directly related to an academic career, but the flexibility of schedules, which are managed completely independently, is appreciated.
There are many beach resorts and mountain lodges looking for staff for the summer season or even just for the month of August. If you want to work in the summer but without giving up the sea air or the beautiful scenery of the Italian mountains, seasonal work in vacation resorts is for you.
It must be said that these are often intense jobs, many hours a day, but concentrated, precisely, in a few months.
Many international students finance their studies by teaching English in Italy. The demand for native speakers is always high, and it is not difficult to find English tutor jobs on the various online teaching platforms.
This opportunity is obviously not limited to English only, but extends to many languages, European and non-European, such as German, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic.
In addition to languages, you can teach any school or college subject.
For example, if you are pursuing a degree in mathematics, you can offer tutoring to high school students. Just post an ad or sign up for an online tutoring platform.
Finally, if you are looking for more sporadic and flexible online jobs, there are platforms such as Upwork or Fiverr (and many others), where professionals from any field can offer their services and search for interesting job offers. These are usually short-to-medium term collaborations and mostly for areas such as video or audio content creation, graphic design, writing, translation, and other creative work.
If you are a non-EU student and are looking for more information on work or study permits, you can contact the Welcome Association Italy team and access our support services for international students.
