Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Italy the experience that changed my life Past Review

By (Marketing, The University of Texas at Austin) for

Bocconi University: Milan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a wealth of knowledge about the world around me as well as a better understanding of myself.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The grading system can be very subjective especially if you have to complete an oral exam.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Never open very unacceptabile and unhelpful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My housing was within walking distance of the campus which was ideal

* Food:

the food at school was decent

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I took advantage of traveling and meeting other students

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? scholarship and cook at home

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go into it with an open mind and try to take advantage of all the international as well as cultural experiences as you can

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

E-Marketing
Course Department: 6296
Instructor: Arbore
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The grading scale was constantly changed. The course was very unorganized because there were 3 professors teaching it. Also the Italians in the class liked to cheat all the time so the Professors would punish the entire class. Also the course was always moved to a different classroom every week and it was very annoying.
Credit Transfer Issues: No I had no transfer problems because I had all of my courses approved before leaving.
Course Name/Rating:

Visual Cultures
Course Department: 6216
Instructor: Mirti
Instruction Language: English and Italian
Comments: This course was very interesting and this professor was a wealth of knowledge. He took a little getting used to because he was very adamant about the way Italians do things and how they do them and how the world of design works
Credit Transfer Issues: No transfer issues
Course Name/Rating:

Product Management
Course Department: 6216
Instructor: schrier
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great Class! The Professor really cares about his students and their success. As long as you pay attention and put effort into the projects you will do great.
Credit Transfer Issues: No transfer issues.
Course Name/Rating:

Marketing research
Course Department: 6299
Instructor: Soscia
Instruction Language: English and some italian
Comments: I wish that I could have taken this course with the lecture but Bocconi only has so many courses and the times really do conflict. The teach was good and understanding.
Credit Transfer Issues: no transfer issues