Italy is a joke but fun for a semester. Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

For being one of Europe's premier business universities, Bocconi lacked. Poor instructors.

On-site administration of your program

Don't expect help from Bocconi! I walked in my first day to the welcome desk to ask where the International Student Offices were and the dude rolled his eyes, gave me the most vague instructions and wasn't helpful at all. The International Student office wasn't helpful either. I asked where to get an Italian phone at and the lady replied "the center of the city" as if in my 18 hours in Milan I knew what she was talking about. I asked her to be more specific and she wouldn't. It turns out that all 3 major Italian cell phone providers have stores on the same block as Bocconi. Bocconi is a joke. Italy is fun.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was hard finding housing for only 4 months. I went through a series of apartment deals that fell through because the landlords would make a verbal agreement and when it came time to sign the lease they would back out and want more money, be it upfront, per month etc. I had to really negotiate to get the place I'm in. I take it as part of the experience and my education.

Italian is great but there's not that much in the way of alternative cuisines.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There are events several times a week about going out. Sign up for the Facebook group and you'll have plenty of stuff to go to every week. There also weekend trips planned to France or through Italy throughout the semester.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Didn't have any health or safety issues. I did feel that Italy wasn't as safe as Austin. I'd hear about muggings etc. Subways can be shady.

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

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