Very interesting but difficult classes, worth a visit if you like Italy. September 18, 2024

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/05/2024 to 06/03/2024 with

Bocconi University: Milan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was average

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

U@B was average, was closed for in-person appointments very often

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Finding a dorm proved to be very difficult; had to look for accommodations online and pay out of pocket

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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? No

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • Friends
  • Family
* What could be improved?
  • Administration at the program
  • clearer instructions on their class registration website
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The difficulty of classes