Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Studying with IES in Milan Past Review

By (Santa Clara University) - abroad from 09/03/2018 to 12/14/2018 with

IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience was definitely worthwhile as it brought me closer to my family in Italy and allowed me to live the life of a true Italian, which I learned that I am.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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:

Many students were robbed, mainly pick-pocketed, around the city. Be sure to keep phones and wallets securely tucked away in purses or pockets that you are attentive to at all times.

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

IES employs an incredibly accomplished faculty and an even more dedicated staff. Not to mention, my CA Silvia, the local student employed by IES, just about made my experience by bringing me into her life, introducing me to her friends and family, and really making me feel at home.

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
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • Studying at Bocconi
  • Interning for class credit
* What could be improved?
  • Scheduling
  • TripTracker
  • Billing Notifications
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If possible, arriving with an unlocked phone and European Citizenship will save a lot of hassle. The purchase and installation of an Italian chip is shift and easy, and avoiding the Visa process is a great timesaver, if qualified for dual citizenship with a European country.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!