Mobility specification

Country:Italy

Institution:University of Milan

City:Milano

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?In case that MUNI has same or similar course, credits from the MUNI catalog were counted, otherwise credits from the host university

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?For one course, the final exam was in form of presentation, and the topic for it students were choosing themselves, aligning with teacher, based on course's curriculum

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Orientation week, buddy program, local student organizations are supported heavily by uni as well

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?I had to find it myself since the dorms were fully booked

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?The rent was quite heavy, and I had to pay my rent in Brno as well

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shared cooking with flatmates, discount stores, cheap places to eat

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Flixbus, trenitalia, local city apps for public transportations, google maps work too

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Duomo, Brera, San Siro, city center in general, various other museums of arts, history, cuisine etc.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Verona, Torino, Como

Share your best experience:Como lake and little villages around are the best trip I have ever had there, absolutely amazing experience

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Both major airports are outside the city, so need to buy a 10-12 euro ticket to get to the city itself.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Sunglasses, umbrella, sunscreen

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Not only it was a great and valuable experience of studying and living abroad, but it was one of the best times in my life in general :)