Study Abroad in Milan, Italy with AIFS Abroad

I really loved my experience here in Milano between going to museums and going out with my new friends! The no AC was a bit hard at times, but with a fan it was doable. I spent the weekends reading in cafes with a caffe doppio (of course) and walking around the city. Also, meeting new Italian friends was for sure a big highlight. The flea markets in Navigli on the weekends were so comforting to walk through and I ended up getting a digital camera which I use all the time! I hope to keep in contact with the people I met in this program and those from Italy!

This was a great experience in which i learned a lot about where i want to see myself in the future. The group that I came with was super fun and we got close very quickly. Milan is a very vibrant and busy city with lots to do so there was never a dull moment, especially during the weekend. There were not many cons other than he lack of AC but I got accustomed to it quickly. Milan is in a very good location and traveling to other cities was very easy and cheap, I did a lot of day trips around italy and to switzerland.

This trip was so much fun and I had an awesome time my first time in Milan! Since it was my first time in Europe I thought it was extremely daunting but i actually had a great experience. The people were great the city is aaweseom and traveling to other cities is so much fun. The supervisors were also amazing extremely organized and were super friendly. The only issue no AC so please be mindful of that but overall I had so much fun.

Studying abroad was the best decision i’ve ever made! I met so many amazing people and made so many new friends. I even got to travel around Europe and go places like switzerland and paris! The advisors were extremely helpful to assist with anything you may need. If you’re thinking about studying abroad through global experiences, DO IT! My summer went by so fast! I was nervous and scared coming into the program but by day 1 I was already extremely comfortable with the whole situation! So thankful i made the decision to go to Milan!

I am about to end my experience here in Milan and I’m not ready to leave. I have enjoyed this experience so much and believe I have grown as an individual because of it. The program coordinators Amanda and Antonella are very sweet and we’re always there whenever I needed anything. Having both Amanda and Antonella around was a huge comfort and made me feel safer interning abroad. The events and trips planned we’re a lot of fun and made it much easier than having to plan things on my own. Living in Milan for 8 weeks and working here allowed me to immerse myself in Italian culture and lifestyle. The main negative I do have to comment on is all housing options should be provided with air conditioning as Europe reached record high numbers this summer. Without ac I dreaded going back to my apartment despite the apartment itself being in good condition. When my roommates and I were dealing with our very hot apartment both Amanda and Antonella supported us all the way in trying to solve our problems which I’m very grateful for. Overall, if you can study/intern abroad this is your sign to go for it!

To start, this program provided all of the essential pieces for a great experience. The apartment I stayed in was in a fantastic location which made experiencing the city super easy. The number of group events that were included in the program provided a great balance between having something planned out, and being able to do things on our own. Without a doubt, the best part of this program was the friendships that were made with the other people in the group. This program made it possible to meet such incredible people, and for that, I will always be grateful.