Description

Abroadco's study abroad program Milan allows students to enroll in Italian language and English elective courses with other international students. Students can explore northern Italy through the history of Milan, the second largest city in Italy and a fundamental hub for travel, fashion, cuisine and the arts. They can also enjoy the independence of living in a shared apartment in central Milan.

Academics

Abroadco offers Academic Year and Semester sessions in Milan. Students enroll in the UCSC Milan Direct program at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. Students take Italian language class along with electives taught in English.

During the semester students enroll in one or two Italian language and culture courses along with up to 4 electives taught in English. Students start the semester with an intensive Italian language and culture course (50 contact hours). This class is designed for students at varying levels of Italian language knowledge, from absolute beginners through upper intermediate. Following the intensive Italian language and culture course, students take electives in English and can also choose to take a semester-long Italian language class. Electives meet for 44 contact hours and the semester Italian course meets for 40 contact hours.

There is also the possibility for students with advanced Italian to take regular university courses taught in Italian. This option will have a different academic calendar that reflects the Italian university schedule. Please contact the Abroadco office if you are interested in this option.

Services

Abroadco's excellent student service begins the moment you contact us. We help you with every aspect of planning your experience, including course selection, travel planning, working with your home institution, and providing you with an orientation on living and studying abroad. When you arrive in Italy, our resident director will greet you at the airport and provide on site orientation during the first few days of your stay. Throughout your program, you'll enjoy Abroadcos many activities and excursions. Activities include visiting the museums, exploring the different arrondissements of the city, and sampling the famous cuisine at one of Italy's many bistros, restaurants, and cafes.

For more information about student services, orientation, activities and excursions, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Housing and Meals

You will live in a shared apartment with other program participants. The apartments have shared bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and common living area. The fully furnished apartments include Internet, bimonthly cleaning service, television, and basic kitchenware. The apartments are located throughout Milan.

A meal plan is not included in the program fee. Students can choose to cook for themselves in their apartment kitchen or sample the local cuisine at one of the many restaurants and cafe located throughout Milan.

Milan

As one of the major metropolitan hubs of Italy, Milan is renowned for its cutting-edge fashion, over-enthusiastic soccer fans, and fast-paced urban environment. With a mild climate, the city is located in the north of Italy and is a major transportation hub, making it ideal for national and international travel. Even as the modern center of Italian commerce, Milan cannot escape its traditional and historical culture, with heaping piles of risotto and glasses of wine crowding small trattorias throughout the city. Whether it's big name designers or historic cathedrals you are looking for, Milan never disappoints with something new around every corner.

Highlights

Other excursions that will be offered:

Lake Como
Spend a day touring Lake Como and the beautiful villas that surround it. The snow-capped mountains surrounding the lake contrast with the exotic plants close to shore. After a cruise around the lake, stop at a local pizzeria for lunch. Como is also famous for its silk warehouses, so if you are fashion-minded, make sure to visit a few!

Genoa and Portofino
You will definitely have to try the pesto in Genoa! The largest city along the Ligurian coast, it was once the city of explorers, and is famed for its seafood and its pesto sauce. Later take a bus over to Portofino, a picturesque town along the coast. Wander through the designer shops to the port and then up the hilly terrain to the nature preserve for a great view of the town and sea.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Business
• Communications
• Italian
• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for details

Program Fees Include:

- Tuition and academic fees.
- Housing in shared apartments.
- Extensive pre-departure orientation.
- Study abroad medical insurance.
- Thorough onsite orientation
- Immersion program with many social and cultural activities.
- International mobile phone.
- Travel backpack and Let's Go Italy guidebook.
- Excursions and associated costs.
- Airport reception at Milan Malpensa (MXP) airport.
- Official transcript from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad