Week 1 in Milan!
As I arrived in Italy, I expected to see the sun shining, beautiful landscapes and amazing architecture. Although my expectations had to be adjusted (as there is a ton of fog and not much greenery) I received just that. Milan is nothing of what I expected, yet everything I could ever imagine.
We are staying in a town south of Milan, where everyone seems to know each other, and you can walk to whatever you need. The tram is across the street that takes us to class and into the city center (where the sun does indeed shine), Cristian's pizza is on the corner where they already know who we are, and the dorm is filled with hundreds of exchange students from around the world.
Meeting new people has been the best part thus far, and we are only one week in. I have met people from around the world and have been able to learn the stories of different students and how they made their way to Bocconi. It is so important to put yourself out there and introduce yourself to as many people as you can because you never know who you'll find connections with, even if they are from the other side of the world.
I would recommend attending as many welcome events as possible, as well as just getting out into the common areas, as everyone is looking to meet new people. Don't be afraid to get to know people from different cultures than your own.
So far the culture, although extremely different, has not been difficult to adjust to. My eating times have changed, and I certainly have spent a lot of time on public transportation, but buffet style food at 7pm for 10 Euros and extremely fresh food at the grocery store is nothing to complain about.
Bocconi has been extremely helpful in welcoming new students to Milan. They have had office hours all week for any questions and a group called Erasmus Student Network (ESN) which is a nonprofit across many universities has set up many welcome week events for us to become familiar with the city.
I cannot wait to see the adventures living in Milan will continue to bring!
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