Tags: Bocconi
Activities: Culture, Activities: Friends and family, Activities: Language Difficulties, Activities: Partner University, Student Exchange, Europe, Fisher College of Business
Your not alone of feeling that the process to travel several miles away to start life in a new country daunting. Madison Kelly felt exactly that way, but through trial and error, living in the dorms, participating in a Italian crash course at Bocconi University, staying positive and keep trying, she have found footing to call her new city her home.
When you're not nose-deep into the textbooks while studying at your Student Exchange location, the best thing to do while overseas is to travel! Allison Hoffman offers advise to students on how to find accommodations, flights, and more when traveling while studying abroad.
Activities: Academics, Activities: Career/Professional Interaction, Activities: Class, Activities: Culture, Activities: Friends and family, Europe, Fisher College of Business, Student Exchange
Attending Bocconi University in Italy on the Student Exchange Program, Allison Hoffman was able to adapt and learn different styles of teaching from professors, in addition to incorporating the varying cultures brought into her presentation groups from her peers. Allison also shares what she has gained abroad that she thinks will help her in her future career.
Allison Hoffman reflects back on her experience on the Student Exchange Program in Italy. She "learned to be comfortable with being uncomfortable" while her time abroad. Here is how!