Erasmus Experience in Milano, Italy by Shijo

Why did you choose to go to Milan, Italy?

Because it is a beautiful city to be in and Polimi has a reputation off the roofs!

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

Students applying for the DSU scholarship will get all fee reimbursement yearly and the continuation of this scholarship depends on your grades at the end of the year.

What is the student lifestyle like in Milan?

Milano is a base for alot of International students and even though most of Italy is pro Italian speaking Milano remains to be a place of diversity and cultural bombs!

Would you recommend the city and the University of Milan to other students?

Definitely I would recommend Milano to other students for the services and the scholarship programs provided by the universties and the for level of education. Also Milano is a very beautiful city to be and discover!

What is the food like?

The food is very different from the Asian cuisine but it is exciting and the wine will just tickle your bones.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Milan?

Yes, the initial 3 weeks that I was here I did not have any accommodation and had to jump around from hostel to hostel trying to find out a place to stay and it cost me whole lot for travel as well as other expenses. So I do suggest you find some alternative before coming here!

How much does it cost to live in Milan?

On an average it will come around 500 Euros a month(maybe even lesser) if you're here just for university related activities.=P

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

The language is pretty easy to catch up with as lon as you show some interest and yes university does provide free Italian classes and I suggest you take them seriously if you want to really learn Italian cause its fast paced, or don't bother at all!=P

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Milan from your city?

Taking a flight would be the easiest way to travel to Milano.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Milan?

University based international student associations will take you around the whole of Milano for parties and having fun and I suggest don't be bothered bout such things cause it will be taken care of!

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Milan?

I guess all types of cuisines are available in Milano and depending on your likes you have a variety of selection, but first I suggest you try some Italian dishes just to get a heads up on what you're dealing with!=D

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Milano is the fashion capital and also known for many architectural wonders, so you better get here good looking and with an appetite for churches in Milano.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Milan in the future?

I'd say best apply for scholarship at the earliest since the universities here are very lenient with providing them and you wouldn't want to miss out an opportunity to get them euros back!=P