Erasmus Experience in Milano, Italy by Josué

Why did you choose to go to Milan, Italy?

To work in a good company during the Internship

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

3 months
I had recibed 1200 €

What is the student lifestyle like in Milan?

Realy cool, there are too many parks where you can go at the weekend to do sport or just relax yourself while you are making some friends and learning the language.

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

Of course, it is a good choice

What is the food like?

Is realy similar to Spain is these sense, the food is the best that you could find

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Milan?

Not much, because there is a middle man who found my lodging.

How much does it cost to live in Milan?

Is expensive, only to live in the apartment where I am, I have to pay 480 € per month and I have to share it with other 3 students

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

The language is not a problem to me, because I speak Spanish and is realy similar to these language, anyway, I did an intensive course the firts week, and I have to say that it helps me to speak enough italian to live here without too much problems.

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

I travelled by plane, that is the most economical and easier way to travel for me.

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

I do not like go to a disco, but I usually go to one centre calls "Milano Cafe", it is near to Arco della Pace; Is realy nice, you have to pay the drink (10 €) but you can eat all what you want.

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

In all the streets are a lot of restaurants that makes the best's pizzas that I had ever eated.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Torino is not too far away from Milano, just one hour and half by train is enough; is the same that Verona; and in two hours and half more less, you can go to Firenze.

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

Enjoy