Internet-based communication is an easy and free way to maintain contact with family and friends back home and abroad. Check out: Whatsapp for audio calling and messaging Zoom for free internet-based audio and video calling LINE for free voice calls and messages Facetime Google Duos WeChat for audio calling and messaging (primarily used in China) IES Abroad Milan App (IES Milan specific app!) Even if you purchase a basic cell phone abroad, you can use your smartphone's Internet-based communications when you are connected to WiFi. Be sure to check with your cellular provider to ensure that you...

Students are encouraged to carefully consider whether they want IES Abroad-provided housing or to arrange their own. Many colleges and universities have specific policies about independent housing, with some not permitting it due to associated risks. If a student chooses to live independently, they are fully responsible for all aspects of securing, vetting, and managing their housing. IES Abroad cannot assist with independent housing arrangements. It is important that we know in advance if a student intends to live in independent housing. Therefore, students requesting independent housing must...

As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available (at least a few weeks before the program starts), it will appear above. However, this calendar is subject to change. Please do not make independent travel arrangements (including visits from family or friends) before you arrive on-site, receive any calendar updates from the IES Abroad Center staff during orientation, and finalize your course registration. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or required IES Abroad events, in order to travel independently. You can easily make personal travel...

As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available (at least a few weeks before the program starts), it will appear above. However, this calendar is subject to change. Please do not make independent travel arrangements (including visits from family or friends) before you arrive on-site, receive any calendar updates from the IES Abroad Center staff during orientation, and finalize your course registration. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or required IES Abroad events, in order to travel independently. You can easily make personal travel...

Housing Policy information: As you go throughout your housing process, please keep in mind the following factors that are considered when housing placements are made: Students in all housing options are expected to abide by IES Abroad housing policies. IES Abroad only locates housing in safe areas of the city. Cohabitation in IES Abroad located housing is prohibited. You will not be permitted to change your housing arrangement during the first two weeks of the program. If you intend to have a specific housemate, make sure your friend also indicates your Name + Last Name + University while...

Housing falls into three categories - Option 1, Option 2, and Option 3. These designations vary from center to center. Housing designations can be based on size, number of roommates, distance to the center, amenities such as on-site gyms, etc. Option 2 and Option 3 carry an additional supplemental fee in addition to the base housing fee. Please note the base housing fee will be charged first. Any supplemental housing fees for Option 2 or Option 3 housing are charged after housing has been assigned. Final pricing fees will be available on the IES Abroad Website. Please review the program costs...

IES Global Housing Policy At IES Abroad, we’re known for setting the standard in student health and safety, and that goes for student housing as well. In your host city, we have vetted housing options for our students. Housing might be one of the parts of studying abroad that you and your family are most anxious about. We understand that this experience involves a lot of unknowns and want to help you be comfortable with what living like a local will look like. That also means that you’ll need to keep an open mind and understand that things will be different in your host country. If you do, you...