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Milan Housing Accommodations

So, you're considering staying in a dorm, an apartment, or a homestay. Which choice do you choose? You're probably overthinking which option is the greatest, and I'm here to give you the honest answers): It may be a little biased because I live on the 10th floor in a dorm and am sharing my friends' thoughts and experiences, but hopefully, this list of pros and cons will help you make your final decision!

Milan Studio Apartment/Dorms

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My Top 5 Nature-y Day Trips (so far)

In the month and a half that I’ve been in Ireland, I’ve taken day trips almost every weekend that I’m not already on a weekend trip. As many Americans think of Ireland as the land of “gorgeous green fields”, I’ll have those who haven’t visited the country yet know that it absolutely is… and more. There are mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, cliffs, farms, beaches, and yes, many green fields. Here are five of the best day trips that I’ve taken so far! (I would say these are ranked in no particular order, but I actually do have opinions, surprise surprise.)

The hot spots of Buenos Aires

I have been living in Buenos Aires now for around 3 months and I am IN LOOOVE with this city. Here is a list of some of my favorite places to go to and things the city has to offer.

Markets:

San Telmo Market

The San Telmo Market is a bustling and colorful affair that takes place every Sunday from morning until late afternoon. The market is easily accessible by public transportation, and it's a good idea to bring cash, as not all vendors accept credit cards. 

Solo Trip to Lisbon

Terminal C of Barcelona’s El Prat Airport was nearly empty. I sauntered inside, unused to the feeling of an airport terminal being so calm and checked the list of departures. Across the entirety of the double-sided digital screens, my flight wasn’t there. It was around one thirty and my flight didn’t leave until five minutes before five. I ordered a cappuccino from the only café in the check-in area, sat down, and began to do the only thing that could possibly keep my mind occupied for the remaining three and half hours before take-off-- journal.

As part of this 8-week program, you will take 1 course in Rome and 1 course in Paris. Your work will focus on the cultural heritage of art in these two world capitals. This program takes advantage of highly immersive museum visits and other cultural outings to use both cities as a classroom. You will learn about the development of the history of art as you move back in time from the City of Light (modernism) to the Eternal City (ancient art), with an included multi-day excursion to Tuscany intended to bridge the gap between medieval and Renaissance traditions of both the social functions and...
Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Submit the Lifestyle Demographics Survey in your MyIESabroad account as early as possible after it is made available. Be honest and...
Housing Introduction Your housing in Rome and Paris will be reflective of the norms in Europe. Rooms are likely smaller than you are used to, and commuting is an absolute must as many housing options are located in residential areas rather than on a campus or designated solely for university student use. In both Rome and Paris you will likely share a room with at least one other IES Abroad student from your program. As you fill out your Housing Form, keep in mind the following factors that are considered when housing placements are made: IES Abroad only locates housing in safe areas of the...
Please note that field trips are not included in tuition for the Full-Time Summer Internship program. If a student wishes to participate in field trips, they may do so for an additional fee listed below: $250 - Tuscany Field Trip $275 - Campania Field Trip
You will enroll in a total of 6 to 9 credits, or 2 to 3 courses. All courses are worth 3 credits each. Enrollment options are as follows: Introduction to Fashion & Styling Communication (required, 3 credits) Introduction to Accessories Design (required, 3 credits) English-taught Art History course (optional, 3 credits) The Introduction to Fashion & Styling Communication course is essential for all students aspiring to work in the fashion industry. This course is a fundamental introduction to the world of communication including fashion journalism, blogging, PR & events, photography, and...
You will enroll in a total of 6 credits, and all courses are worth 3 credits each. Italian language courses are optional, and students will choose whether or not to enroll in one. Enrollment options are as follows: IES Abroad Italian Language course English-taught Area Studies course IES Abroad offers programs in Rome carefully designed to ensure that you have an academic experience comparable in quality to the one you receive on your home campus. Classes are scheduled four days each week and attendance is mandatory. Students are asked to come prepared to class, to complete written assignments...
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