Internship Placements We have established good working relationships with many organizations in Milan who participate in our internship program. Your ability to secure an internship depends upon your self-motivation, ability to meet deadlines, maturity, previous work experience, and flexibility regarding organizations and work projects. We work with you to perfect your résumé and hone your interviewing skills so that you are well prepared for your internship interviews and the local work environment. Full-time internships are offered in a range of fields, including: arts business STEM...

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. In late March or early April, you will receive an email that invites you to log-in into Moodle with your credentials and browse the page under My Courses --> HOUSING_SUMMER 2026 as soon as the housing options available will be ready. STEP 1: Watch the video tutorial on the Moodle...

Orientation Your mandatory orientation program begins on the afternoon of the official arrival date with accommodation check-ins, housing orientations, and a welcome event. Orientation continues the following day at the IES Abroad Milan center and/or on at convention centers/hotels around the city, with introductory activities to help you become better acquainted with your peers and with the IES Abroad staff. Example Orientation Schedule (activities, locations, and times will change semester by semester) Hear what some of our bloggers have said about orientation and their first few weeks in...

Your flight should arrive at the airport by 12pm on the official arrival date in order to have ample time to go through customs and get to your housing by 2pm. Milan is served by two airports: Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN). Malpensa is located approximately 30 miles from Milan and receives almost all of the transatlantic flights. Linate is just outside the city and mainly operates intra-European and domestic flights. We strongly encourage you to arrive at the Malpensa airport on the official arrival date. For more info on Milan airports, visit www.sea-aeroportimilano.it. Your program...

Overview You'll live in a single room studio apartment conveniently located near public transportation for daily commutes to campus, which takes about 15-30 minutes. Studio At-A-Glance Housing Type Single room studio apartment Furnished Yes (bed, desk, and small kitchen) Extra Fee No Internet Access Yes Meal Plan No Kitchen Yes, a small kitchen is located within the apartment Bathroom Yes, private bathroom is located within the apartment Laundry Yes, washing machines are available in each room. Dryers are not commonly used in South Korea as many locals choose to hang dry your clothes. You can...

IES Abroad Mandatory Orientation Your IES Abroad orientation will include the following activities and sessions: Orientation Session – Introduction to the IES Abroad program, your peers in the program and IES Abroad Seoul staff members. This will give you a good introduction to the cultural, safety and academic skills that you will need to learn to have a successful semester abroad. We will get to your orientation via public transport, so we will upskill you as to how to use Seoul’s fabulously convenient transit system. Korean Lunch – this casual lunch will not only recharge you, but it will...

Yonsei University Course Selection Classes at Yonsei are called "courses" and each course is worth a designated number of credits. Yonsei courses are typically worth about 3 IES Abroad credits each. You must carry a full load while studying abroad at Yonsei, which is the equivalent of 5-6 courses at Yonsei for a total of 15-18 credits. Because there are so many different points and credit systems in the US, please check with the academic advisor on your home campus to ensure that credits will transfer. While over 3,000 undergraduate courses are offered at Yonsei every semester, you are...

Seoul Field Trips & Events As a part of the IES Abroad Seoul program, you have sponsored field trips and activities that are arranged on your behalf for the Spring Semester: Field Trip 1 - Icheon/Yeoju + Pottery Making Experience (1 day) Field Trip 2 - Gyeongju + Cooking Class (2 days) Cultural Activity 1 - Cherry Blossom Viewing & Picnic (half-day) Please reference the Seoul Program Calendar for the date of each field trip and activity. Please keep your travel plans free on the dates listed so you can get the most out of your Seoul semester abroad. NOTE: IES Abroad field trip destinations...

Weather in Seoul Keep in mind the Seoul climate when packing. The weather is fairly cold from January through February. Winters are cold, so you will want to bring warm-weather clothes. Bring clothing that allows you to dress in layers (e.g., turtlenecks, t-shirts, shirts, sweaters). An all-weather coat with a zip-in lining is still advisable as it warms up during the spring season. For academic year students planning to stay in South Korea through the summer, consider packing summer clothing. The weather becomes hot and humid through the summer. For current and projected weather conditions in...

Community Involvement Students have extensive opportunities to participate in cultural and community activities through student clubs and societies. In addition, students may have the opportunity to engage with SAF Korean students that have studies abroad or are soon to go abroad.