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Beyond Milan: 6 Perfect Day Trip Destinations

Never underestimate the power of a day trip. Compared to longer vacations, day trips are much more time efficient for people with busy schedules who can’t commit to a complete vacation. Additionally, day trips can be a much more affordable way to travel for students. Because you can save on accommodations and overnight expenses, day trips are the perfect option for students on a budget. Italy is a beautiful country with a plethora of gems. Below are some of my favorite spots for a mini-adventure from Milan

Returning and Reminiscing Post-Vienna

Knowing my summer in Vienna is over has been a bit of a hard pill to swallow. I think it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had, and the lifestyle, freedom, and cities were unlike anything I’d experienced before. Though I’m still traveling around Europe at the moment, the weight of this particular ending still feels pretty heavy. I’m missing the people, classes, routine and everything else in between. I came to view Vienna as home (a little cliché, I know) but the gut-feeling of safety and happiness there really grew to be something quite meaningful for me.

You’re about to start a great adventure abroad, and we couldn’t be more excited for you! Our team of expert study abroad professionals put together this predeparture guide to share important details you need to know before you embark. From getting a passport and planning travel, to budgeting and academic planning, your predeparture guide gives answers to your questions (and questions you didn’t even know to ask!). If you have a specific question not answered in this guide, feel free to e-mail study@IESabroad.org or call 800.995.2300 and your message will be routed to your Program Advisor.
Early Departure Policy Early departures are not permitted unless warranted by a documented medical or family emergency and approved by IES Abroad. It is not possible to reschedule a final exam or final paper deadline in order to accommodate early departure for personal travel, including plans to attend events such as a friend or relative's wedding, a family reunion, or a graduation ceremony. Plan ahead and make sure our program dates do not conflict with your personal plans before you confirm your place in the program.
You may depart at any time on the official departure date. There will be no IES Abroad courses or exams scheduled on this date. You must move out of your housing accommodation on the departure date. If you enroll in partner university courses, you are required to complete partner university exams before departure and depart IES Abroad housing the following day. Partner University Course Dates Partner university courses currently do not have a final exam date and some exams might take place after the official departure date. Because no modifications or early exams are allowed, we encourage you...
Internet-based communication is an easy and free way to maintain contact with family and friends back home and abroad. Check out: More than 3 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp 1 to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere. WhatsApp is free and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world - Whatsapp Zoom is a popular cloud-based video conferencing platform used for virtual meetings, screen sharing, and audio conferencing, supporting up to 300 participants. It is widely used for business, education, and social...
Cell Phones & TripTracker™ Our long-standing commitment to student safety means we work very hard to establish and maintain avenues of communication and information tracking between students and staff. We require you to have a cell phone during your time abroad to encourage and simplify communications with both the IES Abroad Center and your parents in the event of an emergency. You will be required to provide your Center with your cell phone number and to keep your phone turned on and charged at all times for the duration of your program. You are also required to submit an electronic...
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