Milan – Full-Time Semester Internship

We all know that Fall 2021 is going to look a bit different from other study abroad terms, but that doesn’t mean it still won’t be the most incredible semester of your life!

We’re working hard to keep you safe and well, so you can focus on what you came to do—live and learn abroad (and have some fun along the way!). Below is a summary of the main tweaks to the program this semester, which may be updated as more details become known. You can learn even more about our measures for all programs on our Fall 2021 Health & Safety page.

Courses:

As a Milan - Full time Semester Internships Student, you'll enroll in our Internship Seminar, and have the opportunity to participate in a non-credit bearing Survival Italian language class.

Health & Safety Protocols

We’re making sure that your learning experience is a safe one so you can focus on the topic at hand. So, to enhance effective social/physical distancing, IES Abroad is taking proactive measures in the classroom, including:

• limiting class enrollment sizes limitations
• adjusting space layout and room choice
• and promoting student/faculty use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Access to prompt diagnostic Covid19 testing; Università Cattolica Medical Center, on-demand, English-speaking medical service that delivers a qualified doctor to your home, office or hotel, 24/7

Learn more about our health and safety measures for Fall 2021.

Housing
You’ll stay in a clean, comfortable upscale residence hall, Collegio di Milano, or a centrally-located apartment, where we’ve taken the utmost safety measures, including single occupancy bedrooms. At this time, homestays will not be offered through IES Abroad programs this fall. Learn more about the overarching housing policies for Fall 2021.

Field Trips
Across all IES Abroad programs, field trips will stay local and regional this fall. Your fields trips will all take place in Italy, which means you’ll get fully immersed in the culture(s) you came for! Possible trips include:

Even though your adventure starts in Milan, our one-day field trips take you outside the city to discover the culture and traditions of your host country and beyond. You share a portion of the cost with IES Abroad.

Possible destinations may include:

• Verona | Explore one of the most fascinating and romantic site of Italian cultural heritage, through the city that inspired Shakespeare, Mozart and hundreds of artist, writers, and movies. Get inspired by the majestic Roman Theatre, visit Juliet's famous balcony and get moved by the Arena di Verona's elegance.
• Parma | Small enough to see the main sights on foot, but large enough to have lots of options; home to many interesting attractions but not overwhelming with a sightseeing to-do list; lots of cool shops and boutiques, delightful historical monuments such as the Farnese Theatre and the Duomo, the possibility to harvest grapes and, of couse, great food! Parma is certainly one of the most beautiful and authentic italian cities, but very few seem to know about this!
• Lake Maggiore | Let's leave Milan's high-speed life behind and enjoy a day outdoors on Lake Maggiore, surrounded by the magnificent Alps. Visit the Borromean Islands, situated in the heart of the lake; Isola Bella and it's 18th-century palace with wonderful Italian terraced gardens.
• Isola Madre | Host to the 16th-century Palazzo Borromeo, and stunning botanical gardens populated with peacocks and Chinese pheasants roaming landscaped gardens of rare plants. A refreshing and heart-warming day, just one hour north of Milan!

Our Center
Our Center in Milan is your go-to spot for classes, student services, and information. Serving as your campus away from campus, you can feel safe going to class or checking in with an IES Abroad staff member because, at a minimum, IES Abroad Centers will undergo daily cleaning and disinfection by professional cleaning services.

Cost

Cost details for Fall 2021 can be found on the Cost tab. Be sure to click through the linked total to view a thorough cost breakdown PDF. Consider those prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.

Go Ahead & Get Started…With a Refund Policy that has your Back

As a mission-driven, not-for-profit, we are guided by two priorities as we navigate Fall 2021: to leave the door open for your opportunity to study abroad, and to strive to keep you safe and healthy. So, what’s our advice? Give yourself the chance to have an incredible adventure—even if it’s a bit different than planned!—and know we’re right alongside you as the details unfold.

Looking ahead to Spring 2022, there will likely be some aspects of the pandemic that we are still navigating—and that’s okay! Program details may need to pivot as conditions shift, but throughout that experience our commitment to do right by you will guide the way. While it might look different from other study abroad terms, that doesn’t mean Spring 2022 won’t be the most incredible semester of your life!

We’re working hard to keep you safe and well, so you can focus on what you came to do—live, learn, and have some fun abroad. Below is a summary of the main tweaks to the program this semester, which may be updated as more details become known. You can learn even more about our measures for all programs on our Spring 2022 Health & Safety page.

Academics & Partner Universities

Academic Seminar

While working in Milan, you’ll also enroll in a required 3-credit internship seminar with other IES interns, where you’ll gain context for your internship placement by examining cultural issues in and out of the workplace.

• IN 395 Internship Seminar

Survival Italian Language Course
In your first few weeks in Milan, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a Survival Italian Language course in order to learn some basic Italian that will help you navigate the city and your workplace. This 15-hour Survival Italian Language course will be optional and does not carry any credit.

Health & Safety Protocols

Starting this spring, IES Abroad will require that students participating in our study abroad programs and in-person internship programs abroad be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of their program. Read more in our Vaccine Policy.

We’re making sure that your learning experience is a safe one so you can focus on the topic at hand. IES Abroad is taking proactive measures based on the local health and safety guidelines of your study abroad location. As more information for Milan becomes available, we will provide updates here and in your predeparture guide, which you’ll gain access to shortly after applying. In the meantime, review safety measures we have taken with students this fall, some of which may extend into your experience.

• limiting class enrollment sizes
• adjusting space layout and room choice
• and promoting student/faculty use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Many countries are requiring proof of vaccination to access public and private spaces, such as restaurants, libraries, museums, festivals, sporting events, and other indoor spaces or gatherings of people. In some cases, students will be required to obtain a “Green Pass” or other health pass as official proof of vaccination, which is required upon entry to many locations. We will provide more information about your host country’s entry and green pass requirements prior to your departure through the Predeparture Information and virtual orientation sessions.

We know stepping into the unknown is part of your study abroad experience but know that you’re never alone and we’ll always have your back.

Housing

You’ll stay in a clean, comfortable residence hall, where we’ve taken the utmost safety measures.

IES has access to several upscale private student residences all over the city of Milan. Each of the residence halls will be less than a 30 minute trip to the IES Abroad Milan center. Depending on your housing preferences and residential availability, your housing will look like one of the following options: 

• Option 1: Apartment - double room, no meals provided
• Option 2: Residence Hall - double room, no meals provided
• Option 3: Apartment - single room, no meals provided (carries additional fee)
• Option 4: Residence Hall - single room, no meals provided (carries additional fee)
• Option 5: Residence Hall - single room, 14 meals per week (carries additional fee)
• Option 6: Residence Hall - double room, 14 meals per week (carries additional fee)

*Please note that single rooms and meal plan expenses are factored into the overall cost of these differentiated housing options, and may feature an additional fee.

Continue to monitor your PreDeparture materials and communications from your IES Abroad Advisor carefully to ensure you have the most up-to-date information out there about your Spring 2022 housing. 

Learn more about the overarching housing policies for Spring 2022.

Field Trips

So much of the study abroad learning experience happens outside of the classroom. Our field trips and course-related excursions help you explore the ins and outs of your city and local region, adding real-life context to what you’ve read about in textbooks for years. Possible trips include:

• Lake Como
• Cinque Terre
• Sirmione Lake Garda
• Bergamo
• Parma
• Bologna
• Verona
• Turin
• Genova

Our Center

Our Center in Milan is your go-to spot for classes, student services, and information. Serving as your campus away from campus, you can feel safe going to class or checking in with an IES Abroad staff member because, at a minimum, IES Abroad Centers will undergo daily cleaning and disinfection by professional cleaning services.

Cost

Once available, details for Spring 2022 can be found on the “Cost” tab. Be sure to click through the linked total to view a thorough cost-breakdown PDF. Consider those prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other considerations.