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\ud83c\udf0d International Business in Action:<\/strong> \u2728 Tip:<\/strong> Take courses that are unique to your host country! Learning about global business in an international setting makes everything more meaningful. Also, visit local businesses, museums, and exhibitions\u2014they\u2019ll teach you just as much as your classes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcda Balancing Academics & Social Life:<\/strong> \u2728 Tip:<\/strong> Stay organized! Keep a planner or use Google Calendar to manage assignments and travel plans. Prioritize school, but don\u2019t forget to enjoy your time abroad \u2013 you\u2019ll never get these months back, so make the most of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Exploring Beyond Milan:<\/strong> \u2728 Tip:<\/strong> Plan ahead, but leave room for spontaneity! Book major trips early for cheaper prices, but don\u2019t overfill your schedule \u2013 you\u2019ll want time to explore without feeling rushed. Also, embrace budget airlines and night trains; they\u2019ll save you money!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Liv de Jounge \ud83c\udf0d International Business in Action:Studying at Bocconi University, in Milan gave me a firsthand look at how global companies adapt to different markets. Each of my courses had such interactive curriculums, from analyzing Dolce & Gabbana\u2019s brand identity in Milan\u2019s fashion district to researching Home Depot\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1755,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"qubely_global_settings":"","qubely_interactions":"","kk_blocks_editor_width":"","_kiokenblocks_attr":"","_kiokenblocks_dimensions":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,5,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bronco-stories","category-school-life","category-students-abroad-blog-posts"],"gutentor_comment":0,"qubely_featured_image_url":null,"qubely_author":{"display_name":"IB Minor","author_link":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/author\/mferrari\/"},"qubely_comment":0,"qubely_category":"Bronco Stories<\/a> School life<\/a> Students Abroad Blog Posts<\/a>","qubely_excerpt":"By Liv de Jounge \ud83c\udf0d International Business in Action:Studying at Bocconi University, in Milan gave me a firsthand look at how global companies adapt to different markets. Each of my courses had such interactive curriculums, from analyzing Dolce & Gabbana\u2019s brand identity in Milan\u2019s fashion district to researching Home Depot\u2019s […]","post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1755"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2815"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2816,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2815\/revisions\/2816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/internationalbusiness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/strong>Studying at Bocconi University, in Milan gave me a firsthand look at how global companies adapt to different markets. Each of my courses had such interactive curriculums, from analyzing Dolce & Gabbana\u2019s brand identity in Milan\u2019s fashion district to researching Home Depot\u2019s potential expansion into India, this change of scenery helped me see the impact that cultural differences can have on business strategy. Being in a city where fashion, finance, and international business intersect made every lesson feel even more relevant<\/em>. \ud83d\udcbc\ud83d\udc57<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>Between coursework, group projects, and travel plans, finding balance was key. Bocconi\u2019s challenging classes kept me on my toes, but I also learned to make time for aperitivo with friends, late-night gelato runs, and many spontaneous adventures. Studying abroad wasn\u2019t just about academics \u2013 it was about personal growth, independence, and making memories that will last a lifetime. \ud83d\udca1\ud83c\udf79<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>One of the best parts of studying abroad was the chance to travel! Weekend trips took me from the sandy beaches of Mykonos to the canals of Amsterdam, and even the Christmas markets of Prague. Experiencing different cultures, trying new foods, and stepping outside my comfort zone are what made this semester unforgettable. There\u2019s nothing like hopping on a train and ending up in a completely new place just a few hours later! \ud83d\ude86\ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n\n\n\n