So, this blog again is delayed, but at least I'm trying.
So the week of Feb 14th was my first week of classes. It was well, interesting. Bocconi was very quiet during our first 2 weeks of Italian Language course. But now for a small campus (compared to UF) is is bustling. There are tons of Italian students. I definitely felt like the fish out of water.
My classes are: Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies- where I learn about Prada and Gucci, no lie.
Events Communication, which I have a guest speaker everyday, which is cool, I want most of these guest speakers jobs!
Lastly, Project Management, which seems simple but is lectured in a more complicated way. We'll see how this one goes.
The classrooms here are ridiculous and completely dysfunctional. The seats are attached to the desks so there is no room to pass by anything! If you are in the middle or come in late you are completely out of luck. And the noise from the hallways is distracting. Whoever designed Bocconi sucks.
My classes seem simple, now I understand why the exchange kids at UF complained we had so much work. Its only 1 group project and 1 final exam in all of my classes! That's it! It really makes me questions the level of education people receive abroad. It is a much more passive education here. I really do appreciate the education we receive now back in the states. I feel like we learn a lot more and learning is much more interactive.
Classes are good though. I'm happy with my choices.
On Thursday I left for Germany to celebrate Bertan's and Nino's birthdays! The journey there wasn't too bad at all (1 hour flying). Everything they say about RyanAir is true though. I almost bought the lotto tickets lol. so tricky.
When I arrived Bertan was there to pick me up in a suit and flowers:) Then I had a valentines surprise when I got to his apartment. Ballons, wine, more flowers and dinner. spoiled really. It was nice to finally see where he has lived for months.
Nino joined us the next day which was so cool. It was crazy to see him come up from the train station steps in freakin Vallendar. We went to get Kebabs of course and explore the town while Bertan was in class. 20 minutes later lol....we hung out, got ready and began the pregame to a fun night. It was a cool MAIB reunion with me bertan, liz, nino, and oscar. Friends came over and then we left for a club in Koblenz. It was a huge bar! But German dancing sure is interesting. We had a great night dancing and drinking, ending with kebabs again and the smokiest bar in history. The next day was spent recovering and exploring Koblenz. Dinner and sightseeing with Oscar, Nino, and Bertan proved to be entertaining.
Nino left for Cologne on Sat night, Bertan and I stayed in. The next day we ventured out to Cologne to climb the Cathedral which was really cool. We walked around Cologne, down the Rhine, Mustard Museum, and Lindt candy shop. It was so cool, but freezzzzziiing!
On Sunday night we headed back to Koblenz for a great Spanish dinner by candlelight along the river. Then, Monday it was back to Milan. That was a long day.
Then class the next week, it was already Tuesday! On Wednesday night we went to a Birreria. It was such a fun place. Beer came in laboratory type instruments, like crazy glass funnels and shapes. It was like a mad scientist lab full of beer. We ordered a 6 liter glass funnel full of beer, and the rest of the night led to fun card games on our heads lol. Thursday's 6 hours of class...well..was not so fun. and we were leaving at 7 am to Venice. oh boy.
I've got great pics on Facebook so check them out!
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