Welcome Activities
Just before the beginning of each semester, we organize an intensive calendar of Welcome Activities, designed to meet the needs of incoming exchange students. Our Welcome Activities are aimed at helping students familiarize with Bocconi, become better acquainted with the academic environment, comply with administrative procedures and make new friends in order to be ready for this once in a lifetime opportunity!
More Welcome Activities will be published on this page. Stay tuned!
CHECK-IN
Pick up your student ID card and welcome gadget
When: January 25 - January 31 (weekend not included), from 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Roentgen Building floor -2, Via Roentgen 1
Registration needed! More information provided via e-mail.
WELCOME ORIENTATION
Join us to discover useful and comprehensive information about your Exchange experience. Do not miss out!
When: January 30, 11 am
Where: Aula Magna Roentgen Building, Via Roentgen 1
Registration needed! More information provided via e-mail.
CAMPUS TOUR
Get an insider look at the Bocconi campus
When: January 25 - January 31 (weekend not included), from 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Roentgen Building floor -2, Via Roentgen 1
Registration needed on site
TOURS OF MILANO
Fashion Itinerary
Visit the fashion district of Milano, where the most important boutiques in the world can be found
When: January 27, 10:30am-1:30pm and February 3, 2:30pm-5.30pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 7€ (non-refundable) to be paid online (the payment link and deadline are provided via e-mail). Spots are limited!
Classic Itinerary
Enjoy the classical highlights of Milano! (Duomo, Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, the Scala Opera House and the Sforza Castle)
When: January 27, 10:30am-1:30pm and February 3, 2:30pm-5.30pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 7€ (non-refundable) to be paid online (the payment link and deadline are provided via e-mail). Spots are limited!
Liberty Itinerary
Learn more about the Italian variant of Art Nouveau, the Liberty style, by exploring iconic Milanese Liberty landmarks, such as the fascinating Porta Venezia District.
When: February 9, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 7€ (non-refundable) to be paid online (the payment link and deadline are provided via e-mail). Spots are limited!
Monumental Cemetery and Porta Nuova Tour
Enjoy an interesting tour through Milano's Monumental Cemetery, an extraordinary outdoor museum, and Porta Nuova, Milano's futuristic district
When: February 10, 2:30pm-5.30pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 7€ (non-refundable) to be paid online (the payment link and deadline are provided via e-mail). Spots are limited!
San Siro Stadium Tour
Visit the areas of the stadium usually reserved for champions and the places that have made football history!
When: January 27, 2:30pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 30€ or 24€ for groups of 50 participants (to be paid on site at the stadium)
Registration needed! Spots are limited! More information provided via e-mail.
Please note: a transportation ticket is required for all the above-mentioned tours
GALLERIE D'ITALIA ART TOURS
Visit the Gallerie d'Italia Museum: from Canova to Boccioni, it displays 197 art works of the 19th Century
When:
January 31:
- group A: 9:45am
- group B: 10am
- group C: 1:45pm
- group D: 2pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: none
Registration needed! Spots are limited! More information provided via e-mail.
Please note: a transportation ticket is required for all the above-mentioned tours
YESMILANO WORKSHOPS
Learn more about relocating to Milano with Yesmilano, the Milanese Chamber of Commerce agency for student internationalization.
These workshop sessions will give you all relevant information on many different topics, including public transportation in Milano, how to obtain the fiscal code and how to register to the Italian Healthcare System.
When:
The Italian Tax Code, the National Healthcare System and Transports Workshop: January 25, 11:30am-1pm
The Italian Tax Code, the National Healthcare System and Transports Workshop: January 30, 1:30pm-3pm
Where: room AS03, Roentgen building - 2 floor
SPEED EXCHANGE
Get to know your exchange mates during a dedicated social event! This unconventional speed date will be followed by an Italian aperitif.
When:
- January 26, 10am-12pm
- January 29, 10am-12pm
- February 1, 3pm-5pm
Where: Pellegrini Food Court at Via Bocconi 12 (-1 floor)
Registration needed! Spots are limited! More information provided via e-mail.
STUDY ABROAD: TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING
In this workshop, two mental health professionals from Bocconi, as well as representatives from the Bocconi Campus Life office, will provide you with practical tips on how to look after your physical and emotional wellbeing while studying abroad.
When: January 29, 3pm-4pm
Where: Campus Life Space— Via Bocconi 12
Registration needed! Spots are limited! More information provided via e-mail.
TRAVELLING IN ITALY – TIPS & HIGHLIGHTS
Want to visit Italy like a local? This online workshop will guide you through the best places to visit within 2 hours of Milano, as well as some hidden gems in the city itself.
The International Student Desk staff will also provide you with tips to ensure your safety while traveling and what to pack for an unforgettable trip. And of course, no trip to Italy is complete without indulging in some delicious cuisine: do not miss our foodie tips!
When: January 29, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Where: join the Zoom meeting at https://unibocconi-it.zoom.us/j/96160929314
Registration not needed