If you are reading this page you are probably an international student coming to Milan about to start your experience in an exchange programme; if you feel a bit lost, well look no further, you are in the right place!
We are ESN Politecnico Milano, a non-profit association with the aim of supporting students involved in exchange programmes; with us you will have the opportunity to make your Italian journey unforgettable, meet not only Italian insiders but also new friends from all over the world, discover new cities, traditions… REALLY experience Italian culture!
ESNcard and Offices
We are looking forward to meeting you in our offices, where you’ll be able to get your ESNcard, pay for trips and activities, have lunch, a coffee break or a chat with us! Here you have our timetable for the welcome week!
In order to get your ESNcard you will be required to fill out this FORM
Welcome Week
We look forward to meeting you during the Welcome Week!
Here’s what we have in plan for you in the first week of your adventure in Milan!
Life with ESN
What can you expect from the upcoming semester?
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SPORTS EVENTS: bike rides, hiking trips, sports tournaments, …
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CULTURAL EVENTS: visits to museums, “How to cook” events, …
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TANDEM NIGHTS: your Tuesday’s night APERITIVO appointment
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SOCIAL EVENTS: related to social & environmental sustainability issues, volunteering and cultural exchange initiatives (ever heard about Christamas Exchange?!)
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DISCOVERING ITALY: a series of events where you will discover the wonders of this beautiful country!
But also….
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TRIPS&TRAVELS: cultural sightseeing tours, amazing parties and extra activities specifically planned by our ESN staff.
…and here’s what you will need to really get into the right mood! (and learn about italian music)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/03hrjNjW6wJ6TcNKandd9x?si=8b1f7b1d41b448e7
We'll update this playlist from time to time, so keep following it!
Politecnico
Politecnico di Milano is a public scientific-technological university which trains engineers, architects and industrial designers.
It is divided in two campuses, Milano Leonardo and Bovisa Campus.
The Milano Leonardo campus is the oldest of Politecnico di Milano. It is located in Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, near the subway stop Piola.
The Milano Bovisa Campus arises in the neighborhood north of Milan. The Milano Bovisa campus is subdivided into two campuses:
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one on via Candiani 72 (Design)
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one on via La Masa (Engineering)
If you’re looking for a university building, remember to consult Poli maps! https://maps.polimi.it/maps/
Partners
A key tool to live the best experience in Milan is your ESNcard!
Using the ESNcard you can benefit from many discounts, from restaurants to flights. You can find all our partners here: https://milanopolitecnico.esn.it/partners
For some discounts it’s firstly necessary to register your card on https://esncard.org/
Public Transport
Are you wondering which ticket you need to move around the city?
Here you can find useful information about public transport ! https://milanopolitecnico.esn.it/public-transportation
We are happy to welcome you to Milan and we can’t wait to see you in our events!
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