A Day In a life of a Politecnico di Milano Student 👨🏾‍🎓 (Design Student Life)

A day in the life of Politecnico di Milano student. I'm a Polimi student in the Integrated Product Design Program in Milan, Italy. This is the Laurea Magistrale (Master's Degree Program).
I'm an ex-pat from the USA and I hope you can get an idea of what the school is like with a quick campus tour of the Bovisa design school. Please enjoy my vlog as a design student in my design classes.
Hopefully, I will be in the actual studio soon with the fashion design and architecture students.
Comment below if you want to come to Italy !!! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Bio: My name is Zachary Steele Edwards and I am an Industrial Designer in Milano, Italia. My dream is to own a design studio, but until then join me on my journey of traveling, designing, and learning Italian.
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[@finnclark498]

Awesome video man, I am trying to get to Milan from New Zealand thanks for the preview looks awesome 😎

[@designerboy420]

😎 thanks for watching. New Zealand is on my bucket list of place to go 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@NomeCognome-rs1qd]

you're amazing dude! Gazing out into the city which swarms below

[@designerboy420]

😎😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you for taking your time and watching

[@uni_art1291]

thanks you made my dream come true

[@designerboy420]

Thank you for watching! 🤩 More vids on Milano, Design, and Italy will be coming soon! 🙌🏾

[@timon5863]

Thank you👍

[@designerboy420]

Thank you for watching :) 🙌🏾

[@vickyorly1]

hello, I studied Design in Bovisa ten years ago and the building doesn't change. Thanks for the video. I have great memories✨️

[@designerboy420]

Awesome!!!! Are you currently working in design? I’m just curious

[@vickyorly1]

@@designerboy420 yes! I work designing digital plataforms. Have a good time!

[@ReeceYE]

What a good video! I have just finished the application for Polimi Architecture Design, and your video let me experience the feeling of studying in this school.

[@designerboy420]

Good luck!!!!!!!!! And thanks for watching. :)

[@blogsbyfer]

Hi, I would love to know how it went and would love it even more if you talked to me about your admission process, I want to apply there in architectural design as well.

[@LouisBadak]

Hi , thank you for your insight ! I'm planning to do an Erasmus there next year however i don't really speak Italian yet (i plan to learn it before i go), do you think it is manageable with basic Italian skills?

[@designerboy420]

Yes, definitely manageable! However, I would highly recommend studying as much as you can because there are many official docs you need to fill out that will be in Italian. Plus it makes it so much easier being able to say exactly what you mean. Cheers!

[@aptdccvii]

thank you for this video!!

[@designerboy420]

Thank you for taking the time to watch 😩😄

[@aptdccvii]

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[@designerboy420]

@@aptdccvii I have an electronic exam in two days and I'm so scared. Good luck!!!!

[@aptdccvii]

@@designerboy420 thank you so much and omg mine is in two days as well pls, in bocca al lupo!! *.☆

[@designerboy420]

@@aptdccvii 🤞🏾🍀🍀🤞🏾

[@bitasaie3645]

I really liked this video

[@designerboy420]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! :)

[@mactavish-yt4131]

Does the stipend university gives fully cover the cost of living there?

[@islombeksheraliyev4341]

This is really beautiful and amazing. I hav a plan to be accepted in the university. Good luck bro

[@designerboy420]

Thanks for watching :)

[@sofiaporras2045]

hi! I loved your video, how did you get your apartment? I'm gonna study in Bovisa Polimi, but I can't to find a good place to live for a few months

[@tanner293]

my uni from 2005 to 2011 !! still looking the same

[@designerboy420]

😜😜😜 Did you do industrial design too?

[@tanner293]

@@designerboy420 communication design^^

[@designerboy420]

@@tanner293 oh that’s awesome!

[@verdasas8446]

Hey hi! I got admission in Digital Interaction and Design, hope to meet you at Bovisa Campus!

[@designerboy420]

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[@user-tt7xd7kz1b]

What is the language necessary for learning in Polytechnic di miano

[@drakulaj_]

Hi! How did you not chose NABA for design? I'm struggling about which university has the most ideal digital design course. Poli and Naba are definetely two options but, holy, the indecision

[@designerboy420]

Hahaha, one decision for me: tuition. Design is not about where you go but about what you design. So spending more money won't necessarily get you where you want to go. Politecnico is very affordable. But if money is not an issue, live your best life!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😜

[@drakulaj_]

@@designerboy420 thank you bro! I’d love politecnico so bad because it’s more affordable but it’s so hard to get in there.

[@meeben]

How much vost a room in a campus of politecnico di milano?

[@francescoditinco9238]

As a Polimi student, i have to say that this is a great summary of the experience, apart from one aspect you didn’t show: the lots of beer.

[@designerboy420]

Hahahaha, you're right and lots of chips! Thanks for watching! What are you studying?

[@alec_97]

Another polimi student: you also missed the lots of tearsssss🤣

[@designerboy420]

@@alec_97 Many tears. The exams here are crazy. hahaha

[@aninditadas2765]

Please make a video on how was the admission test for designing at Politecnico di Milano i wanna study fashion design there please make a video on that please

[@designerboy420]

Hi Anindita, for me I did not have to take an admission test. However I have a friend in fashion, I will see what he says. DM me on insta some questions or things you are interested in about the program. 😀

[@narmeenchaudhry983]

Same question for master in fashion

[@Rahul-is1dj]

I mean I just want to know how the application process work, how to get a scholarship if in case possible, what are eligible criteria to get into bachelor studies in English language

[@designerboy420]

Okay, there are many questions in this comment. Please refer to the program list and then it will tell you the requirements. www.polimi.it/en/programmes/ Scholarships are dependent on your family income if you have kids and many more variables.

[@Veronica-dd2oy]

Hi! I am planning to apply here for architecture. It says it is an English taught course but do I have to know any Italian prior? Also, are there many students there that speak English? (will I feel lonely/ isolated?)

[@designerboy420]

Ciao! Yes, your course will be in English. However, I would suggest learning Italian before coming because you will need it. I was learning before I came and still felt like I needed more. There are many documents that you will fill out when you get here and things outside of school that will require some knowledge of Italian. Yes, many students speak English and making friends is the easiest thing you can do at Polimi, everyone is very friendly. :)

[@designerboy420]

I hope to see you in the studio 😀

[@andreioss]

Hello. my english is not very good. Please add Turkish subtitles to the video. I will come back later🖤

[@gotpuntedagain]

Did you have to switch to an Italian bank going there? Or do most American banks work fine for withdrawing money and stuff like that?

[@designerboy420]

I highly recommend using N26 or a credit card. My debit cards don’t work here. You will need to get a permesso di soggiorno which can take months before you can get a bank account.

[@gotpuntedagain]

@@designerboy420 appreciate it g🙏🏼

[@rwemaorlando1200]

What would your advice be to an international student who wanted to come there to major in design and communication as his undergraduate degree ?

[@designerboy420]

My advice would be to start working on your portfolio if you haven’t yet. It always takes time to create a portfolio that really represents what you want to say so give yourself enough time to work on it. Also, I recommend working on projects outside of class. This is what’s going to separate you from your classmates and competition.

[@jodigant]

​@@designerboy420Perfect advice brother.

[@alessandrodamore5175]

Are in Campus Bovisa some place where you can get something to eat during breaks like lunch time or you have to bring the food from home?

[@designerboy420]

Yes, I'm at the Bovisa campus! There are two main places: Chinese and Italian. Which can get boring after awhile. But, luckily there is a grocery store close to campus where we go sometimes to buy lunch or snacks. Or when the bar is super packed and we want to POP A BOTTLE!

[@alessandrodamore5175]

Thanks a lot for the answer!! Are the Chinese and Italian "restaurant" expensive...how much do you have to pay to have lunch there roughly?

[@designerboy420]

@@alessandrodamore5175 A typical meal expect to pay anywhere from €7-15. But you can get smaller things such as Focaccia for example for like €2,45.

[@designerboy420]

@@alessandrodamore5175 Definitely not expensive in Bovisa. But I think this semester I will start brining more lunch with me because I need to save

[@Rahul-is1dj]

Yooo bro can you be able help me in any case, with my application process. I am try to get into any Italian university for my bachelor's studies

[@designerboy420]

Many but not all of the degrees for bachelors will be in Italian, but if you speak it you are already there. What type of course were you thinking?

[@subhor]

Hi.. my daughter wants to pursue visual and communication design and/or product design for her Bachelor's. Would you recommend it for the program? She of course does not know Italian at all.

[@designerboy420]

Hello! I would definitely recommend the program! She will learn and develop many technical skills necessary for a design career. The biggest question is does your daughter prefer a more technical approach or experimental? Polimi is very technical when it comes to design. She will need to learn some Italian even if she is taking an English taught course.

[@subhor]

@@designerboy420 Thanks so much. She is more experimental in terms of her design. Incidentally, we are in India.

[@moselantjaalicenonyana9304]

hey, i'm struggling so much with the portal....i want to apply for mastersin mining and petroleum.... may you please please help me out...

[@designerboy420]

Yeah, could you send me screenshots of what you're dealing with on Instagram? @designerboy420

[@handoan7939]

OMG can I have the name off the Italian workbook that you used please?

[@designerboy420]

"Tutto Esercizi - Italiano 1"

[@handoan7939]

@@designerboy420 Ahhhhhh, so happy that you replied my comment! Thank you so much ^^

[@designerboy420]

@@handoan7939 of course!!!!

[@merteren9317]

Hello, I am a German Citizen who graduated from a Turkish high school. I got a 1370 SAT but I dont have IELTS yet. Can I still be accepted to the university with the condition of providing a valid IELTS result afterwards?

[@designerboy420]

When I applied I submitted all my documents at the same time. Since my undergraduate was taught in English I provided that verification at the time of my application. Im not sure if you are able to apply without it but I would complete the IELTS as soon as possible to make your application complete. I would contact the school to confirm

[@islamaassoul700]

Spero che questa sarà la mia vita fra pochi mesi

[@designerboy420]

😀

[@evieliu9435]

U R so cute！I like listening to you！really wish that i could successfully apply for graduate student this year and i can chat with you in the campus！

[@designerboy420]

Awwww thank you. Well I wish you the best of luck on your journey :)

[@khushisaini1026]

Hey~does this uni. Provide bachelors in communication or interior design in English??

[@designerboy420]

Ciao! Please refer to the list of programs in the bachelor's. It will tell you what language it is in. :) www.polimi.it/en/programmes/laurea-equivalent-to-bachelor-of-science/

[@khushisaini1026]

Thanks a lot ✨💜

[@jordanaribeiro21]

Hi!!! Your course is the MID? Master in Interior Design? If it’s yes, the course in Italian or in English? I want to go to SPD to do this course, but i’m afraid of the English one wont’t be to good as the Italian one

[@designerboy420]

My course is the Master of Science in Product Design. But I do believe as of now the Master interior design course is in English or Italian.

[@designerboy420]

www.polimi.it/en/international-prospective-students/laurea-magistrale-programmes-equivalent-to-master-of-science/programme-catalogue/interior-and-spatial-design

[@designerboy420]

it's just a question of whether you want the challenge of learning in another language. Trust me it's already a challenge trying to live life outside of school in your second language.

[@ravichandel8690]

How much practical do they have in undergraduate

[@designerboy420]

I am in the Master's Program. I'm not sure.

[@Theyouthinchrist]

Pls is architecture program or engineering taught in English for international students

[@designerboy420]

www.polimi.it/en/international-prospective-students/laurea-magistrale-programmes-equivalent-to-master-of-science/programme-catalogue

[@designerboy420]

Find your specific program and it will tell you all the information

[@vargasmunozalexisdaniel262]

Ciao, Are the classes taught in English? Or italian?

[@designerboy420]

Both :)

[@sleepinginchaos9650]

Ciao vorrei un info per il test di ammissione 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@designerboy420]

Ciao, per me non ho fatto un test di ammissione. 😭 Non sono sicuro se è stato a causa del tempo in cui ho fatto domanda o non ne avevo bisogno per il mio programma specifico.

[@islamaassoul700]

Ti capisco non so te ma io ho l’esame tra poco hahaha

[@designerboy420]

@@islamaassoul700 facci sapere come è andata e che tipo di domande aspettarti! Aiuterà gli altri... :) Grazie!

[@ahmedsabrah4133]

I was wondering is there a masters in game design ?

[@designerboy420]

As of now, there is no game design, I believe only a single class. But keep watching the degree programs, maybe it will change in the future.

[@designerboy420]

www.polimi.it/en/programmes/laurea-magistrale-equivalent-to-master-of-science

[@arshia1381mn]

Hi is there a fashion design course available in English for bachelor degree?

[@arshia1381mn]

Please

[@designerboy420]

Ciao Arshia! I don't believe the bachelors degree is in English for the fashion course. :/ However, I will be having a video with a fashion design student soon and I will ask.

[@designerboy420]

But this may change in the future

[@designerboy420]

Also do you have any other questions that you were wondering about for the fashion program?

[@Isabellaberaque]

@@designerboy420 oh I have a question for the master in fashion design! Do you happen to know how practical the courses are?

[@enesramaj8935]

Will you have a test to get accepted or something else?

[@designerboy420]

Completely depends on the program

[@enesramaj8935]

@@designerboy420 do u know for architecture

[@designerboy420]

@@enesramaj8935 For architecture there is a test. Please refer to www.polimi.it/en/international-prospective-students/laurea-programmes-equivalent-to-bachelor-of-science/application-procedures/test-details/test-of-architecture/

[@bindoopatel4398]

Hey bro

[@bindoopatel4398]

Masters for Fashion designing courses in Milano polytechnic please explain fee 🥰 it's my humble request bro

[@designerboy420]

Ciao! It completely depends on many factors. Such as if you are an EU or non eu student, credits etc. As of now the fees range from “888,59 € to 3.891,59 € for year.” The are exceptions and deductions that can be made

[@designerboy420]

Please refer www.polimi.it/en/international-prospective-students/laurea-magistrale-programmes-equivalent-to-master-of-science/fees/

[@designerboy420]

www.polimi.it/en/current-students/tuition-fees-scholarships-and-financial-aid/student-contribution/isee-equivalent-economic-situation-indicator/

[@designerboy420]

www.polimi.it/en/current-students/tuition-fees-scholarships-and-financial-aid/university-financial-aid-diritto-allo-studio-universitario-dsu/

[@bindoopatel4398]

I'm from India bro

[@lorec.1568]

Wow, come fai a trovare la forza per svegliarti alle 5.30 e allenarti prima di una giornata di 8 ore? Dimmi che non lo fai tutti i giorni. Ahaha

[@designerboy420]

La Madonna era la mia forza. 😂 Jk. Ora, che ho il mio tirocinio, mi alleno di notte. ma, quando avevo tutte le mie lezioni devevo svegliarmi presto.

[@lorec.1568]

@@designerboy420 😵Complimenti per la forza di volontà. Però se posso dare un consiglio secondo me è meglio dormire 8 ore ed essere riposati. Comunque in bocca al lupo per tutto!

[@designerboy420]

@@lorec.1568 Sono d'accordo e anche mia madre.. lol. Grazie

[@aysendra]

Do you have a social media account where I can message you? There are some things I want to ask. ❤

[@designerboy420]

Instagram:@designerboy420

[@aysendra]

@@designerboy420 i text youu

[@emina4627]

Hey there, How may I find you on social media I have some questions. I won’t annoy you [promise]:)

[@designerboy420]

No worries! send me a dm on Instagram @designerboy420 :)