I stayed at Giovanna's apartment for approximately 4 months during an exchange semester at the University of Milan, and I really enjoyed living with her. Giovanna made me feel at home from the very start with her warm character, giving me space in the kitchen, bathroom and even the shoe closet. She also found an extra bed for my mother, so that she could visit me. During my entire stay Giovanna fed me with the greatest tips on museums, cafés, restaurants, designer ateliers and different happenings in Milan, which I would never have found and therefore never tried, if it wasn't for her. The apartment itself is located in a very nice area with good public transport connections to Milan city centre, and both Bocconi University and Statale University. Close by is also two great supermarkets and right next to her building, there is a local market at an old farm house every Tuesday (worth a visit). Lastly I can definitely recommend Giovanna's home for other longterm stayers in Milan.