INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME WEEK 23 - 28 September 2019

Sapienza University of Piazzale Aldo Moro 5

PROGRAMME

Monday, September 23 rd

Plenary Session @CU001, Rectorate Building, Aula Magna, entrance from Rectorate arcade

9:00 - 9:30 am Student registration and distribution of welcome kits

9:30 - 11:00 am Welcome speeches Eugenio Gaudio , Rector Simonetta Ranalli , Director General Luciano Saso , Vice-Rector for European University Networks and Erasmus Institutional Coordinator Maria Ester Scarano , Sapienza International Office Director Tiziana De Matteis and Daniela Astolfi , Erasmus Unit, Sapienza International Office Graziella Gaglione and Martina Vizzani , Non-EU Mobility and International Didactic Agreements Unit, Sapienza International Office

Welcome Week: “instructions for use"! ( video )

11:00 - 11:30 am Presentations Student Testimonials Buddies Present Themselves Erasmus Student Network (ESN)

11.30 - 11.45 am Award Ceremony for "Why Did You Choose Sapienza University?" Contest

Sapienza Università di Roma Area per l’Internazionalizzazione Ufficio internazionalizzazione della didattica CF 80209930587 PI 02133771002 Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Roma T (+39) 06 49910438 F (+39) 06 49910089 www.uniroma1.it/internazionale

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12:00 am - 5:00 pm Get your tax code (codice fiscale) at the stand of the Agenzia delle Entrate @ Building CU003, Aula Vetri (Faculty of Humanities, ground floor) – It is forbidden to enter the room with trolley/food/drinks Need to open a bank account? Rent a house? You will need the tax code! Go to the stand to request it.

Tuesday, September 24 th

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Get Involved! Fair of university associations @Building CU003, in front of Odeion Lecture Hall

Studying at Sapienza is much more than studying. Enjoy Sapienza’s music, sports, theatre and student associations to meet the community of Sapienza (Let’s get the ball rolling!). Visit the stands of associations, companies, service providers and cultural institutions to find out more about the University and the city of Rome. Make your stay unforgettable!

Exhibitors

CULTURAL AND STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

‹ SBS: Sapienza Library System ‹ University Sports Centre ‹ IUC -University Concert Institution ‹ Sapienza Merchandising ‹ CREA Sapienza Centre - University Theatre Centre ‹ ESN - Erasmus Student Network ‹ AIESEC Roma Sapienza – (acronym for Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economisques et Commerciales) is a non-profit, independent, apolitical student organization ‹ BEST Roma – Board of European Students of Technology. It is a European no- profit organization, apolitical, non-governmental, founded in Bruxelles in 1989. The aim of the organization is to improve relationships between students belonging to the most important technical faculties of European universities and Private Companies.

HOUSING PROVIDERS (Sapienza Agreements)

‹ Sturent ‹ Camplus College Roma

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10:00 am - 4:00 pm Get your tax code (codice fiscale) at the stand of the Agenzia delle Entrate @ Building CU003, Aula Vetri (Faculty of Humanities, ground floor) – It is forbidden to enter the room with trolley/food/drinks Need to open a bank account? Rent a house? You will need the tax code! Go to the stand to request it.

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10:00 am – 05:00 pm Workshops (parallel sessions)

TIME ITALIAN WORKSHOPS ENGLISH WORKSHOPS or English subtitled 10:00 am – D. How to move in Rome and in B. Sanitary Assistance 11:00 am @ Auletta di Archeologia @ Aula di Archeologia C. Exams: how do they work and Welcome day students extra-UE how to face them (Erasmus+ ICM, Accordi @ Aula Odeion Bilaterali, EM STEPS, ARCHMAT) @ Aula Partenone

11:00 am – B. Sanitary Assistace A. Asking for a Residence Permit 12:00 am @ Auletta di Archeologia @Aula Partenone

C. Exams: how do they work E. House-hunting: how and where and how to face them to find an accommodation @Aula Odeion @Aula di Archeologia

2:00 pm – E. House-hunting: how and where B. Sanitary Assistance 3:00 pm to find an accommodation @ Auletta di Archeologia @Aula di Archeologia C. Exams: how do they work and how to face them @Aula Odeion

3:00 pm – C. Exams: how do they work A. Asking for a Residence Permit 4:00 pm and how to face them @Aula Partenone @Aula Odeion E. House-hunting: how and where D. How to move in Rome and in to find an accommodation Italy @Auletta di Archeologia @ Aula di Archeologia

4:00 pm – E. House-hunting: how and C. Exams: how do they work and 5:00 pm where to find an accommodation how to face them @Auletta di Archeologia @Aula Odeion

D. How to move in Rome and in Italy @ Aula di Archeologia

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A. Asking for a Residence Permit 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (EN) @CU003 faculty of Humanities, Aula Partenone Edited by International Area To the extra-UE citizens staying in Italy longer than 90 days. Guide to the procedure to obtain the residence permit: documents, compilation form, cost, time, frequent problems and how to resolve them.

B. Sanitary Assistance 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm (IT – EN subtitled) @ CU003 faculty of Humanities, Auletta di Archeologia Edited by Foreign Office of Policlinico Umberto I How does the sanitary assistance work? Who pays for the healthcare in Italy? What to do in case of illness or accident? Are there any facilities for foreigners? The hospital personnel of Policlinico Umberto I answer fundamental questions about this and about your staying.

C. Exams: how do they work and how to face them 10:00 am (EN), 11:00 am (IT), 2:00 pm (EN), 3:00 pm (IT), 4:00 pm (EN) @CU003 faculty of Humanities, Aula Odeion Edited by International Area Informations about the didactic system and the exams. Credits, votes, qualifying examinations. How Infostud – the informatics system of the academic career. (Download below the official App!)

D. How to move in Rome and in Italy: national and local transports 10.00 am (IT), 3.00 pm (IT), 4:00 pm (EN) @CU003 faculty of Humanities, Aula Archeologia Edited by International Area At what time does the subway close? What is the best way to get to Milan? When is the next bus? Find out everything there is to know about getting around Rome and Italy; tickets and prices, travel times, websites, apps and student discounts.

E. House-hunting: How and Where to find an accommodation 11:00 am (EN), 2:00 pm (IT), 3:00 pm (EN), 4:00 pm (IT) @CU003 faculty of Humanities, Aula Archeologia + Auletta di Archeologia Edited by International Area Finding appropriate housing is one of the main issues faced by international students. We’re here to help! Partner housing providers, private apartments, neighbourhoods, costs and contracts. This workshop will make it all clear! It is essential if you are still looking for a place that suits you.

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Wednesday, September 25th

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Welcome Sessions in Sapienza Faculties

Thursday, September 26 th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Get your tax code (codice fiscale) at the stand of the Agenzia delle Entrate @ CU002, Sala delle Lauree (Faculty of Law, ground floor) – It is forbidden to enter the room with trolley/food/drinks Need to open a bank account? Rent a house? You will need the tax code! Go to the stand to request it.

Friday, September 27 th

Italian Language Test for Exchange Students 9:00 - 12:00 @ University Language Centre (CLA), Circonvallazione Tiburtina 4 Marco Polo Building (former Poste building )

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CULTURAL, SPORTS AND EVENING PROGRAMME

Monday, September 23 rd

Welcome Sport Day 2:00 pm @CU0015, Piazzale Aldo Moro (bus shuttle leaving from University main entrance)

There will be 3.30 hours non-stop of sport activities in the 100.000 square metres of Sapienza Sport Centre, located in Tor di Quinto. Tennis, Rugby, Football, Beach Volley, Track and Field, Archery, Judo and even more for a great afternoon of physical activity and fun! Return to Piazzale Aldo Moro by 6.30 p.m. (bus shuttle). Limited Places. [Organised by University Sports Centre]

Cultural Tour at Campidoglio (IT)

3:00 pm @piazza del Campidoglio near the Marco Aurelio statue The tour includes piazza del Campidoglio, , the of Ara Coeli and the Vittoriano. [Organised by Veni, Vidi, Visit association]

Open Rehearsal - MuSa Classical Choir 7:00 pm @ Building CU001, University La Sapienza

Do you like to sing? Would you like to be part of the Sapienza Choir? Participate in the workshop ( www.uniroma1.it/sapienza/musica/MuSa)! [Organised by Paolo Camiz]

Tandem Night 8:00 pm @Largo Venue, via Biordo Michelotti 2

At a venue in the heart of the most famous university area in Rome, just steps away from Sapienza, tandem is a language exchange activity that foreign students can't miss. Sit at the table with us, meet other students and ESN Roma students and learn more about your language skills. [Organised by ESN]

Music Workshop EtnoMusa 9:00 pm @ Building CU001, University La Sapienza

Do you like folk music? Do you play an instrument? Do you like to sing or dance? Participate at the EtnoMuSa workshop - Sapienza’s traditional and ethnic music orchestra (www.uniroma1.it/sapienza/musica/MuSa ). [Organised by Letizia Aprile]

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Tuesday, September 24 th

Cultural tour at Colonna ward and Pigna (EN) 4:30 pm @

The Tour includes Piazza e Galleria Colonna, Montecitorio, Piazza di Pietra, Sant'Ignazio, , Pantheon e San Luigi dei Francesi [Organised by Veni, Vidi, Visit Association]

Open Rehearsal - MuSa Jazz 8:30 pm @ Building CU001

Are you a Jazz fan? Do you fancy being part of a Jazz ensemble? Participate in the workshop ( www.uniroma1.it/sapienza/musica/MuSa)! [Organised by Silverio Cortesi]

Cocktail Night 11:00 pm @Pasquino Bar, Via del Governo Vecchio, 79 [Organised by ESN]

Wednesday, September 25 th

Welcome Sport Day 2:00 pm @Building CU0015, Piazzale Aldo Moro (bus shuttle leaving from University main entrance)

There will be 3.30 hours non-stop of sport activities in the 100.000 square metres of Sapienza Sport Centre, located in Tor di Quinto. Tennis, Rugby, Football, Beach Volley, Track and Field, Archery, Judo and even more for a great afternoon of physical activity and fun! Return to Piazzale Aldo Moro by 6.30 p.m. (bus shuttle). Limited Places. [Organised by University Sports Centre]

Cultural tour at Colonna ward and Pigna (IT) 4:30 pm @Piazza Colonna

The Tour includes Piazza e Galleria Colonna, Montecitorio, Piazza di Pietra, Sant'Ignazio, Piazza della Minerva, Pantheon e San Luigi dei Francesi [Organised by Veni, Vidi, Visit Association]

Open Rehearsal – MuSa Classica 8:30 pm @ Building CU001, sala prove

Do you like to play music? Would you like to be part of the classical orchestra of Sapienza? Participate in the workshop ( (https://www.sapienzacrea.uniroma1.it/strutture/musa- classica)! [Organised by Francesco Vizioli]

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Tandem Night– Meet the ESNers edition 9:00 pm @ Habicura, Piazzale del Verano A chance to meet ESN staff.

In a place in the heart of the most famous university area of Rome, just steps away from Sapienza, tandem is a language exchange activity that foreign students can't miss. Sit at the table with us, get to know other students and the ESN Roma Ase students and deepen your language skills. [Organised by ESN]

Thursday, September 26 th

Architectonic/Artistic tour of Sapienza Main Campus (IT)

11:00 am @Building CU001, Rectorate Building, in front of Minerva statue. A long, guided evening walk along the , Vittoriano, Trevi's Fountain, the Pantheon and and will find out all hidden secrets of the city. [Organised by ESN]

Welcome Sport Day 2:00 pm @Building CU0015, Piazzale Aldo Moro (bus shuttle leaving from University main entrance)

There will be 3.30 hours non-stop of sport activities in the 100.000 square metres of Sapienza Sport Centre, located in Tor di Quinto. Tennis, Rugby, Football, Beach Volley, Track and Field, Archery, Judo and even more for a great afternoon of physical activity and fun! Return to Piazzale Aldo Moro by 6.30 p.m. (bus shuttle). Limited Places. [Organised by University Sports Centre]

Architectonic/Artistic tour of Sapienza Main Campus (EN)

3:00 pm @Building CU001, Rectorate Building, in front of Minerva statue. A long, guided evening walk along the Colosseum, Vittoriano, Trevi's Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona and will find out all hidden secrets of the city. [Organised by ESN]

Welcome City Tour 4:00 pm @Colosseo in front of the Subway B stop From the Colosseo to the main attraction of the city center like The Vittoriano, Fontana di Trevi, the Pantheon, piazza Navona. Let’s find out all the secret of the beautiful paths of Rome.

MuSa Blues Concert 6:30 pm @faculty of Industrial and Civil Engineering - Chiostro di S. Pietro in Vincoli Free entry concert ( https://www.sapienzacrea.uniroma1.it/strutture/cori-musa )! [Organized by Faculty of Engineering, in cooperation with Sapienza CREA Centre]

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Friday, September 27 th

Welcome Sport Day 2:00 pm @Building CU0015, Piazzale Aldo Moro (bus shuttle leaving from University main entrance)

There will be 3.30 hours non-stop of sport activities in the 100.000 square metres of Sapienza Sport Centre, located in Tor di Quinto. Tennis, Rugby, Football, Beach Volley, Track and Field, Archery, Judo and even more for a great afternoon of physical activity and fun! Return to Piazzale Aldo Moro by 6.30 p.m. (bus shuttle). Limited Places. [Organised by University Sports Centre]

Cultural Tour “Trastevere and Gianicolo” (EN) 3:30 am @Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere (in front of the )

The Tour includes a walk into Trastevere neighbourhood, Santa Maria in Trastevere Church and Gianicolo hill, with Bramante Tample and Fontana dell’Acqua. [Organised by Veni, Vidi, Visit Association]

ESN Flag Party 11.00 pm @Planet Rome, Via del Commercio, 36 [Organised by ESN]

Saturday, September 28 th

Picnic 12:00 am, @ [Organised by ESN]