NSU STUDY ABROAD PROGGRAMS AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROME (AUR) www.aur.edu Thank you for your interest in joining this international opportunity that will enhance your career and professional future. This is a checklist of the steps you neeed to take to get ready for this enriching academic experience in Rome!

o Get acquainted with the program and AUR. Explore Website-Read information provided by OISS.

o Consult with your Academic Advisor as to the feasibility of this experience based on where you are in your NSU program.

o Select your AUR courses.

o Complete COURSE REGISTRATION FORM.

o Visit your NSU Academic Advisor to get approval for credit transfer of your selected courses and have form signed.

o Complete HOUSING BOOKLET

o Bring Course Rege istration Form and Housing Booklet to OISS for processing.

o If using Financial Aid $ (ONLY Federal) process CONSORTIUM AGREEMMENT

o Process ITALIAN VISA at Italian Consulate in Miami (once you receive Enrollment letter from AUR)

o Attend monthly meetings for pre-travel preparation (dates to be confirmed).

Contact Alejandra Parra at the OISS for questions or assistance: [email protected] or 954-262-8674

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROME COURSE REGISTRATION FORM

STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS

SEMESTER ______MAJOR______CUM PGA______FIRST NAME ______LAST NAME______SOCIAL SECURITY #______GENDER MALE ______FEMALE______DATE OF BIRTH____ /_____ /______

PLACE OF BIRTH (CITY/COUNTRY)______CITIZENSHIP______PASSPORT #______PERMANENT STREET ADDRESS______CITY______STATE______ZIP CODE______PERMANENT PHONE______NSU ID #______EMAIL ADDRESS______EMERGENCY CONTACT (NAME, PHONE)______HOME UNIVERSITY/SA PROGRAM______

Note: Please check website, www.aur.edu for most current course listing prior to selecting courses. Registrations will be processed in the order received. Students must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours and not exceed five 3-credit- hour or 4-credit-hour courses per semester. Please list your chosen courses and the 3 alternates in order of preference. In the event of closed classes, you will be registered into the alternate courses so please provide alternates that correspond to the same areas of discipline as your core choices. If no alternates are provided, your registration process could be delayed. Please check for class conflicts both for core courses and alternates. Also please note pre-requisites for each course and special comments as specified on AUR’s official course offering list for the semester.

COURSE NUMBER SECTION COURSE NAME SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

ITL Italian Language Course

ALTERNATIVES

I assume academic and financial responsibility for each course for which I am registered and understand the course withdrawal and tuition charge regulations indicated in the Academic Calendar and University Catalog. I acknowledge that I am subject to the standards of the Academic Integrity Code and Student Code of Conduct published in the Student Handbook. In consideration of participation in the university's academic and cultural programs, I hereby release The American University of Rome, their trustees, officers, employees, successors and agents from any and all claims and causes of action for inconvenience, damage to or loss of property, medical or hospital care, personal illness or injury or death resulting from my participation in academic study or any related travel or activity conducted by or under the control of the University. In addition, I authorize the University to disclose general directory information/personal data about me for the current Spring 2012 semester for legitimate, non commercial, University purposes.

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE______DATE______/______/______

ACADEMIC ADVISOR______DATE______/______/______

REGISTRAR’S INITIALS______

HOUSING BOOKLET Summer II 2013

www.aur.edu

Students may elect for The American University of Rome to arrange housing on their behalf or may choose to make their own housing arrangements.

Students electing university-facilitated housing are placed in furnished apartments in areas surrounding the university campus.

Further details of the housing options available as well as the application and payment forms can be obtained from AUR Admissions or

from your Study Abroad Office.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING INFORMATION

General Description: Students may elect for The American University of Rome to arrange housing on their behalf or may choose to make their own housing arrangements. Students electing university-facilitated housing are placed in furnished apartments in areas surrounding the university campus. The particulars of the housing options as well as information relevant to this process can be found in this Housing Booklet.

Method of payment and application:

 Complete FORMS A and B and return with full payment of the amount applicable. Payment is nonrefundable. (Students declining housing need only complete FORM A.)

 Include a bank check, Euro denominated, made payable to: THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROME.

 Payment may also be made by credit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover). FORM C to facilitate credit card payment for housing is attached, and must be completed to submit payment by credit card.

 Attach a legible photocopy of your passport (signature and photo pages only).

Mail housing payment and application to: The American University of Rome c/o Bank of America Lockbox Services PO Box 841229

Dallas, TX 75284-1229

An alternative physical address for courier services is: The American University of Rome c/o Bank of America Lockbox Services Lockbox 841229 1950 N. Stemmons Fway, Suite 5010 Dallas, TX 75207

NB: The AUR United States PO Box address listed here is for sending payments and applications only. Inquiries about AUR facilitated housing that are not already addressed within this Booklet should be directed to your home school’s Study Abroad Office (AUR first year or transfer students should contact the AUR Admissions Office at [email protected] ).

APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: June 1, 2013

The University anticipates having sufficient housing inventory to accommodate all students meeting the June 1, 2013 deadline. The University will make every effort to facilitate student housing, but it cannot make any assurance as to the availability of facilitated housing after this deadline. The University cannot guarantee pricing as stated herein if application and payment are received after this date.

DESCRIPTION OF SUMMER II 2013 HOUSING PROGRAM

Roman Apartment/Condominium: Casa Romana

Students electing university-facilitated housing are placed in furnished apartments in areas surrounding the university campus. The apartments are located in traditional, well established neighborhoods. This housing is well suited for students looking for a "full immersion" cultural experience. While apartments are standardized in terms of basic amenities, they can vary greatly in terms of both proximity to the university and aesthetics. Students must understand that university housing is Italian by nature in every way, including but not limited to its structure, surroundings, utilities and utility providers, furnishings, building maintenance, construction and repairs, neighbors and common rules of good neighbor etiquette.

There is generally only one (or a small number of) student apartment unit(s) per building and neighboring residents is typical Italian families who own their apartments. Most apartments have 2-3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Bedrooms are typically double-occupancy. Each apartment is equipped with basic furnishings and supplies, including one single bed per student, bed linens and towels, closet/clothing storage space, typical basic Italian cookware and kitchenware, a table and chairs and furnished sitting area. Desks are to be shared by all occupants. Each student is expected to provide his/her own paper and cleaning products as well as replace light bulbs. All units are provided with a washing machine.

All apartments are equipped with a personal computer (PC) and have unlimited, no additional cost access to the Internet as well as wireless access for those with wireless-ready laptops. A landline phone will be provided which will provide unlimited calls to landlines within Italy. Calls to cellular phones and calls outside of Italy incur additional cost and can be affected with the use of a calling card. Unlimited incoming calls may be received without incurring any additional cost. Computer and phone are shared among unit residents. (Please note: the apartment computer is not meant to serve as the primary academic support resource for the occupants; the university maintains a library and computer lab for these purposes.)

All apartments are same-sex, non-smoking environments.

Apartments are located in areas of Rome convenient to the university campus: Monteverde, Giancolense, Trastevere and Colli Portuense, all desirable residential neighborhoods. Compared to other parts of Rome, they have more green areas, better access to public transport and are conveniently located to the historic center of Rome

All apartments are either within walking distance or conveniently located to public transit routes relative to the university. Travel times to the university vary but generally range between 15 and 35 minutes. Variances in transit times largely depend on bus frequency and local traffic. Many apartments are directly accessible by one direct bus line, while others require a change. Some apartments are located within walking distance of the university. Detailed travel instructions to/from the university and an initial supply of public transportation tickets will be provided upon arrival.

Students are assisted with maintenance and other issues that may arise during the occupancy.

Apartments are assigned on a first-come/first-served basis. A single-name roommate request will be taken into consideration but is not guaranteed in any way. Apartment living is not conducive to established social groupings.

Common American conveniences students have told us they missed here in Italy:

More storage space More warm water More heat Central air and heat Unlimited electrical supply Bigger beds Bigger showers and tubs Clothes dryers Bigger fridges Distance from neighbors Spacious kitchens Elevators

Electric stoves and ovens Better water pressure Screen windows

More reliable internet/phones Garbage disposals Dish washers More electrical outlets Larger toilet tanks Sidewalks American style plumbing Spacious kitchens Screen windows Box spring mattresses 24 hours store openings Ice

FEES & PAYMENT, SUMMER II 2013 HOUSING PROGRAM

The cost per student for apartment rental will be Euro 850 . Payment is nonrefundable and due by the June 1, 2013 deadline. The rental fee includes routine cleaning, electricity, gas, garbage tax, water and condominium charges.

ALTERNATIVE HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS

Students who do not wish to contract for a place in university-arranged housing are free to make their own housing arrangements. The American University of Rome is not responsible, in any manner, for any private housing arrangements.

Students should be aware that finding independent accommodation in Rome is not impossible, but does require a considerable amount of effort on the part of the student.

 Plan to arrive in Rome well before the start of the semester. It is difficult to look for an apartment at the same time as dealing with course registration and getting used to a new environment. Apartment seekers need to be aware that many businesses (including most real estate services) are closed for the month of August.  AUR does not have staff available for translation, negotiation or trouble-shooting purposes. Students are responsible for their own arrangements.  "Homestays" with an Italian family are very rare in Rome.

BRIEF HOUSING SUMMARY, SUMMER II 2013 HOUSING PROGRAM

 You must complete and return FORM A (with attachments) whether or not you require university-arranged housing along with a copy of your passport (signature and photo pages).

 If you require university-arranged housing, you must complete both FORM A and FORM B and make payment in full by the application deadline (June 1, 2013 ).

 FORMS A & B along with your payment and the copy of your passport (signature and photo pages) should be sent to the AUR address as instructed on page 2 of the Housing Booklet. Inquiries about AUR facilitated housing that are not already addressed within this Booklet should be directed to your Home Program Study Abroad Office (AUR first year or transfer students should contact the AUR Admissions Office).

 Inquiries about AUR facilitated housing that are not already addressed within this Booklet should be directed to the AUR Admissions Office [email protected] .

HOUSING FORM A This form to be completed and sent by ALL students.

FULL NAME: ______Female / Male (circle one) First MI Last PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY IN BLOCK LETTERS Age: ______

PERMANENT UNITED STATES ADDRESS: ______Street Address City State Zip Code

Telephone: ______Fax: ______(Must be completed)

Student’s E-mail:______Alternate E-Mail:______(Must be completed)

Please indicate your student status below (A) or (B):

(A) ______Study Abroad Program:______

(ex: AU, Boston College, Ball State, Broome, Cabrini, Central, Clemson, CCIS, CIS, Drexel, Emory, FAU, FIT, George Mason, ISA, Kalamazoo, La Salle, LIM, Marymount, Merrimack, Michigan State, Marymount, Northeastern U, Nova, PCHE, Quincy, Saint Joseph’s, Salve Regina, Scranton, TU, U Maryland, U Miami, U Wisconsin Platteville, Villanova, etc)

(B) ______The American University of Rome degree-seeking resident student (4 yr.program) (AUR Freshmen and Transfer Students)

HOUSING PREFERENCE: You must complete either YES or NO.

___ YES, I want university-facilitated housing. I have read and understood the Summer II 2013 Housing Booklet and have received, read and understood the Summer II 2013 Pre-Departure Information and elect to have The American University of Rome arrange for my housing. I understand that payment is due in full and is nonrefundable.

Roommate preference: ______. (NB: One name only; students not requesting each other using this form will not necessarily be assigned together. Requested assignments are not guaranteed; to better your chances of assignment together, make sure both parties sign up and pay by the 6/1/13 deadline.)

___ NO, I do not want university-facilitated housing. I have read and understood the Summer II 2013 Housing Booklet and received, read and understood the Summer II 2013 Pre-Departure Information. I have read the information on housing in Rome as well as Alternative Housing Arrangements (page 4 of this Housing Booklet) and I prefer to make my own housing arrangements. I understand and acknowledge that The American University of Rome is not responsible in any manner for my housing, including transportation on arrival.

______Signature Date

If you have elected to have The American University of Rome arrange for your housing, you must make payment and provide completed Forms A & B by June 1, 2013 .

You must complete this form to participate in the Summer II 2013 semester. You must attach a copy of your passport (signature and photo pages).

HOUSING FORM B (Page 1 of 2) This form to be completed and sent by all students applying for AUR facilitated housing.

FULL NAME: ______Age: ______First MI Last (PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY IN BLOCK LETTERS)

Please indicate your student status (A) or (B) below:

(A)______Study Abroad Program:______

(ex: AU, Boston College, Ball State, Broome, Cabrini, Central, Clemson, CCIS, CIS, Drexel, Emory, FAU, FIT, George Mason, ISA, Kalamazoo, La Salle, LIM, Marymount, Merrimack, Michigan State, Marymount, Northeastern U, Nova, PCHE, Quincy, Saint Joseph’s, Salve Regina, Scranton, TU, U Maryland, U Miami, U Wisconsin Platteville, Villanova, etc)

(B)______The American University of Rome Degree Seeking, Resident Student (4 yr. Program) (AUR Freshmen and Transfer Students) I have read and understood the attached description I have read and understood the attached description of university-arranged housing options available to me during my study period in Rome and elect to reside in a university-facilitated accommodation for the Summer II 2013 semester.

PAYMENT METHOD Attached is (check one):

{ } A Bank Check for the applicable payment amount as payment of the nonrefundable housing fee for the Summer II 2013 semester; or, { } Credit Card Payment for the applicable amount as payment of the nonrefundable housing fee for the Summer II 2013 semester. (Important: you must attach the credit card payment Form C). { } I am a US citizen and have applied and been approved for federal student loans that will cover my housing costs for the Summer II 2013 semester.

 I understand that the housing fee amount will cover my portion of the apartment/unit rental, electricity, water, condominium, garbage tax, heating and gas for the period beginning on my specifically assigned arrival date and ending Thursday, August 1, 2013. Should the housing option I select no longer be available, I understand I will be assigned to an available housing option and will either receive a refund or be charged for the difference in price, accordingly.  Housing fees are payable as quoted herein, due in full. Payment must be effected in the currency and at the amounts stated herein.  I understand that I will be responsible for my portion of any applicable telephone charges, if any, and agree to pay for this item directly.  I understand that should I make the housing payment with a personal check which in not honored by the issuing bank but instead returned, I will be charged a 2.75% (of the amount on the check) returned check fee by AUR.  I understand that I must respect the privacy and rights of both the other occupants of my apartment/unit and the other building residents. In addition, excessive noise and/or any other unacceptable behavior on the premises may lead to summary removal and/or eviction. I further understand that the apartments are non-smoking environments.  I understand that university facilitated housing is Italian by nature in every way, including but not limited to its structure, surroundings, utilities and utility providers, furnishings, building maintenance and repairs, neighbors and common rules of good neighbor etiquette as well as laws governing noise disturbances therein. I further understand that each apartment, including my own, will be unique and cannot be compared to that of others.  I understand I am expected to take appropriate care of equipment, furnishings and walls and that I am responsible for any repairs to broken items and/or damages to furnishings, equipment and walls. I understand I am responsible for the cost to repair any damage I inflict upon the apartment/unit or building, inclusive of common areas, or condominium areas and any detriment to the full use and enjoyment of the unit. I further understand that such costs are payable on demand and that damage deposits, when applicable, are not to be considered as limits of liability or liquidated damage amounts.  I understand that only full-time students in assigned housing and enrolled in The American University of Rome may occupy the apartment and that no overnight guests and/or animals are allowed. I further understand the University reserves the right to permanently or temporarily re-assign my specific accommodation. I understand I may not sublease any part of my occupancy.  I understand that housing is limited and if my first housing choice is unavailable, I will be assigned to an available alternative. I understand that roommate requests cannot be guaranteed and that failure to meet housing deadlines can affect the assignment of both the option I have chosen and/or my roommate request. Furthermore, I understand that should the student indicated on Form A as my roommate preference sign up and pay for another option and/or fail to meet the June 1, 2013 payment deadline; it will preclude us from being assigned together.  I understand that the use of illegal drugs is prohibited and can trigger sanctions including eviction from the apartment and dismissal from The American University of Rome program. I further understand that while in Rome I am subject to the civil and penal laws of the Republic of Italy and that I may not be entitled to the same civil and legal rights as in my own nation.

HOUSING FORM B (Page 2 of 2) This form to be completed and sent by all students applying for AUR facilitated housing.

______(Please print name)

. I understand that the pressures living/studying outside my home nation can be considerable and that it is not uncommon for physical and mental health problems to be exacerbated by local conditions such as pollution, climate, diet, cultural adjustment, communal living, etc. If I have any conditions or limitations that may affect my full participation, I agree to disclose them in writing to my study abroad program and/or AUR not later than the housing deadline date. I further understand that depending on any such disclosure, further documentation and evaluation may be required.

. I further understand that I understand that as the Republic of Italy is not subject to US laws, I have no assurance that my housing will have the special facilities and accommodations available to individuals with disabilities in the US. and that it is my obligation to disclose any such disabilities upon application for housing, by the June 1, 2013 deadline.

. I certify that I am an adult of at least the age of 18. I understand that I am responsible for my own actions.

. I understand that I may be subject to immediate and summary removal from the premises, if it is determined that my continued presence is detrimental to myself, other residents or the University community at large. This action may result irrespective of rights/procedures contained in the Student Code of Conduct.

. I understand that The American University of Rome Student Code of Conduct governs conduct in the housing units as well as in the building(s) and surrounding neighbourhood(s). I understand that I will be required to abide by this Code or be subject to potential sanctions under that Code.

. I understand that The American University of Rome Good Neighbor Policy governs conduct in the housing units as well as in the building(s) and surrounding neighbourhood(s). I understand that I will be required to abide by this Policy or be subject to potential sanctions under the Student Code of Conduct.

. The university is in no way responsible for items and contents of the units, including but not limited to laptop computers and other personal belongings.

. I understand that when moving out of the housing unit, I must remove all personal belongings and that failure to do so may incur a penalty fee. The university is not responsible for the retrieval, packaging nor shipping of any personal belongings (including electronic file data left on housing computers) left behind after occupancy and that there may be a charge for the disposal of items left behind.

. This agreement is governed pursuant to the applicable laws of the Republic of Italy. As the undersigned, I hereby agree and affirmatively understand that my participation in any housing option is voluntary and in partial consideration I and/or my legal guardians hold The American University of Rome, its officers, directors, employees and agents harmless for any claim arising under or related to this agreement.

. I understand that if a student is evicted or removed for any reason there shall be no refund of unexpended rent, nor shall AUR facilitate replacement housing. I further understand that AUR does not have staff available for translation, negotiation or trouble-shooting purposes for students evicted or removed for any reason from housing, and that such students are responsible for their own arrangements.

. I understand that if I fail to occupy the unit or if I leave the apartment at any time before the end of the semester for any reason, whether due to eviction or not, I forfeit the entire rental charge. I further understand that AUR does not have staff available for translation, negotiation or trouble-shooting purposes for students failing to occupy their unit or leaving their apartment at any time before the semester end, and that such students are responsible for their own arrangements.

. I may enter the premises only during my specifically assigned Summer II 2013 arrival date and between 10.00 am and 5:00 pm, and only when escorted by AUR or its representatives. I further understand that if I arrive outside office hours I will have to make a hotel booking for the evening and then contact the office of the University the next day, and that if I arrive prior to my scheduled date, my accommodations will be unavailable. I understand that should I arrive subsequent to my scheduled date, I can expect significant waiting time before I can be escorted to my unit.

. Accommodations must be vacated no later than the morning of Thursday, August 1, 2013. I understand it is not possible to extend the occupancy beyond these dates.

______Student Signature Date

FORM C Summer II 2013 Housing Payment by Credit Card

CREDIT CARD CHARGE FORM

Summer II 2013 - Housing Only

Student’s Full Name (please print):

______

Complete Billing Address:

Billing Phone Number: Email Address:

Card type (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, etc.) Card Number:

Expiration Date:

Sec. Code (found on back of card, last three digits at end of signature line):

Amount (in Euro)*:

Full Name of Cardholder:

Today's Date: *NB: A credit card handling fee surcharge of 2.75% may be added to the total. Payment nonrefundable and due in full by the June 1, 2013 deadline.

Signature of Cardholder:

Arrival Confirmation Form for Students in AUR Facilitated Housing Summer Session Two 2013

After you have made your travel plans to arrive in Rome, please complete this form and, to complete your housing application file for AUR Facilitated Housing, return it with a copy of your passport (signature and photo pages). Submit this form once your plans are secure and no later than Monday, June 3rd, 2013. Please be aware that you are expected to arrive on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013.

*NB: Check your assigned arrival and departure dates before booking! In AUR’s experience, students booking flights on alternate days in order to save money, often spend as much if not more on local transportation and lodging. Students are advised to bear this in mind before committing to a flight which will arrive/depart outside the scheduled time frame.

Name:______Email Address: ______

Please check one of the following:

____ I will arrive on Tuesday, July 2nd, to take the AUR group pick-up, the last of which leaves by 3:00 pm from Rome Fiumicino Airport.

____ I will arrive on Tuesday, July 2nd but not in time to take the last AUR 3:00 pm group pick-up to the university from the Rome Fiumicino Airport. I understand that I need to make my own arrangements for transportation into the city, and possibly for overnight lodging.*

____ I will arrive on Tuesday, July 2nd but at Rome Ciampino Airport. I understand that I need to make my own arrangements for transportation into the city, and possibly for overnight lodging.

____ I will arrive on______and understand that I need to make my own arrangements for transportation into the city as well as for lodgings until my scheduled arrival date.*

Travel Details:

Airline: ______Departure City: ______Departure Date: ______Departure Time: ______Connecting Information (if applicable) ______Arrival Airline and Flight number: ______Arrival Date/Time: ______

Students should be prepared in case of a flight delay to make their own arrangements to AUR. If students arrive at AUR outside office hours they will have to make a hotel booking for that evening and then contact the office of the University the next day. Please refer to the Rome “Pre-Departure Information” provided by AUR with specific arrival instructions and directions to AUR.

Please provide this form with a photocopy of the passport by Monday, June 3rd, 2013 to:

The American University of Rome Office of Student Life Via Pietro Roselli 4, 00153 Rome, Italy

NSU STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROME (AUR) www.aur.edu

Summer I 2013

Estimated Costs Estimated Costs Summer I (in US dollars-exchange rate in BUDGETED ITEMS Summer I May 2012)

Tuition Full-time € 2200 Housing (deadline April 11, 2012) € 850 Meal Plan € 500 Transportation in Rome, € 400 personal expenses, and miscellaneous Books and Supplies € 100 Health Insurance €- Permit to Stay Fee (no need for visa) 0 Total Estimated Cost for full-time student € 4050

Summer II 2013

Estimated Costs Estimated Costs Summer II (in US dollars-exchange rate in BUDGETED ITEMS Summer III May 2012)

Tuition Full-time € 2200 Housing (deadline June 1, 2012) € 850 Meal Plan € 500 Transportation in Rome, € 400 personal expenses, and miscellaneous Books and Supplies € 100 Health Insurance €- Permit to Stay Fee (no need for visa) 0 Total Estimated Cost for full-time student €4050

Tuition is denominated in Euro. For Financial Aid Packaging an exchange rate is set at the beginning of each academic year based on the average exchange rate for the previous academic year. For more information about the AUR set exchange rate used in calcullating financiaal aid please contact [email protected]

The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013

The American University of Rome Pre-Departure Information Summer II 2012

The American University of Rome Via Pietro Roselli 4, Rome 00153, Italy t +39-06 5833 0919 f +39-06 5833 0992 e [email protected] www.aur.edu 1 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013

I ARRIVAL Before departure you should

INFORMATION  Change at least $100.00 into EURO  Obtain an AT&T (or other reliable com- A) Arrival at the Rome Fiumicino pany) calling card Airport  Obtain an ATM card with international cod- ing (must NOT be linked to a savings ac- Arrival in Rome: count) Tuesday, July 2, 2013  Print this document and bring it with you to Italy! Your scheduled arrival date is Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Students should arrive in Rome the morning of Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Interna- the luggage service: The American Univer- tional flights generally arrive early morning. sity of Rome, Via Pietro Roselli 4, 00153 Rome, Tel. 06 5833 0919. Your luggage will The American University of Rome will arrange most likely be delivered from the airport in the a pick up at the Leonardo da Vinci Interna- next few days. tional Airport/Fiumicino for students arriving before 3:00 PM on their scheduled arrival B) Students Not Arriving at Rome date. You should exit customs and proceed to Fiumicino Airport the "Left Luggage/Deposito Bagaglio" counter in the arrivals hall in Terminal 3. UNIVERSITY ARRANGED HOUSING This area is found by proceeding to your right when you exit the customs/bag claim area. Students not arriving at Rome Fiumicino Air- (Note: "left luggage" refers to luggage storage port who have reserved University arranged area not "left" as in left vs. right.) Look for the housing, should proceed directly to The Ameri- AUR check-in and welcome desk with AUR can University of Rome, Via Pietro Roselli 4, staff. Staff should be available to assist at tel. 06 5833 0919 during office hours. 9.00AM. IMPORTANT The American University of Rome can only arrange transit to Rome mid morning/early The office of AUR is open from 8.30am to afternoon on your scheduled arrival date. 5.00pm and students must be sure to arrive Therefore, if you arrive after this time frame, at AUR during those hours. If you arrive at you will be expected to arrive independently to AUR directly rather than at the airport for the the University during office hours. scheduled pickup, please be prepared to wait until the airport arrivals have been accommo- Most flights from the US arrive in Terminal 3 dated. You will be able to wait comfortably in of the arrivals hall. If you arrive in Rome on a the Student Welcome Center until you can be flight originating from another EU country you escorted to your apartment. will probably arrive in Terminal 2 and will have to walk to Terminal 3 (approx. 300 yards). If students arrive in Rome outside office hours AUR representatives will be waiting there hold- they will have to make a hotel booking for that ing a sign marked THE AMERICAN UNIVER- evening and then contact the office of the Uni- SITY OF ROME. If you arrive at Rome’s versity the next day. If you arrive prior to “second” airport, Ciampino, you will need to your scheduled date, your accommoda- arrange for your own transit to the university. tion is unavailable. There can be no excep- tions made to this policy. If you arrive subse- Lost Luggage - don’t worry - it happens. quent to your scheduled date, you can expect Should your luggage get lost, report it to pas- significant waiting time before your can enter senger service before exiting customs. Leave your unit. the university address and phone number with 2 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013

TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS to AUR INDEPENDENT HOUSING Route ONE (to AUR from Rome Leonardo ARRANGEMENTS da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport). Students should take the train from the airport terminal Students who have made their own inde- railway station to TRASTEVERE STATION pendent housing arrangements should pro- (approximate cost 8 EURO). Once on the train ceed by their own means to their accommo- the Trastevere station is the seventh stop. dations and join the AUR program according Tickets for the train can be easily purchased to the following schedule: from automated vending machines, the ticket counter or the little newspaper stand (the Schedule of Arrivals Events easiest and fastest way) Students will need

EURO currency. There are two trains available TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 from the airport train station; board the met- Arrival in Rome: housing check-in ropolitan rather than the express non-stop train to the main Termini train station. From the TRASTEVERE STATION you should then WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 take a taxi to AUR (approximate cost 10-15 Mandatory orientation session EURO). Course registration

Route TWO (to AUR from Termini train THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 station) Bus #75 goes directly to the Univer- Course instruction begins sity. The University is located between the stops of Via Dandolo/Calendrelli and Via Carini. Either stop is less than 100 meters from the University. This would be approx. Fifteen (15) stops on the bus and should take 20-30 minutes. Your landmark would be the ancient wall of Rome, which you pass through after a long uphill climb subsequent to cross- ing the Tiber River.

Route THREE (to AUR from Rome – Ciampino airport) This small airport is much less accessible to the University by travelers with substantial luggage than Rome’s main Airport (Leonardo Da Vinci-Fiumicino). There are connecting buses and a nearby train sta- tion as well as various commercial shuttle and taxi services. Students are recommended to make specific transit arrangements upon arri- val.

Route FOUR (Taxi) If students choose to take a taxi from Fiumicino airport directly to the city you should expect to pay 48 EURO plus 1 EURO for each luggage. From the Ter- mini train station, the fare should be approxi- mately 25 EURO. From the Ciampino airport the fare would be 35 EURO plus 1 EURO for each luggage. For taxi drivers the Univer- sity "landmark" would be the park "Villa Sciarra" or via Carini.

3 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013 II USEFUL INFORMATION dling and other matters is continuous and involves ongoing consultation with both government and private se- Safety Issues curity professionals.

General Physical Security The university has implemented procedures The university is in frequent contact with to communicate important information rap- both Italian law enforcement and Rome- idly to students, faculty, staff and other based US consular authorities, including the members of the university community. The US Regional Security Officer. Study Abroad Office communicates important information to students and other people re- Any plan of program closure or evacuation sponsible for school and study abroad pro- would be in response to specific recommen- grams. dation from US consular officials. Several senior staff members have direct contact Individual Security with the US consular services and will be able While the university cannot guarantee the to rapidly disseminate information to the AUR individual security of students, staff, faculty community in the event of an emergency or or visitors, it has put several important important political developments in Italy or strategies in place in order to maximize the world. safety.

The university is located in a well-patrolled As a G8 member nation Italy’s overall level of and exceptionally quiet area of Rome in close physical safety is high. Incidents of violent proximity to embassies and embassy resi- crime (e.g., assault, rape, murder) are ex- dences. As recommended by security assess- tremely low. Italian police are known for ments, no large signs identify the university. their expertise in maintaining civil order and In addition, the university maintains several crowd control. security precautions to ensure the highest level of safety for its community, including: The American University of Rome encourages all its students periodically to check the U.S.  Armed guard surveillance during hours Department of States webpage (http:// of operation. travel.state.gov/) for latest advisories and  24-hour camera surveillance of the travel warnings university premises and perimeter and a daily review of the tapes. Housing  Personalized ID cards to allow admis- The university does not own dormitory or sion to the university premise. housing facilities. Students may choose to (Security personnel escort visitors to enroll in the university-facilitated housing their destination.) program in conjunction with one of several  Mail handling procedures, including housing agents or providers. The university the capacity to screen packages for requires that the agents respect agreed- explosives in conformity to profes- upon standards with regard to safety and sional recommendations. hygiene. Students are housed in apartments  Fire or premises evacuation plans re- in well established residential areas and are viewed in staff meetings. to conduct themselves as residents rather  Fire extinguishers and safety equip- than tourists. Emergency contact information ment. is prominently posted in each unit. Phones  Additional security measures that are are provided in the apartments. not readily visible.  The review of safety procedures re- 24-Hour Telephone Number garding campus security, mail han- Staff members explain emergency response at length in mandatory orientation sessions 4 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013

(see below). In the event of emergency, the Medical Issues, Injury or Illness university maintains a 24-hour emergency As a G8 member Italy’s level of health care number answered by a university official. and overall hygiene is excellent. There are no special health risks and no special immuniza- Student-Specific Information tions or inoculations are required for entry The university Student Life Office offers valu- into Italy from the developed world. able information and basic assistance. For example, the office maintains a library of In the event of student illness or injury, the guides and websites for visitors to Rome and staff member manning the emergency phone Italy. The Student Handbook and other uni- is available to assist the student in obtaining versity publications contain a good deal of appropriate medical care. In such an event, valuable information on daily life in Rome, the study abroad director advises the home including basic security. For example, it de- university or sending study abroad office. tails how and where to file a police report or Parents and guardians and, within legal con- replace a lost passport. The university en- straints, the emergency contact will be ad- forces a sexual harassment policy and a vised. Additional assistance is provided in the stringent student code of conduct, which im- event of a medical evacuation. poses sanctions upon students engaged in undesirable behavior, found in the Student For non-emergency situations the Student Handbook. Life Office can be consulted during normal All students are required to provide an emer- business hours. gency contact person and phone number. Student Safety Advice Permit to stay As of September 1, 2010, non-EU foreign Personal Safety citizens coming to study in Italy for less than  Don’t leave your personal belongings 90 days are not required to apply for a stu- unattended or with strangers dent visa.  Don’t leave your drinks at bars unat- tended Orientation Session  Be especially aware of your belong- Upon arrival students attend an orientation ings in crowded places like public session in Rome. Practical advice and infor- transportation and on night trains mation is provided on a range of topics, in-  Don’t leave your apartment doors or cluding: windows unlocked  Crime  Public transportation, automobiles and Travel Safety motorbikes  While traveling, keep your money and  Stress and culture shock documents in two different places  Health care  Always leave your travel plans with  Alcohol and illegal drugs someone you trust  Italian language and social norms  Check periodically the US Embassy  Eating website (www.usembassy.it) alerts  Shopping  Traveling Female Safety  Calling home  Avoid walking on your own during night time, especially in parks or small Student Code of Conduct sideways The Rome orientation reinforces information  Do not invite strangers to your apart- already reviewed by the home university’s ment or enter the apartment of a study abroad office before departure for stranger Rome.  Do not accept drinks or rides from 5 strangers The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013

 Always carry your cell phone and a and you need immediate help, you should phone card with you dial 113 or 118 for an ambulance or police  Dress according to the situation assistance. In an emergency, an ambulance (school, churches etc.) will take the patient to the closest emer- gency room and, if hospitalization is neces- sary, the patient will be placed in the hospi- Websites on Security Issues tal best suited to treat the particular illness  www.state.gov/travelwarnings.html or injury. Students who are not Italian citi-  www.state.gov (U.S. Department of zens but have an Italian insurance policy are State website) covered for emergency treatment in state-  http://usembassy.state.gov run hospitals. There are several public hos- pitals with emergency facilities in the Nearest American Embassy Trastevere and Monteverde area. Via Veneto 121 Tel: 06 46741

University Emergency Number Health Services 348 08 09 357 Doctor at AUR A medical doctor is available on campus to visit The University emergency number is ready to students twice a week. There is no additional help you in emergency situations outside nor- cost for this service. mal campus hours during semesters. How- ever, you should use it only in the event of Pharmacies genuine non-housing emergencies. In Rome and throughout Italy, pharmacies are marked with a red or green neon cross Housing emergencies are to be brought to the sign. They are open generally from 8:00am attention of the housing agency. You will find to 1:00pm and then from 4:00pm from the necessary numbers in your apartment. 7:30pm. There is a rotation system for nights and holidays and each pharmacy lists Italian Emergency numbers the closest open pharmacy. In Italian phar- macies you can find over-the-counter medi- Police 113 (equivalent to 911) cine for minor illnesses like colds and pains. Carabinieri 112 The inventory is generally limited to phar- Ambulance 118 or 06 5510 maceutical and personal hygiene products. Fire brigade 115

IMPORTANT The pharmacy closest to the University is on

Via Carini 44, near the corner bar (in front of the first 44 bus stop on Via Carini). The Do a health check-up before International Pharmacy, located in Piazza leaving Barberini, has English-speaking pharmacists at 06 48 25 456. There are 24-hour phar- Before leaving for Italy, visit your dentist and/ macies located at the main train station, in or physician for any routine visits you might Piazza Risorgimento 44 and Via Nazionale otherwise miss while overseas, and especially 228. for any existing concerns you might have.

Emergencies and Public Hospitals Never assume your study abroad/travel insur- If you require medical attention, all hospitals ance will cover expenses for a pre-existing have a first aid and emergency room condition. (pronto soccorso). If there is an emergency

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Private Clinics and International Hos- the world’s most innovative and largest in- pitals dustrial countries. If you wish to be treated in a private clinic or an international hospital, you are responsible With respect to dating, the protocol you find for payment. Consult your own private insur- in Italy may be very different than that to ance for reimbursement policies. which you are accustomed. Casual acquaint- ances are rarely invited into the home; such The U.S. Embassy lists a variety of English invitations to acquaintances of the opposite speaking doctors and the Student Life Office sex may have clear implications here that assists students needing to locate interna- are not so obvious to you. Failure to fully tional medical professionals in Rome. understand this could have disastrous con- sequences.

Italian Culture It is also important to understand that many of the things associated with your appear- No doubt shortly after arrival in Rome you ance and actions will identify your cultural will have noted many differences from the origin. For example, did you know Ameri- familiar environment you have just left. If cans are often readily identified by the type you are a study abroad student it is precisely of backpack that they carry, the type of these differences that likely have drawn you shoes that they wear (which typically do not to this experience. Expect and embrace both change seasonally), or the overcoat they change and difference. Keep an open mind. don’t wear during the fall and winter Understand that Italian is the language of months? Italy and that even if you have studied Ital- ian, you will have some difficulty communi- AUR’s best advice for student visitors to this cating. country is to observe the culture, study the language, make an effort to fit in and ap- Every culture has its own nuances and sub- preciate it. Never engage in the type of be- tleties. Some are more evident than others. havior that would not be found acceptable Avoid generalities about Italian culture – they in your home nation. Simple courtesy and are likely inaccurate. Also know that generali- respect are tools that will never fail you. zations about Italians and Italy are especially hard to accurately compose; it is a bit easier Culture Shock to make generalizations about the various cities and regions – each has a history and culture much deeper than the relatively Adjusting to a new culture is not always “young” Republic of Italy. easy. Living away from family and friends, language barriers and different habits of the While some examples of fairly widely held new culture may make life seem stressful generalizations such as devotion to and im- and difficult. Going through a period of cul- portance of family, importance of image and ture shock – feeling tired, lost, nervous and grooming or the concept of moderation with sad – is normal and can be quite easily tack- respect to food and drink are substantially led by taking steps in adjusting to the new correct, others are simply inappropriate and culture. Here are some strategies to help inaccurate. For example, since many retail combat the stress produced by culture stores are closed in the mid afternoon – shock. don’t conclude that Italians take a long “siesta” and slowly flow along in life’s cur- rent. While it may be true that Italians, like all of us, enjoy their leisure time, most Ital- ians work six days a week and Italy is one of

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Be patient. Living abroad, changing cul- tures and adapting to new situations takes Student Perspective time. Do not rush things and allow yourself to feel sad about the things that you have Living in Rome is an experience like no other. From the his- tory of the city to the aesthetic beauty of the architecture, left behind: your family, your friends, etc. Rome is truly one of a kind. For the first few days after arriv- Recognize the sorrow of leaving your home ing, you will find yourself wandering around in awe, over- country, but learn to also accept the new whelmed by the sights, sounds and smells of your new sur- culture you are in. Focus your power on get- roundings. As soon as you step off the plane at the Leonardo ting through the transition. Da Vinci airport, you will notice many things that are much different than what you are used to. Hoards of people crowd- ing around the cash register at a café - lines don’t exist in Maintain contact with the new culture Italy. Taxi drivers screaming at each other in some undeci- and try to learn the language. Volunteer pherable dialect, endless traffic jams, intense heat. Men in in community activities that allow you to ridiculously tight jeans. Who are these people? practice the language that you are learning. Throw away everything you take for granted back home - This will help you fill your time, feel useful customer service, punctuality, efficiency. Things work differ- and stress less about the language at the ently here, and at a much slower pace. The best way to same time. adapt is to have an open mind, and be willing to accept things as they come. After all, the main reason most people come to study here is to experience a new culture, and with Maintain confidence in yourself. Follow that comes an ability to change your perspective on life. your ambitions and continue your plans for the future. Learn to be constructive and find ways There are so many things to see and do in Rome, it would to live with the things that do not satisfy you literally take a lifetime to do it all. Once you have familiarized yourself with your new home, remember what brought you 100%. If you encounter an unfavorable envi- here-a sense of adventure, a thirst for knowledge, a cultural ronment, learn from it, but at the same time experience. be easy on yourself. Everything – including yourself – cannot, will not and does not have In order to live and study in Rome, you must have a good to be perfect. balance of activities. Since the majority of students at AUR are semester study abroads, this leads to the notion of an all expenses paid, four month vacation. While this is partially Maintain contact with your own ethnic true, it is important to keep up with one’s studies, in order to group. Pay attention to relationships with your fully benefit from the AUR experience. family and at work. They will serve as support Students may come here expecting to find easy courses that for you in difficult times. This will give you a they can breeze through. However, this is not the case. AUR feeling of belonging and will reduce your feel- offers challenging courses, and our professors are highly ings of loneliness and alienation. Do not forget trained and experienced in their respective fields, and have the good things you already have! high academic standards.

A few words of advice for new and prospective students: Develop a hobby. Relaxation and meditation One, time management skills are essential. If you plan on are proven to be very positive for people who traveling on the weekends, make sure that you are caught are passing through periods of stress. Learn to up on your assignments, papers and group projects. This will include a regular form of physical activity in save you much stress the night before everything is due. Secondly, when a reading or project is assigned, do it as your routine to help combat the sadness and soon as possible, for the school weeks seem to fly by, and loneliness in a constructive manner. responsibilities pile up very quickly. This will enable you to Establish simple goals and evaluate your explore the vibrant culture without sacrificing your grades. A progress as time passes. The internet pro- happy medium can be found, and is based on your commit- vides a myriad of information on anxiety, de- ment to what you choose to do. pression and related conditions. For further Although classes are taught within the walls of our beautiful information please consult the following web- campus, there is a whole world of knowledge awaiting you in sites: the city. There is so much to learn just wandering through http://www.ulifeline.org/ the streets of the eternal city. So make sure that you study hard, and everything else will fall into place. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ http://www.nmha.org/ - Jake Campeau, Resident AUR Student, Communications Major http://www.afsp.org/ 8 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013

Italy at a Glance Housing

Good Neighbor Policy

The apartments used by The American Uni- Currency versity of Rome housing program are differ- In 2002, euro coins/currency was introduced into many ent from college dormitory and apartment countries in Europe including Italy. To check the latest living in the United States. As a result, your conversion rate you can use www.xe.com . behavior and demeanor must reflect this Time difference. As members of a community, Italy is six hours ahead of New York and nine hours ahead you will have responsibilities to the city of California. where you live and to your neighbors. You should strive to enhance the quality of life Climate Rome enjoys mostly mild winters with some months of and safety of the neighborhood you share. rainy spells, but there can be very cold periods, too. Spring doesn't usually arrive until late April or early May. As first impressions are lasting, your arrival is critical in establishing good relations with Italian Business Hours your new Italian neighbors. Students are Italian business hours often differ from the 9:00am to strongly advised to adjust to the local time 5:00pm U.S. standard. Most shops are open from 9:30am zone as quickly as possible and to be to 1:00pm, and re-open from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. There are also Monday morning and Wednesday/Thursday after- acutely aware of the fact that those living in noon closures for some businesses. Working hours vary for the neighboring apartments rightfully expect each business and you should inquire about the specific to be able to sleep as well as to live within a schedule for any location of interest. peaceful environment. Italian Food To help maintain good relations with your Italy is still a country in favor of the “slow food” culture neighbors, keep in mind that you are part of a and Italians traditionally spend a lot time purchasing, pre- community and your actions affect your paring and eating good food. Therefore, instead of big supermarkets, you will find a lot of small “corner” shops neighbors. Although your residency is tempo- that are specialized in meat, fish, bread, fruit or other food rary, recognize that most of your neighbors category. There are also centralized supermarkets that sell are living in their primary residence which they a broader variety of food and other household items. own. Please be sensitive to the lifestyle of your neighbors. Most residents enjoy the arrival of Italians normally have a light breakfast at the bar. Break- fast includes a coffee or a cappuccino and biscotti American students and you should do your (cookies) or un cornetto (a pastry). Lunch is generally part to foster that relationship. Most residents served between 1 and 2.30 pm and often consists of a work full time and many may have families primo piatto (first course like salad, soup, rice or pasta). with young children, so keep excessive noise Some people may opt for a panino (sandwich) at lunch and make dinner their main meal. Dinner is served around to a minimum at all times. You should remem- 8-9 pm and often includes a first and a second course ber that although the housing facilities are not (meat, fish and a side order of vegetables) that may be directly provided by the University, your be- followed by fruit, dessert and coffee. havior reflects on the University and can affect future students’ living arrangements. Every Italian region (there are 20 of them) has its own typical cuisine: one of your goals could be to have a taste of all of them! Roman cooking is fundamentally very sim- Helpful Hints for Italian Apartment Liv- ple: a few ingredients make up the dishes and meat and ing fish are most often baked or grilled. Typical Roman dishes include pasta: fettuccine, spaghetti, and potato gnocchi. Milk-fed lamb (abbacchio) and Mediterranean fish are of- What can you expect to find in the Ro- ten used ingredients as well as sheep’s milk cheese and man Apartment/Condominium? fresh ricotta. Typical wines are those of the Castelli Ro- Each apartment is equipped with basic furnish- mani, southeast of Rome.

9 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013 ings and supplies, including single beds, bed and size, all of them provide the essentials. linens and towels, a closet/clothing storage Please try to understand this fact and accept it space, basic cookware and tableware, a table as part of your experience in Rome. Do not and chairs and a furnished sitting area. Desks, immediately compare your apartment with when available, are to be shared by all occu- those of other students. pants. Each student is expected to provide his/ her own paper and cleaning products as well Heating and Air Conditioning as replace light bulbs. Most apartment units The heat in the apartments generally oper- are provided with a washing machine. ates from 6—9 a.m. and then again in the evening from 6—10 p.m. This means that the It is anticipated most apartments will be hours in between heating are what you could equipped with a personal computer (PC) and call “Roman room temperature”, which is have unlimited, no additional cost access the slightly warmer than the temperature out- Internet. A landline phone will be provided side. By Roman ordinance, heating systems which will provide unlimited calls to landlines are turned on by November 15 and turned with Italy. Calls to cellular phones and calls off on March 15 every year. Wearing warmer outside of Italy incur additional cost and can clothes (ex. Wool, fleece, flannel) indoors be effected with the use of a calling card. during winter months is considered normal Unlimited incoming calls may be received with- practice amongst Italians and experiences out incurring any additional cost. In the event expats, it is strongly suggested that students a particular unit is not equipped with internet/ adopt this practice for their own comfort. phone line, a cellular phone will be provided Apartments are not provided with air condi- and a partial refund made. Computer and tioning; instead, keep cool the Italian way – phone are shared among unit residents. during the day, Italians traditionally keep their shutters and serrande closed against What can you expect to find in the His- the heat of the sun. In order to cool the toric Rome Studio Apartment? apartment you might also consider buying a Units are double occupancy studio apartments fan. and offset with charm what may be lacking modern amenities. Each apartment is equipped with basic furnishings and supplies, Electrical Power including one single bed per occupant, bed All the apartments in Rome operate with a 3 linens and towels, a closet/clothing storage kilowatt fuse box. This means that an over- space, basic cookware and kitchenware, a ta- load of power will leave you in the dark. You ble and chairs and furnished sitting area. Most should be careful when using American appli- have a kitchen area rather than a traditional ances with an adapter; that usually puts an kitchen. Desks, when available, are to be extra load on the power supply. Also be care- shared by all occupants. Each student is ex- ful of using many appliances simultaneously: pected to provide his/her own paper and the water heater, and another appliance cleaning products as well as replacing light (i.e., hair dryer, washing machine) will blow bulbs. Studio flats are not provided with a the fuse!! Should this happen, your power washing machine but a weekly maid service will be cut off – turn off any electrical appli- and linens change are provided. ance and light fixture you don’t truly need at A landline phone will be provided. All outgoing the moment and check your fuse box to flip calls incur charges and can be effected with your apartment switch back on. When re- the use of a calling card. Unlimited incoming placing light bulbs, consider purchasing en- calls may be received without incurring any ergy saving bulbs which consume less energy additional cost. while providing more light and thus will be less likely to help overload your limited elec- Not All Apartments Are the Same. trical supply. In Rome, not all apartments are created equal. Although the apartments vary in location, style 10 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013

Hot Water roommates) will likely spoil. You and your Almost all Roman apartments are furnished roommates might consider shopping and cook- with a water heating tank located either in ing together to cut down on refrigerator over- the bathroom or the balcony. In the tank, load—after all, real Italian-style living revolves there is generally enough hot water to last around the kitchen table and shared meals! for one long shower. With roommates, how- ever, that one shower must be divided into three or four short, but effective showers. Please expect about ten to fifteen minutes of Keys hot water at a time allowing at least a couple Lost keys are your responsibility. The Univer- of hours to replenish the supply. sity does not have copies of keys; therefore in case of a lockout, contact your roommate. For Emergencies and Regular Maintenance a replacement set, contact the agency during University assisted housing has managers their office hours. If you think changing the who are available during normal office hours locks might be necessary, ask the agency to which you will find posted where you live. order a lock smith. Also listed are emergency contact numbers for times outside office hours. Please call Leaving the Apartment these numbers only in the case of a true You are to leave the apartments generally emergency. For routine matters call your by noon on the morning after last day of housing manager during the posted office final exams. The University cannot arrange hours. to extend your lease or make arrangements to store your luggage after the lease ex- Washing Machines pires. However, Student Life Office is happy You will immediately note a difference be- to suggest available luggage storage or tween American and European washing ma- shipping services. As a semester draws to chines: the latter are “front loading”, i.e. there an end, instructions will be provided con- is no top lid but instead a front door. Because cerning housing check-out procedures. water can spill out and potentially cause dam- age, these front doors have a special timed Overnight Guests lock and will not open when cycles are actively Overnight guests are strictly prohibited. running. DO NOT force your washing ma- Should a visiting friend or relative need a chine open. )(NB. Not all university facilitated place to stay, pleas ask any of the Housing housing comes with a washing machine). or Student Life Coordinators for a list of lo- Loads can generally take up to 2 hours or even cal hotels, hostels and B&B’s. longer, so plan ahead, coordinate with your roommates and perhaps consider sharing the Respect Your Neighbor loads. Bear in mind the Italian quiet hour laws Please be considerate of those living with before starting a load late in the evening. and around you. The walls in Italy allow sound to pass surprisingly easily – you can Refrigerators hear much of what your neighbor is doing Europeans are masters at space-saving, and or saying, and vice versa. Most of your their refrigerators are another example of this. neighbors are normal Italian citizens with Combining the lack of space with a love of families and full-time jobs, they need 7-8 good, fresh foods, Italians shop regularly (if hours of sleep every night, and their week- not daily) at the outdoor markets, specialty end starts as late as on Saturday afternoon. shops and grocery stores found around almost By law, silence is imperative between 9:30 every corner. Be careful of overloading your or 10:00 pm and 8:00 am, and again after refrigerator—if the door cannot close or if the 1:00 pm until 3:30 or 4:00 pm; please re- cold air is not allowed to circulate freely within spect this law by keeping noise to minimum. the unit, the appliance will not be able to func- Because most floors are made of marble or tion properly and your food (as well as your ceramic and hence do not buffer the sounds 11 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013 coming from your apartment, wear slippers serrande closed at night and whenever you’re or soft sole shoes rather than hard sole or not home. Always speak to any person who has high heels. Also, most elevator doors in Italy buzzed your apartment through the intercom are not electronic and have to be closed system to make sure you know who it is before manually. Please remember to close them you buzz them into your building – never buzz carefully every time you use the elevator; in or hold the door open for someone you don’t when you forget to do so, it can impact other know. If they have an honest reason for being residents for whom elevator unavailability is there, there should be someone there to allow more than a mere inconvenience: the handi- them in. Crimes in Italy are generally petty capped, elderly, mothers with infants and crimes of opportunity – just don’t leave that toddlers, as well as just about anyone with opportunity open! their shopping. For your own safety as well as that of others, be sure to respect the Do not invite mere acquaintances into your weigth limits posted within the elevators (1 apartment - Italians socialize in public places kg is 2.2 pounds). and no one expects you to invite them in. All students - but in particular females - should Legalities be aware of the social and potentially legal Illegal drugs are ILLEGAL. As a foreign stu- implications of inviting guests into their dent, you should be aware that the laws are homes. different and search warrants are not neces- sary for drugs in Italy. In Italy, the police can The Tiger Mosquito require you to identify yourself. Therefore, it The City of Rome has an ongoing campaign to is essential that you carry a photocopy of combat the tiger mosquito, including the your passport with you at all times. In ex- spraying of public parks, schools, building and treme cases, the police can arrest an uniden- streets, as well as a push to educate the pub- tified person until that person is positively lic. Individual condominium complexes typi- identified. cally spray their surrounding property, and all are asked to be vigilant about eliminating It is unlikely that students who themselves standing water, especially on terraces and and whose roommates follow the AUR Code balconies. To keep from being bitten, avoid of Conduct and AUR Housing Rules and strongly scented soaps, shampoos, etc, and Guidelines will experience problems with strangely enough, avoid eating bananas. their neighbors. However, should your Loose clothing provides a barrier of air be- neighbors call the police on your apartment tween your skin and clothing. A very small to file a complaint, you should: percentage of the population will find them-  Have your passport and visa available selves particularly sensitive to the mosquito  Be polite and courteous bite and may benefit from repellent products  Understand that no search warrant is re- which can be purchased at the local phar- quired under Italian law macy; repellents for rooms in your apartment  Understand that given current police re- can also be purchased at the pharmacy, as sources, your situation is unlikely to be well as your local hardware store (ferramenta) viewed sympathetically. and grocery store. Typical products are plug- in electrical devices, coils and citronella can- dles.

Apartment Safety Many of the housing rules are set in an effort to ensure student safety. In addition to the housing rules, please bear the following in mind:

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Helpful Websites The information about living in Rome con- tained in the Student Handbook can also be found within our website www.aur.edu. In addition, we have found the following sites very helpful: http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/ instructions/ Provides a wealth of information about living in and traveling through Italy, including detailed instructions for daily living, supported by pho- tographs. Covers a broad spectrum, from food shopping to operating washing machines, from making espresso, to catching a taxi, from us- ing any kind of phone to going to the beach. Photographs help prepare you for the unex- pected. Definitely worth visiting and revisiting. http://www.atac.roma.it/ Provides door to door public transportation in- structions within the city of Rome, with maps. Click on the British flag for English version. http://www.tuttocitta.it/tc/home.jsp Provides maps of the city of Rome, as well as door to door instructions for driving or walking. In Italian.

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you should call the AT&T and MCI numbers above and follow the same instructions for Telephones and Computers using a public phone. Bear in mind that this is very often an expensive way to call home and most phone service providers do not Most of the public phones in Italy require the recognize the access numbers (exception- use of a prepaid phone card (scheda telefo- public pay phones and the major phone nica). You can purchase phone cards at most company Telecom) With respect to cost, tabacchi shops, newsstands and bars in de- students should inquire specifically about nominations of €5, €10, €15 etc. These cards the rate to call the USA. Many companies are also useful for long distance phone calls offer very cheap rates to Italy and Europe (see below). but calls home typically are expensive. A very practical and economical solution is to Remember that even local calls are timed purchase an international phone card upon and cost money; if you are using coins make arrival in Italy. Many offer very low rates sure to put enough money into the machine (ex: 5 cents a minute plus local call charge, (the price for a local call starts from €0.10). if any) and can be very good investments. If you are dialing a number that begins with International calling cards purchased in the 335, 338, 339, 330, 347, 349, 368, etc, you USA may offer very good rates calling from are calling a cell phone, remember that it is USA but not other locations so keep this in more expensive. mind if shopping for a card before your de- parture. International Phone Cards You should consider that Rome is 6 hours Students may wish to consider obtaining a ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time and 9 cellular phone. Cellular phones may be ob- hours ahead of U.S. Pacific Standard Time. tained in the USA, prior to your departure. International calls can be made from any Detailed information can be found at: telephone booth, either using an Italian card www.piccellwireless.com or your own calling/credit card. To place di- rect international calls you have to dial the The university has no financial interest in this following sequence service. Students and parents should know that if you subscribe to this service your cellu- 00 + country code + area code + local number lar number is accessible to the university. This information will be kept confidential but will be AT&T and MCI calling cards can be used used in the event it is important to contact you from any private landline or public phone (by voice or text) for university or emergency with a scheda. When calling from a public purposes. When enrolling in their program phone, you must have a local phone card please make certain you identify yourself as even though there will be no debit to the bal- enrolled at The American University of Rome. ance. You can reach an  AT&T operator at 800 172 444 Please call your loved ones immediately  MCI operator at 800 90 58 25 up on your arrival in Rome!

You can buy pre-paid MCI and AT&T phone Laptop Computers cards at tabacchi shops. International Calling Laptops with universal power supplies can Cards are available in many brands at differ- be useful to students. Electrical outlet ent charges. Make sure to ask for Carta Tele- adapters are required but these can be pur- fonica Internazionale. Instructions for the chased very inexpensively. The University use of these cards are written on the cards, maintains a computer lab with free Internet compare wisely as rates vary. access. Laptops with an Ethernet card can be configured to access the University net- In order to make a collect call to the U.S., work in the computer labs. Wireless Net- 14 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013 work cards are also useful for those wanting to manner as listed above. Most packages will be use the University wireless LAN connection ac- delivered directly to AUR. However, on rare oc- cessible from various outdoor zones. Internet casions you will be required to pick up the access outside of the University is available package or registered letter directly from the in numerous, inexpensive Internet cafes, local package branch of the post office, from a which increasingly are social centers. Having delivery agent or even from the airport (see updated anti-virus software installed on your note below regarding medicines). If you receive laptop prior to arrival is strongly recom- a package on hold at the post office, you will mended. The University neither encourages receive a yellow card indicating where the item nor discourages bringing laptops but under can be collected. You must bring your passport no circumstances is the University responsi- to claim parcels at all of Rome’s post offices. ble for loss or damage to these devices whether on or off campus. Once a package is received at The American University of Rome, it will be logged and set Email aside in a secure area in the Main Office. A Students may access from the University Package Received Notice will be placed in the computer center any internet based email mailbox located in the student lounge. Take the service account. As such your current email notice with you to the Main Office as you pick account should be fully portable. If you do the package up. Packages are only given to the not have an email account or want an addressee, who must sign the ledger. aur.edu university email account, one can be assigned, without cost, upon arrival in Rome. Please take the following information into consideration before having pack- Library Access ages sent. We also ask that you share If you have any electronic library/database this information with anyone who might abilities on your campus- remember to bring send a package to you: Any goods sent along the access codes, passwords, etc. from outside the European Union will be sub- AUR’s library resources, while adequate to ject to a customs tax, as set by Italian and the task, typically do not match those avail- European law. The local delivery agent cus- able in your home university. toms representatives may also charge a han- dling fee in addition to the customs tax.

Mailing and Shipping While a tax can be charged for any item of value, in general most (but not all) packages RECEIVING LETTERS AND PACKAGES with a declared value of under $50 arrive un- taxed. Receiving Letters It is important that you have all of your mail Items of high value entail an accordingly high addressed to the University address as follows: customs tax; hence, it makes more sense to personally hand-carry any such item (i.e., lap- Student’s Name top computer, camera equipment) when you c/o The American University of Rome first arrive than to have it shipped to you Via Pietro Roselli 4 separately. Should you absolutely need to 00153 Rome, ITALY have such an item shipped, advise your family and friends to not assign an excessive value Regular mail arrives daily at approximately to the package: the value they assign to your 11:00 am. It will be sorted and delivered to the package will be the amount used for calculat- student mailboxes which are located in the stu- ing any taxes and fees. Should an item need dent lounge on the ground floor of Building A. to be insured, bear in mind that you will be taxed on the value declared & insured by the Receiving Packages sender. The usual tax rate is around 20%. Packages should be addressed in the same 15 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013

In our experience, packages containing used Registered Letters clothing or personal items with a low declared Registered letters are logged and placed in a value usually have little or no problem getting secure place. A notice will be placed in the through the delivery system. Packages with mailbox for the student, who must produce the easy-to-understand and simple descriptions notice in order to retrieve his/her registered seem to arrive more easily than those with letter. minute details (i.e., “used clothing, value $25” vs. “leather jacket, value $250”). Avoid using SENDING LETTERS AND PACKAGES brand names; instead, use the simplest de- scription possible. Post Offices Branch offices can be identified by a yellow sign Any medicines, whether prescription, over-the bearing the letters PT. The closest post office -counter, or even vitamins, should not be to the University is on Via Maurizio Quadrio 2 sent. If they are detected, the customs agent and it is open 8:30am to 7:00pm. will not allow them to be delivered. Should you require prescription medicine, bring a You can purchase stamps at any local tabacchi supply to last you for at least your entire stay. (indicated by a black, rectangular sign with a Should you urgently need prescription medi- large white T) or at the post office. The cost of cations from home while in Rome, speak per- the stamp varies according to weight, destina- sonally with a Student Life Coordinator for tion and speed of the delivery: regular mail information on how these should be shipped. posta ordinaria or air mail posta prioritaria.

For further information about shipping to It- All mail has to be posted in the red mailboxes aly from the U.S., the United States Postal outside the post offices or the tobacconist’s. Service has a very useful website. Please The mailboxes have two slots: one for the inner visit the Customs section at http:// city mail (in città), one for all destinations out- www.usps.com/global/customs.htm for their side of the city (tutte le altre destinazioni). The information on customs in foreign countries, closest mailbox to the University is found on Via and http://www.usps.com/global/ Carini. duties.htm#H6 for customs fees and other charges explained for parcels destined to Europe. Money and Banking

Paying Customs Taxes and Fees Currency Hopefully, having followed the above guide- The euro (€) is the Italian currency. The euro is lines, you will not find yourself in the position the single currency of the European Monetary of being charged taxes and fees. If not, the Union and went into circulation in the 12 Euro procedure is usually as follows: Member States on January 1, 2002.

The delivery agent will present the package ATM cards and Traveler’s Checks to AUR and request payment. The University highly recommends that you use  Should the fee be less than €5, the school the most efficient and convenient method of will pay the fee on your behalf so that de- accessing money in Italy: ATM (Bancomat) livery will not be delayed. You must reim- cards. Visa and Mastercard debit and credit burse the school for any fee paid on your cards are widely accepted and offer the best behalf when picking up the package. exchange rates. You should check with your  Should the fee be more than €5, the school bank to ensure that your ATM card is author- will take a photocopy of the delivery ized for international use. Also, you should not agent’s claim form and ask the delivery rely on your card as the sole means of acquir- agent to return within the next day or two. ing money. The photocopy and instructions on how to proceed will be placed in your mailbox. Make sure to have some traveler’s checks avail- 16 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013 able in case you have problems with your ATM lent interactive maps .See “TuttoCitta” link at card. All major U.S. travelers’ checks are ac- top of main page. From there students can cepted in Europe. The most widely recognized access detailed mapping of the entire city. Stu- are American Express, Bank of America, Bar- dents are encouraged to visit this page to bet- clay, and Citicorp. Bring your passport with ter acquaint themselves with the area. This you when cashing travelers' checks. Keep track web page is also an excellent source of infor- of all checks as you spend them by keeping a mation on Italy. written record separate from the checks. For example, if you search by address {under Personal Checks “Mappa”} for the University {Citta-Roma, In- You will not be able to cash personal checks in dirizzo- Pietro Roselli, #4} then click Italy unless you have an American Express “CREAmappa” you will be brought to the im- card and have made prior arrangements with mediate neighborhood of AUR. You can ex- American Express to have personal checks pand or reduce the map as you please. A rep- cashed (Express Cash). resentative apartment address would be Citta- Roma, Indirizzo- Dunant, #15; this would Money Transfers bring you to the address-Piazzale Enrico You can receive a money transfer from the Dunant, #15. U.S. through Western Union or other money transfer companies within 24 hours. Public transportation maps can be found on the website www.atac.roma.it. Choose the Banks and Bank Accounts English language, click on Route Calculation Banks are usually open Monday through Friday and type in your departure and arrival address. from 8:30am to 1:30pm. In the afternoon, the The website will produce a map with the public opening hours change from bank to bank but transportation route. It will also present a ta- they are usually open from 2:30/3:00pm to ble with information on which bus to take, for 4:00/4:30pm. Some banks are open non-stop how many stops and where to get off. from 8:30am to 4:00pm and/or on Saturday mornings. Buses The most commonly used form of transporta- Outside most banks there is a cash dispenser tion is the bus. Rome’s extensive bus routes and some of them located in downtown Rome connect the University to the historic center also have an automatic currency exchange ma- and extend far into the surrounding suburbs. chine working 24 hours a day. Bus stops, departure schedules and route in- formation are found on well-marked signs Opening an Italian bank account requires a throughout the city. Orange, blue or green valid stay permit and a fiscal code, but usually ATAC city buses and tram lines run from also quite some time and high operating costs. 5:30am to midnight. However, be aware: The University does not recommend that study these are estimated running times. Some lines -abroad students open an Italian bank ac- provide night buses (indicated with an “N”). count. Due to constant route modifications, students should always check the hours of operation for Public Transportation a specific route before departing. For ATAC information, call 800 43 17 84. Maps, Getting Around Detailed city maps and an initial supply of bus/ There are two main buses that serve the Uni- tram tickets will be provided. Housing is lo- versity: the #44 and #75. The 44 leaves from cated principally in the area bordered by Viale Piazza Venezia and continues past the Univer- Trastevere and Circonvallazione Gianicolense. sity toward Portuense. The 75 starts at the http://www.virgilio.it/home/index.html is an Stazione Termini train station, passes by the Italian web site similar to YAHOO! with excel- University and then continues another half- mile. Remember to validate your tickets and 17 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013 board the buses in the front or at the back and on Rome’s public transportation system ATAC to exit at the middle. on the Internet at www.atac.roma.it in Italian and in English. Trams The tram #8 runs from 5:30am to midnight. Taxi Service It departs from Piazza Argentina (city center) Taxis wait at stands and can also be called by along Viale di Trastevere and the Circonvallazi- phone, in which case you will be charged a one Gianicolense, to Casaletto, its final stop. small supplement. It is difficult, if not impossi- This tram is very useful to our students, as ble, to hail a cab. The meter starts approxi- many of the AUR housing accommodations are mately at €2 – 4; there are supplemental located within walking distance of this tram charges for night service (10:00pm–7:00am) line. and on Sundays and holidays as well as for each piece of baggage. Subway Rome’s subway system (Metropolitana) has Avoid unmarked or unmetered cabs (numerous two lines and is marked by red M signs on city at airports and train stations), whose drivers maps. The two lines, Lines A (red) and B actively solicit your trade and may demand (blue), intersect at Termini Station. Subway astronomical fares. Use only licensed, metered Line A connects the Vatican with Anagnina, the yellow or white cabs, identified by a numbered central bus terminal for routes to other cities in shield on the side and an illuminated taxi sign Lazio. Line B extends from Rebibbia to EUR. on the roof. The closest taxi stand to the Uni- Subway service begins at 5:30am and con- versity is located at Piazza Rosolino Pilo, reach- cludes at midnight. Try to avoid the rush hours able by telephone at 06 58 12 800. To call a and beware of pickpockets. cab, dial 06 3570, 06 88177, 06 5551 or 06 4994. Tickets Rome’s integrated Metrobus transportation system includes buses and trams (ATAC), sub- Packing and Things to Bring way (Metro) and some other suburban trains (FS) run by the state railways. A very informative website on packing is http://onebag.com. In general use luggage You must validate all of the bus tickets (except that is light, durable and easy to carry – since for monthly passes) in the yellow boxes when you will have carry it around before arriving at boarding the first vehicle and again after the your destination. Check the handles and seams expiration (75 minutes). The monthly bus to make sure that they are secure. A backpack passes for students (€18) are only for Italian is useful for weekend trips and as a carry-on. students residents in Rome. Do not buy the student bus pass, you must purchase the €30 Also remember to tag your luggage. Each pass. piece of luggage, including your carry-on, should be labeled with a tag showing your Bus tickets are sold at tabacchi stores, news- name and address at home and abroad. A stands and many coffee bars; automatic ticket good idea might be to make your carry-on bag machines are positioned in Metro stations and a “survival kit.” In case your checked luggage at many bus stops; and ATAC and COTRAL gets lost you should have a basic supply of ticket booths are located in many Metro sta- personal hygiene products, medicine and tions, on the lower concourse level at Termini clothing to last you for a couple of days. train station and at a few main bus terminals. Make sure to buy your ticket before getting on The best advice for packing is certainly “bring the bus or tram; you cannot buy tickets on as little as you possibly can”. You will most board. likely regret bringing a heavy suitcase since you have to carry it around on your own. Be- You can get route maps and more information 18 The American University of Rome Pre-departure Information Summer II 2013 low is an indicative list (by no means exhaus- Useful Websites tive) of items you should consider bringing. Consider you will be living in Rome during two seasons (autumn-winter or winter-spring). Also www.whatsoninrome.com remember you can buy almost anything at www.wantedinrome.com your final destination. www.romecentral.com

Clothing www.thingstodo-rome.com  Jeans, khakis www.romaturismo.com  T-shirts, sweatshirts www.theamericanmag.com  Pajamas, sweats or other comfortable www.slowtravel.com clothes to wear at home  Raingear  Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers A Final Note  Slippers, most Italians wear slippers at home for comfort and as courtesy to We receive many inquires on what to expect upon neighbors below arrival in Rome. AUR can best prepare you by ad- vising you to expect the unexpected and be pre- Other Items pared to be flexible and patient. From the moment  Multiple copies of passport and visa of your arrival you will notice the unique atmos- (unless traveling, do not carry your phere that is Rome. Things are hectic and quick original) paced. Traffic will likely be intense the day of your arrival and you will have little time to get off the  Prescription medicine for entire term bus to enter your apartment (as the bus will be (read the receiving mail section) blocking traffic). Also be prepared for a little jet lag  Over the counter cold medicines, aspi- and culture shock upon your arrival in Rome. It is a rin etc. perfectly normal experience. You will not be alone.  Battery run travel alarm clock  Beach wear, including towel You will find graffiti on almost every building, even in the most expensive areas of Rome. It is not sin- Suggested Books, Travel Guides and Films ister - just an eyesore. You should be prepared to  Lets' Go Guides get lost once or twice and feel especially challenged during your first days. You may be surprised that  The Lonely Planet collection relatively few residents speak English. You will find  The Rough Guide collection public transportation, especially the buses confus-  talian Neighbors, Parks, Tim Mandarin ing at first, but will soon come to confidently rely Press on them. In short, prepare yourself for the experi-  The Italians, Barzini, Luigi ence of a lifetime!  As the Romans Do, Epstein, William Morrow Publisher  Italy in Mind, Leccese Powers, Alice We look forward to meeting you, Vintage Books, 1997  Three Coins in a Fountain-film welcome to Rome!!!  Roman Holiday-film  Fellini's Rome-film  The River Cafe Cook Book Series, Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers  The Classic Pasta Cookbook, Giuliano Hazan.  The Essentials of Classic Italian Cook- ing, Marcella Hazan  Italian Country Cooking, Susanna Gel- metti

19 SUMMER II 2013 EXCURSIONS STUDENT LIFE DEPARTMENT

CAPRI, MOUNT VESUVIUS, SORRENTO AND POMPEII FIELD TRIP 12-14 JULY 2013 250 euro

Join the Student Life crew for a new twist on our old classic and very popular trips to Capri and Pompeii! For the first time, we’ll be combining our trip to the beautiful Isle of Capri with our tour of the excavations at Pompeii, as well as adding overnight stays in the town of Sorrento. And if that weren’t enough, we will climb to the summit of a volcano, the famous Mount Vesuvius. TUSCAN WEEKEND 19-21 JULY 2013 Capri: magnificent coastal walks, flower-strewn mountain slopes and, of course, the shimmering blue Mediterranean sea with its natural This Student Life weekend trip will take you wonders which include the magical Blue Grotto and Faraglione. to the fabled towns of Tuscany: Pisa, Florence Pompeii: buried under ash and pumice and lost for over 1500 years, and Trequanda and Montecatini. From the world this Roman city frozen in time was rediscovered 4 centuries ago. famous tower of Pisa, to the highly sophisticated Today this UNESCO World Heritage site offers extraordinary insight medieval city of Florence, to the beautiful into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. landscapes of Trequanda (our wine tasting Sorrento: on the Amalfi coast overlooking the Bay of Naples, this destination). There are cathedrals, city palaces, cliffside town offers spectacular views across the bay. It is also the intimate town squares and breathtaking landscape home of limoncello. views. This is the best way for you to become the Mount Vesuvius: Famous for having buried Pompeii and most “cultivated” traveler and lover of the best of Herculaneum under up to 6 meters of ash , and while currently Italy. inactive, this volcano is the only volcano on the European mainland to have erupted in the last century. The Student Life department provides you a chance to visit some of the historical and artistic treasures of these selected cities of Tuscany. There will also be leisure time for wandering, shopping, individual discovery and relaxation. 250 euro