1. Summer School in Rome Pre-Departure Session
Prof. Eugenio Bolongaro (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)

2. mindfulness & openness
The Three Essentials
preparation
patience
mindfulness & openness

3. Before You Leave do as much of the legwork as you can at home
documents
passport and visas (bring photocopies, always carry personal ID)
health insurance
travel
cheap flights
cheap train
coach
ferries
car rentals (international driving license)
public transport
accommodation outside of Rome
Airbnb
hotels
places & people to see
identify and contact to introduce yourself
ask about facilities, hours, procedures, access to WiFi

4. When You Arrive
if asked for a reason for your visit, the best answer is that you are a tourist and give the Residence as your address in Italy
Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino Airport to Stazione Termini
from Termini take metro Linea B toward Rebibbia, stop at Pietralta station
take exit to via di Pietralta, go north, first street on your right is via Giovanni Michelotti, next street on your right is via del Cottanello, the Camp1us Residence is less than 100 m from the corner to your right (via del Cottanello 12)
go to reception and ask in which room you will be staying
Cristiana will already be on site
welcome session at 8am in the Residence lobby on Monday, June 3

5. @ La Sapienza classrooms library cafeteria
at the La Sapienza campus by Stazione Termini
you will be taken there on the first day of classes
library
you will have access to library you only need an ID
all your course material will be available in electronic form and on line
cafeteria
breakfast at the Residence
second meal (lunch or dinner) in the campus cafeterias with a La Sapienza card

6. FAQs how to stay connected: telephony & internet
check what your Canadian provider offers for Italy
choose a reputable Italian provider (need passport and local address)
explain exactly what you need
ask about roaming charges if traveling to other European destinations
how to get around: metro/bus pass
if you are not well: health clinic

7. Patience bureaucracy language
don’t argue about how things are done, just do it
be courteous and present yourself as needing assistance
language
not everybody speaks/understands English
attempts in local language are always appreciated

8. Mindfulness & Openness
cultural sensitivity
show interest and curiosity
don’t work on assumptions, always ask/find out first
pay attention to body language
establish clear boundaries

9. Specific Issues if anything happens, contact Cristiana immediately!
safety
don’t take unnecessary risks -- if in doubt, discuss it with Cristiana
take for granted that you need to be more careful than you would be in Montreal, for example, staying in groups is a very good idea
sexuality / intimacy
take time to understand the rules of the game
sexism, racism, and homophobia
theft
pay attention to your belongings (e.g., don’t hang a bag on the side of a chair)
smoking: follow the rules (even in Italy)
vegetarianism/veganism: not easy but possible
if anything happens, contact Cristiana immediately!