1. T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

2. Spend a Semester in Rome

3. Why Rome? with CUA

4. Why Rome with CUA?  Rome is one of the most significant cities for the development of western culture  It is centrally located, with easy travel to the rest of Italy and the rest of Europe  It is the central city of the Catholic Church  There is always something happening in the city: music, culture, food, religion T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

5. Why Rome with CUA? CUA’s Rome program is run directly by CUA and staffed with CUA staff The courses are listed in Cardinal Station and count as regular CUA courses All financial aid (except work-study) is valid during the Rome semester T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

6. Why Rome with CUA? CUA provides you with a support staff to help you while you are in Rome And leaves you with the freedom to explore the city and the country T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

7. What is provided? Full 16-week semester program, with the possibility of taking a full load of regular, CUA courses On-site director and assistant director Modern dormitory facilities, with air-conditioning, wireless internet, a residence assistant, and a 24- hour security guard Partial meal plan: Food vouchers for 60 euro each week (except the semester break) Passes for Rome’s public transportation for the full 16 weeks Two three-day excursions, plus two day trips Several group meals An orientation weekend

8. What to Expect Courses that help you understand Rome and its significance An academically challenging experience The opportunity to learn and practice Italian A well-organized program, with free time built in T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

9. Study in a Living Textbook

10. Specifics T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

11. Basics Address The Catholic University of America Via Marcantonio Colonna 21a 00192 Roma ITALIA Staff Dr. David Dawson Vasquez Director Ms. Aurora Santoro Assistant Director Ms. Claudia Kock Residence Manager T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

12. Facilities The CUA Rome campus is located within a beautiful 19th- century building owned by the Vincentians, The Congregation of the Mission, a religious order founded by St. Vincent de Paul. Through a partnership with St. John's University, CUA students benefit from Modern classrooms. High-speed wireless internet. A fully-wired computer lab with printers. A small library for quiet study. Air-conditioned/heated facilities. 24-hour security with key-card access. T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

13. Calendar 16-week semester, with a one- week mid-semester break. Classes are held Monday-Friday. Fall 2013 Aug 23-Dec 15 Spring 2014 Jan 10-May 4 Fall 2014 Aug 22-Dec 14 Spring 2015 Jan 9-May 3 T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

14. Courses: General The courses taught in Rome are designed to help you make the most of your time here. Few will every have the opportunity again of studying in-depth such an important city while enjoying four months living there. You can expect challenging courses, engaging professors, and fascinating subjects. T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

15. Guest Faculty Dr. Stephen Wright, English (Fall 2013) Dr. Brian Engelland, Business (Spring 2014) Dr. Lilla Kopar, English (Fall 2014) Dr. Reza Saidi, Business (Spring 2015) T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

16. Courses Offered: Fall 2013 ENG313/CLAS 313RRoman Roots of European Literature ENG353Chaucer and the Italians CLAS 318/ART 318Art & Architecture of Ancient Rome CLAS 206RRoman History TRS 345Liturgical Art & Architecture PHIL 310Philosophy of Art POL 343Contemporary Italian Politics GR 566RReadings in Greek LAT 566RReadings in Latin ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202Italian Language T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

17. Courses Offered: Spring 2014 HIST 430/MGT 340/TRS 430 Commerce, Culture, and Catholicism MKT 345International Marketing CLAS 318/ART 318Art & Architecture of Ancient Rome CLAS 206RRoman History TRS 345Liturgical Art & Architecture PHIL 310Philosophy of Art POL 343Contemporary Italian Politics GR 566RReadings in Greek LAT 566RReadings in Latin ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202Italian Language T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

18. Courses Offered: Fall 2014 ENG313/CLAS 313RRoman Roots of European Literature ENG353Chaucer and the Italians CLAS 318/ART 318Art & Architecture of Ancient Rome CLAS 206RRoman History TRS 345Liturgical Art & Architecture PHIL 310Philosophy of Art POL 343Contemporary Italian Politics GR 566RReadings in Greek LAT 566RReadings in Latin ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202Italian Language T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

19. Courses Offered: Spring 2015 HIST 430/MGT 340/TRS 430 Commerce, Culture, and Catholicism MKT 345International Marketing CLAS 318/ART 318Art & Architecture of Ancient Rome CLAS 206RRoman History TRS 345Liturgical Art & Architecture PHIL 310Philosophy of Art POL 343Contemporary Italian Politics GR 566RReadings in Greek LAT 566RReadings in Latin ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202Italian Language T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

20. Fall or Spring? Fall Dormitory accommodations Warm start, cool finish September: usually warm—in the 80s October/November: starts to rain, temperatures drop, arriving in the 50s by mid November Spring Opportunity for host families Chilly, getting warm towards the end December-February: usually cold and clear, temperatures in the 30s or 40s March-April: starts to rain, temperatures rise, arriving to the 70s by mid-April T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

21. Trips

22. Trips: Rome While in class, you will visit many of the places, monuments, churches, and museums of Rome that have established their place in history. Your professors will help you understand their meaning and impact. T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

23. Trips: Italy Two three-day overnight trips and two day trips take you out into the Italian peninsula to learn about the importance of these other Italian cities, such as Siena, Assisi, Naples, and Sorrento. T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

24. Other Trips We also organize optional trips to help you discover other parts of Italy. Trips may include:  Venice  Florence  Assisi  Castelli Romani T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

25. Cultural Events We organize many optional events throughout the semester so that you can make the most of the rich culture of Rome and Italy. Some possibilities: A night at the opera Visit to a mozzarella farm Cooking class Group meals And many others… T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

26. Spiritual Events Rome has never-ending opportunities to deepen your faith. Participation in a General Papal Audience is included in the program. We also help you get tickets to papal Masses. Volunteers from the North American College organize other spiritual events throughout the semester. T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

27. Time to Travel Each semester includes a 10-day break, two three-day weekends, and some free weekends to give you time to explore on your own: Rome, Italy, and Europe are at your fingertips! T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

28. Housing Students who study in Rome will be living in university-provided dormitory rooms. Students have the benefit of modern dormitories provided through CUA's long-standing relationship with St. John's University. The dorms feature double or triple rooms with a desk, wardrobe, and bed for each student, air conditioning/heating, bathrooms along the hallways, and wireless internet access. A CUA Resident Manager lives on your floor. There is a security guard on duty at the entrance at all times. For the spring semester, it is possible to apply to live with Italian host families. T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program

29. Eligibility Rome Full time, degree seeking student A 2 nd semester sophomore (45 credits) A cum. 2.8 grade point average Students should not study abroad during their last semester senior year, as it will interupt with graduating on time What Next? Research the program and country Speak to your Academic Advisor Speak with Financial Aid Speak with Career Services Talk with former participants Contact CUAbroad with any questions

30. More information About the Rome program http://cuabroad.cua.edu/programs/rome/index.cfm Dr. David Dawson Vasquez Dawsonvasque@cua.edu About studying abroad in general and applying to Rome CUAbroad, McMahon 111 Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad sweigert@cua.edu Grace Schneider, Education Abroad Advisor schneiderg@cua.edu T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA Rome Program