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College of Design Rome Program

Jen HoganCollege of Design

Director of International Programs

Introduction to the Rome Program

n Since 1991, over 2,000 students have studied on the Rome Program

n Licensed by the Italian Ministry of Education

n Member of AACUPI

ISU Studios

ISU Studios

Pantheon

Colosseum

Termini Train Station

Trastevere Train Station

Vatican CityTrevi Fountain

ISU Studios

ISU Studios

Pantheon

Colosseum

Photo by Pia Schneider

Photo by Jeff Balmer

Photo by Stacie Blasen

Photo by Jeff Balmer

Photo by Pia Schneider

Studio Personnel

Administration: Beatrice Rosini (left), accounting; Barbara Romagnoli (middle), logistics; Alessandra Faggioni (right), facility manager and student affairs

Facility team: Rosa de la Cruz (left) and Ferdy Rapacon (right)

Resident Director: Pia

Schneider

Student Housing

ò Arranged by the College of Design

ò Location

ò Amenities

ò Housing distribution will occur May/June

+ ISU Studios

+ ISU Studios

Colosseum

BH International Student Housing

Roma Trastevere Train Station

+ BH International Student Housing

Roma Trastevere Train Station

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BH InternationalVia Ippolito Nievo, 12 Photo by Stacie Blasen

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Photo by Stephanie Jensen

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Photo by Raena Sampson

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Photo by Stephanie Jensen

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Photo by Brian Maw

Official Program Dates

ò Arrivals: No later than August 22nd

ò If traveling directly from the U.S., depart on August 21st to arrive in Rome on August 22nd (overnight flight)

ò Classes begin: August 27th

ò Departures: No earlier than December 15th

ò Thanksgiving Break: November 22nd -23rd (shorter than Ames)

ò First night in housing: August 22nd

ò Last night in housing: December 16th

Pre-Departure Orientation

ò Required for all students:

ò Dsn S 301: Study Abroad Preparation Seminar

ò 1 credit, offered weekly during spring 2018

ò Guides

ò Rome Program Student Guide- hand-out today

ò Study Abroad Center Handbook

Guide for Families

ò Benefits of studying abroad

ò Safety abroad

ò Dsn S 301

ò Culture shock and re-entry shock

ò Necessary documents

ò Additional information

Study Visas

ò Each student must obtain a study visa in order to participate in the Rome Program

ò “Visa night” in Dsn S 301 is April 9th

ò Students must submit all materials as requested, including their passports and a round-trip itinerary (either purchased or confirmed) from the U.S. to Rome and back from Rome

ò New! Fee for student visa- equivalent of 50 Euros (tbd) April 1st

ò Paid by money order only! Made out to the Consulate General of Italy

ò Applications mailed to Consulate General of Italy in Chicago; 3 days to 3 weeks for processing; can apply 90 days before program starts

Visiting Rome

ò Family and friends are welcome to visit

ò Must make own travel and accommodation arrangements

ò Student housing is for students only

ò Students risk eviction for overnight guests, even family

ò Time visit carefully; academics are the priority

ò Before or after the semester or come for the final Rome show• Thanksgiving Break: November 22nd -23rd is the perfect time to visit• Day-by-day calendar will be available later in the spring semester• Additional field trips will be announced later in the spring semester

Passports

ò We recommend that at least one family member of a student participating in the Rome Program should have a valid passport

ò In case of an emergency, a family member may need to travel to Rome

Communication Plans

ò Pre-departure orientation preparations

ò Traveling to and from Rome

ò Day-to-day at the studio

ò Field trips

ò Emergencies (at home and in Rome)

ò Faculty/staff in Rome and Ames

ò Crisis Management Plan

Cell Phones

ò 1. Contact current cell phone provider to learn about international calling and data plans

ò 2. Purchase a new phone and a new SIM card in Italy

ò 3. Purchase a used phone here and a new SIM card in Italy

ò 4. Use current smart phone in airplane mode only with wireless turned on

ò Wireless Internet access is available at the studio and in the apartments

Prescriptions

ò Take enough refills for your entire stay plus a few days extra; may need to use “vacation override” because the program is longer than 90 days

ò You can’t have additional medication mailed to you

ò Talk to your doctor as soon as possible about obtaining medication for the program

ò Keep prescriptions in original containers at all times

ò Keep prescriptions in your carry-on bag only

CISI Insurance

ò ISU requires all study abroad program participants to purchase insurance coverage for health, emergency medical, and security evacuations from Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI).

ò The coverage will cost $1.31/day for the official program dates +3 days before and after, and it has been built into the Rome Program’s program fee. Students will be automatically enrolled.

ò Students may purchase additional coverage through CISI on a monthly basis if they wish to be covered for travel before or after their program coverage dates.

CISI Insurance

ò Coverage Highlights:

• $500,000 per injury/illness • $0 deductible • Coverage due to a relapse of a pre-existing condition • 100% of covered expenses for an emergency medical

evacuation or repatriation • $100,000 for security evacuation • Access to Team Assist, CISI’s Worldwide 24-hour

emergency service

ò More information available at:http://isuabroad.iastate.edu/?go=CISI

Program Costs

ò U-bill

ò Housing

ò Escrow

Power of Attorney

ò If a student’s signature will be required on paperwork in the United States while studying abroad, he or she may wish to consider giving Power of Attorney to a parent or guardian

ò Student Legal Services at ISU

ò Family lawyer

ò Contact at least one month ahead of departure

University Counsel Information

ò The law places on the university certain legal duties:

ò To use reasonable care in organizing and operating the Rome Program

ò To educate (or to warn) student participants about known hazards regarding their semester in Rome

ò The law does not place a legal duty on the university to insure or guarantee a student’s safety while abroad.

ò The law also places upon the student a legal duty to use reasonable care.


ò The laws in Italy and other European countries are different than in the United States.

ò Students who violate another country’s laws may not enjoy the due process benefits that we have taken for granted in the United States such as the right to bail and the fourth amendment protections against illegal search and seizure.


ò A student participating in the Rome Program is subject to a number of different regulations, including:

ò ISU student disciplinary regulations

ò Study Abroad Conduct Code

ò Laws of Italy or of other countries in which the student is traveling

ò Academic and behavioral rules set by the College of Design for the Rome Program

ò Rules set by the landlord of the student’s housing unit


ò A violation of any of these regulations could lead to discipline up to and including dismissal. If a student is dismissed, the student must return to the United States at their own cost and would receive no financial refund and could lose academic credit earned in Rome.

ò Some of our biggest problematic behaviors involve alcohol consumption, disorderly conduct and noisy parties.


ò Students should follow the suggestions contained in the Rome Program Student Guide and in Dsn S 301. Those precautions have been learned from the past experience of fellow students who have participated in the Rome Program.

ò Have a fun, exhilarating and educational experience abroad. Your semester in Rome will certainly be the highlight of your college career -- especially if you follow the tips and personal safety precautions provided by the College of Design.

Questions

ò Informal question and answer session at reception

ò E-mail: [email protected]

ò Phone: 515.294.8275

FinancialAidContact

TiffanyWoodFinancialAidAdvisorStudyAbroad&NationalStudentExchange

OfficeofStudentFinancialAid0210BeardshearHallAmes,IA50011(515)[email protected]

FinancialAid

FallApplicantsFinancialaidisbasedoffofyour2018-2019 FAFSA.

The2018-2019 FAFSAneededtobefiledbyDecember1,2017forpriorityfinancialaidconsideration

FiletheFAFSAatwww.fafsa.ed.gov

TypesofFinancialAidAvailableFallProgram• StudyAbroadScholarships– applicationrequiredforconsideration

– ISUStudyAbroadCenterwebsite

• ISUScholarships– applicationrequiredforconsideration– CollegeofDesignwebsite

• Grants*– Basedon2018-2019 FAFSAand filingthe2018-2019 FAFSAbyDecember1,

2016– Mustdemonstratefinancialneedtoreceivegrants– Grantswillnot beincreasedtocoverstudyabroadexpenses

• Studentand/orParentLoans– Mustcompletethe2018-2019 FAFSAtobeconsideredforloanassistance

*Ifapplicable

FinancialAidScholarships

http://www.studyabroad.iastate.edu/


http://www.design.iastate.edu/

FinancialAid

Whatdoesfinancialaidcover?

HousingAccommodations

Meals

Books&Supplies

Round-tripTransportation

Tuition&Fees

Passport&Visa

InternationalStudentIDCard

ProgramFees

HealthInsurance

PersonalItems

FallFinancialAidTimelineMarch2018

Students– ApplyandcommittotheRomeprogram.Financialaidwillnotbeadjustedifyoudonotcommittothetrip.

Mid-May2018OfficeofStudentFinancialAid– Automaticallycreatesafinancialaidawardtoreflectthecostsofyourstudyabroadprogram.Students willreceiveanemailwhenfallfinancialaidawardsarereadytoreviewonAccessPlus.

May-July2018Students – Applyforadditionalloans,ifneeded,tocoverprogramexpenses.

August2018FinancialaidappliestoIowaStateUniversityU-Bill.

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