The document summarizes the SMU Study Abroad Program in Rome, Italy during the summer of 2012 at John Cabot University. It provides information on the university, which was founded in 1972 and offers undergraduate degrees and study abroad programs in the heart of Rome. It describes the Bachelor of Arts in Communications program and career opportunities for graduates. It also outlines details on finances, safety precautions, activities available like cooking classes and wine tasting, weekend trips to places in Tuscany, and expresses excitement to learn about Italian culture during the study abroad experience.

1. SMU Study
Abroad
Program
Rome, Italy
Summer 2012

2. John Cabot University
 John Cabot University, founded in 1972, is an
independent, four-year liberal arts university offering
undergraduate degrees and study abroad programs
to English-speaking students from all over the world.
 Whether you are pursuing a four-year degree or are
seeking to study abroad, you will do so in the heart
of Rome surrounded by the extraordinarily rich
offerings of a city of culture, history, art, creativity,
business and international affairs.

3. capacità - comunicativa - comunicazione
- dialogo - linea - scienza - settore
Communications
 The Bachelors of Arts in Communications is a rigorous, multi-disciplinary program
designed to give students the analytical, critical, and creative skills that are
fundamental to any career in the information age.
 The major provides students with superior skills in oral and written proficiency to
excel in the creation, dissemination, and analysis of messages. In addition, the
program is dedicated to integrating technology in its instruction and
incorporating international contexts for the study of communications, so as to
prepare students for an increasingly global industry.
 This major focuses on intellectual development and ethical reasoning to
empower students to take leadership roles and make a difference in a variety of
fields both within and outside of the communications industry.
 Students with a BA in Communications can go on to careers in such fields as Film
and Video Production, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Politics, Law,
Community Organizing and Service, Education, Management, and Non-profit
Administration.

4. Schedule

5. Financial
Financial Commitment

6. Preparation
Prepare Yourself!
 Visa – Contact local Italian Consulate to obtain your visa.
 Permit – Once arriving in Italy, you must obtain a permit to stay
within 8 days. http://eduitalia/org/assistance/ can assist you.
 Medical Insurance – Italian law requires foreign students living in Italy
to carry medical insurance.
 Personal Property Insurance: to protect your valuables, make sure
your insurance covers personal property.
 Money – Italy uses the Euro. You can keep track of the exchange
rate here http://www.xe.com/ucc/ . Most students obtain a debit
card from their local institution and ensure it can be used
internationally.

7. Safety
Embassy / Consulate Info.
United States of America Embassy
Via Veneto 119/a - 00187
Roma - phone 06 46 741
web site: www.usembassy.it
 Rome is a very safe city and violent crime is rare. The Student Services
staff is always available to answer any questions you may have about
staying safe in the city
*See above for important Embassy / Consulate information regarding
your safety overseas, and who you can contact if you are victim to a
theft or another crime.
* The local equivalent to the "911" emergency
line in Italy is: 113.

8. Activities
ITALIAN COOKING CLASS SUMMER SESSION II
What better way could there be to learn about Italian
culture than a cooking class?
Culinary fun starts here! Join Chef Andrea Consoli and learn every secret that goes into
each delicious bite of Italian cuisine!
Don’t miss the chance to learn how to make a scrumptious 4-course meal from scratch
with our brilliant Italian chef Andrea Consoli, at his new culinary school "Cooking Classes in
Rome" located on VIa dei Fienaroli, 5 (Trastevere)
WINE TASTING SUMMER SESSION II
Experience Rome's wine culture with your own expert wine guide. Learning
how to taste refined wine is a journey that will enrich your knowledge and
appreciation of wines.
As your sommelier leads you through the tasting of fine wines, you'll also
learn about Italy's incredible winemaking legacy, famous throughout the
world. Your expert will tell you how wine is made and provide the basics of
wine tasting techniques. You'll learn how to identify certain characteristics
and the underlying aromas of wine but also the hidden and most common
defects that you can find in a bottle.

9. Attractions
TUSCANY WEEKEND TRIP SUMMER SESSION II
JCU will take you to three of the most beautiful and characteristic cities of this region:
Montepulciano, Siena and Pisa.
Montepulciano, a Renaissance town in Southern Tuscany, is an important agricultural
center that is famous for its wine. An ancient Etruscan city, Montepulciano is situated on
a hilltop providing an impressive panoramic view of the Tuscan countryside. Recently
the city hosted the shooting of the movie “New Moon” from the Twilight Saga
Surrounded by olive groves and Chianti vineyards, Siena is one of the most beautiful
cities of Tuscany. Set on three hills, the city is drawn together by winding alleyways and
steep steps, whilst the Piazza del Campo stands at its heart, and the Duomo and St
Maria della Scala serve as additional cultural landmarks. Famed for the "Palio", the
annual historic horse-races that take place on 2 July and 16 August, it is also home to
one of the oldest Universities in Europe, which ensures a vibrant Italian student
atmosphere throughout the academic year. In addition to the bustling daily life of the
streets and squares of the city, Siena offers many cultural events, concerts, cinema,
theatre and a wide range of sporting activities.

10. References
Works cited
 Homepage. 06/25/12 http://www.johncabot.edu
 Peter Bridges. November 6, 2007
http://calitreview.com/280
 Wikipedia. 06/06/2012
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polizia_di_Stato

11. Ciao
The Experience
To study in Italy is a life-long dream of mine. Not only to explore
different cultures but to learn to live somewhere that is not
Americanized. The language, food and people will all be an experience
that will live within my memory forever!