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Living in the Heart of Rome
Once in a lifetime experience
One of the most important aspects of your time at Rome City will be your living arrangements: where you live, and who you live with. All Rome City students have the option of living in university-owned accommodation that are located in one of the neighborhoods surrounding the university.
These are the things you definitely don’t want to forget. Your essentials should include:
Be sure to store the photocopies in a separate place from the originals: these will make replacing both passport and visa at the American consulate a whole lot easier if ever the originals should be lost or stolen.
If you’re taking any prescription medications, it’s a good idea to get enough to ensure you’re covered the whole time you’re away.
These days, the best way to gain access to foreign funds tends to be to use a U.S. credit or debit card, but you may want to travel with a little bit of foreign currency or traveler’s checks, just in case.
Depending on your regimen at home, you may find that more toiletries are classed as “essential” than others. We’d classify must-have essentials as deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, and they should definitely be in your carry-on bag.
Whether it’s for your phone, your computer, or your e-reader, you’ll likely want to bring a few chargers on your journey, and for that, you’ll need a converter and possibly an adapter. Not all countries use the same electricity voltage, which means that merely changing the shape of the plug might not be enough to make your charger work – and could even be dangerous and short out the device. Be sure to verify which plugs and voltage are used in the country you’re traveling to so that you have the right adapters for all your devices.
Full game and training kits will be provided by us. However, you do need to bring yourself everything that his essential equipment in your own sport, such as cleats, shinguards, sticks, running shoes, knee pads etc.
Despite being one of the smallest in Europe, Rome’s metro system is significantly fast and reliable, covering several areas of the city center. Rome’s metro network has three lines: Line A (orange), Line B (blue), and Line C (green). By metro, it’s possible to easily reach several of Rome’s top attractions.
Another possibility is the bus public transportation system, which is a great option to get around the city, especially since the metro line does not reach certain parts of the Italian Capital. Rome currently has 338 bus lines that run throughout the day and 22-night buses.
Where there is a green man indicating that you can cross, be aware that cars may still be entitled to turn onto the road and cross where you are happily walking. Where there are no lights, crossing places are indicated by white stripes. As a pedestrian, you have the right of way here, but you should always remain alert, particularly in wet weather when roads may be slippery. Make sure that the drivers in approaching cars have seen you and that they have a reasonable stopping distance.
From the government or local council to the Post Office, be prepared to queue. Best practice: book your appointment where possible, always aim to make these appointments as early in the day as you can.
Rome is very good with water and always has been. By the first century A.D., thanks to the amazing engineering of aqueducts, the city had roughly 1,000 liters of water available per person, per day. Nowadays, not so much – but still around 500 liters per family.
You’ll want to drink a lot of water here, especially in the summer months, but all you need to do is buy one bottle at the beginning of your trip and then refill it regularly from one of the 2,500 fontanelle (little fountains) that are scattered around the city. The water that flows constantly from these roadside fountains is safe, fresh, and super-cold. Can’t see a fontanelle from where you’re standing? Download this app (others are available) for iPhone to see them all marked on a map.
Apart from selling the obvious, tobacco, they also sell stamps, top-up for your phone, you can pay your bills there, get your monthly transport pass, buy lottery tickets… If you need something but you don’t know where to get it from, it’s most likely that you can get it from the Tabaccheria.
Italy’s gift to students on a budget. For €6-10 you can enjoy a drink and a variety of food, usually from 7 until 10 pm. It’s a cheap dinner and an excellent way to catch up with your friends! Some places offer a buffet with all types of pasta, vegetables, cured meats, pizza, etc, and others may bring you a charcuterie board with a few different options. It all depends on which venue you choose!
While Rome is far more like a traditional northern-European city than some of those in the south, you’re still going to find that many shops close at lunchtime and re-open in late afternoon, especially in the summer.
The cost per student for apartment rental will be 3,950 €(double occupancy room) or 5,500 € (single occupancy room) per semester. The rental fee includes electricity, gas, garbage tax, water, internet, condominium charges and a professional clean prior to arrival
Are you ready to become a Rome City Lion?
At Rome City we are looking for students who are willing to think outside the box and prepare themself for a professional journey in a rapidly changing world.