The Catholic University Of America Rome Program

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Spend a Semester in Rome
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Why Rome?

• with CUA

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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

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Why Rome with CUA?

• CUAs 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

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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

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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 Romes public transportation for the
  full 16 weeks
• Two three-day excursions, plus two day trips
• Several group meals
• An orientation weekend

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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

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Study in a Living Textbook
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Specifics
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Basics

• Staff
• Dr. David Dawson Vasquez
• Director
• Ms. Aurora Santoro
• Assistant Director
• Ms. Claudia Kock
• Residence Manager

• Address
• The Catholic University of America
• Via Marcantonio Colonna 21a
• 00192 Roma
• ITALIA

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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.

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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

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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.

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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)

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Courses Offered Fall 2013

• ENG 313/CLAS 313R Roman Roots of European
  Literature
• ENG 353 Chaucer and the Italians
• CLAS 318/ART 318 Art Architecture of Ancient
  Rome
• CLAS 206R Roman History
• TRS 345 Liturgical Art Architecture
• PHIL 310 Philosophy of Art
• POL 343 Contemporary Italian Politics
• GR 566R Readings in Greek
• LAT 566R Readings in Latin
• ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202 Italian Language

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Courses Offered Spring 2014

• HIST 430/MGT 340/TRS 430 Commerce, Culture, and
  Catholicism
• MKT 345 International Marketing
• CLAS 318/ART 318 Art Architecture of Ancient
  Rome
• CLAS 206R Roman History
• TRS 345 Liturgical Art Architecture
• PHIL 310 Philosophy of Art
• POL 343 Contemporary Italian Politics
• GR 566R Readings in Greek
• LAT 566R Readings in Latin
• ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202 Italian Language

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Courses Offered Fall 2014

• ENG 313/CLAS 313R Roman Roots of European
  Literature
• ENG 353 Chaucer and the Italians
• CLAS 318/ART 318 Art Architecture of Ancient
  Rome
• CLAS 206R Roman History
• TRS 345 Liturgical Art Architecture
• PHIL 310 Philosophy of Art
• POL 343 Contemporary Italian Politics
• GR 566R Readings in Greek
• LAT 566R Readings in Latin
• ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202 Italian Language

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Courses Offered Spring 2015

• HIST 430/MGT 340/TRS 430 Commerce, Culture, and
  Catholicism
• MKT 345 International Marketing
• CLAS 318/ART 318 Art Architecture of Ancient
  Rome
• CLAS 206R Roman History
• TRS 345 Liturgical Art Architecture
• PHIL 310 Philosophy of Art
• POL 343 Contemporary Italian Politics
• GR 566R Readings in Greek
• LAT 566R Readings in Latin
• ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202 Italian Language

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Fall or Spring?

• Fall
• Dormitory accommodations
• Warm start, cool finish
• September usually warmin 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

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Trips
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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.

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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.

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Other Trips

• We also organize optional trips to help you
  discover other parts of Italy. Trips may include
• Venice
• Florence
• Assisi
• Castelli Romani

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Eligibility

• Full time, degree seeking student
• A 2nd 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

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More information

• About the Rome program
• http//cuabroad.cua.edu/programs/rome/index.cfm
• Dr. David Dawson Vasquez
• Dawsonvasque_at_cua.edu
• About studying abroad in general and applying to
  Rome
• CUAbroad, McMahon 111
• Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad
• sweigert_at_cua.edu
• Grace Schneider, Education Abroad Advisor
• schneiderg_at_cua.edu

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