Perugia, Italy – Summer 2008 Program Handbook
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| Perugia, Italy – Summer 2008
Program Handbook The study abroad program in Perugia, Italy is offered by International Academic Programs (IAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in conjunction with the Università per Stranieri di Perugia (UPS). This IAP Program Handbook supplements handbook(s) or materials you receive from UPS as well as the IAP Study Abroad Handbook and provides you with the most up-to-date information and advice available at the time of printing. Changes may occur before your departure or while you are abroad. Questions about your program abroad (housing options, facilities abroad, etc.) as well as questions relating to your relationship with your host university or academics (e.g. course credit and equivalents, registration deadlines, etc.) should be directed to International Academic Programs at UW-Madison. This program handbook contains the following information: Contact Information 1 Program Dates 3 Preparation Before Leaving 3 Documents you need to obtain your permit: 4 Travel and Arrival Information 8 Temporary Accommodations in Perugia 10 As your housing may not be available until Saturday morning, June 30, you will need to arrange for temporary accommodation for one night (or longer if you arrive earlier). The Centro di Accoglienza della Gioventù can be found on Via Bontempi 13, Tel. 075 572 2880. It is centrally located (downtown), and it is very inexpensive. The hostel closes at midnight, so if you arrive late, you will have to consider an alternate hotel for the night. Also, you need to leave the room by 9:30 AM and you can return after 4:30 PM. Several other choices are: 10 Temporary Accommodations in Rome: 10 The Academic Program 10 Level III: 12 Living Abroad 15 Student Testimonials 22 Contact InformationOn-Site Contact Information Professor Ernesto Livorni, Resident Director Cell Phone In Italy: (39) 333-177-4052 Email: elivorni@wisc.edu Address of the Università per Stranieri: Palazzo Gallenga Piazza Fortebraccio 4 06122 Perugia, Italy Tel: 011-39-075-574-6214 (Secretary), or 6211 (Information) Fax: 011-39-075-574-6213 Web: www.unistrapg.it/english/
International Academic Programs (IAP) University of Wisconsin-Madison 261 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive Madison, WI 53706 Tel: 608-262-2851 Fax: 608-262-6998 Web: www.studyabroad.wisc.edu
Emergency Contact Information In case of an emergency, call the main IAP number (608) 262-2851 between 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; after-hours or on weekends call the IAP staff on call at (608) 516-9440. Italy – Emergency Phone Numbers Police/Firefighters Service-113 (This is an emergency telephone number in Italy) Ambulance Service- 118 (Dialing 118 is the equivalent to calling 911 in the States. By dialing 118 you can get an ambulance. If you are driving and you have a breakdown on the road, dial 116. The nearest Automobile Club of Italy (ACI) will be notified to come to your aid. All Italian freeways have emergency telephone boxes.) Embassy Registration All program participants who are U.S. citizens must register at the U.S. Embassy before departure as this will help in case of a lost passport or other mishap. You can register on-line at U.S. Embassy Via Veneto 121 00187 Rome Tel: 011-39-06-46741 Fax: +39-06-4882-672 or 06-4674-2356
Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci, 38 50123 Firenze TEL: 011-39-055-266-951 Web: http://florence.usconsulate.gov/english/ Program DatesArrive in Perugia: June 28, 2008 Move into Housing & Orientation with Professor Livorni: June 29, 2008 Classes Begin: July 1, 2008 Classes End/Program End Date: July 31, 2008 Preparation Before LeavingRefer to the Pre-Departure Checklist on pages four and five of the IAP Study Abroad Handbook for essential information. Immigration Documents Passport A passport is needed to travel to Italy and to obtain your student visa. Apply immediately for a passport if you do not already have one. Passport information and application forms can be found on the U.S. State Department website (http://travel.state.gov/passport). If you already have your passport, make sure it will be valid for at least 6 months beyond the length of your stay abroad. Make three photocopies of your passport ID page (one for the IAP office, one for the Questura in Italy, and one for your own reference) Visa
Unless you are a citizen of the European Union, you will require an Italian visa in order to participate in the Perugia program. Detailed visa instructions will be provided by IAP. You will need to submit your visa materials to IAP by the required date in order to be included in the batch processing. The Italian Consulate in Chicago has asked that all UW students applying for student visas must submit their visa materials to IAP and we will forward the materials down to the Consulate. Photos Students must provide at least eight passport (ID) photographs. Two photos are to be returned on April 4th for the pre-departure orientation, along with the “Domanda di Pre-Iscrizione” or Application Form (this form will be available to complete at the pre-departure orientation on the 4th) Six photographs should be given to the Program Director in Italy after students get to Perugia. Study Permit: Registration with the QUESTURA: The Study Permit is issued by the Police Department at Palazzo Gallenga, seat of the University. It is a compulsory document which must be issued prior to registration at any Italian university or school, even if for short periods.
citizens of countries requiring visas to enter Italy must have a "visa specifically issued for studying at the University for Foreigners," since tourist visas are not valid for attending courses. Holders of study visas -- which you will be since there is now a visa requirement, even for summer programs. Holders of study visas must prove that they have an Insurance Policy covering hospital emergencies. UW-Madison IAP program participants are all covered by CISI and should always carry their CISI card with them while abroad. Proof of having this insurance should be sufficient to obtain the Permesso di soggiorno. Documents you need to obtain your permit:Be prepared and have the following documents ready (some of them you will obviously only be able to get once you are in Perugia). Your address in Perugia Your passport with the visa issued in the U.S. Three photocopies of your passport ID page (already mentioned above) 8 passport photos mentioned above 14.62 Euro government stamp or marca da bollo Proof of your medical insurance Once you have accomplished all necessary formalities, you will be issued a permit, which you must carry with you at all times while you are in Italy. Handling Money Abroad The currency in Italy is the Euro. For the latest currency exchange rates visit www.x-rates.com. When in Italy, you should plan to utilize a combination of money sources such as your ATM card, traveler’s checks, credit cards and cash to have both convenience and protection. Read the Handling Money Abroad section of your IAP Study Abroad Handbook as well for specific guidelines on using and accessing money while in Italy. Inside the main university building in Perugia (i.e., in Palazzo Gallenga) there is an ATM machine. There are also many other banks throughout the city. Banks in Italy are open Monday through Friday approximately from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m and some of the larger ones on Corso Vannucci reopen from roughly 2:30 to 3:30 in the afternoon. Banks often have ATM machines where you can use your Visa or ATM cards for your checking account. Please note, however, these machines will not allow withdrawals from your savings account. Additional Advice Regarding Money in Italy: Offices for exchanging money (cambio) at airports or train stations are sometimes closed; when open, the lines are usually long and may move slowly. Rates of exchange in such places are often unfavorable. There is an ATM machine in the Rome airport right outside the baggage claim area, as well as a place to change money. Many small hotels, restaurants and stores in Italy do not accept credit cards and many require a minimum purchase amount. Students that have studied in Italy in the past have found ATM cards to be the best option. Plan to bring some Euros with you from the U.S. Budgeting The information provided below is estimated and to serve as a guideline only to help you prepare your budget. Please make sure you check the Euro/Dollar exchange rate. Housing
The prices listed below were provided to our office by summer 2006 program participants; prices have likely increased a bit since that time. Telephone/Internet:
Food/Drinks – in Euros
Miscellaneous – in Euros
Transportation: in Euros
Packing The average temperature in June-July in Perugia is about 80 to 100 F. However, Perugia is at a fairly high elevation (roughly 500 meters above sea level) and nights can sometimes be cool, even in July. You should include at least one sweater in your suitcase. Packing light is a good idea; most things you want will be available in Perugia. A few packing tips: Keep one change of clothing, some toiletries and prescription medications in your carry-on luggage in case your checked luggage does not arrive with your flight. Take versatile items of clothing that are easily layered, especially dark clothing that does not need to be laundered often. Comfortable walking shoes are a necessity; make sure they are well broken in before you leave. Europeans do not generally wear sweatshirts, shorts, sweatpants, flip flops, or jeans with tears/holes. Include a nice outfit or two for evenings out or visits to churches and museums. If you take any medicine regularly, take more than enough with you to last the duration of the program, leave it in its original container and bring a copy of your prescription. Bring an extra pair of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Do not pack jewelry, computers or irreplaceable objects in luggage, which is not carry-on luggage. Pack two photocopies of the first page of your passport and receipts of traveler’s checks in your checked luggage. They should remain separate from the actual documents. Suggestions for what to bring: long pants, jeans, a light fleece jacket/sweater, a few books (books for courses are available in Perugia), towel, battery operated alarm clock, slippers for the cold tile floors, a bag/backpack that is a good for day trips or weekend travel. Electronics Italian electricity runs on 220 volts, while the U.S. runs on 110 volts. With the difference in currency, we recommend that you avoid taking U.S. electrical appliances. If you do, pack an adapter together with your electrical appliance, so that you do not have to spend valuable time looking for adaptors and transformers during your stay. Travel and Arrival InformationThe program does not offer a group flight and you are to make your own arrangements. If you would prefer to fly with other students from the program, we can facilitate your getting in contact with them, most easily through the orientation. To get to Perugia you can fly either to Florence, Pisa, or Rome (most students fly through Rome). It is also possible to fly directly to Perugia; Alitalia offers one flight a day from Milan, two-three flights a day during peak season. The Perugia flight tends to be expensive, but it is always worth checking, since you can save several hours in travel time. From the airport to central Perugia, take a taxi (about 20 Euros). Flying into PisaIf you fly to Pisa, you will find a train right outside the airport, which will take you to Florence Main Station, Santa Maria Novella (distance 50 miles, about 55 minutes). From Florence, you can take a train that takes you directly to Perugia (distance 110 miles, about 1 hour and 45 minutes). Trains leave Santa Maria Novella Station for Perugia about 10 times a day (please check the Trenitalia website for schedules). You can buy the ticket for the entire trip (i.e., from Pisa Airport to Perugia) inside the airport at Pisa. Flying into Florence If you fly into Florence, there is a bus that will take you to the Florence Main Train Station, Santa Maria Novella. From the train station, you can take a train directly to Perugia (distance 110 miles, about 1 hour and 45 minutes). Trains leave Santa Maria Novella Station for Perugia about 10 times a day (please check the Trenitalia website for schedules). Flying into RomeIf you fly into Rome Airport Leonardo da Vinci, you have two choices: to travel to Perugia by train or by bus. Train: Outside the airport, but connected with it by an overhead bridge, there are trains that leave every thirty minutes for the main Rome station which is called TERMINI. Here, at stazione TERMINI you can get the train for Perugia. From Rome Termini station there are two routes to Perugia: 1) Roma-Terontola-Perugia (148 miles) and 2) Roma-Foligno-Perugia (135 miles). Both routes have a few direct trains. If you can get a direct train, take route 1. Two fast trains (Eurostar) leave Rome Termini station, one in the early afternoon, the other early in the evening (check the Trenitalia website). These trains stop a couple of times on the way. Although these trains cost somewhat more than a normal train, the difference is worth it. One train requires a change in Terontola. If you do not arrive on time to take this train, take route 2. With route 2, you will very likely have to change trains in Foligno. All trains on the line Roma-Ancona stop in Foligno. There are many trains all day long, which travel from Foligno to Perugia. Recently, a couple of direct trains to Perugia were added to route 2. These are IR (= Inter Regional) trains and have no extra charges (unlike the Eurostar above). Check the website before you leave so that you know the train schedule when you arrive in Rome. Schedules change seasonally. TRENITALIA Website for train schedules: http://trenitalia.it (choose English and click on timetable)
Examples of train schedule as of March 2007 (please check info on website prior to your departure). Rome – Foligno – Perugia (you need to change in Foligno) departs 9h 36 and arrives at 12h59. Rome – Terontola – Perugia (change in Terontola); departs 11h14 and arrives 14h19. Bus: Most buses leave from the railway-station Roma Tiburtina. The bus timetable from Rome to Perugia is available online (www.sulga.it/autolinee/linee/orario.asp).There are buses leaving from Fiumicino airport and going straight to Perugia: the trip is about 4 hours; buses leave at 9am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm). You can reach Roma Tiburtina by taking a train that runs between the airport and Fara Sabina every 20 minutes from 6:28am to 12:13am, this train stops at Roma Tiburtina.Arriving in Perugia by Train After you arrive at the Perugia train station, take a taxi to your temporary accommodations or to your apartment if you reserved prior to your arrival. (See more below on Accommodations.) Arriving in Perugia by BusDirectly outside the terminal where you arrive is a Fermata (bus stop) for local and provincial bus service; be sure to ask to make sure that you are standing at the right stop. The bus arrives at the Piazza Partigiani. From here, it is possible to take a series of escalators to Piazza Italia and then walk down Corso Vannucci, the main street in central Perugia, to a temporary accommodation at the Centro di Accoglienza della Gioventù. Temporary Accommodations in PerugiaAs your housing may not be available until Saturday morning, June 30, you will need to arrange for temporary accommodation for one night (or longer if you arrive earlier). The Centro di Accoglienza della Gioventù can be found on Via Bontempi 13, Tel. 075 572 2880. It is centrally located (downtown), and it is very inexpensive. The hostel closes at midnight, so if you arrive late, you will have to consider an alternate hotel for the night. Also, you need to leave the room by 9:30 AM and you can return after 4:30 PM. Several other choices are:Albergo Anna, on Via dei Priori, 48, just off Corso Vannucci: 075-573-63-04. Albergo Etruria, on via della Luna, 21, off Piazza della Repubblica 075-572-37-30. Temporary Accommodations in Rome:(In the event that you arrive late and do not wish to continue on to Perugia): Hotel Papa Germano, V. Calatafima, 14A. 06-48-69-19. Pensione Fawlty Towers, Via Magenta 39. 06-445-03-74. Both of these hotels are near Stazione Termini and are relatively inexpensive if you are willing to be in a hostel-like room (a dorm quad will cost about 15-20 euros). The Academic ProgramThe Università per Stranieri di Perugia/ University for Foreigners in Perugia is an institute of higher learning founded by the Italian Government in 1925. The aim of the University is to spread the knowledge of Italian culture in all its past and present forms: language, literature, art, philosophy, scientific thought, history, customs, political, social and economic institutions. The University also collaborates with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in furthering its aims in the international field. Courses are held throughout the year, though the UW-Madison has a program in the summer only. Classes are held in several different locations. Many of the advanced and some of the beginning and intermediate courses are held at the Palazzo Gallenga, a beautiful eighteenth-century building situated in the old part of the city of Perugia. The Palazzo Gallenga houses the Sala Goldoni, the Aula Magna, containing a fresco by futurist painter Dottori, and many other paintings. Three newer buildings, the "Prosciutti", “Lupattelli”, and "Orvieto" buildings, hold classes for many beginning and intermediate courses and are the location of the central offices of the language program for foreigners. The Palazzine are modern buildings, with modern equipment, and they are air-conditioned. They are a fifteen-minute walk from Palazzo Gallenga, on Via XIV Settembre. You will have the use of the University’s excellent library with over 80,000 volumes inside the University (Palazzo Gallenga). You also may use the Municipal “Augusta” library, the State University library, the "Centro Documentazione dello Spettacolo" (Public Entertainment Archives) and other libraries and cultural centers in the city. Bibliographical information and advice will be provided for students wishing to do individual linguistic, historical or literary research. Course Information The primary goal of this program is the study of Italian language. Students language abilities will be evaluated prior to departure in an interview with the Resident Director. According to language ability, students will be placed in one of the following Italian language courses. All the courses in July are intensive courses. Levels I, II, and III courses have from 20 to 22 full hours of lesson per week, and consist of theoretical and practical teaching of grammar, conversation and laboratory practice. Level IV and Level V have 27 hours of lesson per week. All courses are taught in Italian by university professors who are experts in their fields. Italian Language Courses: Level 1 and Level II: For this course, you will buy your books in Italy. In first- and second-level courses, Italian language and culture are taught at elementary and advanced elementary levels. After initially examining phonetic and morphological aspects of the Italian language, the courses focus on everyday spoken and written communication to allow gradual acquisition of the four fundamental skills of linguistic competence: reading and listening comprehension, oral and written production. Level III:Third level courses are designed and structured to reinforce linguistic skills acquired during lower level courses. Oral and written skills are further developed and students are gradually introduced to the language used in literature, history, art, economics and so on. Level IV: Fourth level courses focus on specific cultural and technical disciplines. The Italian language remains central to the courses but functional and normative aspects are given particular attention through text analysis and, in appropriate cases, comparative analysis. Compulsory subjects are accompanied by an ample choice of complementary subjects for students choosing any specialization to widen their knowledge of Italian civilization. Level V: Fifth level courses also have specialization and are designed for students whose language proficiency enables them to approach semantic, structural and formal aspects of text analysis, phonetics, and systematic study of humanistic and technical disciplines. These courses also provide an ample choice of complementary subjects. All students are required to keep a journal in Italian, which will be given to the Resident Director for comments and corrections once a week. APPROXIMATE WORKLOAD for classes in perugia Level I Italian Language 9 hours/week Language practice 9 hours/week Phonetics (classroom and language lab) 2 hours/week Level II Italian Language 9 hours/week Language practice 9 hours/week Phonetics (classroom and language lab) 3 hours/week Level III Italian Language 9 hours/week Language practice 6 hours/week Italian language and civilization 6 hours/week Phonetics (classroom and language lab) 1 hour/week
Italian language 12 hours/week Language practice 5 hour/week Phonetics (lab practice) 1 hour/week Contemporary Italian literature or film 3 hours/week Contemporary Italian history or history or religion 3 hours/week Italian art history or Economy and Trade practice 3 hours/week
Syntax of Italian 9 hours/week Language practice 5 hours/week Phonetics (lab practice) 1 hour/week Writing Skills 3 hours/week Contemporary Italian literature or film 3 hours/week Italian art history or music history 3 hours/week Contemporary Italian history or Economy and Trade practice 3 hours/week The Program Director will meet on a weekly basis with each level group (time/place will be provided in Perugia). Registration Program participants will meet with the Resident Director before the end of April to determine their language level. The Program Director will review participants’ applications and decide on the most appropriate course level for students. Registration will be taken care of prior to students’ arrival in Perugia. UW-Madison Course Equivalents UW-Madison students do not need to submit a Course Equivalent Request Form (CERF) as each student will be assigned a UW-Madison Italian study abroad topics course equivalents. The Italian study abroad topics courses are equivalent to Italian language courses taught at UW-Madison and meet the same requirements as the course taught on campus. For example, if you receive Italian 103 – Italian Language Abroad as a UW-Madison equivalent, this course is equivalent to Italian 102, which is taught on campus. If you continue with Italian study after the program, you would then take Italian 203. Participants will receive the next appropriate course in the Italian language sequence based upon their previous Italian language study at UW-Madison. The following are the Italian topics courses: Italian 100 - Italian Language Abroad (Elementary Level) Equivalent to Italian 101 Italian 103 - Italian Language Abroad II (Elementary Level) Equivalent to Italian 102 Italian 200 - Italian Language Abroad (Intermediate Level) Equivalent to Italian 203 Italian 210 - Italian Studies Abroad I (Humanities, Intermediate Level) Counts as an elective for the Italian major Pass/Fail/Drop/Audit Please refer to the IAP Study Abroad Handbook for academic policies. Grades and Grade/Credits Conversions Attendance to classes is required and examinations will be given at the end of the term. All classes are held Monday through Friday; students earn a maximum of 4 credits for one month. Students will receive a 3-credit grade (based on their final exam) from their professor at UPS, and a 1-credit grade (based on the work done during the weekly meetings) from the Resident Director. Refer to your IAP Study Abroad Handbook for grade conversion information. Living AbroadPerugia “The boroughs of the famous city of Perugia extend out over the hills on all sides like the fingers of a hand…" Leon Battista Alberti For one of their greatest cities, the Etruscan chose a place of remarkable beauty on their eastern border. Much like Rome, Perugia was built and grew on a group of hills overlooking the Tiber River Valley. The city’s many monuments attest to the succession of civilization through the ages: Etruscan, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance. The Arco di Augusto, the very gate through which one enters the Piazza Fortebraccio where the Palazzo Gallenga is found, is testimony to these different eras that have characterized Perugia’s long and eminent history. During your two-month stay in the city you will become accustomed to seeing modern and medieval, pagan and Christian, co-existing side by side. Perugia is very attractively set on a hill rising 500 meters above sea-level (average temperatures: Spring 12C (54F), Summer 25C-40C (77F), Autumn 15C (59F), Winter 5C (41F). It is the administrative capital of the Umbria Region, which includes many other historical centers of considerable importance, such as Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, Spoleto, Todi, etc. The city lies in the center of Italy and within easy reach of other cities and major cultural centers such as Rome, Florence, and Siena. These are served by both railway and bus service systems offering several daily convenient departure and arrival schedules. Perugia has several museums. The Archeological National Museum, next to the impressive church of San Domenico, has sections specializing in pre-historical, Etruscan and Roman periods. The National Gallery of Umbria on Corso Vannucci contains an important and comprehensive collection of Umbrian and Tuscan paintings from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The Collegio del Cambio, also on the main Corso, is one of the great Masterpieces of Renaissance civilization with frescoes by its famous local artisti, Pietro Vannucci, otherwise known as Perugino. Perugia is also the center for a number of impressive churches, including San Domenico and San Pietro at the city’s south-easternmost tip, and the beautiful Oratorio di San Bernardino, one of Perugia’s few Renaissance churches. The cathedral of San Lorenzo, in the city’s main square (Piazza Quattro Novembre), is notable for housing Perugia’s most treasured relic, the wedding ring of the Virgin Mary. Also in the Piazza Quattro Novembre is the beautiful Fontana Maggiore, fashioned by the famous Pisano sculptors, Nicola and his son Giovanni. Perugia has a special vocation for university life deriving not only from the University for Foreigners, but also from being the seat of one of Italy's oldest universities, the State University, which since its foundation in the thirteenth century, has welcomed foreign students from all over. Ambulance Service As you will discover, much of what makes Perugia a special city is the presence of this large international group of students of which you will become a part. Take advantage of everything Perugia has to offer – its winding medieval streets, its outdoor jazz festival, its crowded and vibrant piazzas, its excellent faculty, and its proximity to other beautiful Italian cities and towns: such as Assisi, Spoleto, Gubbio, Todi, Orvieto, Siena, and Firenze. Useful Websites Università per Stranieri di Perugia http://www.unistrapg.it Housing information: http://www.atenaservice.com/ info@atenaservice.com UW-Madison International Academic Programs http://www.studyabroad.wisc.edu UW-Madison http://www.wisc.edu Center for Disease Control http://cdc.gov/travel/ State Department http://travel.state.gov/index.html For Information on the region of Umbria http://www.regione.umbria.it http://www.umbria.org For information on Perugia http://www.comune.perugia.it http://perugiaonline.com http://egeneration.pg.it For the Italian Government Travel Office http://italiantourism.com For information on trains http://www.fs-on-line.com (Trenitalia) Useful Travel Books Consult some of the guidebooks in the following collections; purchase your favorite one: -Fodor’s Berkeley Budget Guides -Frommer’s Travel Guides -Let’s Go Europe -Michelin Guides -Rough Guide -The Lonely Planet -Umbria, by Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls -Umbria Blue Guide -Consult the little book enclosed in your folder: The Little Blue what-to-do. The Stranger’s Guide to Perugia (2005). The 2006 edition should be available (free of charge) in Palazzo Gallenga. -Also check the International Travel Health Guide by Stuart R. Rose, MD. Recommended Reading Luigi Barzini, The Italians (culture) Denis Mack Smith, Italy. A Modern History (history) Vernon Bartlett, Introduction to Italy (history) Peter Gunn, A Concise History of Italy (history) Paul Ginsborg, A History of Contemporary Italy (history) ** We strongly recommend that you bring an Italian-English dictionary with you, as well as any grammar books you have used in the past. While many grammar books are available in Perugia, they are not bilingual Housing The Resident Director will meet you in Perugia on the date, time and place specified under your Program Calendar. On this date you will also be able to move into your housing, the Resident Director will take you to the housing service and also to your housing. If you arrive before your apartment is ready, you may wish to use temporary accommodations (please refer to the Travel and Arrival section above). Students can arrange their own housing or the Resident Director can assist students in arranging their housing for the duration of the program. If students would like assistance, participants will communicate with the Resident Director in April to indicate a preference in their housing choice (single apartment, shared apartment, etc.) Housing is not included in the program fee; however, if students choose to have their housing arrangements facilitated by the Resident Director, initial payment for housing will be facilitated by IAP. Each student’s initial housing costs will be applied to your My-UW student financial account. After the charges are on your account, payments are made directly to the UW Bursar. After the initial payment for housing that is facilitated by IAP, students will work directly with the housing service regarding other payments and the return of security deposits. If you choose to find your housing, you could wait until you get to Perugia and stay in temporary housing while you look for your apartment. After you get to Perugia, you can go to ATENA or deal with other housing agencies close to the university. We strongly advise you, however, to find housing before your arrival in Perugia. We recommend contacting Atena in April. Contact ATENA before you leave and reserve your housing. ATENA’s website has the application form you will need to reserve housing. ATENA SERVICE Via del Bulagaio, 38 06122 Perugia, Italy Tel: 39 075 5732992 Fax: 39 075 5730821 E-mail: info@atenaservice.com Web: http://www.atenaservice.com/
Italians are very proud of their cuisine and rightly so, for their food is renowned throughout the world. Italian cooking is still very regional with the different towns and regions having their own traditions and specialties. You should take the time to travel and discover their origins and taste the different dishes and delicacies in the many restaurants and taverns all around Italy. Meal times in Italy are different from the United States. At home Italians do not usually have a very elaborate breakfast. It is often nothing more than a cup of coffee with something sweet to eat. Many Italians have breakfast on their way to work, stopping off in their favorite bar for an espresso or a cappuccino with a cornetto (sweet pastry often filled with jam, cream or chocolate). Having a cup of coffee at the bar is a daily Italian ritual, at breakfast, mid-morning or after lunch. Whether it is an espresso coffee, a cappuccino or one of the many other versions of coffee in Italy, it is generally consumed standing at the bar rather than sitting down at a table. Lunch is typically the main meal of the day with Italians often returning home to have a meal with the family. The first course (“primo”) is normally pasta in one version or another and cooked in different ways with a variety of sauces. In the North of Italy rice in the form of risotto is also a common alternative to pasta, although even the choice of pasta follows regional variations! The main course (“secondo”) usually features meat or fish with vegetables or salad. This is often followed by fresh fruit or perhaps a dessert at the weekend. Italy offers a great range of wines famous all over the world and many people will still enjoy a glass of wine with their meal although there is a tendency to drink wine only on special occasions rather than as an everyday drink. The evening meal is typically lighter (soups, salad, cold meats, cheeses, vegetables and fruit) but in the larger cities many people are not able to return home for lunch and may now have their main meal in the evening when the whole family can gather round the table and discuss the day’s events (http://www.study-in-italy.it/about/eating.html). As a registered student, you may take your meals at the self-service University cafeteria and will pay the same prices Italian students pay. Two cafeterias are available: one at the Università per Stranieri in the Palazzino Lupatelli, off of Via XIV Settembre; the other at the University of Perugia main campus building not too far from the Palazzo Gallenga, on Via S. Elisabetta. There is a good “mensa” (cafeteria) at Palazzina Orvieto, but it usually has long lines. Student Life One of the first things you should do when you arrive is buy a copy of “Viva Perugia”, a monthly magazine that you can pick up for less than $1 at any local kiosk. The magazine has everything in it you need to know: train times, church services, upcoming concerts, addresses of pubs, bards, cinemas, etc. There are several associations in Perugia, which organize concerts, plays and other entertainment. Of particular importance are the concerts, which are held by the "Amici della Musica," the "Teatro Morlacchi" theater season, Umbria Jazz Festival, the Sagra Musicale Umbra, the African Cinema Festival and the Perugia summer festival. Surrounding areas also have many festivals, including the Festival of Two Worlds held in Spoleto in June, and local “Sagre” or feats, often held outdoors and often accompanied by music and dancing. The University Social Center co-ordinates various cultural, recreational and sports activities. You may take an active part in concerts and shows organized by the University or in the university choir, directed by Maestro Renato Sabatini, which also periodically performs in public. Cycles of films belonging to the best of Italian cinema production are shown free at the university throughout the year. The city's sports facilities (gymnasiums, tennis courts, indoor swimming pools, etc.) are also open to registered students. There is a cost per use or monthly fee. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the University pre-planned weekend excursion to some of the most beautiful cities and towns of Umbria (Assisi, Gubbio, Todi, Spoleto, Orvieto), Tuscany (Arezzo, Siena, Pienza, Montepulciano, Firenze), and other cities (Naples, Capri, Bologna, Cinque Terre, etc.). The cost of transportation of each excursion varies according to the distance of the place visited. Commentaries are provided by guides. For information on UPS-sponsored trips check signs at the entrance of Palazzo Gallenga. You will need to book directly with the Giullis travel agency. These trips are well organized, and inexpensive. There will be one special program excursion as well. The Resident Director will provide details. Safety Whenever you are traveling in an unfamiliar city or country, stay alert. Be aware of your immediate surroundings. Wear a money belt. Also wear the strap of your camera or purse diagonally across your body. These simple precautions will minimize the possibility of your becoming the victim of crime. It is your responsibility to be aware and keep alert everywhere. Watch your belongings carefully when you first arrive. You will be tired and several students have lost track of a bag while en route from the airport to their specific site. You are strongly discouraged from traveling to any areas both in the country and in the surrounding areas that the U.S. State Department has designated as hazardous or has advised against travel. Make sure to check the U.S. State Department website for Travel Advisories and Consular Information Sheets for any country you are considering traveling to or through before you make any travel plans. (http://travel.state.gov/index.html). If you do not have access to the Web, check with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest you. In addition, make sure to leave your travel itinerary with the on-site contact as well as with a family or friend in the U.S. in case someone needs to get hold of you in a hurry as well as for your own protection. Existing legislation in most foreign countries regarding the use or possession of marijuana, cocaine, and other illegal drugs imposes very severe penalties. Neither the U.S. Embassy nor the program offices are able to exercise effective pressure to moderate these penalties. Association with illegal drug users or possessors is considered the same as personal use or possession by authorities in some countries. Students are responsible for obeying all laws dealing with the use or possession of illegal drugs, and liability rests entirely with each student. The program reserves the power to require a student withdraw without refund if there is any evidence of drug use by that student. Health As a UW-Madison student, special student or AESOP student, health insurance is included in your program fees. However, you are also required to purchase the insurance required in Italy of all The University for Foreigners has a Medical Center with a doctor available Mondays through Saturdays at specified times at no cost to foreign students upon registering at the Secretary's office students. Once a week a psychologist is available at the Center as well. The Center is located at the Palazzina Orvieto; the Director will provide you with the current schedule upon arrival. Medical facilities are widely available and easily found; doctors may have an office at their homes. Most visiting hours are from 8-9 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., so double-check the hours before going. Many speak English, and they prescribe medicine that you can get at local pharmacies. You can pay cash on the spot. Not too far from the University for Foreigners there is a very large hospital with clinics and an emergency room. All students provided with a valid insurance plan will have access to the hospital. Communication When making calls, keep in mind time zone differences (www.timeanddate.com/worldclock). To make an international call to the United States, dial the access code for the country from which you are calling plus the United States country code (always “1”) followed by the appropriate U.S. area code and local number. To call internationally from the United States, dial “011”, the country code, city access code (if necessary) and the phone number. Country and city codes can be found online (www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/dialing.html). Some of above steps can vary if you are using a calling card. There are many internet centers in Perugia. You can access e-mail for about one to three Euros an hour. Internet centers around the university are generally cheaper. Internet centers are useful for email, but also for sending/receiving faxes, and for international calls. Internet Corner (via Rocchi, 4), and Katessy (via XIV settembre 114/116) have good rates. There is a new “Centro informatico Lupattelli” (computer lab) in Palazzina Lupattelli. Students have access (free of charge) to the lab. Students need to show their UPS ID card. Phones In past years, some students have chosen to purchase cell-phones. They are relatively inexpensive; one can buy a cell phone and a startup package (including the first $25 of calls) for roughly $100. The Omnitel Store, located just off the Piazza IV Novembre in the small Piazza Dante, has reasonable rates. There is also an international telephone office on the Via Marzia (just off the Piazza Repubblica) with very cheap rates. International phone rates at internet points are very inexpensive. Europa telephone cards are very convenient (approx. 5 euros for 90 minutes to the U.S.) Students may also bring international calling cards with them. Student TestimonialsThe testimonials below are from past participants; they reflect various students’ experiences and are included to provide different perspectives. IAP does not endorse any specific view expressed in this section. Preparations Before Leaving Use an ATM card, it is the most convenient method. Some ATMs might “eat” your cards. Get a backup and keep it with some you trust in the States or even consider taking it with you. Be sure to talk to your bank first. A lot can be found in Perugia – even stuff you need for a bathroom, there’s a soap/detergent place off of Piazza Matteotti that we always went to if we needed soap, toilet paper, etc. If you’re bringing a hairdryer, you’re going to need a converter, and even for an iPod charger or something like that, you’re going to want an adapter to plug it into the Italian outlets. Bring a versatile pair of shoes – I had a pair of durable flip-flops that I wore almost the entire time I was in Perugia. Bring a swimsuit, just in case - we went to Lake Trasimeno one day and we had heard rumors about a public swimming pool in Perugia and considered going on more than one occasion. Less is more – always leave room for the souvenirs you’ll want to bring back to the States, as there was so much I wanted to bring back with me but couldn’t because of the sheer lack of room in my suitcase. When you’re traveling (such as when you’re getting to Perugia for the first time) it is very advantageous to have little to carry. On my way back to America, I was rerouted all over Europe, and having two checked bags and a carryon made for difficult maneuvering around airports, especially by myself. My ATM card worked fine, but I had to call my bank and let them know that I was going to be overseas and ask them about making sure it worked in ATMs in Italy. I had heard horror stories about ATM cards being eaten by ATMs in Europe, so I had my parents keep a spare card in the States for me, just in case. Be sure to call your credit card company if you intend on taking your card to Europe – I had to have my account “notated” so the company didn’t sound the alert and cancel my card when purchases from Italy began to show up in my statements. Travel and Arrival Information Perugia is nestled on a hill in the Appennines – this is a mountain range for anyone who has not yet consulted a map of the area. The hill this town is situated on is about 10 times the size of Bascom and you probably will not get used to it until just before you leave. If you smoke, quit now. If you cannot, you will wish you had! Street signs are found on the sides of buildings as big square marble engravings. Carry a map! Ideally, you’ll want to buy your plane ticket early – I didn’t buy mine until mid-May and ended up paying almost double what other program participants paid who purchased tickets in March or April. I flew into Rome-Fiumicino, and then took the Sulga Bus to Perugia – the bus depot is right outside the airport, just beyond baggage claim, but you can ask anyone in the airport and they should know. The bus was 20 euro to Perugia, it takes about four hours, but it was air-conditioned and comfortable. Otherwise, I heard from other program participants that the train from Fiumicino to Termini works well too. I flew Delta/Alitalia, and I would avoid them at all costs. I’ve heard Northwest and SwissAir are good. I purchased my ticket via Orbitz.com and it worked fine for me. Perugia is very easy to navigate – a lot of places are traversable on foot. Once you get to Perugia, go (or ask your faculty director to go) to the tourist office on Piazza Matteotti and pick up a map – a map is a godsend when you’re meandering through little side streets and have no idea where you are. Be sure to get the “Little Blue What-to-do”, which is a guide put together for the students of UPS to show them the ropes of the city. It has all the little tidbits of the city in it – we even found a Mexican restaurant in the historical center from the Little Blue. The train stations are very easy to navigate – the only station I found really daunting was Roma-Termini, but I’m pretty sure it’s daunting for all tourists because of its size. Don’t be surprised if the trains run late. I had been in Perugia for three weeks already before an Italian finally told me that the trains are “sempre in ritardo” – always late. The trains are usually very reliable, but in the heat of summer, can be a few minutes late sometimes. Academic Program The course was great – the faculty, for the most part, at UPS (Università Per Stranieri) is wonderful. Class was a little daunting at first because it’s in Italian 100%, no mercy, but I got used to it after a few days. I was in class four days a week – six hours Monday, six hours Tuesday, five hours Wednesday, and four hours Thursday – but I never felt as if I didn’t have enough time to explore. Plus, we were usually in class in the heat of the day and some of the classrooms are air conditioned, so it’s almost a plus to be in class when it’s 90 degrees outside! Living Abroad Banks give bad exchange rates. ATM’s are really the best bet. Know the exchange rate and make sure you are not being taken advantage of. Laundry at the Laundromat can be very expensive (5 Euros/load) so be choosy and look around a little bit. There is a place on Via Garibaldi where they do it for less and fold it for you too. Public phones are still something of an enigma to me. They are very expensive and often confusing. A pre-paid card is the best idea. They are sold at the newsstands. Just make sure they do not sell you one that has already expired. Check the date on it. Living in Perugia is awesome – a college town, with the University for Foreigners and the Italian university there, so a lot like Madison in many respects. Enjoy Perugia while you’re there – Umbria Jazz is awesome, and take full advantage of all the free concerts in the city. Be sure to explore the cities around Umbria as well – I went to Assisi and Spoleto, two medieval towns in Umbria, on day trips and had a great time in both places. On an exceptionally hot day, take a bus to Castiglion del Lago and go for a swim in Lake Trasimeno – it’s only an hour or so from Perugia and it’s the closest thing to a beach you’ll find in Umbria. My student residence was wonderful – I had a great apartment and five of us from the Madison program lived together. Atena (the firm in Perugia which helps with housing) can be touch and go – a few of the residences I saw rented through Atena, like the efficiencies, were really small. But ideally, you’re only in your apartment to sleep – you really should be out in Perugia, seeing the city whenever you can be. Cost estimates were very accurate for the program – I ended up spending just about that much money, save for a few extra hundred euros spent in Rome for a hotel room in my final week, but that’s an additional expense not listed for the program. As a woman, I felt I needed to be a little more vigilant – I avoided walking in Perugia at night alone and I would definitely recommended walking in groups at night as well, just for safety’s sake. 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