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- TRAVEL TO AND FROM ITALY
- The program follows Kansas State University Policy with regard to non-discrimination. CURRICULUM
- COURSES OFFERED IN ORVIETO ITALY – FALL SEMESTER Architecture students To be announced
- PREREQUISITES Before participating in the Italian Studies Program students must successfully have completed: Architecture
- PROGRAM BUDGET AND COST The budgetary information which is included in this handbook is an ESTIMATE
- These variable factors are beyond our control and thus cost
- APPROXIMATE ESTIMATED EXPENSES INCLUDED IN ORVIETO PROGRAM FEE
- APDesign/ Italian Studies Program
- Estimated
- (Note: All applicants, including international students, are required to have a valid passport by August 2014. There can be NO DELAYS). Expedited review will cost at least $60.00 and maybe more.
- PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR ORVIETO PROGRAM FEES (BASED ON ESTIMATED COSTS) – FALL SEMESTER
- (not applied to the program fee)
- May, 2015 $3,467.00 4) 1/3 program fee due June 1, 2015
- Students are responsible for paying any penalty charges resulting from “bounced or insufficient” checks. Payment Refund Schedule
- PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR ORVIETO PROGRAM FEES (BASED ON ESTIMATED COSTS) – SPRING SEMESTER
- LOST PASSPORT Students are fully responsible for any additional charges stemming from the loss of your passport. Passport
- HEALTH/MEDICAL INSURANCE
- Note: Any student anticipating the need to take prescription drugs with them to Italy should obtain a letter from their physician on letterhead to present to customs agents. TRAIN TRAVEL
Photograph by Ray Streeter House of Mantegna, Mantova Italian Studies Program Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Centro Studi Città di Orvieto, Orvieto Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning and Design INTRODUCTION The Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning and Design is pleased to offer the Italian Studies Program – Orvieto for the tenth year. The program, scheduled for the 2016 spring semester, are directed toward fourth year students in the College of Architecture, Planning and Design. The fall 2015 program is directed toward fourth year students in the Department of Architecture. Accompanied by Kansas State University faculty, (TBA) a group of students will spend the fall or spring semester in the Italian hill town of Orvieto, located in Umbria, about one hour north of Rome. The students will study at the Centro Studi Città di Orvieto and reside in apartments located in the historic city center. This program provides K-State students with an extraordinary opportunity to study design and planning in a European setting. Through the experience of studying as well as living in another country surrounded by masterpieces of art and environmental design, the student’s cultural awareness is expanded, self-reliance is fostered and professional horizons are broadened. Orvieto has a study center that operates independently of the residential experience which is based in apartments. Students must shop and prepare their own meals. There is an emphasis on language instruction in Orvieto. The program in Orvieto has received strong reviews and students should be confident that this experience will provide opportunities to experience Italian culture, art and design. We understand that some students may be hesitant to participate in the Italian Studies Programs because they do not want to be “sheltered” by Kansas State nor do they want the experience to seem “like” they are at Kansas State. These concerns are misconceptions. While you will interact with Kansas State professors, you will also interact with the professors who are at Orvieto and you will have freedom to travel on your own and interact with a broad range of people. Participating in the Italian Studies Program is not at all like being at Kansas State University! This information is a preliminary introduction and program outline for the Italian Studies Program. The information contained in this outline presents only broad, general information about the programs. Specific information may change as the program is developed and defined for each academic year. If you have any questions related to this program, please contact Lynn Ewanow, Associate Professor, Associate Dean and Director of International Programs, College of Architecture, Planning and Design, 212 Seaton Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-2902, tel 785/532-5047, FAX 785/532-6722, email: ewanow@ksu.edu. FACULTY The faculty for the fall and spring semesters will be announced. At Orvieto, the faculty will teach an interdisciplinary design studio and seminar(s). One seminar at Orvieto is taught by an Italian professor. Sections of Italian language will be taught at Orvieto by Italian professors. TRAVEL TO AND FROM ITALY Travel arrangements will be made for each group. Each group of students and the faculty meet at Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri to fly to Rome, Italy. Upon arrival in Italy, the group will be transported by bus to Orvieto. Following the conclusion of the programs in mid-December or early May, students can travel on their own or together with friends or family and then return home. Typically, everyone in the group must return from Rome. Students are expected to develop preliminary personal travel plans for places they would like to visit on their own during breaks and/or following the conclusion of the program. Students are expected to prepare a travel plan so they determine a date of departure for the return flight to the U.S., which is a requirement for securing the lowest group round trip airfare. While it is important to consider these travel plans, experience suggests that such plans often change after the students have been in Italy for some time. The program fee includes the round trip airfare from Kansas City to Rome but not the cost of getting to Kansas City International Airport from the student’s home. Individual changes in travel plans, dates of departure from Rome etc. are subject to airline regulations and practices. Students who will be abroad during the summer or winter break are expected to discuss these plans, prior to leaving. ACCOMMODATION The study center in Orvieto occupies a newly renovated building located on the Piazza del Popolo. The facility is managed and operated by the Fondazione per il Centro Studi Città di Orvieto. The foundation is supported by the city. Students from the US occupy the center which is open four days a week (Monday through Thursday). K-State has a studio space and a classroom for lectures/seminars. A basic computer lab is available to students. Students live in apartments located in the historic part of the city. Apartments are arranged by an Italian agency and accommodate two to six students. The apartments are fully furnished and include weekly housekeeping services. Students will pay a deposit and sign a lease. There are clear expectations stated in the apartment lease regarding conduct. Shopping for food and cooking meals are part of this living arrangement. As part of the program, students will be introduced to the local market and take a cooking class with a local chef. While students are offered the opportunity to indicate roommate preferences, there is no guarantee that the program administrator in Italy can accommodate those preferences. Program participants must be prepared to be flexible! The program follows Kansas State University Policy with regard to non-discrimination. CURRICULUM During the summer or fall semester preceding the program, students are required to enroll in a one credit hour graded course entitled Study Abroad Orientation (ARCH 654). Students are also expected to gain familiarity with the Italian language and may do so by taking the Kansas State Modern Language Department course Italian Language for Travelers (ITAL 105) if they are not fluent in Italian. These courses are designed to prepare the students and faculty for travel and study in Italy. While in Italy, students will be enrolled and earn credit at Kansas State University. The curriculum in Italy consists of courses which are integral to the student’s program of study. Fourteen (14) credit hours will be earned by ARCH, IAPD, LAR, and RCP students for courses including design studio, and professional electives or free electives. Students must enroll in all 14 credits. Design studio and electives will be taught by Kansas State faculty, Professor Marco Ceccarani, who teaches at Orvieto and is an adjunct K-State faculty member, Professor Serena Croce, and Professor Marina Mari. At Orvieto, ENVD 655 will include language instruction and participation in required field trips. ENVD 655 is offered for credit/no credit. All other courses are graded. COURSES OFFERED IN ORVIETO ITALY – FALL SEMESTER Architecture students To be announced COURSES OFFERED IN ORVIETO ITALY – SPRING SEMESTER Architecture students ARCH 606: Architectural Design 6 5 hours ENVD 655: International Field Study 3 hours ENVD 650: Italian Art History and Culture 3 hours Professional Support Elective 3 hours 14 hours
IAR 606: Interior Arch. Des 6 5 hours ENVD 655: International Field Study 3 hours ENVD 650: Italian Art History and Culture 3 hours Free Elective 3 hours 14 hours
LAR 703: Landscape Architecture Design 6 5 hours ENVD 655: International Field Study 3 hours ENVD 650: Italian Art History and Culture 3 hours Professional Support Elective 3 hours 14 hours
PREREQUISITES Before participating in the Italian Studies Program students must successfully have completed: Architecture Interior Architecture Landscape Arch ADS 5 IADS 4 LAR 647 LA Const 3 BCSA 1 LAR 433 Hist & Theory LAR 646 Design 5 FIELD TRIPS Several one-day field trips are planned to sites such as, Siena, Florence, Assisi, Villa Lante etc. These trips will be led by the K-State faculty with support from Italian professors and/or professional guides as appropriate. The field trips provide students with opportunities to experience many aspects of Italian culture, art, architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture. Students will also have time to explore the site(s), sketch, photograph, shop, etc. Most of the costs associated with the transportation and admission to various sites and buildings are included in the program fee. However, on the majority of the day trips, students are expected to purchase their own lunch. The number of the field trips is dependent upon the exchange rate of the US dollar and the Euro. In the past, this rate has fluctuated. Two extended (three to four day) field trips are also included in the program. Depending on the specific itinerary, students may incur additional costs for such items as meals. The students go to Venezia, Vicenza and Verona to the north and go to Pompeii, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast to the south. The number and length of extended field trips is dependent upon the exchange rate of U.S. dollars for Euro at the time of travel. PROGRAM BUDGET AND COST The budgetary information which is included in this handbook is an ESTIMATE prepared by the College of Architecture, Planning and Design during the early part of the spring 2014 semester. Adjustments may have to be made depending on the rate of inflation, the exchange rate, the number of students who will ultimately participate in the program and other factors such as the rising cost of fuel which impacts both air and ground transportation. These figures are also subject to change due to variation in hotel and travel service charges. These variable factors are beyond our control and thus cost fluctuations may occur at any time. This happened several times during the fall for the past 10 years. The exchange rate was considerably more favorable in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 but not as good in 2011. We do not know what is in store for 2015 or 2016! APPROXIMATE ESTIMATED EXPENSES INCLUDED IN ORVIETO PROGRAM FEE:
Note: All students are responsible for paying any “penalty” charges resulting from “bounced” checks. This policy applies to all checks written to the program payable to Kansas State University beginning with the non-refundable application fee. Estimated expenses Not Covered by the Program Fee:
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Students may seek financial assistance through the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) at Kansas State University. As soon as students are informed of their acceptance into the program, students should begin the financial aid application process. Students may include in their projected costs for the entire academic year, the Italian Studies Program fee and K-State semester tuition. This involves picking up a Financial Aid Application Packet from OSFA, 104 Fairchild Hall, Tel (785) 532-6420, working with Dyan Marie and your parents or legal guardian to complete the application forms. The Director of the Italian Studies Program will provide you with a letter of support which acknowledges your intended participation in the program and the total cost of the program, including the approximate K-State spring semester tuition. Note: Students planning to seek aid for the school year following participation in the Italian Studies Program must complete the application process prior to departing for Italy. If you are receiving federal financial assistance, you will automatically be sent the Federal Aid Application packet sometime late in the fall semester. This also means filling out and signing your income tax forms. PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR ORVIETO PROGRAM FEES (BASED ON ESTIMATED COSTS) – FALL SEMESTER
Note: Make all checks payable to “AP Design/Italian Studies Program” and note your Wildcat ID number. Students are responsible for paying any penalty charges resulting from “bounced or insufficient” checks. Payment Refund Schedule:
*Note: A student withdrawing from the program after final airline and/or apartment reservations have been made and tickets purchased will be charged for the price of the airfare and/or apartment rent and any penalty charges incurred by the College of Architecture, Planning and Design Italian Studies Program. There is an additional amount that is not refundable as indicated above. The date when reservations are finalized varies from year to year. PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR ORVIETO PROGRAM FEES (BASED ON ESTIMATED COSTS) – SPRING SEMESTER
Note: Make all checks payable to “AP Design/Italian Studies Program” and note your Wildcat ID number. Students are responsible for paying any penalty charges resulting from “bounced or insufficient” checks. Payment Refund Schedule:
*Note: A student withdrawing from the program after final airline and/or apartment reservations have been made and tickets purchased will be charged for the price of the airfare and/or apartment rent and any penalty charges incurred by the College of Architecture, Planning and Design Italian Studies Program. There is an additional amount that is not refundable as indicated above. The date when reservations are finalized varies from year to year. PASSPORT and STUDY VISA Each student must have a passport by August 2014 that will remain valid for three months beyond the student’s stay in Europe. If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you will need to go in person to an authorized passport acceptance facility (the passport center in the union, any passport agency or post office). The passport center on the Kansas State campus is located in the Union Director’s Office on the first floor. Please fill out the passport application and bring it to the Union passport center. You may apply in person at a U.S. Post Office. In Manhattan, the U.S. Post Office is located at 500 Leavenworth. You will need an appointment to obtain the application. The phone number is 785.776.8851. As part of the application, students will need to submit a certified birth certificate (certification is usually indicated by a raised or embossed seal). Students without a certified birth certificate should contact the appropriate records office of the county or city in which they were born. If any student is uncertain of the exact jurisdiction under which they were born, the post office has a “Passport Services” form which describes the process for obtaining the birth certificate. You will also need official passport photos which can be obtained at Kinkos, Walgreens, etc. It can take more than eight weeks to obtain a passport, and there is a fee for the application. http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports.html Printable passport application with an instructions sheet listing the items needed when applying for a passport. https://www.usps.com/shop/apply-for-a-passport.htm - Postal Service passport link Before traveling to Italy each student must also hold a Study Visa available from the Italian General Consulate in Chicago. At this time, there is no processing fee. The visa application process will be conducted as a group effort in the summer or fall 2015 semester. The Director of the Italian Studies Program will guide the students through this process as part of the class ARCH 654 Study Abroad Orientation. We will send your application and passport via express mail to the Italian General Consulate in Chicago for the issuance of your Study Visa. Your passport with the Italian visa will be returned to you in mid-December. LOST PASSPORT Students are fully responsible for any additional charges stemming from the loss of your passport. Passport: You must reapply for a new passport at the going rate, requesting a special Expedited Review which costs at least an additional $60.00. You must also attach a letter explaining what happened, why you need a new passport and your departure date. Include a copy of the Official Acceptance Letter to the Italian Studies Program. MONEY It is difficult to wire money quickly to Italy and it is expensive to do so. Unless, you have signed up for on-line banking with your parents. If you have this service, transferring funds is easier. For students who have a bank account at a U.S. bank, it is best to take a VISA, MasterCard or American Express debit card (which is your best option) or travelers checks (rarely used anymore). Bank Debit cards can now be used in most ATM machines in Orvieto as well as in most cities to receive Euro. However, card holders must have the “PIN” number and should verify before departing that they can use their card abroad. Banks typically charge a service fee per check cashed. Additionally, having a credit card on hand may be useful for major purchases, to pay for overnight stays at hotels and in emergency situations. Since credit card companies tend to charge unreasonably high interest rates, a credit card is not recommended as the primary means of payment or for obtaining cash. You must inform your bank and credit card company that you will be out of the country to avoid losing access. The Automobile Club of America has a “visa travel money” card that functions as a debit card which can be very useful. HEALTH/MEDICAL INSURANCE All participants are required to be covered by medical insurance throughout the duration of the program. Proof of medical insurance is required as part of the visa application submission. Participants in the Italian Studies Program are required to enroll in the plan offered by the Office of International Programs (OIP) at Kansas State University and billed through the student’s iSIS account. The insurance is offered by by ACE American Insurance Company. Questions pertaining to this program should be directed to OIP, 532-5990. Immunizations are generally not required for travel to most European countries. Other countries, such as those in the Middle East, North Africa, etc. may require immunizations. Students contemplating travel to those areas should consult a family physician or a local health department official for the most recent requirements. Some shots are given as a series and require several weeks or months to complete. Therefore, if needed, start this process early. Lafene Health Center at K-State offers complete travel counseling with regard to immunization services. Students who need to locate a local physician in Italy to administer shots for special needs can do so with assistance from the Orvieto study center staff. Students who have not recently visited a family physician or dentist and students with a persistent or chronic health condition are encouraged to schedule a visit with a doctor and/or dentist before departure. Students with a persistent medical condition may wish to consider a Medic Alert Identification tag which is recognized universally, and/or may wish to notify a trusted traveling companion or the instructor of their health concerns. Students who wear eyeglasses or contact lenses are advised to carry a spare pair or an optical prescription should they need to replace eyewear because of loss or damage. U. S. CUSTOMS Upon reentering the U.S., students must declare certain articles acquired abroad to customs officials. These customs regulations are too detailed to be covered here so if students have specific concerns about customs, it is generally recommended that a travel agent or a U.S. customs office be contacted. Most U.S. citizens have no problem with customs upon reentering the U.S. Airlines will provide travelers with customs information while in flight; and often the U.S. Passport Service will send a copy of its official brochure, Know Before You Go, along with the passport. That information may be found at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go.html A vital part of the role of the U.S. Customs Service is the screening out of items deemed “injurious to the well-being of our nation.” Among these items are non-prescription drugs, liquids, gels, narcotics, meat, and most plants and fruit. To avoid problems or delays when carrying these types of items and/or prescription medication, make sure that you conform to the stated guidelines for carrying such products, bottles (original if possible) are clearly marked, and have the prescription ready to show the customs officer if asked. Note: Any student anticipating the need to take prescription drugs with them to Italy should obtain a letter from their physician on letterhead to present to customs agents. TRAIN TRAVEL Train travel in Europe is often the most convenient and economical way to get from one city or country to another. If planning to travel extensively during and after the program, a student may find it advantageous to purchase some sort of railpass. Preparation of a detailed travel plan will help in making the decision to purchase a railpass. Information about the Italian State Railway is accessible at http://www.fsitaliane.it/homepage_en.html Eurail passes allow unlimited travel, in the designated class for the designated time period (14 days, 21 days, etc.), throughout most of Western Europe. The Eurail pass also gives access to some other modes of transportation such as steam boats, ferries, and buses. Most Eurail passes MUST be purchased in the U.S. and are subsequently activated in Europe. However, there are some Eurail passes that can be purchased at major train stations in Europe. Students under the age of 26 can buy the more economical Eurail Youth Pass. England, Wales, and Scotland do not participate in Eurail but have their own pass known as BritRail. You cannot use Eurail to visit the Czech Republic. Railpasses may be purchased in different combinations and can be activated at different times in order to accommodate virtually any length of train travel in Europe. Contact a travel agent for more information on Eurail passes. One of the best sources of information on the various railpass programs as well as current prices and train schedules is: http://www.raileurope.com/index.html or http://www.der.com or you can call Rail Europe direct (in US): 1- 800-622-8600. EuRail website is: http://www.eurail.com Frosch Student Travel is our current travel agent and they can assist you with planning. The website is www.frosch.com TRAVEL AID AND SUPPLIES Items such as backpacks, money belts, electrical current converters which reduce foreign 220/240 voltage to American 110/120 voltage and other travel supplies are available from catalogs such as Travelsmith, LL Bean, REI, Magellan’s, etc.. Note: Use of American hair dryers without built-in converter switches are not permitted as the electrical system cannot take it. It is highly recommended that students take a good travel guidebook with them such as Let’s Go… an excellent reference written by students who have traveled extensively throughout Europe or an Eyewitness Travel Guide which is extensively illustrated. The various travel guides are often available by country (Italy) or region (Tuscany). Note: The specific mention of commercial establishments within this document in no way constitutes an endorsement or guarantee of their services or products. The College of Architecture, Planning and Design at Kansas State University is not in any way affiliated with any of these establishments and does not derive any benefit from the mention of their names. CONCLUSION This program information represents the best effort of the College of Architecture, Planning and Design at Kansas State University to provide students who are applying to study in Italy with budget estimates, travel advice and guidelines that have proven to be helpful to other students who have participated in the program. This material is not intended to be comprehensive or totally complete in every detail. We have tried to provide the student with information which we believe to be the most recent and the most accurate based upon information supplied to us by a variety of agencies and companies. Each student is responsible for verifying the degree to which the information, regulations, and policies quoted herein may have been modified since the publication and distribution of this document. Ultimately, each student is responsible for making sure that she/he is in compliance with all governmental, academic, organization, and company regulations and policies. 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