GlobalEducationVentures(GEV)Srl

StudyAbroadProgram

Urbino�Italia

Pre-DepartureBookletRevision:November2019

Artist:JordiLavanda

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ForadditionalinformationnotcoveredinthePre-departureBookletyoucanvisitourwebsite&Facebookpage:

www.studyabroaditaly.eu

www.facebook.com/GEVstudyabroaditaly

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INTRODUCTION

Thedecisionyouhavetakentoembarkonaninternationalstudyabroadprogramisanenormousstepforwardinyourlife,openingdoorstoacultural,socialandacademicexperiencethatwillremainasoneofthemostimportant,rewardingandunforgettableexperiences.Youwillprobablytravelofteninyourlifetime,butnothingwillequalyourstudyabroadtrip;youwillbesurroundedbyfellowclassmatesandexplorehistory,architectureandartwithacademicprofessionalswhowillleadyouthroughthisadventureinthemostprofoundandcommittedmanner.

IremembermanyyearsagowhenImadethesamedecisionyoudid.IwasalandscapearchitecturestudentlivinginCalifornia,andalthoughIhadtraveledextensivelyIhadneverexperiencedanythinglikeitworkinginaclassroomabroad,surroundedbyacompletelydifferentlandscape,peopleandcustoms.

Studyingandtravelingwiththeprofessors,learninghistory,artandarchitecturethroughtheirknowledgeandexperiencehasproventobeinvaluable.TodayafteralltheseyearsasIcomebacktothecitiesthatIhadvisitedwithmyfellowstudentsI“see”ourbuiltandnaturallandscapesthroughdifferentlenses.Iamopentoculturaldifferencesandhaveadeeperunderstandingofhowthesesystemswork,givingmeanunmistakableadvantageinmypersonalandprofessionallife.

Beyondthegreatacademicadvantage,themostemotivemomentswerespentdiscoveringtheculture,thewaypeoplelived,howtheyrelatedtotheirsurrounding,learningthelanguageandhavingfunjust“beingaway,”aswellasmakingfriendsthatwouldlastalifetimeandprovetobecriticalconnectionsforthefuture.

Asyourdeparturedatenears,youareprobablystartingtoprepareforyourtimeabroad.Wewanttomakethisinternationaltransitionaseasyandenjoyableaspossible;thisiswhywehavecreatedthisbooklet.

OnceyouareinUrbinoyouwillreceiveadditionalinformationonlivinginUrbino,academicpoliciesandprocedures,andotherpertinentprograminformationsuchastelephonenumbers,activitiesandotherservicesavailabletoyou.Intheeventthatyoufeelyouneedanyinformationnotcoveredinthisbookletpleasefeelfreetoemail:eugenia.esposito@gevitaly.comormirko.marinelli@gevitaly.com

WewillcontinuetoprepareforyourarrivalandlookforwardtomeetingyouinpersonwhenyoujoinusinUrbino.

Buonviaggio!!!

GlobalEducationVentures(GEV)

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CONTENTS

Preparation

- Documentsandcellphones

- Facebook,Messenger&Wi-Fi

- Packingadvice

- Essentials

GoingInternational

- FlexibilityandTolerance

ArrivinginItaly–Benvenuti!

- GettingtoUrbino

- Orientation

GlobalEducationVentures(GEV)

- GEVStaff

- TheFacilities

Urbino-CityofArt

- Location

- CityInformation

- ExtracurricularActivities

- StudentDormitories

- Travel

HealthInsurance

MailandPackages

Budget

Appendices

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PREPARATIONSemesterinUrbino–Italy

DocumentsandCellPhones

Passport

AllstudentsarrivinginItalymusthaveavalidpassport.Passportsneedtobevalidfor6monthsbeyondyourreturndate.Passportapplicationscanbepickedupatyourlocalpostoffice;itisquiteasimpleprocess.Forfirsttimepassportholdersyoumayberequiredtopresentacopyofyourbirthcertificate(certified),aphotoID,andtwoofficialpassportphotos.Pleaseallowenoughtimeforthisprocessasitmaytakeovertwomonths.

StudyVisas

TheDean'sOfficewilloverseetheapplicationforvisasforallofthestudentswhosubmittheirinformationpriortothedeadline.CellPhonesItisveryimportantthatyouarereachablebyphone,especiallysinceyourfamilymemberswillwanttocommunicatewithyou.Inaddition,havingacellphoneinItaly,whereyouwillbetravelingonyourown,maycomeinveryhandy;ifanythinghappensyouwillbeconnectedwithyourfriends,classmates,professorsandGEVstaff.NOTE:Donotpurchaseinternationalphonecardsfromhomeortheairport;theywillnotworkinItaly.Facebook&MessengerDuringyoursemesterinUrbino,inorderforustobewell-connectedandbeabletoreachyouanytimeforinformationandurgentcommunicationweinviteallofyoutojoinourFacebookpageandplacea"LIKE"onit,becomingfriendswith“Roberta,Mirko&Eugenia”.Facebook.com/GEVstudyabroaditalyThiswayyoucanfollowallofourupdates,checkyourtrips,calendareventsandalsoaccessthepicturesandvideosthatwepublisheverysemester.Wehopethattheinformationprovidedhelpsyouconnectwithyourfriendsandkeepsyouconstatlyinformedonyourneweducationadventureabroad!Inthemeantimewesuggestyoutovisitourwebsite,soyoucanhavesomeadditionalinformation,preparingyouforyoutrip!www.studyabroaditaly.eu

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WIFIINURBINO

1)StudyAbroadWi-Fi

StudyAbroadStudentsisawi-ficonnectionmanagedbyGEV.Thiswi-fionlyworksintheclassrooms.

Youwill beprovidedwith thepassword to thiswi-fi uponyour arrival inUrbino.Once you connect to this wifi, we will need you to register. To do so, it will beenough to like the GEV Facebook page Study Abroad Italy – Urbino (link:https://www.facebook.com/GEVstudyabroaditaly/) and add the GEV accountRobertaMirkoEugeniaasafriendonFacebook,withinmaximum24hours,usingtheStudyAbroadStudentsconnection.

2)UNIURBWi-Fi

UNIURBisawi-ficonnectionmanagedbytheUniversityandCityofUrbino.Thiswi-fiworksinthedorms,intheclassrooms,themultimedialibraryandinsomespotsofthe city. In order to use it, you’re going to need a certified account, that theuniversitywillprovideyou.

Onthedayofyourarrival youwill receiveane-mail from iam@uniurb.itwithalinktoregisteronIAMandresetyourpassword.Makesuretocheckyourinboxandspamfolder.Youneedtoregisteryouraccountwithin24hoursfromthemomentyoureceivethise-mail.

Thisanexampleofthee-mailyouwillreceive:

Tap on the link “Clicca qui per reimpostare password” (click here to reset yourpassword).Youwillbedirectedtothefollowingpage:

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Insertyournewpasswordandconfirmit,thenclickon“Reimposta”toconfirm.Once you’ve done this you can use the UNIURB wifi. When you connect to theUNIURBwifiyouwillbeaskedtologin.Thisisthepageyou’llbedirectedto:

Insert your name and last name separated by a dot (name.lastname), then select“ersu” from thedropdownmenu, and finally insertyourpassword.Thenclickon“Accedi”(access)You’regoingtohavetorepeatthelog-inprocesseverytimeyouaccesstheUNIURBwifi.

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PackingAdvice

- Placeaphotocopyofyourpassportinsideyoursuitcaseontopofallyouritems

- OnthebackofthisphotocopywritedowntheaddressofGEVinUrbino(seebelow)

- Labelyoursuitcasesandcarry-onluggagewiththeaddressofyourdestination.Afewthingstothinkaboutwhileyouaregettingreadytopack:

- 1.travelaslightasyoucan- 2.AMUSTHAVE:Travelguide!Bestones:LonelyPlanetandRickSteves- 3.Ifyouareonprescriptionmedication,PLEASEbringenoughforyour

entirestay- 4.RememberthatplugsinItalyaredifferentthenintheUS,bringplugsfor

yourcomputers,shavers,hairdryers..etc.- 5.Anythingthatyouuseoften(Example:toothpaste/toothbrush)bringwith

you,youwillfindmost,ifnotallthingsthatyouneedinUrbino,buttoavoidhavingtofindanopenstoreafter8:00pm,itisbestyoutravelwithyourmostneededitems.

- 6.IfyouplantotravelonweekendsoraroundEuropeitisbesttobringa"travelbackpack"(theonesthathookuponyourwaist)fromtheUS,theyarecheaperintheUS.ThisishowItraveledaroundEuropeanditwasgreattohavemyhandsfreeandnothavingtohaulmyluggageupanddowntrains,thisandmytravelguidesweremybestpurchases.

- 7.Hikingboots(oneswithgoodtrackingonthesolesandifyoucan,gettheGOROTEXones:keepsyourfeetdry),theseyoushouldgetifyouareplanningtodosomehikingwithus,andalsotheyaregreatwhenyouaretravelingsinceyouwillbedoingalotofwalking,mostlynarrowupanddownstreetswithcobblestones.(Bringgoodsocks)

- 8.Rainjacket(sportytype,theycallthemshellsintheUS),thesearewonderfulsincetheyareverylightweight,fiteverywhereandSAVEyoufromgettingwetinthemiddleofatourinafieldtripandfromstrongwinds(Urbinoiswindy),gettheoneswithahood.

- 9.Ifyoucanandknowhow,downloadand/orbringmoviestowatchinyourcomputer,studentsfrompastquartershad"movienights"inthestudio,wehaveaoverheadprojectorandalsoawidescreen.Also,thisisgoodbecauseyoucanwatchthemoviesinyourdorms.

- 10.Copyofyourcreditcard

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ImportantInformation

CAMPUSAddress– (ClassroomsandOffices)

(Abovethemultimedialibrary)

CollegioAquiloneViaCappuccini,15Urbino,(PU)61029ItaliaGEV–GlobalEducationVenturesOfficenumber:+390722327348(landline)+393347052864(Eugenia’sCell)+393356868641(Mirko’sCell)+393334076114(Roberta’sCell)+393925757101(Antonia’sCell)Officehours9-6pmFacultyOfficenumber:+390722351490DORM Address in Urbino:

CasadellaStudentessaViaBattisti,18Urbino,(PU)61029Italia

Shipping address & Reception

(Note: Send your mails or packages to this address, specifying your full name followed by Utsa Group written)

Student name & Last name - UTSA Group

Collegio Internazionale Vicolo San Filippo, 2 Urbino, (PU) 61029 Italia

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TravelingtoEuropeKeepinmindthatthebestandmostefficientwaytotraveltoEuropeisbykeepingthingssmallandtoaminimum.Youwillneedwarmclotheswhenyouarehereforyoursemester,whichwilltakespaceinyourluggage.Whateveryoudotrynottoover-pack:itisarealhassletotravelaroundItalywithluggage,andeventhoughsomestudentsnowtravelwithlightweightbackpackinggear,thebestwayissmall

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suitcasesonwheels.Keepinmindthatyouwillbestayinginsomehotels(duringyourfieldtrips)whereyouwillhavetoclimbthreeflightsofstairs.Also,attheUrbinocampusyouwillhavetowalkupanddownrampsandstairways;historicarchitecturecanbeverybeautiful,butnotalwaysthemostaccessible.Remember,youwillbeawayfromallofyourroutines,nocar,orGYMorotherthingsyouareusedtodoingintheUS,lifewillbeverydifferentinUrbino,youwillbelivingonacampusfilledwithotherstudents,internationalandlocal,youwillbesharingspacesandhavingtoadapttolifeataVERYdifferentpace(noTV)!.Youwillbewalkingeverywhere,takingpublictransportation(thatsometimesislate),havingtodealwiththetypicallanguagebarrierandmanyotherthings...butthisiswhatmakesthisentireexperienceuniqueandbeautiful,thereissomuchbeautytobediscovered,somanybeautifulplacesyouwillseeandsomanygreatmomentsyouwillhave.Weareherewaitingforyouandeagertohaveawonderfulsemester.Ifyouhaveanyquestionspleaseletusknow,wewilltrytoanswerthemassoonaswecan.

Essentials

- Portablelaptopifyouhaveone- Traveldocuments(photocopyallimportantdocuments,creditcards,ID,etc.

ifyouloseanythingyouhavedocumentation)- Passportandphotocopyofyourpassport(incaseyoulooseit)- Addressandcontactinformationofyourdestination- Batteryalarmclock(oryourcellphone)- Small,travelsizehairdryer;youwillneedasmallplug-inadaptorthatwillfit

inItaliansocketsinordertoconvertfromEuropeanvoltage(220)Youdonotneedtobringsheetsortowelsastheyareprovidedforyou,unlessyouwantyourown.Keepinmindthattheywillbechangedonceperweek.ClothingAdviceKeepinmindthatyouwillbewalkingmostofthetimeyouarehere.Pleasebringcomfortablewalkingshoesandclothing.Urbinoisauniversitytown,soanythingyounormallywearinyoucampusisprobablyfine.TheweatherinItaly,especiallyinUrbino,cangetcoolerstartingOctober.WINTERATTIRE(SpringSemester):

ForstudentsattendingtheSPRINGsemester,itisFUNDAMENTALthatyoubringappropriateattire,itwillsnowinUrbinoandyouwillwanttobeprepared.Followingwehaveprovidedalistofthingsweadvisetobring:

1. Downorwooljacket(bestiflengthisbelowwaistwithhood)2. Wool-highneckpullover(andotherwoolorfelt(thinner)pulloverstouseas

layersunderyourjacket)3. Wintersocks(wool)

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4. 2setsofgloves(woolglovesandsnowglovesthatarewaterresistant)5. Jeans/pants6. Woolhat7. Longsleeveshirts8. Woolscarf9. Wind/waterproofjacket10. Hikingshoes(smallboottype)water-proofwithgoodthicksoles,theyneed

tohavegoodtrekkingsoles.

11. Smallumbrella

FALLATTIRE:

ForstudentsattendingtheFALLsemester,itisFUNDAMENTALthatyoubringappropriateattire,itmaysnowinUrbinoandyouwillwanttobeprepared.Followingwehaveprovidedalistofthingsweadvisetobring:

1 Agoodwarmjacketyoucanuseunderyourwindandwaterprofjacket2. Longsleeveshirts3. Waterproofshoes4. Hikingshoes(smallboottype)water-proofwithgoodthicksoles,theyneed

tohavegoodtrekkingsoles.5. Asmallumbrella6. Good,woolsocks(forhikingandlongwalks)7. Backpackthatfitssomechangeofclothe,umbrellaandnotebooks8. Aswimsuitforthefirst3weeksofSeptember(usuallywarm-beach

weather)

Youwillbewalkingrainorshine,youracademictoursaremandatoryandseveraltimesstudentshavehadtowalkunderrainandcoldunpredictableweather,thus,havingtherightshoesandgoodwaterprofjacketsarefundamental.Youwillalsousethiskindofattiretogoonhikingtrips.Youcanpurchaseseveralofthesethingsatstoresthatspecializeinoutdoorrecreationalsportactivities.

Also,keepinmindthatwhengoingoutorwhenvisitingotherlargecitiesyouwillneedtodressmoreformally.Shorts,sleevelessshirtsandminiskirtsarenotallowedwhenyouenterchurchesinItaly.WashingClothesTheAquilonebuilding,intheUniversityCampusandCasadellaStudentessawhereyouwillbestaying,hassomewashersandtwodryers.Thecostis1,90€forboththewasheranddryer.InUrbinoyoucanalsotakeyourclothestolaundryfacilitieswheretheywillwash,dryandfoldyourclothingforafee.Itishardtosaywhatthisfeeisgiventhatitdependsontheamountofclothesyouneedwashed.

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StudentDeposit

Thedayafteryourarrivalyouwillallattendamandatoryorientationmeeting.Afterthemeetingwewillcollectfromeverystudentadepositof100Eurosor100Dollars.Thisdepositservesasaguaranteeforanydamagestothedormsorstudio.Itisimportantthatyoubringthisamountincash.Thedepositisrefundableandwillbegivenbacktothestudentsattheendofthesemesterduringstudentcheck-out,afterwewillmakesurethattherearenodamagesontheirdormsorclassrooms.Thedepositisrequiredfromtheuniversityincaseofdamage.

GOINGINTERNATIONAL

- FlexibilityandTolerance:ManythingsaboutItalyarewonderfulandyouwillprobablyfallinlovewithmanyaspectsoftheculture.However,therewillbemomentsthatyoumayfindyourselfinsituationswherethingsdonotwork,peoplemaynotbeasfriendlyasyouexpectedand/oryoumayhavetostandinlinestofilloutformsandgothroughabureaucraticprocess.Thesearejustafewofthesituationsthatmayoccurduringyourstay.Weaskthatyoukeepanopenandflexiblemindsothatyoumaybeabletotolerateculturalandsocialdifferencesthatcanbeverydisturbing.Partoftravelingabroadisrespectingandtoleratingthingsabouttheculturethatyouareexploring.Italycanbeaverytraditionalcountryandsocialcustomsherecanbeverydifferentthentheonesyouareusedtoatschoolorathome.Adaptabilitytootherculturesandsocialcustomscreatesrelationshipsbasedonrespect.YourbehaviorwillaffectnotonlyyourreputationbutalsothereputationofallotherAmericanstudentswhomaywanttostudyabroad.

ARRIVINGINITALY-Benvenuti!!!

IfyoucomeinthroughRome/FiumicinoAirport,youwillfollowthesignstopassportcontrol;thenyouwillproceedtobaggageclaimandexittothecustomsarea.Youwillmostlikelytakeatram(LineaFM1)thatwilltakeyoutothecentralareaoftheairport,whereyouwillthenproceedtotakethevariousoptionsmentionedbellow.GettingtoUrbinoPleaserefertoAppendix4–NotethatsomecorrectionshavebeenmadetothedocumentGettingtoYourCampusPleaserefertoAppendix5

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Orientation:AttendancetotheOrientationmeetingismandatoryforallstudentsandfaculty.Datesfororientationwillbegiventoyoubyyourdepartment.Thismeetingisintendedtointroduceyoutostaffandprofessors,aswellastheresourcesavailable.Inaddition,youwillhaveanextensivetourofallfacilities.InthistouryouwillvisitmostoftheUniversityofUrbino’sbuildings,cafeterias,libraries,bookstores,studenthangoutareas,languagelab,botanicalgardens,etc.,allareaswhichwillbeaccessibletoyoutheentireperiodyouarehere.AttheorientationmeetingwewillhandoutimportantinformationaboutUrbino,safety,health,travelandactivities.Youwillreceiveanotherhandoutwithdetailedinformation,phonenumbers,address,websites,andwifi.WewillalsogiveyouinformationonRegioneMarche,mapsofUrbinoandallneighboringcities,busschedules,traveloptionsavailableandotherpertaininginformationThismeetingisalsointendedtogothroughanoverviewofthepolicies,proceduresandregulationsofGEVandUniversityofUrbino(UNIURB).GEVrequiresthefollowingsignedforms,includedattheendofthisbooklet:

1. BehaviorContract2. WaiverofLiability3. HousingAgreement

GEVGEVStaffGEVstaffisavailabletohelpandassiststudentsforanyquestionsand/orconcernsthatmayarise.Thestaff,consistingofRobertaCossuBerte,MirkoMarinelliandEugeniaEsposito,willbeon-siteduringofficehoursandavailabletohelpwithquestionsregardingtheprogram,livinginUrbino,health,activitiesandtravel.Officehours:Morning09:00amto1:00pm,afternoon,from2:30pmto6:00pmAdditionally,GEVwillprovideallstudentsa24-houremergencynumberattheorientationmeeting.TheFacilitiesGEV’sofficeisstrategicallylocatednexttothestudentclassroomsattheUniversityCampus:“AquiloneBuilding”.Thefacilitiesthatyouwilluse,withtheexceptionofyourclassroomandlectureroomareallsharedwithItalianandotherEuropeanstudents.Facilitiesinclude,libraries,cafeterias,studentloungeareas,computerlab,languagelab,laundryrooms,etc.YouwillbestudyingontheUniversityofUrbino’scampus;consequentlyyouwillhaveaccesstoalloftheservices,facilitiesandbenefitsastheItalianstudents.TheUniversityofUrbinohasalargecampusoutsidethecitywallswhereyouwillbeliving.Thiscampusisverylargeandcomprisedofmanybuildings.However,thebuildingsyouwillbeusingthemosttheAQUILONE

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building,whichiswhereyourclassrooms,lectureroom,library,computerlabandGEVofficeislocated,andtheTridentebuildingwherethecafeteriaandbararelocated.Thedormbuildingwhereyouwillbestayingis“CasadellaStudentessa”intowncenter.Inaddition,youwillalsohaveaccesstomanyofthebuildingsinthehistoriccitycenterofUrbino.Thesebuildingscanbeusedforstudying,languagelab,librariesandoverallhangingoutareas.ThewalkfromyourdormintowncentertothestudiosandGevofficesintheUniversitycampusisabout15minutes.StudiosandFacultyofficeCollegioAquiloneViadeiCappuccini,1561029Urbino(PU)ItalyInternetAccessPleasenotethatthecampusandyourdormsdohaveWiFiInternetaccess,sowestronglyencourageyoutobringyourlaptops.ThelibrarybuildingwhereyourclassroomsarelocatedhasWiFiaccess.InandaroundthecityofUrbinocafesandotherlargerlibrariesalsohaveInternetaccess.TelephoneCallsYourfamilymembersmaycontactyouatGEV’sofficephonenumberand/oryourfacultyofficenumber:OfficeNumber:+390722-327348FacultyOffice:+390722-351490DormPhones:Yourdormshavealandlineforincomingcallsonly,uponyourarrivalwewillgiveyouthisnumbersothatyourfamilyandfriendscancallyoudirectlyfromtheUStoyourdorms.TimeZoneUrbinoissixhoursaheadofEasternStandardTime,sevenhoursaheadofCentral,eighthoursaheadofMountain,andninehoursaheadofPaci

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URBINO

Regione Marche

Pesaro

Fano

Urbino

Airport

12 Kilometers between Pesaro and Fano- 10min. train

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AdriaticSea

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LIVINGINURBINOLocation

Urbinoislocated30kilometersinlandwestfromPesaro,onthetopofahillside485metersabovesealevel,withapopulationof15,566inhabitants.Theentirewalledcityisonelargemonumentalattraction.ThecityofUrbinoisoneofthemostimportanthistoriccitiesinItaly,infact,themostimportantwithintheMarcheregion.ThecitycenterwasrecentlyincludedintheUNESCOlistofWorldHeritageSites.(whc.unesco.org/en/list/828)

ItwasfromthisbeautifulcitythatDukeFedericoDaMontefeltroruledbetween1444and1482.DuringthesecondhalfofthefifteenthcenturyFedericoMontefeltrohousedthegreatestpainters,poetsandscholarsinhisbeautifulRenaissancepalace,apalacethatstillstandstodayinanoutstandingstateofpreservation.Thecourtyardofthepalaceisamasterpieceofproportionandlight,andeachspacedesignedwithmagnificentdetailandcare.OneofthegrandroomsofthepalaceistheGalleriaNazionaledelleMarche(NationalMarcheGallery),housingaremarkablecollectionofpaintingsincludingoneoftheworld’sgreatestandmostenigmaticpaintings,PieroDellaFrancesca’sFlagellationofCrist.

ThefewremainingtracesoftheoriginalRomansettlement,UrbinumMetaurense(theoriginalRomannameofthecity)maybeviewedinthearcheologicalmuseumonthegroundflooroftheDucal’sPalace.

GiovanniSantiwasthecourtpainterofUrbino;hemighthavenotbeenmentionedtodayifhehadnotbeenthefatherofmasterpainterandarchitectRaffaelloSanzio.Raffaello’schildhoodhomeandstudioarelocatedatthecityofUrbino,thehouseisnowamuseum.AsimplefrescooftheMadonnaandChildinoneoftheroomsmayhavebeenoneofhisearliestworks.AtthesummitofthehillsfollowingViaRaffaello,astatueofRaffaellostandsinthemiddleofagreencourtyardwithstrikingviewstothevalleybelow.

Thecityhouses,withinitshistoricalwalls,oneoftheoldestuniversitiesinEurope,foundedin1506.TheprestigiousUniversityofUrbinoistheacademichomefortheUniversityforHistoricRestorationandPreservation,ortheUniversita’delRestauro.Academicsfromallovertheworldvisittheuniversityanditsvariouslaboratories.Studentlifeburstsforthyear-round:allstreetsarefilledwithyoungenthusiasticstudentsreading,studyinginthecity'slibraries,andhangingoutincafesandrestaurants.Duringseveralperiodsoftheacademicyearfacultymaybeseengivingclasstotheirstudentsoutinthepiazzas,infrontoftheDucalPalaceandwithinsomeofthequaintcityparksinsidethecitywalls.Urbinoisconstructedonahillandthereforethestreetscurveupanddown.Parkingislocatedoutsidethecitywallsand,givenitsdimension,theentirecitycanbevisitedbyfoot.

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Urbinoisreachablebybus,approximately1hourfromPesaro’strainstation,dependingupontraffic(busestoUrbinorunevery20minutes,Italiantime...)orbycar45minutesfromPesaro.Studentscanalsotakeadvantageofafastbusline–PesaroUrbino-Pesaro:“Linea46Speedy”a45-minutetrip.

ExtracurricularActivitiesandEventsSpendingtimeoutsidethestudentclassroomisvitalforawell-roundedstudyabroadexperience.GEVwillofferyoualistofseveralextracurricularactivitiesthatyoumayattendwhileyouareinUrbino.Thecityisactivewithstudentandculturallife,soyouwillprobablyneverrunoutofthingstodo.Giventhatyouareatauniversitycampusyouwillhaveaveryactivesociallifewithothernationalandinternationalstudents.GEVencouragesyoutogetinvolvedasmuchaspossibleinextracurricularlifeoutsidetheclassroom.Wewillprovidealltheresources/informationnecessarybutintheenditwillbeuptoyoutomakeanefforttogetinvolved.

Studentswillhavesingleordoublebedroomswithcommonbathrooms.Eachroomhasclosets,desks,bookshelvesanddrawers.Linensandtowelswillbechangedonceperweek.

Student Dormitories

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Studentswillberequiredtocleantheirrooms,andkeepthemneat.Thekitchenisincommonuseandalsoarecreationroom.Rememberthatyouwillbelivingasaguestinaforeignland,andthereforeyoumustconductyourselfasaresponsibleadultandobservecertaincourtesiessuchaskeepingnoisetoaminimum,shuttingofflightswhentheyarenotinuseandshuttingyourwindowswhentheheatison.Keepinmindthatheatwillbeononlyatcertainhoursoftheday.Eachroomwillhavethefollowing:

• Oneortwobedsperroom• Closets• Sheets,blankets,towelsandpillows• Desks,desklightsandchairs

HousingRestrictionandRegulations:Italianlawsconcerningcasesofdisturbingthepeaceareverystrictandoftenresultinheavyfinesofupto1,000euros.Repeatedoffenderswillnotonlylosetheirhousingprivilegebutalsomayberemovedfromtheprogram.Parties:Partiesarenotpermittedinanyoftheuniversityfacilitiesordormitories.Shouldyouhostapartywithexcessivedrinkingyoumaybesubjecttoremovaloftheprogram.Guests:Guestscannotstaywithyouatyourdorms.Shouldguestscometovisit,GEVwillofferseveraloptionsforthemtoconsider.Priornoticeshouldbegivenforarrangements.DormitoryCleaningPolicy:YouareresponsibleforkeepingyourroomscleanandtidyinaccordancewithGEV’sstandardsandpolicies.InordertohelpmaintaincleanlinessGEVhasemployedacleaningservicetodogeneralcleaningonceperweek.PostersandPicturesItisstrictlyforbiddentodecorateyourdormitories.Italianplasterisnottreatedandcancomeoffeasilywithtapeoranytackymaterialsthatcanteartheplasteroff,resultingindamagesthatwillbechargedtothestudents.TrainTravelThecityofPesaro(30kilometers/20milesfromUrbino)isahubfortravelingthroughoutItalybytrain.YoucanplanyourtripbyvisitingtheItaliantrainwebsite:www.trenitalia.it.YoucantakebusesfromUrbinotoPesaro;thetrainstationisthebusstationaswell,sothismakesitveryeasysinceyoudonothavetotraveldistancestotakepublictransportation.TrainsleaveeverydayforalldestinationswithinItalyandthroughoutEurope.Traintravelisoneofthebestwaystotravelsincetheygenerallydropyouoffintheheartofthecitycenters,andthusthereisnoneedfortransfers.Itmaytakeabitlonger,oryoumayhavetoswitchtrainstoarriveatyourdestination,butthecomfortoftraintravelandthefactthat

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youdonothavetoarrive2hoursearlier,gothroughsecurityandpassportcontrolcompensate.Itisalsoconsideredthesafestmeansoftransportation.PlaneTravelAlthoughtraintravelisexcitingandcomfortable,theadventoflowcostairlinescanbeverytemptinganditbringsyourfavoriteEuropeandestinationevencloser.Today,inafewhoursyoucanarrivealmostanywhereinEurope.AirlinessuchasRyanAir,Blu-express,EasyJet,andmanymoreflytodestinationsaroundEuropeandthroughoutItaly.YoucansearchovertheInternetallthelow-costairlines.Manyoftheseairlinesdepartfromtheairportsof:Ancona(1hourand10min.fromUrbino),Forli(50min.fromUrbino),Bologna(2hourfromUrbino).HEALTHCAREHealthandInsuranceAllinternationalstudentsarerequiredtopurchasehealthinsurancevalidforuseinItalybeforedepartingtheUS.Pleasecontactyourstudyabroadadvisorregardingspecificsonthepolicies.Thishealthinsurancewillgenerallycoveryourneeds.Keepinmindthatitisreimbursement-basisonly.Allmedicaltreatments,doctor’svisitsandmedicationmustbepaidincash,althoughsomedoctorsdotakecreditcards.Youarerequiredtokeepallreceiptsanditemizedstatementstosubmittoyourinsurancecompanyforreimbursement.MedicalServicesinUrbinoUponyourarrivalyouwillbeinformedonmedicalfacilities,hospitalsandprivatedoctors.Directappointmentwithdoctorscanbemadequiteeasily.Thedoctorcanthenprescribemedications,whichyoucanpurchaseatanypharmacy.Urbinoisverywellservicedregardingallyourmedicalneeds:amajorhospitalislocated3kilometersfromthewalledcity,reachablebyfoot.GEVwillfacilitateandorganizeanymedicalissuesoremergency.Forallnon-emergencymedicalmattersadoctorwillbeavailableoncampuseveryTuesdayandThursdayafternoons.Medications:

Yourcampushasadoctorondutyforbasicmedicalneeds(Flu,acold,etc.)ifyouaregoingtoneedaspecialistforanymedicalneedsyouhaveinsuranceBUTREMEMBERthatyouneedtopayforthespecialistandthenyouwilleventuallygetreimbursedwhenyouarebackintheUS.Thecostforaspecialistcouldbefrom80to150Euros.Ifyouhaveanymedicalconditionsthatneedtobeaddressed,wesuggestthatyoutakecareofthesepriortoyourtraveling.

IfyouaretakingmedicationsitisbestyoubringenoughprescriptionmedicationswithyoufortheentiresemesteryouareinItaly,sincemanymedicationsthatareprescribedintheUSarenotlegalinItalyanditisverydifficulttogetthemtogothroughcustomsiftheyarrivebymail.

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MAILANDPACKAGESStudentmailwillarrivetothereceptionofCollegioInternazionale,theywillinformusandwewillinformthestudents,thatcangotothereceptiontopickitup.Pleasemakesuretohavefamilyaddyournameonenvelopesandpackages.Allstudentsmail&packagesshouldbeaddressedasfollows:CollegioInternazionale(Studentname,Roomnumber-UTSAgroup)VicoloSanFilippo,261029Urbino(PU)ItalyMailandPackagestoItalycantakeweeksandsometimesevenuptoamonthtoarrive.Packagescanalsobeveryexpensivetosend.Alsolargepackagestendtositatthepostofficeforweeks.Importantnote:Inordertoavoidhighcustomcharges,remindyourfamilyandfriendstowriteclearlyonthepackage:“PERSONALandUSEDITEMS-10EuroVALUE”,Iftheydeclarethevalueofthecontentsyouwillhavetopaycustomtaxesonthedeclaredvaluetopickupthepackage.Rememberthatallinsuredpackagesstatevalue.Ifyouthinkthatyoumayhavetopaydutiesonapackage,youwillhavetoleavemoneyinasealedenvelopesothatGEVorUniversitystaffcanpayforthepackageforyou.DonevershipfromUSAtoItalyMedicineorfood:itwillgetstockedtotheItaliancustomandneverrelease.OvernightMailForimportantorurgentdocuments,useareliablecourierservicelikeFederalExpressorDHL.USpostalserviceisreliablebutwhenitentersItaly,itisplacedunderaprivateItalianpostalservice,whichisveryslowandwilldelaythearrivaltoyourcampusinItaly.MONEYTheEuroTheEuroistheofficialcurrencyof15memberstatesoftheEuropeanUnion.Youcouldvisit:http://www.exchangerates.comforcurrentcurrencyrateexchanges.NOTE:YouwillNOTbeabletoexchangedollarstoeurointheItalianbanks.Itissuggestedthatyoubringthefollowingformsofmoneysothatyoucanaccesscashatalltimes:Remembertocallyourbankstoletthemknowthatyouwillbeaway,MAKE

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sureyourATMsworkinItaly,studentsfromothersemester’sthatuseCreditUnionswerenotabletousetheirATMs,bestbankisBankofAmerica(ifyouuseaBNLbankinItalytogetcashyouwillnotgetaservicechargesincetheycollaboratewithBFA.Also,WellsFargoisgoodandotherbigbanks.Ifyoucanbringacreditcard,itisalwaysgoodtohaveoneincaseofanyemergencies.

ATMBank/DebitcardATMsarethefastest,best,andmostpopularmethodforobtainingmoney.Usuallyyoucanwithdrawtheequivalentof$250(dollars)perday,whichmaybemorethenenoughfordailyfinancialneeds.Wesuggest,however,thatyoucallyourbankandincreasethewithdrawamountintheeventthatyouhaveanemergencyandneedtotakeoutmoremoney.YourATMmayalsoactasacreditcard,allowingyoutouseitinanystorethatacceptscreditcards.However,youmaybechargedasmallsurchargefromyourbank.ATM’shouldonlybelinkedtoacheckingaccount;wesuggestthisforyoursafetyincaseyourcardgetsstolen.CreditCardsandATMsIMPORTANT:YoushouldcontactyourbankbeforetravelingtoletthemknowthatyouwillbeoutofthecountrytravelinginEuropeforaspecificperiodoftime.Thiswaytheywillnotblockyourcards.Ithappensoftenthatbanksputaholdonaccountswhentheyseeinternationaltransactions;theydothistoprotectyouraccountsintheeventthatyourcardisstolen.VISAandMASTERCARDareworkingandareacceptedinItalyandEurope.AMERICANEXPRESSisoftennotacceptedinallstores.Travelmoney:

OuradviceisthatwhenyouarriveinItaly,youhaveatleast200Euroswithyouaspocketmoney,sothatyoucanmakesmallpurchases(taxi,bus,trains,food).itisveryimportantbecausewhenyoutravelyouneverknowandyoumayneedtohavesomechangewithyou,itisworththatyouexchangemoneybeforeyouarriveandhaveEuros,thiswillavoidalotofheadachesandrunningaroundwithyoursuitecasefiguringoutwheretoexchangemoneyatthecrowdedairport.

ReceivingMoneyfromHomeGivefamilymembersyourcheckingaccountnumber,allowingthemtodepositdirectlyintoyouraccountsothatyoucaneasilyaccessitwithyourATMcard.Thisisthebestandmostefficientwaytohavethemsendyoumoney.

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Appendix 1

GEV Behavior Contract

I understand that while studying abroad at GEV facilities in Urbino, Italy I am fully responsible for my conduct according to my home institution’s Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities or particular Code of Honor. I recognize that depending on how I represent my home institution, and GEV, my conduct can have an effect on the educational benefits both for myself and my peers. I agree that I will conduct myself in a way that will mutually benefit myself, my peers and GEV. I also agree to follow all local and national laws, recognizing that such standards might be significantly different from those at my home institution and/or country. I understand that there will be unsupervised free time during which I am also responsible for my own safety and conduct. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, loud and irreverent behavior toward others, sexual harassment, use of illegal drugs, abusive language, unauthorized absences and/or unwillingness to cooperate with members of the faculty, staff and sponsors are all unacceptable behaviors for myself and others. I understand that any behavior such as those stated above, but not limited to same, can be potentially damaging to the home institution and GEV. Any such unacceptable behaviors by UTSA students or any other participating party, may lead to program and facility dismissal. I agree that I will receive no refunds for any missed part of the program and I am responsible for any additional fees that may incur due to dismissal. Should my conduct during supervised or unsupervised time put myself or my colleagues at risk, I understand that the UTSA lead faculty, in consultation with the Director of GEV, has the right, responsibility and sole discretion to levy whatever sanctions are deemed appropriate, including immediate dismissal from the program and housing accommodations should it be deemed as warranted. Upon notification of my dismissal from lead UTSA faculty and GEV, I understand that I am no longer enrolled in the program, and therefore am responsible for my own travel arrangements for return to the USA. Sanctions Sanctions are designed to promote student growth, protect group learning and education and may take a variety of forms. Sanctions can be issued in combination depending on the violation in question. • Written Warning • Notification of home school and parents of any violation • Restitution/Fine: Payment for damages, theft, or penalty • Community Education or Service: Educational or service task/s as assigned for a limited period of time • Loss of Privileges: Withdrawal of the use of facilities or participation in events/activities either permanently or for a period of time • Disciplinary Probation: Notification that any further infraction within a stated period of time will result in dismissal from the program • Dismissal: Permanent termination of student status from the program Name of Participant: ______________________________________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________________________________________

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Date: Source [in part]: Pantheon Institute, Rome Italy

Appendix 2

GEV Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement

Read carefully before signing. 1. I hereby affirm that I have voluntarily enrolled in the study abroad program at GEV program in Urbino, Italy (hereinafter "Program"). 2. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this program, I hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Program, it officers, agents, servants or employees, (hereinafter referred to a releases) from any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the releases, or otherwise, while participating in such activity, or while in, on or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted. 3. I am fully aware of the risks involved and hazards connected with the said activity airplane crashes, motor vehicle accidents, political unrest, terrorist incidents, sickness and criminal acts, as well as other risks that may not be foreseeable. I hereby elect to voluntarily participate, including but not limited to all activities, travel and excursions organized by the program, with full knowledge that said activities may be hazardous to my property and me. I hereby assume any and all such risks. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in any such an activity or related activity, whether caused by negligence of releases of otherwise. 4. I further hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the releases from any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney fees, that may incur due to my participation in any activities, whether caused by negligence of releases or otherwise. 5. I understand that the Program does not maintain an insurance policy covering circumstances arising from my participation in any travel or any activity associated with or facilitating that participation. As such, I am aware that I should review my personal insurance portfolio. 6. It is my express intent that this waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue the above-named releases. I hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Italy and the State of Texas. 7. In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, understand it and voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, ore inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same. Name of Participant: Signature:

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Date: Source [in part]: Pantheon Institute, Rome Italy Appendix 3 housing agreement page 1 of 2

GEV Student Dormitory Agreement

Before signing this contract please read and make sure that you understand the implications of this document and the implications of its terms and conditions. Your signature of acceptance on the contract will commit you to abide by the regulations. AGREEMENT I understand that I must respect the privacy of the other occupants of my dormitory and the other dormitory residents and that excessive noise and unacceptable behavior on the premises may lead to eviction. I further understand that the director and the Program may reserve full license to evict a student for inappropriate behavior, as deemed by the Program, and if a student is evicted there shall be no refund. I understand that I am responsible for the condition and cleanliness of the rooms and all other communal areas within the residence including furniture, equipment and fittings. I am expected to take adequate care of equipment and furnishings and that I am responsible for any loss or repairs to items, furnishings and equipment. I understand that I must permit the housing agency, its servants, maintenance and cleaning crews to enter the apartment at any reasonable time to inspect the same and/or carry out cleaning or work otherwise for any purpose in the furtherance of their responsibilities or duties. Prior notification may not always be possible. I understand that for security reasons, and in consideration of others I may not have overnight guests. I understand that I will not hold GEV or the home institution liable for personal injury of any kind associated with the dormitories, residence, home-stay or other housing I have been assigned. I understand that I must vacate the premises on or before the date communicated to me by the Program and that I will leave the premises in the manner in which it was given to me or I may be responsible for cleaning and/or other incurred expenses. I understand that in leaving the dormitory for any reason at any time before the end of the semester I forfeit all housing monies paid. I understand that I am equally responsible for satisfactory care of all equipment found in my premises. I understand that ANY charges incurred for any reason while living in any of the assigned housing will be distributed equally among all the occupants unless individual(s) that incurred such charges take responsibility.

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housing agreement page 2 of 2 UTILITIES & EXPENSES Rent and utility expenses, excluding phone charges, are included in the program fee. Students are expected to respect the privilege of this all-inclusive program by carefully monitoring the usage of the utilities. The Program has allocated a significantly higher amount for utilities coverage – more than 20% above standard. Excessive use of utilities (electric, gas, heat, water) resulting in bills in excess of the allotted amount will result in additional charges which will be distributed equally among the occupants. I understand that I will be responsible for my portion of the excess utility expenses including but not limited to electricity, heating, and gas expenses. Name of Participant: Signature: Date:

Dormitory Cleaning Policy Waiver I understand that I am responsible for keeping the dormitory clean and tidy as per the University and GEV standards. Cleaning the bathroom must include keeping the shower drain clear and cleaning shower/tub, sink and toilet. Both bedroom and bathrooms must be cleaned WEEKLY and either GEV staff or landlords can be expected to stop by at any time during the term. Name of Participant: Signature: Date: Source [in part]: Pantheon Institute, Rome Italy

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Appendix 4.1 Gett ing to Urbino

Getting to Urbino from Bologna

Charter Bus StudentsarrivingatBolognaairportwillhaveacharterbusavailablethatwilltakeyoudirectlytoUrbino.Youneedtoarrivethedateandtimethatwassuggestedbyyourfacultysothatyoutravelasagroup.Thecharterbuswillnotwaitpassedacertaintime,thus,ifyoumissthisbusyouwillhavetogettoUrbinoonyourown.

MissedCharterBus

WesuggestyouhaveanAmericancellphonewithyouandcontactusinordertoletusknowhowyouareplanningtoarriveandwhen.

Ourcellphones:

MirkoMarinelli:+393356868641

RobertaCossuBerte:+393334076114

EugeniaEsposito:+393347052964

AntoniaPerreca:+393925757101

Ifyourflightarrivesdelayedorverylateintheeveningwesuggestyouhaveaback-upplanandspendthenightinBolognaandtraveltoUrbinothenextday.YoushouldhavealistofeconomichotelsinBolognanearthetrainstation.ThelasttrainfromBolognatoPesaroisat10:00pm,thus,ifyoucannotmakethistrainyouneedtostayinBolognaforonenight.

Note:Ithasoccurredseveraltimesthatstudent’sflightsarrivethenextday,oraredelayed.PleasedoyourresearchaheadforhotelstostayinBologna,youneverknowandyoumighthavetospendthenight,soitisbestyouareprepared.YoucandoaGooglesearchforeconomicalhotelsnearthetrainstationinBologna.

BolognaAirport

1. AerobusshuttletoBolognaCentrale(trainstation)

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2. trainfromBolognatoPesaro3. BusfromPesarotoUrbino

Shuttle

BolognaAirportislocated2hoursfromUrbino,itisalarge,busyairport.Onceyougetcheckoutyouwalkouttothemainentranceandyoutakeabus/shuttle:AEROBUS,thisbusrunsevery10min.andtakesyoutotheStazioneCentrale(themaintrainstationofBologna)thecostofthebus:8Euros.

TAXI:YoucanalsotakeataxifromBolognaAirporttoBolognaCentrale,thecostis16Euros.

BolognaTrainStation:

FromthistrainstationyoutakeatrainthatgoesdirectlyfromBolognatoPesaro,checkdeparturetimewww.trenitalia.comorgodirectlytotheticketoffice,purchaseandvalidateyourticket-Thistrainrunsevery20minandgoesfrom4:40amto10:00pm,costoftheticketdependsonthetypeoftrain,usuallypricestartsat8Eurosandgoesupto20Euros.

YougetoffinPesaro,makesureyouarepayingattentiontothestopssincePesaroisNOTthelaststop.

PESAROTOURBINO:

TAXI

Giventheamountofhoursyouhavebeentraveling,thefactthatyouhaveheavyluggageandthatitisyourfirsttimetravelinginItaly,wehighlysuggestyoutakeataxidirectlyfromPesarotoyourcampusinUrbino.Thecostforthetaxiis55-60Euros.Makesureyouaskthedriverhowmuchthecostisbeforeyoutakethecab.

DormAddressinUrbino:

CasadellaStudentessa

ViaBattisti,18

61029Urbino

Note:RememberthatfirstYouhavetopassbythereceptionattheCollegioInternazionaletocheck-in

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Tel.0722-377680(thetaxidrivercancallthisnumberifheneedsdirections)

PUBLICBUS

Assoonasyouwalkoutofthetrainyouwalktowardstheparkinglotandthereyouwillfindthebusstation.LookforAdriabus.

Adriabuslinesyouwouldtakearethefollowing:

Linea46Speedy

Buslinehours:

Bushourschangeeverysemester,you.However,theLASTbusfromPesarotoUrbinoisat8:30pm.Checkthebusschedulewebsite:www.adriabus.eu

(clickon“orarioservizioextraurbano”andthenclickon“Linen.46”)

URBINO

ThebuseswilldropyouoffatoneentranceofUrbino:SantaLucia(parkinglot)youwillseecrowdsofstudentsgoingandcomingfromalloverItaly.

Ifweknowwhenyouarearrivingthenwemostlikelywillbeabletopickyouupfromthebusstopandtakeyoutoyourcampus.Weneedtoknowthatyouareonthebus,thereforeitisimportantforyoutocommunicatewithus.Ifwecannotpickyouupyouwillneedtotakeataxi.

Taxi:(maycostabout8euro)andhavethecabdropyouoffattheCollegioIlColleBuildingwhereyourdormsarelocated.Youcansharethecostofthetaxiwithotherfellowstudents.ThiswillprobablybethefirstandonlytimeyoutakeaTaxi,butitmaybeworthit.

Mostlikelyoneofuswillbewillbeatthereception,ifnot,thereceptionisopen24hoursandtheyknowthatyouarearrivingsoyougivethemyourpassportsandtheywillgiveyouyourkeys.

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Appendix 4.2 Gett ing to Urbino

GettingtoUrbinoFromRomeNote:IfpossibleavoidtravellingonSundayssincepublictransportationislimited.Checkconnectionsonwww.trenitalia.itfortrains.Travellight.

RomaAirport1. ShuttlefromFiumicinotoTriburtina(Roma’strainstation)2. DirectbusfromTriburtinatoUrbinoorTrain

FromFiumicino(Rome’smainairport)

GettingfromFiumicino(Rome’smainairport)toTriburtinaBus/trainStation:

AtFiumicinoyoumusttake:

LINEFM1(thistrainlinemakesseveralstops,the10thstopisbus/trainstationTriburtina)youmustgetoffatTriburtinatotakebustoUrbino

Cost:8Euros

LineFM1Chartofstops(above)

GettingfromTiburtinabusstationtoyourbustoUrbino

YoumustgotoTiburtinabusstation(locatedwhenyouexittrainstation)andlookforbusstopnumber17.ThenameofbuslinethatgoestoUrbinoisADRIABUS.

Youpayforyourticketonthebus.

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Cost:35Euros

Bus

RomatoUrbino:

Monday–Saturday:

Departs Roma 4:00pm arriving at Urbino 8:00pm And\or Sundays Only: Departs Roma 5:00pm arriving at Urbino at 9:30pm (only on Sundays) NOTE: For Roma -Urbino bus schedule check: www.adriabus.eu, on right hand side menu bar click the following graph: Train If the schedule above does not coincide with your travel plans, or your flight, you can always take the train from Roma Termini to Pesaro. Some of these trains are direct, others you make a change in Falconara Marittima (FALCMAR – type this on trenitalia website). From Roma to Pesaro trains run every hour and cost about 35 euros. The train starts at 5am and runs until 11pm. You get off at Pesaro. My suggestion is to try and travel in the ES trains (EuroStar) or FS Trains (Freccia Bianca): they are more expensive, but they are cleaner, pleasant and faster. PesarotoUrbino:

Givencomplicationsandluggage,ifyouarrivebytraintakeataxitoUrbinodirectlytoyourdorms.Taxiesarelocatedassoonasyouwalkoutofthetrainstationatthefrontentrance.COST:65Euros(verifybeforetakingthecab)

PESAROTAXINUMBER:0721-454425(dial0039ifcallingwithaninternationalphone)

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Appendix 5

GettingtoyourDormGettingfromUrbinobusstop(BorgoMercataleorParkingLotSantaLucia)toyourDorm

Taxi:Thebestoptionistopay8Eurosandtakeataxidirectlytoyourdorm:

CasadellaStudentessa,ViaBattisti,18-61029Urbino

Tel.0722-377680(thetaxidrivercancallthisnumberifheneedsdirections)

GEVSrl.

0039isItaliancountrycode

Officenumber:

0722-327348(landline)

+393356868641(Mirko’sCell)

+393334076114(Roberta’sCell)

+393347052864(Eugenia’sCell)

+393925757101

Officehours9-6pm

FacultyOfficenumber: +390722-351490

Emails:

Mirko.marinelli@gevitaly.com (Mirko)

Roberta@gevitaly.com (Roberta)

Eugenia.esposito@gevitaly.com (Eugenia)

Antonia@gevitaly.com (Antonia)

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IMPORTANTNOTEforyourarrivalday:

IfyouarriveverylateatnightyoumustgodirectlytotheReceptionatCollegioIlColle:asecuritypersonwillgiveyouyourdormkeysandshowyouthewaytoyourdorm.

THEDAYAFTERTHESTUDENTSARRIVAL

WEWILLMEETFOROURORIENTATIONMEETINGATTHEENTRANCEOFTHE

ReceptionatColleCollegio(ViadeiCappuccini17,61029Urbino)

Inthemorningat9:30am,

Makesuretobethere,ciao