roma office of international programs lauren franson | [email protected]
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The Office of International Programs
Develop, Support, Advise – 75+ Study Abroad Programs
Prepare and Orient – 1,200+ Study Abroad students
Health, Safety, Travel, Logistics, Culture
BEFORE you ROAM
Travel and Travel Documents.
Copies of your passport, copies of your credit cards.
Alert your bank and CC company
Obtain a few €
Establish a communication plan – family and friends
Download a few apps: Oanda – currency converter
WhatsApp or Viber - communication
Google Translate or Say hi – translation
Look at a Map
BEFORE you ROAM
Be Practical
Be Prepared
Be Picky
When in ROME
You’re an ambassador to JMU (something you are all very used to) and to the US.
Don’t fall prey to any of the negative stereotypes
Same rules in Rome as at JMU
Student Conduct,
Judicial Code
When in ROME
Health
Prescriptions or OTC Medications
Keep insurance information handy
Safety
Use common sense
Stay Alert – Don’t take unnecessary risks
Communicate
When in ROME
Cultural Hints
Coffee: caffe = espresso, caffe americano
Dress: more formal (safety)
Tipping, Coperto, Servizio
Rude or Impolite vs. It just being different
Make the most of your experience
Set a goal.
Learn something new.
See Rome not though the lens of your cell phone or camera
Roam Home
Now is the time to post / document / share
Reflect on the experience. Do something meaningful.
Culture Shock
buon viaggio!