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“CONSTANTIN BRANCOVEANU” UNIVERSITY

GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS

2013 - 2014

www.univcb.ro

1 “Constantin Brancoveanu” University

3 Faculties

5 English Corses for International and Erasmus

students

6 Romanian Grading system. Visa. Insurance.

Accomodation

7 Administrative formalities prior to departure

7 How to get to Pitesti, ROMANIA

9 Living in Campus

12 Students concerts and parties

13 International students about us

15 Romania at a glance

17 History

18 Geography

20 Crafts of Romania

23 Romania’s treasures

27 Did you know that…

Content

33 Life In and around Pitesti

34 Pitesti, “The city of tulips”

36 Its main attraction points

38 Recommended Restaurants and Pubs

39 Survival Dictionary

42 Contact persons from “Constantin Brancoveanu”

University

43 Special thanks

Constantin Brâncoveanu University is a

private higher education institution founded

in 1991 as one of Romania's first six private

universities.

In the year 2011, following institutional

evaluation made by the Romanian Agency

for Quality Assurance in Higher Education

(ARACIS), Constantin Brâncoveanu

University was awarded the highest degree

which can be granted to higher education

institutions in Romania: "HIGH

CONFIDENCE RATING".

“Constantin Brancoveanu” University

Guide for International Students 1

The university runs its activities in three academic campuses situated in the

towns of Piteşti, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Brăila, and has its headquarters in

Piteşti. It currently provides study programmes in the fields of Management

and Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Foreign Affairs, Finance,

Accounting, Law, Foreign Relations and European Studies, Communication

Sciences, Administration Sciences, Social Assistance. Its Master programs

provide specialization in the fields of Management, Marketing, Accounting and

Communication Sciences.

Constantin Brâncoveanu University is a member of the European Network for

Business Studies and Languages (SPACE), along with other 91 universities in

25 countries.

Constantin Brâncoveanu University now ranks among the top three Romanian

private universities. It is also important to add that only 57% of Romania's

public and private universities have succeeded in obtaining the highest degree

ARACIS has awarded in Romania so far. The strengths and good practice

which can be applied in other public or private universities, too, have been

emphasized by the evaluation commission members in their reports posted on

ARACIS web site and have envisaged the university's modern academic

leadership and management, exceptional infrastructure, teaching staff, good

student-tutor relations and partnerships, extracurricular activity support, foreign

partnerships and ongoing contacts the University Board and academic

community members keep with graduates, local authorities and employers of

those who graduate from the study programs provided by the university.


Pitesti

� Faculty of Management Marketing in Economic Affairs

Field Specialization

Bachelor Level Management Management (Full and Part time courses) Marketing Marketing (Full time courses) Business Administration Business Administration (Full time courses) Master Level

Management

Business Management Human Resources Management Management in Public Administration and Services Financial and Banking Management

Marketing Service Marketing Business-to-Business Marketing

� Faculty of Finance and Accounting


Bachelor Level Accounting Accounting and Management Informatics System (Full and Part time courses)

Finance Finance - Banking (Full time courses)

Master Level

Accounting Accounting Standards, Reglementations and Policies

� Faculty of Juridical, Administrative and Communication

Studies


Bachelor Level

Communication Studies Journalism (Full time courses) Communication and Public Relations (Full time courses)

Administrative Studies Public Administration (Full time courses) Law Law (Full time courses)

International Relations and European Studies

International Relations and European Studies (Full time courses)

Master Level Communication Sciences Organizational Communication and Public Relations

Faculties


Brăila


� Faculty of Administrative and Communication Studies

Field Specialization Bachelor Level Communication Studies Journalism (Full time courses) Administrative Studies Public Administration (Full time courses)

Social Work Social Work (Full time courses)

Rm. Vâlcea


Field Specialization Bachelor Level Management Management (Full and part time courses)

Accounting Accounting and Management Informatics Systems (Full and part time courses)

Finance Finance - Banking (Full time courses) Master Level Management Business Management Accounting Accounting Standards, Reglementation and Policies


Bachelor Level Management Management (Full and part time courses)

Business Administration Economy of Trade, Tourism and Services (Full time courses) Accounting Accounting and Management Informatics Systems (Full and part time courses)

Finance Finance and Banking (Full time courses) Administrative Studies Public Administration (Full time courses)

Master Level Management Business Management Business Administration Tourism, Hospitality and Hotel Management Accounting Accounting Standards, Reglementations and Policies


No SUBJECT No. of classes

(hours) ECTS

1 Marketing 56 (28+28) 6

2 Management 56 (28+28) 6

3 Management in Economical Affaires I 56 (28+28) 6

4 Financial and Economical Analysis 56 (28+28) 6

5 Public Finances 56 (28+28) 6

6 Intercultural Management 60 (30+30) 7

7 Romanian Language, Culture and Civilisation 56 (28+28) 5

8 Business Communications 56 (28+28) 6

9 Interactive Intercultural Tools for Entrepreneurs 60 (30+30) 7

10 Internship (in the hotel of the school or in the

International Relations Office)

90 (0+90) 10

TOTAL 602 65

No SUBJECT No. of classes

(hours) ECTS

1 Management in Economical Affaires II 56 (28+28) 6

2 Management and banks technics 56 (28+28) 6

3 International Economic and Organization 56 (28+28) 6

4 Human Resources Management 42 (28+14) 6

5 Capital Markets; Foreign Funds Projects 56 (28+28) 7

6 National Economy of Romania 42 (28+14) 6

7 Intercultural Management 60 (30+30) 7

8 Romanian Language, Culture and Civilisation 56 (28+28) 5

9 Business Communications 56 (28+28) 6

10 Interactive Intercultural Tools for Entrepreneurs 60 (30+30) 7

11 Internship (in the hotel of the school or in the

International Relations Office)

90 (0+90) 10

TOTAL 630 72

First Semester:

Second Semester:

English courses for international

and Erasmus Students


ROMANIAN GRADING SYSTEM IN ECTS

Visa for foreign students: http://www.mae.ro/en/node/2035

Insurance: - http://www.ceass.ro/index.php?nav=eu&lang=en

- http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/health/unplanned-healthcare/temporary-

stays/index_en.htm

Accomodation:

For the informations about accommodation please contact the International

Relations Office.

Local grade ECTS grade

1-4 FX, F Fail

5 E Sufficient

6 D Satisfactory

7-8 C Good

9 B Very good

10 A Excellent


Before coming to Piteşti you will need the following papers:

+ Application form

+ Accommodation form

+ Learning agreement

+ Transcript of records translated into English

+ A valid national identity card or passport. (Please note: Applicants not belonging

to the EU need to make inquiries within their Embassy to know if they need a visa.)

Regarding accommodation you can stay in Campus hotel

http://www.campushotel.ro/en/index.php, which is right next to the University, with a

rent of 210 Euros per month, or you can try to find an apartment in town for a cheaper

price. You can contact the International Office with such request, or you can try to find

an apartment yourself by checking the websites of local companies such as Remax

http://www.remax.com/

Piteşti is about 120 km from our two main airports in Bucharest: Otopeni (main

flights) and Băneasa (for low-cost flights).

After booking your flights there are different ways to get to Piteşti:

From the airport to Bucharest

a. By the airport bus (783 or 768) to Bucharest, Unirii Station. (Tickets cost about 3 or

4 Lei)

b. By Metro to Gara de Nord Train Station. (Tickets cost about 2 or 3 Lei)

c. By Taxi to Gara de Nord Station. (You may want to be careful with the taxi drivers

at the airport)

d. By Taxi to Autogara Ritmului

e. By Taxi to Autogara Militari

Administrative formalities prior to departure


How to get to Piteşti, ROMANIA

From Bucharest to Piteşti

By Train to Piteşti.

Please consult online the schedule of trains to Piteşti: http://www.infofer.ro/

By Bus to Piteşti.

Please consult online the schedule and the station from where the Bus will depart:

http://www.autogari.ro/

From Piteşti to “Constantin Brâncoveanu” University

Taxi is recommended (1,80 RON/ km – 0,40 euro/ km)

Taxi drivers are generally reliable in Piteşti. You can ask to be taken to the University

or to Campus hotel since they are both located in the same perimeter.

Please note:

Gara de Nord Station – Train station

Autogara Ritmului – Bus station

Autogara Militari – Bus station

You can also RENT A CAR from the airport. Please see:

http://www.autonom.ro/

http://www.cronoscar.ro/


We know that living away from home within a new, different and diverse

community will allow you many opportunities for friendship, fun and personal

growth. We hope you find everything you need for a successful

accommodation here at Campus Hotel. We are committed to make your stay

a successful one!

Presentation

Included in Business Class category, CAMPUS Hotel is part of an exclusive complex especially created for those of you who don’t want to give up comfort and traveling in style. The hotel is the result of a perfect mixture between the modern architecture and the intimate and relaxing atmosphere of ZEN type design.

The hotel was designed to include the modern concept of travel intelligence and living new sensations without missing contact with the dynamic rhythm of business.

The chic restaurant, the HEALTH&FITNESS facilities follow all the same up- town atmosphere of CAMPUS Hotel and give you a great alternative to a day full of meetings and responsibilities.

The exceptional campus infrastructure is completed by a residence aiming

students out of the area, with a capacity of 100 double rooms and full

equipment. The minimalist design brings a touch of modernism while the

warm-toned colors of the rooms make them intimate and cozy. Of course, we

haven’t forgotten about technology and the importance to be up to date with

the world news and happenings.

Services and

Facilities

Oxgen Club: fitness, cardio, aerobic, sauna, massage therapy

Dining and drinking: Alkazar Fashion Restaurant, Zebrano Café

conference rooms and briefings

Living in Campus


Health Oxygen Club

and Fitness

fitness, cardio, aerobic, sauna, massage therapy

Oxygen Club has been created in order to help you find the energy and the

well-being sensation. We have designed everything in order to give you the

possibility to concentrate your attention on the physical, mental and emotional well-being condition.

Oxygen Club is directed both to fitness addicts and to those who haven't tried

the beneficial experience of sports and moving offering you the following

amenities:

latest generation equipment – Technogym Italy

trained staff

climatic maintenance and ventilation installation

100 individual locker rooms

2 Finnish saunas

20 shower rooms

The concept of Massage Therapy has been created especially to help you

release from the daily stress and intensify the positive thinking. The relaxing

massage helps you get your energy back while the toning and ant cellulite

massage allows the general acceleration of metabolism, the optimum weight

adjustment and musculature strengthening.

Dining and Alkazar

Drinking

Conceived as a lounge restaurant, Alkazar Fashion Restaurant is a modern

interpretation of high class restaurants. It is the perfect place where you can

dine, drink a glass of wine or have a conversation without being disturbed by

the town noise. Alkazar Fashion Restaurant is the perfect representative of

the contemporary restaurant, combining the vanguard design with the

creativity of the fusion menu. People who enjoy an exquisite dish and those

who seek a varied menu will find here recipes cooked with passion and a

creative mix of ingredients. Alkazar Fashion Restaurant is also an ideal

location if you want to organize a party or an event.


Zebrano The chillout Café

Zebrano is the white and very trendy Cafe where you never get bored. It is a

pleasure to just admire the way it was arranged, as a playground where white

and fresh green are facing out for supremacy. Everything is light, large,

optimistic and extremely cool. That is why you can "serve it" every moment of

the day.

The front terrace is perfect for an alfresco snack in Mediterranean style.

Zebrano Café is the place to go if you want to escape from the urban crowd in

a relaxing oasis. Zebrano Café is also an ideal location if you want to organize

a party or an event.


Being a student in "Constantin Brâncoveanu" University does not only means

attending courses and seminars, projects and reports but also spectacoles and

student's parties. "Freshman Prom" organized by student's clubs became

relevant events in the life of Piteşti, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Brăila, the whole

community looking forward for them.

Students concerts and parties


Name: Eva Zapolskaja

Field of study: Tourism and Hotel Administration

Country of origin: Lithuania

“A part of the courses that I attended

at Constantin Brancoveanu University were

specially created for Erasmus students, with

modules lasting two weeks. They were much

more interesting than those taught in my

university. In Pitesti, there are a lot of pubs,

restaurants, museums and parks and the

university campus has many facilities like the

accommodation and the sports club. Thank

you Constantin Brâncoveanu University!”

Name: Francisco Rodrigues

Field of study: Marketing

Country of origin: Portugal

“If there is anything that should be

underlined about Constantin Brancoveanu

University, it is surely the preparation of the

courses, completely designed for the Erasmus

students. They are completely in English, very

practical and well scheduled, which gives us

some free time to visit other places”.

International students about us


Name: Diogo Sousa

Internship: International Relations and Communication

Office


“Piteşti overcame all my expectations: a city

that is not big enough to get lost inside, but also

not too small to get bored in. It’s a clean city, with

an interesting night life and lots of places to go and

have a good time. In the end, if you don’t want to

go home walking, don’t worry about transportation.

There are taxis everywhere and very, very cheap!

During day or night, the city is generally safe.

Especially during the night I was surprised with the

security I felt, even more then in my city, Porto”.

Name: Pedro Couto

Internship: Communication Office


“When I accepted to do an internship

at Constantin Brancoveanu University, I had

no idea I would be so well accepted at this

university where I feel at home. This

experience is very good for me because it

allows me to expand my professional

training and helps me define my future

career. Why chose CBU? Because it’s a

modern university, with great facilities to

study or work as an intern”.


Romania at a glance


Located in Southeastern Europe,

Romania is surrounded by Ukraine and

Moldova in the Northeast, Hungary in

the Northwest, Serbia in the West and

Bulgaria in the South. With a coast of

225 km the country has access to the

Black Sea on its East side.

Romania is the 13th biggest

country in Europe with 238.391 sq.km. It

stretches 514km from North to South

and 720 km from East to West.

Facts about Romania

• Capital Bucharest

• Area 238,391 sq.km

• Population 19,043,767 (2011

census)

• Currency Romanian leu

(RON)

• National day 1st of December


At the intersection of the Balkans, the Orient, the Occident and the Slavic Region, Romania

owns a turbulent past but got nevertheless its own identity in spite of the invasions and

occupations. In the 1st century B.C. Dacia was created on today’s Romanian territory. Later,

between 101 and 106 A.D., the Romans invaded this land and settled here. Marks are still easy to

notice in nowadays architecture, language (which is considered a “latin rooted” one), proverbs and

popular tales.

From the 3rd to the 12th century, the

territory came across many other invasions

from the Slaves, Huns, Hungarians, Turks

and Mongols. The Slaves (in the 6th century)

left some marks in the current Romanian

language and the Hungarians are the only

ones who settled for a longer time, in

Transylvania.

During medieval times, the Romanians

lived in three provinces: Wallachia, Moldavia

and Transylvania. The provinces got united

for good in 1918, to form the present

Romanian state. Every year on the 1st of

December Romania celebrates the Great

Union Day which became the National

Holiday.

As decades pasted, and after the

Second World War, Romania experienced a

communist regime, the totalitarian regime of

Nicolae Ceauşescu. In 1989, the dictatorship

was pushed down and a democratic political

system was re-established. A new constitution

was adopted in 1991. Today Romania is part

of important international organisations like

NATO (2004) and the European Union

(2007).

History


Location and boundaries

Located in Southeastern Europe, Romania is surrounded by Ukraine and Moldova in the

Northeast, Hungary in the Northwest, Serbia in the West and Bulgaria in the South. With

a coast of 225 km the country has access to the Black Sea on its East side. Romania is

the 13th biggest country in Europe with 238.391 sq.km. It stretches 514km from North to

South and 720 km from East to West.

Relief

The Carpathian Mountains (the highest peak is Mt. Moldoveanu at 2544 m) cross

Romania from the North to the Southwest. They were glaciated and in Fagaras and

Retezat Mountains glacial lakes and mass of rock can be found. These were created

when the ice melted around 10,000 years ago. In the Northeast of Transylvania, the

mountains form Europe’s longest volcanic chain. The Carpathian Mountains account for

about a third (31%) of the country’s area. Another third of Romania (33%) is covered by

hills and plateaus full of orchards and vineyards. The final third is a fertile plain of dark

chernozem soil, where cereals, vegetables, herbs and other crops grow. The lowest point

is the Black Sea at 0 meter.

Geography


Climate

Romania enjoys a temperate-continental climate, which ranges between hot summers

and very cold winters with a lot of snow from mid-December until the end of March.

Romania’s average annual temperature is 11°C in the south and on the coast, and 2°C in

the mountains. In June, July and August, the hottest places in Romania are in the South

Plain, where average temperatures reach 24-30°C. In summer, there are frequent

showers and thunderstorms in the mountains. The mild and sunny days of autumn last

from early September until late October. Spring starts in mid-March in most of Romania’s

regions, but only in April in the mountains and in the north part of the country. Annual

rainfall is from 600 mm to 700 mm, especially in the spring. Precipitations are the

heaviest in Transylvania and in the Carpathian Mountains, where an average of 134

centimeters of rain and snow fall can be observed each year. Dobrogea is e warmest

and driest region, with less than 38 cm of annual rainfall.


While there are great Romanian fine artists, among whom 20th century sculptor

Constantin Brancusi is probably the most famous, the typical zest for life and almost naive

optimism that the world is really a beautiful place seem best expressed in the traditional art and

craft of Romanian peasants, extending even to their colorful, unique grave markers.

In the “Merry Cemetery” of Sapanta,”

bordering Ukraine, carved wooden crosses

are painted traditional Voronet blue (named

for the nearby painted monastery) and

embellished with fanciful borders, renderings

of the deceased and often anecdotes of

their lives. An erstwhile town mayor is

memorialized with anecdotes of his

womanizing ways.

The most readily recognizable examples of

Romanian art are the famed painted eggs,

especially prominent around Easter time.

Painting of real hollowed-out eggs was an

integral part of preparations for this festival

of renewal. Women and children gathered

in someone’s home and spent a day painting

and gossiping. Intricate patterns were

actually secret languages known only to

residents of the regions where they were

painted.

Crafts of Romania


Ceramics

Romanian pottery is still made mainly on

traditional kick-wheels with simple finishing

tools. Shapes, sizes and patterns reflect the

different clays and cultures of diverse areas

where are produced. Color glazes and

decorations vary from strong geometrics, to

delicate florals, animals and humans. There

are approximately 30 pottery centers

throughout the country, each with its own

distinctive style, but the main areas are in

Horezu in Oltenia; Miercurea-Ciuc and

Corund in western Transylvania; Baia Mare

near the northern border, and Radauti and

Marginea in Moldavia.

Wood

Maramures is the area to see the art of

woodwork. Homes are trimmed in

elaborately carved wood, wooden gates and

even fences are intricately carved.

Historically, in this area, a family’s

community status was displayed through the

gate – the more elaborate, the more

important the family. Trees of life, twisted

rope, moons, stars, flowers and wolf teeth to

ward off evil spirits are associated with

myths and superstitions.


Textiles

Textile weaving is the most widespread craft in Romania, handed down from generation

to generation, using distinctive family patterns along with those specific to different

districts. Looms still are common in homes and women weave and embroider from

childhood through old age. Some Romanian weavers and embroiderers still work with

threads and yarns they produce themselves, but younger weavers tend to purchase their

raw materials. They weave and embroider just about every cloth article used in their

homes, from colorful linen and cotton towels to window draperies, bedspreads, rugs, wall

hangings, furniture throws and clothing. In a village near Sibiu, part of a bride’s dowry is

still a tolic, used to decorate horses of those who ride from house to house issuing

wedding invitations.


Black Sea Resorts

Warm climate, miles of sand beaches, ancient monuments, vineyards and modern resorts

invite travelers to seriously consider Romania's Black Sea Coast as their summer

vacation destination.

Castles & Fortresses of Romania

Romania’s collection of castles and fortresses perhaps best illustrates the rich medieval

heritage of the country. While castles built from the 14th to the 18th centuries are strong

and austere fortresses built mainly for defense against invaders, those erected beginning

in the late 1800s are imposing and luxurious. The most popular include the 14th century

Corvinesti Castle, built on the site of a former Roman camp, the elegant 19th century

Peles Castle with its 160 rooms filled with priceless European art and, of course, the Bran

Castle, built in the mid-1300s and legendary home to Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula.

Romania’s treasures


Peles Castle

Bran Castle

Corvinesti Castle

Prejmer Fortified Church

Biertan Fortified Church


The Danube Delta - A UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

The mighty Danube River flows 1,788 miles from its springs in Germany’s Black Forest to

the Black Sea. Just before reaching the sea it forms the second largest and best

preserved of Europe's deltas: 2,200 square miles of rivers, canals, marshes, tree-fringed

lakes and reed islands. The Danube Delta is a wildlife enthusiast’s (especially a bird

watcher’s) paradise.

The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina

Among the most picturesque treasures of Romania are the Painted Monasteries of

Bucovina (in northeastern Romania). Their painted exterior walls are decorated with

elaborate 15th and 16th century frescoes featuring portraits of saints and prophets,

scenes from the life of Jesus, images of angels and demons, and heaven and hell.


Romanian traditional food

Romanian traditional food is influenced by both neighbors and invadors. Turkish,

Hungarian and Austrian cuisines played an important role. For example the popular main

dishes are meat, cabbage rolls, sausages and stews. Romanian food is also influenced

by Latin cuisine. Thus you can frequently find Italian and French dishes. A good example

of these influences is Mamaliga, kind of Italian polenta. This corn porridge was

traditionaly the basic dish of the Romanians.

Soups can be made with meat (Ciorba de Perişoare) or fish (Ciorba de Peşte) and are

usually offered on menus at the restaurant. Besides you can not leave Romania without

testing the Mici or Mititei, grilled, grinded or minced meat in the shape of sausages;

Sarmale, minced meat, half beef - half pork, rolled like a sausage and wrapped in

cabbage leaves; or also Tocană, spiced stew along with Mamaligă. To conclude a

delicious traditional Romanian meal, you may eat Clătite, Crepes, with various filling and

toppings. Poftă bună, the Romanian way of saying “Enjoy your meal!

Source of this chapter were collected most from Romania is waiting for you:

http://www.univcb.ro/java_script/uploaded/DRI/GHID_Romania_is_waiting_for_you.pdf


» With an area of 92,043 square miles (238,391 square kilometer), Romania is the largest

country in Southeastern Europe. It is roughly the same size as the United Kingdom and slightly

smaller than the U.S. state of Oregon.

» The Carpathian Mountains are home to one of the largest undisturbed forests in Europe. 400

unique species of mammals, including the Carpathian chamois, call the Carpathian Mountains

home. 60% of European brown bear population lives in the Carpathian Mountains.

» The second largest underground glacier in Europe (in terms of volume) can be found in

Transylvania - Romania. The 3500-year old Scarisoara glacier, located in the Bihor Mountains –

90 miles southwest of Cluj Napoca. It has a volume of 2,649,000 cubic feet (75,000 cubic

meters).

» The statue of Dacian king Decebal, carved in the rocky bank of the Danube river, is the tallest

rock sculpture in Europe (135 feet tall). The monument celebrates obduracy, audacity and pride.

It is a homage to the last king of Dacia (today's Romania), from Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Constantino

Dragan.

» Romanian Inventor Traian Vuia was the first European to built and fly a fully

self-propelled, fixed-wing 'automobile airplane' (March 18, 1906).

» The first substance proved to have a normalizing effect on blood sugar levels - pancreatine

(the predecessor of insulin) was discovered by Romanian physiologist, professor of medicine:

Nicolae Paulescu!

Between 1914 and 1916, Dr. Paulescu performed experiments in which he obtained an anti-

diabetic pancreatic extract. In 1916 his extract, injected into diabetic dogs, reduced blood

glucose levels.

» The jet engine used by modern airplanes was invented by Bucharest-born

inventor Henri Coanda. Romanian inventor and aerodynamics pioneer, Henri Coanda designed

and built in 1910 the world's first jet powered aircraft, known as the Coandă - 1910, which he

demonstrated publicly at the second International Aeronautic Salon in Paris. Romania's main

international airport, Bucharest Otopeni - Henri Coanda, is named after the great inventor.

»Did you know that...


» The first fountain pen was invented by Craiova-born Petrache Poenaru

(1799-1875). Mr. Poenaru's invention was patented in May 1827.

» The Romanian city of Timisoara was the first in Europe to have electric street-lighting (in

1889). Timisoara was also the first European city to introduce horse-drawn trams, in 1869.

» The Peles Castle was the first European castle entirely lit by electrical current.

The electricity was produced by the castle’s own plant. The castle’s central heating system, built

in 1888, is still functional and in use today.

» The world's first industrial oil refinery opened at Ploieşti (southern Romania) in 1857. Oil was

exploited commercially in Romania since 1857, two years before oil was discovered in

Pennsylvania.

» The first natural gas compression station in Europe was built in Sărmăşel - Romania, in 1927.

» The Danube - Black Sea canal - in south-east Romania - is world's third longest man-made

navigation route, after the Suez and the Panama Canals..

This 61 miles long, Y-shape canal, was opened to navigation in 1984, it makes

the water distance from the Danube river to the port of Constanta 249 miles shorter and keeps

trade ships away from the Danube Delta.

» Hollywood's original Tarzan was born in the city of Timisoara, Romania. Considered by

movie-makers "the only man in Hollywood who's natural in the flesh and can act without

clothes", Johnny Weissmuller (1904-1984) was a box-office hit in the 1932 'Tarzan the Ape

Man'. The ship's roster from his family's arrival at Ellis Island lists his birthplace as Freidorf, now

a district of the city of Timisoara. Freidorf maintains beautiful architecture, old German homes,

and lots of green spaces.

» Soprano Alma Gluck - the first lyrical artist to sell one million records -

was born in Bucharest, Romania on May 11, 1884.


» Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci was

the first to achieve a perfect routine and get

the first score of 10.00 in the history of

gymnastics, during the Olympics in Montreal

(1976). The scoring displays of the time

lacked the technical capability to show a

perfect 10.00. They could only display three-

digit grades (0.00 to 9.99 but not a 10.00) In

2000 Nadia was named as one of the

athletes of the 20th century by the Laureus

World Sports Academy.

» The real the real Dracula (Vlad Draculea) nicknamed Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler) was a

Romanian prince and military leader who fought the Turks in the Middle Ages. Count Dracula -

the Vampire - was created by an Irish writer, Bram Stoker in 1897.

» The longest career as a motor racing driver is 39 years 364 days and was achieved by

Laurentiu Moldovan (Romania) who raced in rally cars and formula 1 style cars from 7 July 1968

to 6 July 2008. www.guinnessworldrecords.com

» Goalkeeper Helmuth Duckadam saved a record four consecutive penalty kicks in the 1986

European Football Champions Cup Final, securing victory for his team Steaua Bucuresti.

(Steaua Bucuresti defeated FC Barcelona in Seville, Spain)

» Romanian gymnastics trainer Octavian Bellu is perhaps the most successful sports trainer is

the world. Under his guidance, Romania's national women gymnastics team has won 305

Olympic and European and World championship medals. Mr. Bellu's gymnasts have won 16

Gold Olympic medals.

» The Romanian language currently spoken by over 25-milion people is 1,700 years old.

» Romanian is one of the five languages in which religious services are performed in the

autonomous monastic state of Mount Athos (Greece).


» Voronet Monastery, located in northeastern Romania, is also known as the 'Sistine Chapel of

the East'. The monastery – built in 1488 – is known worldwide for its abundance of interior and

exterior frescoes (wall paintings) featuring an intense shade of blue commonly known as

‘Voronet blue.’

» The tallest wooden church in the world, and the second-tallest wooden structure in Europe,

can be found in Sapanta Peri - Maramures (northwestern Romania). A 23 feet cross that

wheights 1,000 lbs tops the 257 feet tall church which is dedicated to St. Michael.

» The Brukenthal museum in Sibiu opened its doors to the public three years prior to the Louvre

Museum in Paris. It is the oldest museum in Romania and one of the first museums in Europe.

» Romania has the second-largest outdoor museum in the world. Astra Museum in Sibiu

features more than 300 buildings as well as watermills and windmills, gigantic presses for wine,

fruit and oil, hydraulic forges and structures representing village architectural styles from many

parts of Romania.

» Universal literature found valuable sources of inspiration in Romania's castles.

The most famous novels written are "The Castle in the Carpathians" by Jules Verne, and

"Dracula" by Bram Stoker.

» On March 1 Romanians celebrate the beginning of spring in their own, unique way. To show

their friendship, respect or admiration, men and boys offer to their (female) family members,

friends and colleagues a "Martisor" (small trinket attached to a red/ white lace - red for love and

white for honesty). The tradition is said to have originated in Roman times. Just seven days after

the 'Martisor' Day, on March 8, Romanians celebrate the Women's Day - a tradition similar to

Mother's Day celebrated in the USA, but extended to all adult women.

More about Martisor

» The Merry Cemetery (or the Happy Graveyard) in the village of Săpânța - Maramureş is one

of the world's most unique resting places and a popular tourist attraction! It is famous for its over

800 colorful gravestones, carved in oak, are decorated with colorful paintings and funny epitaphs

about the deceased.


» Romania's national poet - Mihai Eminescu - used to relax and reflect under this linden three.

Eminescu's creation "The Evening Star" (Luceafarul) is considered to be the longest love poem

ever wrote. It's a miracle how this tree survived for so long" - says Dr. Mandache Leocov, former

director of Iasi botanic garden.

» Romania and wine started their common history 4000 years ago (2000 BC) when the Greeks arrived

from the Black Sea, making it one of the world’s oldest viticulture regions (in comparison the Greeks

introduced wine in France around the 6th century BC and it was further developed during the Roman

time).

» Because too much wine was produced, and consumed, in 50 BC King Burebista had to set a limit to

cultivation of wine grapes and wine production through his empire: Dacia (present-day Romania).

» Today Romania is the nine wine producer in the world! 11 "indigenous" varieties of grapes that cannot

be found anywhere else in the world are still produced by some wine growers.

» The 10-bani note issued by Romania's Ministry

of Finance in 1917is the smallest paper money

ever printed (dimensions: 1.08 x 1.49 in).The

banknote is in fact a divisionary note (100 bani =

1 leu), more like a paper coin. (Source: World

Record Academy)

» According to the World Records Academy, The Palace of Parliament, located in Bucharest, is the

world's largest and most expensive civil administration building in the world. It also ranks as the biggest

office building in Europe (3.9 million square feet) and second-largest in the world, after the U.S.

Pentagon. More than a million tons of marble, steel, crystal and wood have been used to build this palace!

» Bucharest's mass transit network (RATB) is the fourth largest in Europe.


» The city of Brasov (Transylvania) is home to the largest gothic church east of Vienna (Austria).

Brasov's famous landmark and Romania's leading gothic church, the Black Church was built between

1385 and 1477 and got its nickname after the Great Fire of 1689 blackened its the walls.

The Black Church has the largest organ in Europe with 4000 tubes (built by Buchholz, Berlin’s famous

organ builder, in 1836) as well as the largest bell in Romania, weighting 41,000 lbs (6.3 tons).

» Brasov is home to what is said to be the

narrowest street in Europe. The Rope Street

(Strada Sforii) is approximately four feet wide

and connects Cerbului Street with Poarta Schei

Street. The street was initially used as an access-

route by firefighters.

Strada Sforii – Brasov

» A game very similar to baseball, and called

"Oina", was played in Romania long before

baseball has become one of America's most

favorite sports

.

Source of this chapter: http://www.romaniatourism.com/did-you-know.html


Life in and around Pitesti


The city of Pitesti is situated in Arges

County, in the central – Southern part of the

country, being an important historical,

economic, cultural and sporting center of

Romania. Pitesti is 120km away from

Bucharest – the capital of the country – and

it is connected with it by a highway and a

railway road. The city is highly

representative as the blending between the

traditional values and the European

aspirations of the Romanian community.

Pitesti is one of the most developed

economic towns of Romania and is also a

powerful industrial centre.

The tulip is the city’s symbol. Each

year, the City Hall from Pitesti organizes an

international floral exhibition – symbolically

called “The Tulip Symphony” – which brings

to Pitesti thousands of visitors from inside

the country and from abroad. The tradition of

the people from Pitesti is to keep their town

clean, to have many green areas, many

parks and famous public gardens.

Pitesti, “The city of tulips”


There are many old architectural buildings in the centre of the city:

Piteşti is one of the most developed

economic towns of Romania and is

also a powerful industrial centre.

Nearby the city, there is the

Automobile Factory Dacia- Renault.

Pitesti dancing Fountain

Designed by Mr.Laurent Ferron in

Romania Pitesti City. the concept was

developed on the beginning of 2008

and was finished on the 9 may 2008.

The main idea was to relook the city

hall square with dancing water and

change the design of the basin on two

levels with water fall.


Făgăras Mountains - the highest

mountain ridge of the entire Romanian

Carpathians, with the highest attitudes of our

country (Moldoveanu peak – 2544m and

Negoiu peak – 2535m).

A road called the Transfăgărăsan

constructed across the Făgăras Mountains,

being the highest and most dramatic paved

road in Romania– at 2034m altitude.

Among the attractions along the

southern section of the road, near the village

of Arefu, is the Poienari fortress. The castle

served as the residence of Vlad III the

Impaler, the king who inspired Bram Stoker's

Dracula character. To reach the castle,

visitors need to climb 1,426 steps.

Its main attraction points


Vidraru Lake Dam is an arch dam

built on a foundation of rock to produce

hydroelectricity. Its height is 166 meters,

arch length 305 meters, water accumulation

volume 465 million cubic meters, having a

total length of 28km. It it ranked 5th in

Europe, and 9th in the world.

The city of Curtea de Arges is one

of the oldest settlements in Romania,

situated on the river Arges, at 38 km from

Pitesti. It was the first capital of Wallachia,

established in 1330. The city is the site of

several medieval churches.

Among them, Curtea de Arges

Monastery is an architectural jewel in

Romania. In its neighborhood lies the

Fountain of Manole, the Craftsman. As the

legend says, this fountain was built on the

place where he fell from the roof of the

monastery.


Recommended restaurants: Alkazar (Located in the Campus Hotel), Casa Sattler

(Florăriei street), Zahana (Targu din Vale street), Calabria (Eroilor street), La Butoaie

(Crinului street), Mansion Pub.

Recommended pubs: Zebrano (Located in the Campus Hotel), Guinness Pub, Pavone

Pizzeria, Garden Pub, Hush Pub (Located in the city centre) and Cuba (from 7p.m to

8p.m is happy hour – half price the drinks).

Recommended Shopping places

You have one large supermarket located within 5 minutes from Campus which is

Kaufland and a smaller market called Praxis. In the city centre you have the supermarket

Crrefour City and other smaller markets, open 24h. Further away, by taking a free bus you

can visit the hypermarkets Real, Auchan or Carrefour. Also, 5 minutes away from Campus,

by taxi, you can go to Euromall.

Recommended Restaurants and Pubs

Recommended Shopping places


Basis Hello Bună ziua When? Când? Good morning Bună dimineaţa How much? Cât? Good evening Bună seara Why? De ce? Good night Noapte bună How are you? Ce mai faceţi? Good bye La revedere I don’t understand Nu înţeleg Thank you Mulţumesc I don’t speak Romanian Nu vorbesc româneşte Yes / No Da / Nu Could you write it? Puteţi să notaţi? Please Vă rog What does ... mean? Ce înseamnă ? Excuse me Scuzaţi-mă You’re welcome Cu plăcere Where ? Unde ?

Daily life Mrs. Doamna Open Deschis Mr. Domnul Close Închis Schedule Orar WC Toaletă

Time Week days Today Astăzi Monday Luni Yesterday Ieri Tuesday Marţi Tomorrow Mâine Wednesday Miercuri Morning Dimineaţă Thursday Joi Evening Seară Friday Vinery Night Noapte Saturday Sâmbătă Day Ziuă Sunday Duminică Public holiday Zi de sărbătoare

In the city Street Stradă Stamp Timbru Square Piaţă Embassy Ambasadă Park Parc ATM Bancomat Bus stop Staţie de autobuz Taxi Taxi Train station Gară Tramway Tramvai Market Piaţă Subway Metrou Post office Poştă

Emergencies Hospital Spital Police Poliţie Doctor Doctor Could you help me? M-aţi putea ajuta? Pharmacy Farmacie

Survival dictionary


Accommodation Hotel Hotel With bathroom Cu baie Pension Pensiune Without bathroom Fără baie Double bedroom O cameră dublă Is the breakfast Este inclus micul Simple bedroom O cameră de o persoană /

Simplă Included? Dejun?

At the restaurant Restaurant Restaurant Desert Desert Breakfast Mic dejun Fruits Fructe Lunch Prânz Milk Lapte Dinner Cină Vegetables Legume Menu Meniu Bread Pâine The bill Nota Fish Peşte

Beer Bere Meat Carne Café Cafea Pepper Piper / Ardei Tea Ceai Salt Sare Wine Vin Soup Supă Still water Apă plată Sour soup Ciorbă Mineral water Apă minerală Salad Salată Cheese Brânză / Caşcaval (without) Sugar (fără) Zahăr Salty cheese Telemea

Visits Lake Lac Monastery Mânăstire Sea Mare Church Biserică Beach Plajă (outside) Museum Muzeu (în aer liber) Mountain Munte

Direction and transport Where is ... ? Unde este ...? Petrol station Benzinărie I am looking for ... Caut ... Road Drum Is it far? E departe? Highway Autostradă Left Stânga Bridge Pod Right Dreapta Train Tren Straight ahead Drept înainte Ticket Bilet Arrival / Departure Sosire / Plecare Ticket office Ghişeu Entrance / Exit Intrare / Ieşire Platform Peron North Nord Airport Aeroport South Sud At what time arrives /

leaves ...? La ce oră soseşte / pleacă ...?

East Est I would like a ticket for a

one way (round-

trip) for...

Aş dori un bilet dus (dus-întors) până la ...

West Vest


Figures 0 Zero 10 Zece 1 Unu 11 Unsprezece 2 Doi 12 Doisprezece 3 Trei 20 Douăzeci 4 Patru 21 Douăzeci şi unu 5 Cinci 100 O sută 6 Şase 101 O sută unu 7 Şapte 200 Două sute 8 Opt 1000 O mie 9 Nouă


Tudorel POPESCU Director of the International and Public Relations Department Erasmus Institutional Coordinator E-mail: [email protected] Tel/Fax: +40-248-61.00.88

Ionut BURLUSI Trainee at International Relations and PR Department E-mail: [email protected] Tel/Fax: +40-248-61.00.88

Contact persons from International Relations Department

of “Constantin Brancoveanu”

University


This guide has been made by the International Relation Office of

“Constantin Brancoveanu” University with the support of

“Constantin Brancoveanu” University, ANPCDEFP and Erasmus

program.

Our many thanks for supporting us in realizing this brochure go to:

- Tudorel Popescu

- Serbanica Cristina

- Burlusi Ionut

- Madalina Ticu

- Roxana Matei


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