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 Rome is one of the most significant cities for the development of western culture
 It is centrally located, with easy travel to the rest of
Italy and the rest of Europe
 It is the central city of the Catholic Church
 There is always something happening in the city: music, culture, food, religion
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Rome Program

• CUA’s Rome program is run directly by CUA and staffed with CUA staff
• The courses are listed in Cardinal Station and count as regular CUA courses
• All financial aid (except work-study) is valid during the
Rome semester
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Rome Program

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Rome Program

• Full 16-week semester program, with the possibility of taking a full load of regular, CUA courses
• On-site director and assistant director
• Modern dormitory facilities, with air-conditioning, wireless internet, a residence assistant, and a 24hour security guard
• Partial meal plan: Food vouchers for 60 euro each week (except the semester break)
• Passes for Rome’s public transportation for the full 16 weeks
• Two three-day excursions, plus two day trips
• Several group meals
• An orientation weekend

• Courses that help you understand Rome and its significance
• An academically challenging experience
• The opportunity to learn and practice Italian
• A well-organized program, with free time built in
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Rome Program

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Rome Program

Address
The Catholic University of America
Via Marcantonio Colonna 21a
00192 Roma
ITALIA
Staff
Dr. David Dawson Vasquez
Director
Ms. Aurora Santoro
Assistant Director
Ms. Claudia Kock
Residence Manager
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Rome Program

The CUA Rome campus is located within a beautiful 19thcentury building owned by the Vincentians, The
Congregation of the Mission, a religious order founded by
St. Vincent de Paul. Through a partnership with St. John's
University, CUA students benefit from
• Modern classrooms.
• High-speed wireless internet.
• A fully-wired computer lab with printers.
• A small library for quiet study.
• Air-conditioned/heated facilities.
• 24-hour security with key-card access.
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Rome Program

16-week semester, with a oneweek mid-semester break.
Classes are held Monday-Friday.
• Fall 2013
• Aug 23-Dec 15
• Spring 2014
• Jan 10-May 4
• Fall 2014
• Aug 22-Dec 14
• Spring 2015
• Jan 9-May 3
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Rome Program

The courses taught in Rome are designed to help you make the most of your time here. Few will every have the opportunity again of studying in-depth such an important city while enjoying four months living there. You can expect challenging courses, engaging professors, and fascinating subjects.
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Dr. Stephen Wright, English (Fall 2013)
Dr. Brian Engelland, Business (Spring 2014)
Dr. Lilla Kopar, English (Fall 2014)
Dr. Reza Saidi, Business (Spring 2015)
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Rome Program

• ENG 313/CLAS 313R
• ENG 353
• CLAS 318/ART 318
• CLAS 206R
• TRS 345
• PHIL 310
• POL 343
Roman Roots of European Literature
Chaucer and the Italians
Art & Architecture of Ancient Rome
Roman History
Liturgical Art & Architecture
Philosophy of Art
Contemporary Italian Politics
• GR 566R
• LAT 566R
Readings in Greek
Readings in Latin
• ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202 Italian Language
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Rome Program

• HIST 430/MGT 340/TRS 430 Commerce, Culture, and Catholicism
• MKT 345 International Marketing
• CLAS 318/ART 318 Art & Architecture of Ancient Rome
• CLAS 206R
• TRS 345
• PHIL 310
• POL 343
Roman History
Liturgical Art & Architecture
Philosophy of Art
Contemporary Italian Politics
• GR 566R
• LAT 566R
Readings in Greek
Readings in Latin
• ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202 Italian Language
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Rome Program

• ENG 313/CLAS 313R
• ENG 353
• CLAS 318/ART 318
• CLAS 206R
• TRS 345
• PHIL 310
• POL 343
Roman Roots of European Literature
Chaucer and the Italians
Art & Architecture of Ancient Rome
Roman History
Liturgical Art & Architecture
Philosophy of Art
Contemporary Italian Politics
• GR 566R
• LAT 566R
Readings in Greek
Readings in Latin
• ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202 Italian Language
T HE C ATHOLIC U NIVERSITY O F A MERICA
Rome Program

• HIST 430/MGT 340/TRS 430 Commerce, Culture, and Catholicism
• MKT 345 International Marketing
• CLAS 318/ART 318 Art & Architecture of Ancient Rome
• CLAS 206R
• TRS 345
• PHIL 310
• POL 343
Roman History
Liturgical Art & Architecture
Philosophy of Art
Contemporary Italian Politics
• GR 566R
• LAT 566R
Readings in Greek
Readings in Latin
• ITAL 101/102/103/104/201/202 Italian Language
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Rome Program

Fall
• Dormitory accommodations
• Warm start, cool finish
• September: usually warm—in the
80s
• October/November: starts to rain, temperatures drop, arriving in the
50s by mid November
Spring
• Opportunity for host families
• Chilly, getting warm towards the end
• December-February: usually cold and clear, temperatures in the 30s or 40s
• March-April: starts to rain, temperatures rise, arriving to the
70s by mid-April
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Rome Program

While in class, you will visit many of the places, monuments, churches, and museums of Rome that have established their place in history. Your professors will help you understand their meaning and impact.
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Two three-day overnight trips and two day trips take you out into the Italian peninsula to learn about the importance of these other Italian cities, such as Siena, Assisi, Naples, and Sorrento.
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Rome Program

We also organize optional trips to help you discover other parts of Italy. Trips may include:
 Venice
 Florence
 Assisi
 Castelli Romani
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Rome Program

We organize many optional events throughout the semester so that you can make the most of the rich culture of Rome and Italy. Some possibilities:
• A night at the opera
• Visit to a mozzarella farm
• Cooking class
• Group meals
• And many others…
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Rome Program

Rome has never-ending opportunities to deepen your faith.
Participation in a General Papal Audience is included in the program. We also help you get tickets to papal Masses.
Volunteers from the North American College organize other spiritual events throughout the semester.
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Rome Program

Each semester includes a 10-day break, two three-day weekends, and some free weekends to give you time to explore on your own: Rome, Italy, and Europe are at your fingertips!
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Rome Program

Students who study in Rome will be living in university-provided dormitory rooms. Students have the benefit of modern dormitories provided through
CUA's long-standing relationship with
St. John's University.
The dorms feature double or triple rooms with a desk, wardrobe, and bed for each student, air conditioning/heating, bathrooms along the hallways, and wireless internet access. A CUA Resident Manager lives on your floor. There is a security guard on duty at the entrance at all times.
For the spring semester, it is possible to apply to live with Italian host families.
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Rome Program

•Full time, degree seeking student
•A 2 nd semester sophomore (45 credits)
•A cum. 2.8 grade point average
•Students should not study abroad during their last semester senior year, as it will interupt with graduating on time
•Research the program and country
•Speak to your Academic Advisor
•Speak with Financial Aid
•Speak with Career Services
•Talk with former participants
•Contact CUAbroad with any questions
Rome

About the Rome program http://cuabroad.cua.edu/programs/rome/index.cfm
Dr. David Dawson Vasquez
Dawsonvasque@cua.edu
About studying abroad in general and applying to Rome
CUAbroad, McMahon 111
• Ella Sweigert, Director of Education Abroad
• sweigert@cua.edu
• Grace Schneider, Education Abroad Advisor
• schneiderg@cua.edu
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Rome Program