1. SMU Study Abroad Program
Rome, Italy
Summer 2012

2. John Cabot University
• John Cabot University, founded in 1972, is an independent, four-
year liberal arts university offering undergraduate degrees and study
abroad programs to English-speaking students from all over the
world.
• Whether you are pursuing a four-year degree or are seeking to
study abroad, you will do so in the heart of Rome surrounded by the
extraordinarily rich offerings of a city of culture, history, art,
creativity, business and international affairs.

3. Communications
The Bachelors of Arts in Communications is a rigorous, multi-
disciplinary program designed to give students the analytical, critical,
and creative skills that are fundamental to any career in the information
age. The major provides students with superior skills in oral and written
proficiency to excel in the creation, dissemination, and analysis of
messages. In addition, the program is dedicated to integrating
technology in its instruction and incorporating international contexts for
the study of communications, so as to prepare students for an
increasingly global industry. This major focuses on intellectual
development and ethical reasoning to empower students to take
leadership roles and make a difference in a variety of fields both within
and outside of the communications industry. Students with a BA in
Communications can go on to careers in such fields as Film and Video
Production, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Politics, Law,
Community Organizing and Service, Education, Management, and Non-
profit Administration.
capacità - comunicativa - comunicazione - dialogo -
linea - scienza - settore

4. Academic Calendar

5. Financial Commitment

6. Prepare Yourself!
• Visa – Contact local Italian Consulate to obtain your visa.
• Permit – Once arriving in Italy, you must obtain a permit to stay within 8 days.
http://eduitalia/org/assistance/ can assist you.
• Medical Insurance – Italian law requires foreign students living in Italy to carry
medical insurance.
• Personal Property Insurance: to protect your valuables, make sure your insurance
covers personal property.
• Money – Italy uses the Euro. You can keep track of the exchange rate here
http://www.xe.com/ucc/ . Most students obtain a debit card from their local institution
and ensure it can be used internationally.

7. Safety
Rome is a very safe city and violent crime is rare. The Student
Services staff is always available to answer any questions you may
have about staying safe in the city. See below for important
information regarding your safety overseas, and who you can
contact if you are victim to a theft or another crime.
The local equivalent to the "911" emergency line in Italy is: 113.
Embassy / Consulate Info.
United States of America Embassy
Via Veneto 119/a - 00187 Roma - phone 06 46 741
web site: www.usembassy.it

8. Traveling while abroad

9. Attractions

10. The Expierience
To study in Italy is a life-long dream of mine. Not only to explore different cultures
but to learn to live somewhere that is not Americanized. The language, food and
people will all be an experience that will live within my memory forever!
Ciao