Spring Interim in Rome
Rome - Italy
June 2 - 23, 2008 (similar dates for 2009)
Courses in Art, History, English
Advisor: Dr. Franca Barricelli, Nursing/Education 101, 920-424-0389
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Join students from our exchange partner, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, to become a temporary citizen of Rome! Learn to appreciate and explore the art and culture of this city as Dr. Franca Barricelli and faculty from UNB guide you through the layers of history. Let the museums, churches, archaeological sites and Rome itself be your classroom!
Rome is a city of layers, both physically and historically. As you stroll through the centre of this important world city, you can't help but notice that the structures of ancient Rome, Renaissance and Baroque Rome and modern Rome are intertwined, just as each period in the history of this city has had profound influences on the very different periods which follow.
Advice from your peer...
I think this is how Rome is to be experienced. You don’t need to set out at night, but just leave your apartment or hotel without plans for a day. Bring a map if necessary, but try to use it as little as possible; make sure you have water and good shoes; most importantly, just go. Take the bus to a random location and start walking. Rome is packed with too many sights and beauteous monuments for one to go too long without seeing something. Stop in at a café, use the little Italian you may know, or if you're lucky, the barista may know English and you can start up a flirty conversation. As dusk settles head for the back alleys, where tourists are few and the restaurants serve up authentic Italian that will keep your mouth watering for years. Most importantly, leave behind set plans and guidelines and just immerse yourself in the streets of Rome.
Nathan Tiedt
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Choose two courses for a total of six credits:
Each of these courses has both a minimum and a maximum enrollment and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Every effort will be made to accommodate students' choices, but in the event that a course cannot be offered or that demand for a course exceeds capacity, students will be placed in another course. The registration form asks that you rank your preferences. We encourage you to register early.
ChooseTWO:
HIST 008U (SS) (UNB HIST 3135 or CLASS 3135) CANCELLED
Contemporary Italy: Politics, Society and Culture
ART 006U (HU)(UNB HIST 3725)
Baroque Art and Culture
HIST 316 (SS) (UNB HIST 3134)
Romanticism and Revolution in Rome (taught by
UW Oshkosh Professor Franca Barricelli)
HIST 008U (SS) (UNB CLAS 3208)
Ancient History: Early Christianity at Rome
ENGL 001U (UNB ENGL 3151)
Travel Writing in Rome
What is 001U/006U/008U?001U means "upper level elective credit"; 001U courses count toward the 35 upper level elective credits that all students need to graduate. Students may take more than one 001U course in the same area.
An 001U course will not automatically count as elective credit for your major/minor. To have this count toward your major/minor, you must take the course description to your department chair to request a change in transfer number BEFORE studying in Italy. Your department chair may or may not be able to grant this request. During your meeting with your department chair, request that a particular course (or courses) be applied toward your major and complete theTransfer Credit Prior Approval form. Your department chair may transfer your course using a specific course number already available within the department or may use something like the following: HIST 004U (upper level history course which will count toward the history major/minor).
006U means "upper level elective credit Humanities". An 006U course will automatically count as elective credit for your major/minor. It will also help fulfill your general education requirement in the Humanities.
008U means "upper level elective credit Social Sciences". An 008U course will automatically count as elective credit for your major/minor. It will also help fulfill your general education requirement in the Social Sciences.
Course Enrollment
Enrollment will take place at the University of New Brunswick and credits earned will be transferred back to UW Oshkosh. In order to transfer your credit to UW Oshkosh you will need to order an official transcript from UNB.
To order your transcripts, visit the UNB web site for the official UNB transcript order form. Indicate on the form that you want the transcript to be processed "After Summer Term." (If you choose "After Intersession/Spring Term," your transcripts will arrive at UW Oshkosh without grades and transfer credit will not be processed.) You should request a sealed envelope for your transcripts and have them sent directly to:
Paul Gedlinske, Transfer Student Coordinator
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
U.S.A.You may also call to order a transcript. If you have any questions, contact the Transcript Office directly. Phone: 1 (506) 458-7856; Fax: 1 (506) 453-4544; E-mail: transcripts@unb.ca
Keep in mind that fees listed are in Canadian dollars.
Optional Course
International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus
If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation & Meals
Rome
Residence Candia (Rome)
The Residence Candia is located near the Vatican Museum and advertises free internet WiFi. Apartments each have cooking facilities and a bathroom and can accommodate three to five people. Address: Via Candia 135 B, 00192 ROMA, ITALIA; Tel: 011-39-639-721-046.
Continental breakfast is available every day at a nearby coffee bar. Evening meals are provided for four evenings a week at Da Arturo Restaurant, serving three and four course Italian meals!
Bay of Naples (Naples; tentative)
To be announced by UNB after the application deadline.
Schedule
Program scheduling is handled by the University of New Brunswick. A program schedule will be provided directly by UNB.
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Flight
You will be provided with accommodation from the night of June 3 until the morning of June 23, 2008.
Luggage Limits
Check with your airline for restrictions on carry-on, checked and excess baggage.
Money
Exchange a minimum of €150 (about US$240) in cash to cover transportation fees to your accommodation from the airport and living costs for the first few days. You can exchange money at O'Hare or upon arrival in the airport in Rome.
Flight
Students arrange and pay for airline tickets on their own. DO NOT purchase these until you have been officially accepted into the program by UNB.
Arrival Abroad
Upon arrival at the airport in Rome, you will need to go through Customs, collect your baggage, then go through a second customs check-point. After you have cleared both of these areas, you will be met by a person holding a sign that says "UNB" (or by Dr. Franca Barricelli from UW Oshkosh) and that person will either bring you to the hotel or help you get a taxi to the hotel. There are several doors into the arrivals lobby, however, so if the UNB sign is not by the door you come out, you should look by the other doors.
Fees
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
$3,990° |
Program fees are estimated at $3,820 - $3,990 based on a 5-10% fluctuation in the exchange rate. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$1,300 |
Airfare |
varies |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$1,450 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (European Euro = €) | |
€160 |
Meals |
€0 |
Local Transportation - Included in Program Fees |
€150 |
Personal Spending Money (€150-€300) |
€310 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$450 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 6/28/07 (today's rate of exchange) |
$5,890 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); accommodation; breakfasts & four evening meals per week; admission fees for sites and museums visited as listed on the finalized itinerary; bus and metro pass in Rome and other program-related ground transportation; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; airfare; all other food and beverages; baggage insurance; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.
Apply
Apply Early!
This program has an early application deadline of February 1!
Both seats AND course assignments are given on a first-come, first-served basis. For a better chance at first choice course enrollment, apply by late December.
You must read through all of the information available on the University of New Brunswick site related to the Rome Intersession and the Student Guide BEFORE applying. Both UW Oshkosh and University of New Brunswick withdrawal and refund policies will apply. Pay close attention to the University of New Brunswick's Terms & Conditions.
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Signed UNB Medical Insurance Waiver
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UNB Registration (This must be done BEFORE COURSE ENROLLMENT CAN BE PROCESSED; no paper copy is needed in the OIE)
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The UW Oshkosh OIE will send the following to UNB for you
- UNB CA$300 deposit - do not pay this!
- copies of the flight itinerary, passport, medical insurance and Letter of Permission
Program Withdrawal
To withdraw from this program, you must submit your withdrawal IN WRITING to the UW Oshkosh OIE AND the University of New Brunswick. You may send your notice by email to the UW Oshkosh OIE. You must ALSO use the UNB cancellation & refund form to notify UNB.
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Blue Guide Northern Italy: From the Alps to Rome (available from on-line bookstores)
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Dr. Franca Barricelli, faculty member from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (accompanying the group to Rome); Tel: 011-39-339-605-3598.
Dr. Thomas E. Goud, faculty leader from the University of New Brunswick, Canada (accompanying the group to Rome); Tel: 011-39-338-256-9505; goud@unbsj.ca
Professors will be staying in the same hotels as the students (see Accommodations for additional contact information).
Time Zone Differences
This page was last updated on: September 18, 2008