On-Site Orientation
All N.U.in Italy students participate in an orientation once they arrive in the country. This orientation will introduce you to your new neighborhood, review the student services available, and build community among the group. Workshops regarding housing, safety, and navigating the city are just a few of the sessions planned once you arrive. You will also have a chance to explore the city of Rome during a guided tour of the city. At the end of each day, JCU has optional evening activities to help you continue to get to know your classmates.
Transportation
Rome’s public transportation includes accessible buses and a partially accessible metro system. The city bus network is equipped with boarding platforms and wheelchair areas on most buses. However, the metro system has limited accessibility, especially on Line A, where only a few stations are fully accessible. For better accessibility, Line C is recommended as it is fully wheelchair accessible. Taxis with wheelchair access are also available.
We encourage you to connect with The N.U.in Program to discuss any mobility or disability concerns.
Activities
One of the goals of The N.U.in Program is to foster and develop a strong community among its members. Students will experience one overnight excursion and multiple cultural excursions as part of the program. The host institution and N.U.in staff will plan weekly free or low-cost activities, which vary year-to-year.
In the past, students have participated in several types of activities. Examples include: Olive oil and coffee tasting tours, cook-off competitions to showcase cooking skills learned during the semester, open mic night to show off talents and cheer on others, and day trips to neighboring towns.
JCU Student Life & Organizations: John Cabot University also has a number of student clubs, organizations, and groups that you are encouraged to join as an N.U.in Italy student. These organizations meet a variety of different interests and passions, from an Art History Club and a Theatre Society to a Women’s Leadership Initiative and Universities Fighting World Hunger.
N.U.in Program Traditions: N.U.in Traditions are popular events and activities that are held across all N.U.in sites:
- Family Group Dinners: The Student Success Coordinators will organize a “family dinner” about once a month for their family group to get students to experience the cuisine of their host city with their fellow N.U.in cohort.
- First Day of School Photos: Students will be provided with a space to reflect on the momentous first day of their academic career at Northeastern University by taking photos with Husky-themed props.
- N.U.in Husky Day: Husky Day will provide opportunities for students to connect with the campus in Boston, as well as other N.U.in students across sites by sharing in a day of Northeastern pride!
- N.U.in Thanksgiving: Students will have the opportunity to build community by celebrating a traditional American holiday with the N.U.in students at their site.
- Community Council: Each N.U.in location will have a student-led group known as Community Council or more commonly referred to by students as “Coco.” This student leadership council is charged with representing the student voice on-site and gathering programming interests for their cohort. Information on getting involved with the Community Council will be made available during your on-site orientation.
