To help CIS students acclimate to their new surroundings, each term begins with a 3-day orientation. It not only includes sessions on academics, living in Rome, and health and safety issues, but also provides useful walking tours of the city to show you where to find everything you need. Don’t speak Italian? No problem; Italian-language workshops will help you get acclimated to street signs and common vocabulary while simultaneously teaching you useful phrases to use in day to day life as you begin to pick up the beautiful Italian Language. Throughout your stay, the on-site staff will continue to support you as you learn and grow through the culture of this beautiful city.
Besides having access to the Institute's facilities for academic and personal needs, you can easily explore the best of Rome. Lining the cobblestone streets that surround the Institute is a profusion of shops, restaurants and cafés, gelaterie, museums and monuments, piazzas and parks, lively markets, theaters, artisans’ workshops, wineries, and churches. Another great way to learn the city is to explore various neighborhoods “off the beaten path.” There truly is so much of Rome to explore, you’ll never run out of things to do. The city is filled with people who hail from hundreds of countries around the world, providing a stimulating mix of foods, languages, and cultures. The rhythm of Rome is undeniable: those who spend time here can’t help but be inspired by the city’s bustling, spirited energy.