Things to Learn and Things to Do

[arielarena]

Things I need to find out about this Italy Program:
1. How long it is - Semester is March to June, three week language course first
2. How much housing costs - Need to be there to get housing but can get it for about $600/Month
3. Where to get housing (preferably near the school)
4. Supply costs
5. How much the Italian class costs - About $450
6. How much earlier I need to get there for said course - Three weeks?
7. What the area is like - Fantastic
8. Language barrier--is it really a big deal (in terms of socializing)? - Pretty much yes
9. How intense are the courses - Not too bad for Fashion, hopefully not too bad for COMD
10. Will I be screwed credit-wise when I get back to Pratt

There are probably a lot more things I should be asking but I can't think of them. ohniki, I sent out an email to the girls who are currently there. You've been copied on it. Feel free to send your own with questions you have that I didn't cover.

To Do:
1. Write art history essay (due Friday)
2. Write world civ essay (due Wednesday)
3. Get comm imaging proposal together (technically due Monday but will be due Tuesday due to Daily Show)
4. Do vis comm (due Tuesday)
5. Do typography plus extra credit (due Wednesday)
6. Stupid boards for design procedures, stupid newsletter stuff, get better promo colors (due Thursday)
7. Work on web design (due Thursday)

Comments

[falafel81.livejournal.com]

Not sure if these will apply but you might want to add to your 'find out' list the two questions that came to my mind:

11. Field trips? (and their costs).
12. Are there any responsibilities outside of class other than assignments and other regular things?

[superri.livejournal.com]

Ooo, smart. I didn't think of those at all. Thanks!!

[falafel81.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! I'll reply again if I think of any others. :)

Andiamo!

[(Anonymous)]

Ciao Adri! Hi, this is Courtney. I spent 6 months living in Roma and loved it. You will thrive in Milano. The northern cities in Italy are especially beautiful and clean. The language barrier was not really an issue for me. Once you learn where the cheap grocery stores are located you will be all set. The biggest challenges for me was being sick several times. I caught a bad stomach virus/food poisoning and some colds and claustrophobia from living in a city for the first time. Roman streets are very narrow and dark. It took me awhile to adjust to city life since there are very few areas with grass or trees. Also it is good to avoid making eye contact with the gypsies (anyone looking for handouts) because they are very aggressive and tend to pursue tourists. Avoid looking like a tourist. It's also a good idea to keep maps, cameras, and handbags hidden in your coat. Otherwise fare tanto delle foto, e manga il cibo italiano, la dolce vita! Buona fortuna! Arrivederci!