S T U D E N T G U I D E S u m m e r c o u r s e s

Forest Venice Campus, Venezia Italy

2

P A R T I – B E F O R E A R R I V I N G

ResidentDirector’swelcoming address 3Directory 4HowtogettoCasaArtom5Organization 6Residential lifeandhouse facilities7Healthcare andmedications 11Safety12Rulesandcodeofhonor13

P A R T I I – AT C A S A A R T O M

Gettingsettled14Venicepublicandprivate transport16Buyingfoodandsupplies17DininginItaly17Local libraries18TravellingfromVenicearoundItalyandEurope20Parentsandguests:wheretostay22Keepingyourbelonging inorderbefore leaving23

P A R T I I I - E M E R G E N C I E S

Medical emergency numbers 24Fire emergency procedure 24Maptoreachthehospitalandthedoctor in non-emergency conditions25

3

Dear Students, Cari studenti,On behalf of the faculty and staff, we are looking forward to welcoming you to Casa Artom! Yourupcoming course is sure to be a rewarding and memorable experience, both academically andpersonally.For the past 45 years Wake Forest students have broadened their skills, experience and understandingboth personally and professionally here at Casa Artom. Now it is your turn! While your time here willprovide youwith the opportunity to live in a unique city and enjoy the beauty of Italy, itmay also includeunexpected challenges. Please be open to new ways of learning and perceiving while respecting andappreciating the interestingdifferences inourcustomsandcultures.An importantpart of your learning experiencewill takeplaceduring your travels. It ismypersonal hopethatyouwillusetheseopportunitiestodiscoverthattherearecountlessworldstoexplorewithinItaly.Inthemeantime, Iencourageyoutoreadthishandbookwhichhasbeendesignedtohelpyouprepare foryourtimeinVenice.Benvenutiebuono studio!

Sincerely,

Laura GrazianoResidentDirector

4

DIRECTORYC A S A A R T O M

Phone +39 041.522.2709Fax +39 041.521.0277E M E R G E N C Y N U M B E R S * / N U M E R I D I E M E R G E N Z A

Police 112General Emergency 113Medical (ambulance) 118Fire115Pharmacies +39 800.420.707Women’s safety 1522Incaseofemergency,ask:“VenitealpontilediWakeForestUniveristy,traGuggenheimeCa’Dario.È urgente!”Laura Graziano Resident Director+39041.528.7097 (home) |+39347.332.8086 (cell)RobertaCimarosti Coordinatorof StudentActivitiesandServices+39 339.601.0392 (cell)PeterKairoffProgramDirector (MainCampus)+001 336.758.5369 (office)+001 336.926.1594 (cell)WFUEMERGENCY (MAIN CAMPUS)+001336.758.5591M E D I C A L C A R E

Dr. Andrea BonanomeHospitalofVeniceSS.GiovanniePaolo+39041.529.4361or+39041.529.5556(Contactdr.Cimarosti ifyouneedanappointment)For lessurgentmedical concerns:FirstAidStand(PuntodiPrimoSoccorso)PiazzaSanMarco,63Open8amto8pmeverydayT R A N S P O R T A T I O N

Water TaxiSerenissima Motoscafi +39 041.522.8538ConsorzioMotoscafi+39041.522.2303www.motoscafiveneziait/eng/AirportsMarco Polo (Venice) +39 041.260.9226Canova (Treviso) +39 0422.315.111Train information www.trenitalia.it or www.italotreno.itSpeak Italianwhencalling thesenumbers.Alternatively, speakEnglishclearlyandslowly.

5

HOW TO GET TO C A S A A R T O M

/ C O M E A R R I V A R E WFU VENICE CAMPUS

CasaArtom is locatedat thecoreofVeniceand isverywellconnectedwithall thearrivalpoints in thecity.Thedirectionsprovidedbelowarealsoavailableonourwebsite:www.wakeforestvenice.com/en/how-to-get-here_24.htmF R O M T H E A I R P O R T / D A L L ’ A E R O P O R T O

B y w a t e r t a x i : Speedboats docked just outside of the terminal can whisk up to five passengersand their luggagedirectly toCasaArtom (in about25minutes) for about110 euros.Call CasaArtom ifyou intendtoarrivethisway,assomeonemustunlocktheGrandCanalentryway.B y w a t e r b u s A l i l a g u n a : A large boat that can accommodate around forty passengers. Youmust take the “blue line” which passes through the Lido and San Marco and costs 15 euros. In aboutone hour and twenty minutes, it takes you to the Zattere, about 10 minutes’ walk from Casa Artom.There isoneeveryhourbutcheckonthewebsite,asthetimetablecouldvary:www.alilaguna.itWhen you get off at the Zattere stop, ask for the Guggenheim Museum. Casa Artomisnextdoor,atnumber700.G r o u n d t r a n s p o r t : You can get to Venice via taxi, city bus or airport blue bus. These take youto Piazzale Roma. From there you should take a “vaporetto”, Venice’s public transportation whichplies theGrandCanalineitherdirection.Askfor“vaporetto”no.1directionACCADEMIA.Inabout 25 minutes you need to get off at the Accademia vaporetto station, then ask for GuggenheimMuseum, which isnextdoor toCasaArtom.TheGuggenheimhasadistinctivewrought irongate,whichformsa rightanglewithNo.700,WakeForest’sCasaArtom.F R O M T H E T R A I N S T A T I O N / D A L L A S T A Z I O N E

Venice train station Santa Lucia is on the Grand Canal in the northwest corner of the city. Please notethat some trains do not terminate at Santa Lucia but stop only at the Venezia-Mestre Station on themainland. In this case get off in Mestre and take the first train to Venezia Santa Lucia. Trains fromMestretoVeniceare frequent from5amuntil11:30pm.TogetyourselfandyourluggagefromthesetrainsstationtoCasaArtomyouhavetwochoices.W a t e r t a x i : Just outside Venice train station there are docks where you can take a water taxi. Itmay be convenient to reach Casa Artom by water-taxi, especially if you are travelling in group and/oryou have heavy luggage with you (about 90 euros depending on passengers and luggage). Thedirections you should give the driver are: “Wake Forest, l’università Americana accanto al MuseoGuggeheim”, i.e. the American University next to the Guggenheim Museum. Remember to call ahead toCasaArtom (041- 5222709)sothatsomebodycanopenthewaterdoor.V a p o r e t t o : Just outside the train station you can get the public means of transportation, lineno.1 and get off at the Accademia stop in about 25 minutes. Once there ask for Guggenheim Museum;Casa Artomisnextdoorn.700

6

O R G A N I Z A T I O N / O R G A N I Z Z A Z I O N E

S T U D E N T R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

A T T H E B E G I N N I N G O F T H E C O U R S E / A L L ’ I N I Z I O D E L C O R S O

F i r s t days / P r i m i g io rn i

TakenoteofthefollowingappointmentsinwhichyouwillpartakeinthefirstdaysofyourstayinVenice:

1 . Welcome activities* whichusually runonthefirstMondayafteryourarrivalinVenice.These include: awelcoming reception at lunchtime duringwhich youwillmeet CasaArtom’sstaff;atourofthehouse;oneorientationaroundthecity.

2 . A G e n e r a l M e e t i n g * thatalsotakesplaceonthefirstMondayafteryourarrivalinVenice, dedicatedtoclarifyingtherulesofthehouse; introduceyoutothestaff’schores;talkabout thehousefacilities,safety in townandduringyourtravels; toprovidesome informationabouttravelling in Italy andaroundEurope;totalkabouteventsplannedforyourspecificcourse.

*Pleasenotethatthewelcomingactivitiesvaryfromcoursetocourseanddependonpreviousagreementstakenwiththefacultymemberswhoareresponsibleforthecourse.

K e y D e p o s i t ( 5 0 d o l l a r s o r e u r o s ) / D e p o s i t o p e r l a c h i a v e

UponarrivalatCasaArtomtheprofessor/swillbegiventhehousekeys for theentiregroupeither by the Resident Director or the Coordinator of Student Activities. The professor/s willdistributethekeysandin exchangeeachstudentis required tomake a security deposit of €50, orUSdollars,whichwillbereturned tostudentsat theendof the course provided that they returnthe key.Eachkeyhasanumberanditshouldcorrespondtothestudenttowhichthekeyhasbeengiven.Attheendofthecoursetheprofessor/swillleavethekeysintheprovidedboxononeofthelibrarytables.

C A S A A R T O M S T A F F / P E R S O N A L E

Laura GrazianoResident DirectorLauradirects thedailyhouseactivitiesandmanages theprogram’s financial, legalandadministrativeproceedings,dealingalsowithexternalprofessionals.Shealso servesas the coordinatorbetween thestudentsandprofessor in residence.She implements theVenetianCampus’projects andorganizeseventsinthehouseandthroughoutthecity.PleasetalktoLauraforanymedicalissuethatmayarise.

RobertaCimarostiCoordinator of StudentActivities andServicesRoberta coordinates studentactivities and services, academic a c t i v i t i e s and trips.Duringthesemesters(butnotforthesummercourses), she isresponsible forstudents’ integrationandorientationinto thecityofVenice and isco-instructorof the interculturalcourseVeniceTodayalongwithprof.MonicaChojnacka.Shewillmakereservationsfordoctor’sappointmentsandwillhelpincaseofmedicalemergencies.

7

Michela Pitteri Administrative AssistantMichela helpswith administrative and organizational activities.Massimo Basso Facilities CoordinatorMassimocoordinates thehousekeepers’workand is inchargeof the functioningandmaintenanceofallappliancesandelectricalequipmentatCasaArtom.Healsoprovides technicalassistancewithaudio-visual equipment, fax, printer,washingmachines, etc.Cheti BettioHousekeeperMilena SarapHousekeeperChetiandMilenahelpinkeepingCasaArtomcleanandtidy.Theycleanthecommonareaseverydayandeachbedroomonceaweek.Independent Travel FormFor safety reasons all students travelling independently during the course are required to communicateDETAILEDTRAVELPLANSINCLUDINGALLACCOMMODATIONCONTACTSANDMEANSOFTRASNPORTS(DATES,TIMES,ANDVEHICLENUMBERS)bysendingnoteviaemail to the Professor in Residence, theResidentDirector,and theCoordinatorofStudentActivitiesTHEDAYBEFOREDEPARTURE.

R E S I D E N T I A L L I F E / V I V E R E A C A S A A R T O M A N D H O U S E F A C I L I T I E S

C a s a A r t o m i s y o u r h o m e for severaldays, so it is important that you enjoy all the comfortsit offers but also that you fulfill some basic duties such as opening the door, taking care of visitorsandgreetingpeoplewhoarriveandleavesayingbuongiornoorbuonasera(goodmorning; goodnight), aswell as answering the phone: pronto,Wake Forest University, how can I help you?Also remembertobepoliteenoughastomoderatethespeedofyourEnglishsoastofacilitate communication.Each student living in the house should remember that he/ she is sharing the housewith other people.Everybody’s compliance with the above guidelines is a sign of courtesy and respect for classmates,professors and staff at Casa Artom. Please always remember that Casa Artom is both a home anduniversitycampus-notahotel.

H O U S E F A C I L I T I E S

E l e c t r o n i c s

CasaArtomhasa fewEuropeanblowdryersavailable.Remember that most of your electronics (alarm clocks, hair dryers, camera batteries, etc) will requirea voltage converter and plug adapter to be used here in Italy. Without a voltage converter, theelectronic item you are using will break and cause a black out of electricity throughout the house.Voltage Converters convert the voltage of an item from the US 220 voltage to European 110 voltage.Although Casa Artom is supplied with plug adaptors in every room, you will want to purchase yourownfortravelling inItalyandinothercountries.

K I T C H E N A R E A / L A C U C I N A

K i t c h e n U s e

Because we all share the same kitchen, it is imperative that each student leave the kitchen clean. Eachstudenthastoclean,dryandreturnuseddishes(e.g.dishes,cuttingboard,pots/pans)totheirproperplaces immediately followingeachuse.Pleaseremembernot to leaveyourdishesforothers toclean.

K i t c h e n h o u r s

Out of respect the professor and upstairs residents, the kitchenmust be clean and quietby11pm eachnight.

K i t c h e n a n d c o m m o n a r e a s d u t y / R e g o l e p e r l a c u c i n a e g l i s p a z i c o m u n i

In order to ensure that the kitchen remains clean and tidy, each studentwill take turns on kitchen andcommon areas duty. Two or three students at the time will be responsible for making sure that theseareas are clean throughout the week on a rotating basis. During their week on kitchen duty, studentsare responsible for making sure that the stove, countertops and community shelves remain clean andtidythroughouttheweek.

E a t i n g / D o v e m a n g i a r e

Inorder to avoidantsor rodents in thehouse, food ispermitted in thedining room,kitchenandon theterracesONLY.Eating isnotallowedinanyotherroom.SHOULD THE KITCHEN AND COMMON AREAS BE USED IMPROPERLY, SPECIFIC MEASURES WILL BETAKEN.ANYKINDOFDRINKANDFOOD ISABSOLUTELYFORBIDDENINTHECLASSROOMSIfcleanlinessorsanitationbecomesaproblem,thekitchenandothercommonareaswillbe closedindefinitely.

A l c o h o l

At Casa Artom onlywine and beer are allowed. Students canmoderately drink only in the kitchen anddining-roomand the terrace.No transgressionof thisrulewillbe tolerated.

8

D r i n k i n g in V e n i c e , I t a l y a n d E u r o p e

ManyEuropeansgrowupdrinkinginmoderation froma fairlyyoungage.By their adolescentyears,mostEuropeansareaccustomedtoalcoholandoftenenjoyaglassofwinewithdinneroran aperitivooutwithfriends.It isparticularlycommonhereinVenice toorderaglasswinewith cicchetti(appetizers) inany localbaccaro (winebar).However, public intoxication isvery uncommon andconsidered totallyoutofplace.

9

C l a s s r o o m U s e / C o m e u s a r e l e a u l e

The classrooms are always open to provide additional study space. However, the use of the projectoris only allowed for academic purposes. Students can use it only with the resident professor’spermission who takes responsibility for it. The classroom laptops can only be used by facultymembersduring their classhours.L a u n d r y R o o m / L a v a n d e r i a

• Casa Artom supplies washing machines, dryers, and laundry detergent. Because these machines aredifferent from those in the States, it is very important that you read the instructions carefully beforeuse.• Please note that thesemachines accommodate smaller loads and takemore time than their Americancounterparts.• Important things to remember:1) Do not use the large washing machine and the white clothes lines: they are for housekeepers’ useonly.2) Each room is equippedwith a laundry basket per student thatmust be used for dirty clothes and tocollect clean clothes from the laundry. For no reason should the laundry baskets leave the house or beleftinthelaundry.3) Remember to remove your clothes once they are DRY so that all the students may use the laundryfacilities.Dry clothes remaining in the laundry formore than 3 dayswill be put into a plastic bag and left in thelaundryforaweekafterwhichallwillbegiventothelocalcharity.S t u d e n t R o o m s C l e a n i n g S c h e d u l e / O r a r i o d e l l e p u l i z i e n e l l e s t a n z e

• Everydaythehousekeeperswillemptythewastebasketsinallbedrooms. Once weeklytheywillchangethehouse towelsand linensprovidedby thehouseaccording to the followingschedule:UPSTAIRSROOMS:THURSDAY12.30pm–2.00pmDOWNSTAIRSROOMS:TUESDAY10.30am–2.00pm• On the day of your room’s scheduled cleaning, please clear your bed of personal belongings and leaveyour towels in plain sight so that Cheti andMilenamay change them. If the used linens and towels arenotvisible, theywillnotbechanged.• Please remember that Casa Artom’s linens and towels may not be taken from the house or used inimproper way.• Each bedroom is equipped with one throw blanket per student which should not be left around andwhichshouldnotbetakenoutofthehouse.• Ifanyextratowels, linensorblanketsareneeded,youshouldaskthehousekeepers.However, ifyouneedanyofthese fortravellingyoumustpurchasethemyourself.C O M M O N A R E A S / S P A Z I C O M U N I

C o m m o n A r e a s

Since we are a community, no room in the house, except student bedrooms, may be considered forprivate use. Students are reminded to bring their personal belongings with them whenever they havefinished using the library, sitting room, classrooms and dining areas. This will ensure everybody theopportunitytoenjoyspendingtimeineachofthecommonareasofthehouse.S m o k i n g

Smoking isnotpermitted insideCasaArtom.If litter becomes a problem in the outside areas, the staff reserves the right to prohibit smoking in thecourtyardsand terracesaswell.

10

H O U S E P H O N E S / T E L E F O N I

• Casa Artom has three phones for student use: one in themain hall and one upstairs. These can beusedforlocalcallsonlybydialing“0”togettheoutsidelinefollowedby041,theareacode.TheWFphoneupstairscanbeusedfordirect calls to theWFUReynolda Campusandthe WinstonSalem 336 area code. To use this line for calling the Main Campus, dial directly the extension numberordial 0 and theWFUoperatorwill connect you to the extensionyouwish todial. Itsnumber is8722.Dial9tomakephonecallsoffcampus,inthe336area.Transferring Callswithin CasaArtomTo transfer callswithin thehouse,press theR button, followedby41 for theoffice,43 for thephoneatthetopofthestairs,45fortheprofessor’sapartment.• LocalCalls (within theprovinceofVenice)Local calls within the 041areacodeare free of charge at Casa Artom. Simply dial “0” to obtain anoutside line,followedbythenumberyouwishtodial(041…) C e l l p h o n e s , S k y p e a n d p h o n e c a r d s

• YourUScellphonecanworkabroadifitisaworld/tri-bandphone.Keepinmindthatmakinginternationalcalls fromyourUScellphonecanbeveryexpensive.• If it isnotfeasibleortooexpensivetouseyourUSphoneabroad,considerpurchasingan inexpensivecellphoneonce inVenice.• Consider a subscription to Skype (www.skype.com) for international calls.• You can bring a US phone card or use local calling cards. Check with the provider about rates andhow tomakecalls. If youwish to use a smartphone overseas, it is possible to purchase an ItalianSIMcardtousewithanunlockedphone.F a x a n d C o p y M a c h i n e

In themainhallby the largeclassroomthere isa roomwitha faxmachine that isavailable forstudentuse.Wealsohaveacopymachinethatshouldbeused foracademicandadministrativepurposesonly.T H E W E B

I n t e r n e t C o n n e c t i o n in t h e H o u s e

• Wireless internet is available throughout the house and provides direct access to the Wake Forestcomputingsystem.• It is very important thatnoone streamsordownloadsprogramsas this causes the connection togetverysloworevengodown.• CasaArtom’sWi-Fi isnamedDeaconBeacon,and ituses thepassword:WFUov3rs3asS t u d e n t L a p t o p S u p p o r t

IfyouneedcomputerISsupportwhileatCasaArtom,contactthe InformationServiceDesk:byphone:1-336-758-4357orweb:http://users.wfu.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/help/webform/email.php

S E N D I N G M A I L F R O M V E N I C E / L E T T E R E , C A R T O L I N E E P A C C H I

• Buyingstamps:stamps(francobolli)maybepurchasedatanyTabacchishop inVenice. IfsendingapostcardorlettertotheUnitedStates,askfor“francobollipergliStatiUniti.”Iftheletterisheavierorlargerthannormal,youmayhave itweighed(tocalculatethecorrectpostage)atmosttabacchioranypost office.• Tosendmaillettersandpostcardssimplydroptheminared ‘poste’box(thatmaybefoundnearanyTabacchishop).Letterstakeanywhere fromfivedaysto twoweekstoreachtheirdestination.• ShippingPackages

11

Youhavetwooptionsforshippingpackagesto theUnitedStates:ItalianPostalService(slower, lessexpensive) or FedEx (faster,more expensive).R e c e i v i n g M a i l / R i c e v e r e p o s t a

• All letters that arrive for Casa Artom studentswill be placed in a plastic organizer (labeled ‘StudentMail’)inthemainhall.MailarrivingaftertheendofthecoursewillNOTbemailedbacktotheStates.• Wehighlydiscourage sendingpackages toCasaArtomdue to the considerabledifficulties andsizable fees that thiswould incur.• The important regulations are complex, restrictive and expensive (most packages receive a sizeablecustoms tax). Shipments between Italy and the US may take anywhere between five days (via FedEx)andsixweeks(viastandardpostalservice)toarrive.• If your family/friends must send something, tell them to write “USED ITEMS” on the package and toinclude a very specific list of the contents inside. If thepackage clears customs, youwill benotified andaskedtoretrieveyourpackageatthecentralpostoffice(neartheRialtoBridge).• Pleasenote that the followingarticlescannotbeshipped into Italy:

1. MEDICINE, FOODOR COSMETICS.2. New/unworn clothing and shoes.3. Anykindof liquid.Foracomplete listofrestricted items,seewww.fedex.com

L u g g a g e S t o r a g e a t t h e E n d o f t h e c o u r s e / D e p o s i t o b a g a g l i a f i n e d e l

c o r s o Students travelling at theendof the courseareaskedNOT to leave their suitcasesatCasaArtom. In case they need external luggage storage or carriage, they can use the servicesoffered by the Trasbagagli company,bothinPiazzaleRoma(041-5223590)andVeniceAirportMarcoPolo.Thisis the linktotheirwebsite:http://www.trasbagagli.it/en/index.shtmlIf you prefer to leave your luggage at the luggage storage at theVenice train station, check prices andconditionson the following link:http://www.grandistazioni.it/cms/v/index.

S h i p p i n g o f S u i t c a s e s , B o x e s a n d L e t t e r s

PleasenotethatCasaArtomdoesnotprovideshippingservicesduringandafterthecourse.

HEALTHCAREANDMEDICATIONS/SALUTEEMEDICINALIL o c a l D o c t o r s a n d V i s i t s

RobertaCimarosti is thereferencepoint forallmedicalvisits concerning the residentsofCasaArtom.Shouldyou need to book one and for any other issues concerning healthcare, contact her. Robertawillmakeanappointment foryouwithDr.AndreaBonanome,averygoodEnglish-speakingdoctorhere inVenicewhosestudioisinsidetheVenicehospital.The price per visit will be €140. This fee may be reimbursed by your American insurance companyuponyourreturntotheStates;thisvaries,however,frompolicytopolicy.See the map at the end of this handbook for instructions on how to reach our doctor and thehospital.F i r s t A i d a n d H o s p i t a l s t a y

In caseof f i r s t a id cares and o f ahospitalstay,you wi l l have to pay for a l l o f the expenses . Depending on yourAmerican insurancepo l i cy allheal thcare expensesmaybereimbursedonyourreturnbackhome.

12

F i r s t A id fo r m i n o r p r o b l e m s an d i n c i d e n t s

There is First Aid kit on the second floor in the storage closet between rooms8 and 9.Twomore FirstAidKitsare in themezzanineandtheResidentProfessor’sapartment.First Aid in Saint Mark’s Square. http://www.healthvenice.com/first-aid-san-marco.aspxIf youwish to see a doctor for less urgent or routinemedical concerns, such as receiving a seasonal flushot or a check-up, you also have the option to visit the first aid point (punto di primo soccorso) inPiazzaSanMarco.The clinic isopeneveryday from8am to8pmandoffers a rangeofmedical services.These fees are much lower than a hospital visit (€6 to administer a flu shot), so this offers an easieralternative for non-urgentmedical issues.S p e c i a l h e a l t h c a r e n e e d s

If you have a physical or psychological condition that requires ongoing treatment, you must havenotified the people in charge at the Main Campus so that necessary assistance can be arranged. Youmust also consult your physician or counselor about your plan to go abroad. Seek their advice aboutyouroptionsanddiscussyouroverseasmedical care.Consider possible consequences of stress from cultural adjustment and reliance on different medicalpractices. You are strongly encouraged to inform your Resident Professor and dr. Cimarosti about anymedical condition for which you may need special assistance. In case of allergies, communicatethese indetail to theProfessor inResidenceandtoCoordinatorofStudentActivitiesandServicesduringtheGeneralMeetingatthebeginningofthecourseoranyothermoment.M e d i c a t i o n s f r o m h o m e

Bringmedications in their original labeled bottles. Take copies of all writtenprescriptionswith genericnames.When feasible, bring medication that lasts for your entire stay abroad. It is not always possible toobtainsomemedicationsabroad.Packmedication inyourcarryonbag,notyourchecked luggage.Donotshipmedicationoverseasasitmayberetainedatcustoms.G e o B l u e I n t e r n a t i o n a l I n s u r a n c e : h t t p s : / / w w w . g e o - b l u e . c o m /

• This is a special health insurance for students and professors including medical assistance in Italyand Europe. By contacting GeoBlue by phone or theweb, youwill be able to take an appointmentwiththe closest doctor or medical centre and use GeoBlue to pay for you in advance or to be reimbursedafterward.• Note that although GeoBlue has a wide network of medical contacts, some cities and countries maynotbe included.

SAFETYS t u d e n t G u e s t s

• While family and friends are welcome to visit Casa Artom residents during the day, theyarenotallowed tostayatCasaArtomovernightunderanycircumstances.• Any guest that stays pastmidnightwill be considered an overnight guest and the responsible partieswillbesanctionedaccordingly.See thesectionmarkedstudentconduct formoredetails.• Eachstudentisresponsible foranyguest(s)theyinviteor let intothehouse.S e c u r i t y / S i c u r e z z a

• In no instance should students allow someone they do not know to enter Casa Artom and wanderaround the house unescorted.• Also MAKESURETHAT ALL DOORSTOTHEHOUSEARESECURELYCLOSED (including thegateonto the canal) when exiting or entering the house as well as before night hours. The watergate to the dock must be closed and locked when not in use, and it must be locked every night after11pm.

13

E m e r g e n c i e s / E m e r g e n z e

Duringthefirstdaysofthecourseyouwillreceivedetailedinformationonhowtoproceedincaseofemergencies.Proceduresaredescribedinthefinalsectionofthishandbook.Thebasicemergencyinstructionsarealsolistedintheredposterhanginginallbedrooms.Incaseofanemergencytodowiththehouse(fireandanyother)youshouldimmediatelycalldr.LauraGraziano.

RULESANDCODEOFHONORTheWake Forest University code of conduct also applies to the Venice Campus. As American studentsinteracting with Italian citizens and people all over Europe, you are acting as representatives of theUnited States and ofWake Forest University. Irresponsible behavior on your part is an embarrassmentnotonlytoyourself,buttoyourcountryaswell.R u l e s a n d P e n a l t i e s

Wewould like toreiterate thatthefollowingactivitieswillnotbetolerated:• Alcohol abuse• Disorderlyconduct• Violationofhouse rules• Destruction/infraction of our and other properties• Useof illegaldrugsC o n s e q u e n c e s f o r M a j o r I n f r a c t i o n s

The first infractionwill result in a formalwarningand report to theProgramDirector, theProfessorinResidence,ResidenceDirector andCoordinatorof StudentActivities.ThesecondinfractionwillresultinaformalwarningandreporttotheofficeoftheDeanoftheCollege.Thethird infractionwill result in immediateexpulsion from thecourse.

C a s e s o f I m m e d i a t e E x p u l s i o n

- Use,possessionordistributionofhardalcoholor illegaldrugs- Hostingofanovernightguest- Infraction of other properties.We have every confidence that you will conduct yourself in a mature and dignified manner and thatwhathasbeensaidaboutrule infractionswon’tbeanissue.

14

S T U D E N T G U I D E P A R T I I – AT C A S A A R T O M

Getting settled14Venicepublic andprivate transport15Buying foodandsupplies16DininginItaly17Local libraries18Travelling fromVenicearound ItalyandEurope19Parentsandguests:wheretostay22Keepingyourbelonging inorderbefore leaving22

G E T T I N G S E T T L E D / S E N T I R S I A C A S A

We know that you are going to love your time in Venice. However, some students may experience atransitory period that is also called “culture shock.” Shockmayhowever be easily turned into surpriseand revelation depending on your flexibility, tolerance for things youmay not understand at once, astheydiffer toomuch from your home culture. Ifwhile getting adjusted, youhappen to be homesick orfrustrated, just remember that is part of the study abroad experience – especially if you are so distantfromhomeforthefirsttime–andthatthereareseveralthingsyoucandotoovercomesuchdifficulty.Herearesomesuggestions fordealingwithcultureshock:• Do not isolate yourself, and try to spend timewith the students and the Program people with whomyou feel at ease. Remember not to retreat into an American ‘clique’ to avoid the discomfort of cultureshock,asexactly theopposite couldhappen.• Talk to theCoordinatorofStudentActivities to share frustration,doubts,uncertainties.• Embraceyourhostcultureandenjoywhatyoumostlikeofit.• Learnasmuchasyoucanaboutyourhostculture.• Considerkeepingajournal.Recordyourimpressionsofnewexperiencesandthetransformationsthatareoccurringwithinyou.O b e y i n g L o c a l L a w s

Alwaysremember that localswillassociateyourbehaviorwith theUSandWFU.Lawsand legalproceedingsvaryworldwide.Youaresubjectto the lawsand legalsystemofthehostcountry.F i n d i n g Y o u r W a y A r o u n d / S a p e r g i r a r e p e r l a c i t t à

DuringyourfirstdaysatCasaArtomwewill takeyouonan orientation tour throughout thecity.Wewillexplorea fewplaces thatwill soonbecome familiar toyouandprovideyousomepractical tips forday-to-day living inVenice. Check thewebsite here below for ideas aboutwalking routes to doduringyourfirstdaysintown:http://veneziaautentica.com/visiting-venice/tips-and-inspiration/ Venice is filledwith cultural eventswhich are also a great opportunity to get involved in the city life.Sodon’t forget tobrowse thewebsitesbelowandcheckwhat’son.The linksbelowalsocontaineventstaking place in town, tips to avoid typicalmistakes, information about religious services and daily lifeactivities.ttps://www.timeout.com/venice/things-to-do/best-events-in-venicehttps://www.unospitedivenezia.it/en/

15

E n g a g i n g w i t h t h e L o c a l s / C o n o s c e r e l a g e n t e d e l p o s t o

Venetians are generally warm and welcoming people. You’ll find that the majority of Venetians,especially shopkeepers and restaurantworkers, have some English language ability, so it is not hard tonavigate the city with limited Italian language skills. While they may not expect visitors to speakItalian, localswillwarmup to youquickly if you try to engage themusing the little Italianyouknoworyoumake up. Just try! If you aren’t shy about fumbling yourway through a few phrases in Italian theywillbeeagertohelpyouhoneyourskills.When out and about you may notice a few unwritten rules of etiquette that come in handy to anyvisitor to Italy. Greetings, evenwhenmeeting someone for the first time, arewarm and friendly. Thereare at least two important kinds of greetings that you should try to remember: use ciaowith youngpeople and friends andbuongiorno in anyother situation, tobe a little bitmore formal.To say goodbyeyoucanusethewordarrivederciorciaoagainwithpeopleyouknowverywellorwhoareyoung.

K e e p i n g y o u r s e l f i n f o r m e d / T e n e r s i i n f o r m a t i

While inVeniceyoumaybenefit fromkeepingyourself informedandupdatedaboutthecountriesandtheculturesthatyouarenowbothlivinginandthatyouwillbevisiting: www.onlinenewspapers.comwww.countrywatch.comwww.worldatlas.com

A c q u a A l t a

Seasonal flooding is a fact of life in Venice, due to its unique situation in the lagoon environment.Periods ofmild tomoderate flooding, oracquaalta, are common in the fall andwintermonthsbutmaywell happen also during the spring and the summer. Normally, this flooding does not disrupt much ofVenetianlife:schoolsandshopsgenerallyremain open during acqua alta, unless there is an instanceof rare exceptional flooding. However, it is important to be aware that acqua alta can affect travelthrough the city. The calli can be harder to navigate through several centimeters of water, andsometimes vaporetto service is suspended if flood levels reach a certain height. Expect longer walkingtimes in these circumstances. Casa Artom provides a collection of rubber rain boots in a range ofsizes in the closet by the front door, and the city erects elevatedwalkways, calledpasserelle, onmainthoroughfaresthatarestronglyaffectedbythe flooding. To help plan for acqua alta, locals use theapphi!tideVenice forupdatesontidelevels.

I t a l i a n a n d V e n e t i a n F e s t i v i t i e s / F e s t i v i t à i t a l i a n e e v e n e z i a n e

November1st:AllSaints’DayNovember21st:Madonna della SaluteDecember 8th: Immaculate ConceptionDecember24th– January6th:ChristmasHolidays including theEpiphanyEaster andEasterMonday (LunedìDell’Angelo)April25th:LiberationDay;SaintMark’sDay–PatronofVeniceMay1st:LaborDayJune2nd:RepublicDayJuly,3rdweekendof themonth:RedentoreDay inVenice(Liberation fromthe1576Plague)August15th:FeastoftheAssumptionoftheVirginMary(Ferragosto inItaly)

16

V E N I C E P R I V A T E A N D P U B L I C T R A N S P O R T

The city provides an excellent public transport network serving the University and surrounding areas.WFU covers the expensed to get the card for all transportation services (Boat/Bus/Tram) withinVenezia. To obtain the cardyoushouldgoto the ticketoffice located in PiazzaleRoma. (Open6.30 a.m.to8.00p.m.)Before leaving for your trips, especially outside Venice, remember to check on the websitesindicatedbelow,incaseastrike,sciopero,hasbeencalled.T h e t r a v e l c a r d “ V e n e z i a U n i c a ” / T e s s e r a d e l v a p o r e t t o “ V e n e z i a U n i c a ”

Although themost convenientway to get aroundVenice is by foot,most residents also usewaterbuses,the vaporetto (the beige larger one) or the motoscafo (the white smaller one), and purchase a travelcard called “Venezia Unica”. At this link you’ll find all the information you need:https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/e-commerce/services.To obtain the travel card you need to go to theACTV Office in Piazzale Roma with a pen and your passport. There you should fill out the applicationform and receive your card right away. TheyspeakEnglish.H o w to u s e y o u r t r a v e l c a r d in V e n i c e / C o m e s i u s a l a t e s s e r a

Youmust validate the ticket contained in your card before you get on the vaporetto. If you do notvalidate the ticket you can be fined in the case your ticket is spot-checked, as happens at randomintervals.To validate the ticket, you justhave topass the card in frontof the sensor fitted in the centerof the validation machine, located before entering all of the boarding areas; a green light and a beepwill confirm that the validation has been successful. A red light and buzz indicate that there is aproblem,andthe tickethasnotbeencorrectlyvalidatedorhasexpired.You must do this every time before you board a vaporetto. If you board a vaporetto without a validticket,make sure you contact the ACTV staff to purchase a ticket immediately, in order to safely avoidthe fine.Travelonanybus linewithoriginordestinationatVeniceMarcoAirport (then°5Aerobus line,or the n° 4, n° 15 or n° 45 lines) is excluded from the Travel Cards, and requires an additionalspecial fare ticket.IfpurchasedtogetherwiththeTouristTravelCard, itcosts4€onewayand€8.00roundtrip/return.Yourticketcanbeusedforboththevaporettoandbus.Routes, timetables and pricesCheckthe followingwebsite to findoutwhich vaporetto line to take to reach your destinations; tocheckprices,andto findoutthemostconvenientroute:www.veneziaunica.it/enwww.actv.it/en/movinginvenice/waterbusservicetimetableIf you bring a smartphone to Italy, you can also use Venice’s public transit app for directions and livetimetables:Moovit.O t h e r m e a n s o f t r a n s p o r t s

There are also other means of transportation in the city: traghetti, gondole and water-taxis. Traghettiare the inexpensive gondolas that shuttle passengers across the Grand Canal at a number of stationsthroughout the city (0,70 euro with your Venice Card); gondolas are usually for tourists and may beveryexpensive (80/100euros)andwater-taxiesarealsoexpensive (around100eurosper ride).

17

B U Y I N G F O O D A N D S U P P L I E S / F A R E LA S P E S A

S U P E R M A R K E T S

There are several supermarkets (supermercati) in Venice, but there are two which are close to CasaArtom. CONAD is the one of themost popular and cost-effective; it is located at the far end of theZattere.TheotherisPUNTO,located inCampoSantaMargherita: it issmallerandslightlymoreexpensive.Be advised that some small stores do not accept credit/bank cards. Also, there is a small charge forplastic grocery bags so be sure to keep and reuse them. To avoid long lines, the best time to shop islunchtime.ConadandCoopHours:Monday-Saturday8:30-20:30Sunday: 9:00-20:00Punto Hours:Monday-Saturday: 9:00-12:50 and 17:00-19:45N E I G H B O R H O O D S H O P S / N E G O Z I V I C I N I

Supermarkets sell almost every necessity but you may find neighborhood shops less time consumingfor single-item purchases. On your way to the Accademia you will find a convenience store (tabacchi,signifiedbyacapitalwhiteorblack“T”)forstamps,filmsandpostcards,pensandpaper.OnRio SanTrovaso, very close to the Squero (where they repair gondolas) there is a proper stationaryshop(cartoleria)aswellasabakery(panificio) for freshlybakedbreadandpastries.For toiletries and personal items, ‘Acqua e Sapone’ in Campo San Barnaba offers a wide range ofpersonal and household cleaning items. TheMini Market in Campo Santa Margherita also providessome toiletries inaddition to schoolsuppliesandothernecessities.P O S T O F F I C E S / L E P O S T E

Themain post office (ufficiopostale) in Venice is located close to Campo San Bartolomeo, in the RialtoBridge area (about 5 minutes walk from the Academia Bridge in the direction of Rialto). There isanother post office near Piazzale Roma and another on the Zattere, just past Conad. Please note thatthePIazzaleRomaandtheZatterePostOfficesareonlyopenduringmorninghours.R i a l t o O f f i c e H o u r s

Monday-Friday:8:30-18:30Saturday:8:30–13:00P i a z z a l e R o m a P o s t a n d Z a t t e r e P o s t O f f i c e H o u r s

Monday-Friday:8:30-12:30Saturday:8:30–12:30P H A R M A C I E S / F A R M A C I E

Pharmacies (farmacie) are different from theirAmerican counterpartsin that theysell only medicationsand hygiene products. They are marked by red or green crosses and take turns staying open allnight. A listing of which pharmacies are open throughout the night is posted on every pharmacydoor.ThetwoclosesttoCasaArtomareinCampoSanStefanoandontheRiodiSanTrovaso.

D I N I N G IN I T A L Y / M A N G I A R E IN I T A L I A

Venice is filledwith trattorie,cafés,pizzerie,bars,osterieandristoranti.Thedifferences in thenamesimplydifferences incostand fare.Trattorieandpizzeriatypicallyofferdozensofpizzaandpastadishes inacasualdiningsetting.Ristorantiandosterieofferacourse-stylemenu,servingpasta (primi),meatorseafood(secondo),vegetables(contorni)anddesserts(dolci) inamore formalsetting.Atbarsandcafés,youwill findcoffee, tea, juice,wine,cocktails, sandwiches(panini, tramezzini, toast)andsweets(pastine).

18

P O P U L A R L O C A L E A T E R I E S / T R A T T O R I E E R I S T O R A N T I

T a v e r n a S a n T r o v a s o

RiodiSanTrovaso,Dorsoduro1016041 5203703 (closedMonday)Goodpasta, fishand sgroppino.P i z z e r i a A e O c h e

Zattere, Dorsoduro 1414041 5206601 (closedMonday)More than fiftypizzapossibilitiesB i r r a r i a L a C o r t e

CampoSanPolo0412750570Goodchoicerangeofpizzas.Nice foreatingoutside inspringandsummer.L a Z u c c a

PontedelMegio,SanPolo1762041 5241570 (closed Sunday)Vegetarian fare, warm atmosphere.Reservationneeded.P i z z a a l V o l o

Campo Santa Margheritaopen late, everydayPizzabytheslice,takeawayonly.O s t e r i a C a ’ d e l V e n t o

FondamentadeS.Basegio,1518,30123Closeto theConadsupermarketontheZattere.Tel.0418501909(closedTuesday)Delicious local food.O r i e n t E x p e r i e n c e I I

Campo SantaMargherita, Dorsoduro 29200412412669Asian-fusionandMiddleEastern cuisinewith takeawayanddine-in options, staffedby refugees.

L O C A L L I B R A R I E S / B I B L I O T E C H E Venice has several prestigious libraries thatmay youmay want to use.Most libraries are accessible toanyone for consultation, but they often require an identification card to be left at the entrance. Manylibraries do not lend books and only allow consultation. Most libraries have closed shelves and usersare expected to ask for books at the desk after having consulted the catalogues and filled out a requestform.

M a r c i a n a P u b l i c L i b r a r y a n d H i s t o r i c a l D o c u m e n t s

SanMarco7;tel. +39 041.240.7211biblioteca@marciana.venezia.sbn.itMonday to Friday 08.10-19.00,Saturday08.10-13.30

19

F o n d a z i o n e C i n i A r t s a n d H u m a n i t i e s

IsoladiSanGiorgioMaggiore;tel. +39 041.271.0255biblioteca@cini.itMonday to Friday 09.00-16.30Q u e r i n i S t a m p a l i a G e n e r a l p u b l i c l i b r a r y

with someopen shelves,SantaMaria Formosa, Castello 5252;tel. +39 041.271.1411biblioteca@querinistampalia.orgTuesday to Saturday 11.00-23.00, Sunday 11.00-19.00M u s e o C o r r e r A r t H i s t o r y

SanMarco52;tel. +39 041.240.5211biblioteca.correr@comune.venezia.itMonday,Wednesday and Friday 08.30-13.30 Tuesdayand Thursday 08.30-17.00L e v i F o u n d a t i o n H i s t o r y o f M u s i c a n d M u s i c S c o r e s

SanMarco2893;tel. +39 041.786.747/46biblioteca@fondazionelevi.itMonday to Friday 09.00-16.30byappointmentonly, in theafternoon

The University of Venice Ca’ Foscari has a wide range of libraries specialized in all the majoracademicdisciplines.To findthe library that interestsyouuse this link:http://www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=10386HerearetheUniversity librariesthatareclosesttothehouse:C u l t u r a l f l o w z o n e l i b r a r y

On the Zattere (immediately after the bridge if you come from San Trovaso) there is a convenientlibrary thatyoumaywant touse. It is open from9 am to11pm. If interested,pleaseaskus in advancesowecangrantyouaccess.B a u m L i b r a r y

Wake Forest student can have access to the BAUM Library close to Campo Santa Margherita byshowing a university card to themain desk and filling out a form. The library is open fromMonday toFridayfrom8.30amtomidnight;SaturdayandSundayfrom9amto9pm.L i b r a r y o f t h e E n g l i s h d e p a r t m e n t o f t h e u n i v e r s i t y o f V e n i c e C a ’ F o s c a r i

ThislibraryisontheZattere(onthewaytoConadgroceryshop)anditisopenfromMondaytoFridayfrom9amto6pm.Ifinterested,pleaseaskusinadvancesowecangrantyouaccess.

20

T R A V E L L I N G F R O M V E N I C E TO A R O U N D I T A L Y A N D E U R O P E / V I A G G I A R E I N I T A L I A E IN E U R O P A

Casa Artom has an extensive selection of travel guides and maps for destinations around Italy andEurope.We encourage you to travel on your free weekends and during our two breaks. However, youshould consider that staying local to get to know Venice is a meaningful aspect to studying abroad. Sobe sure to stay at least someweekends in Venice. Youwill surely enjoy exploring its calliand campiellion your own and spend some time simply walking around and sitting in one of the numerous caféswatchingandpartaking in local lifeasitunfoldsaroundyou.Herebelowaresomeuseful link forsuggestionson itinerariesallaroundItalyandEurope:www.reidsitaly.comwww.routeperfect.comT R A V E L L I N G B Y P L A N E T H R O U G H I T A L Y A N D E U R O P E

There are two airports that you can use for your travels: the Venice Marco Polo Airport and theTreviso Antonio Canova Airport. Both are on the mainland and very well connected with all the maincapitals in ItalyandEurope.H o w to g e t to t h e V e n i c e I n t e r n a t i o n a l A i r p o r t M a r c o P o l o

www.veniceairport.it/en/transport.htmlYoucanreachthisairportbyboatandbybus:B y b o a t : viatheAlilagunalinesBlue,OrangeandRedLines.Checkscheduleandroutes:www.alilaguna.it/it/linee/mappaB y b u s :

• viadirect coach (ATVOAirportShuttle)Check schedule and routes:www.atvo.it/it-servizio-aeroporti.html• viaordinarybus(ACTVLine5–AeroBUS)Check schedule and routes:http://actv.avmspa.it/it/content/linee-urbane-0

H o w to g e t to t h e T r e v i s o I n t e r n a t i o n a l A i r p o r t C a n o v a

YoucanonlygettotheTrevisoAirportbygettingacoachshuttlethatleavesfromPiazzaleRoma.Check schedule and routes:www.trevisoairport.it/en/T R A V E L L I N G B Y T R A I N T H R O U G H I T A L Y A N D E U R O P E / V I A G G I A R E IN T R E N O

Venicehasrailconnectionswitheverymajorcity inItalyandEurope.Check the European train schedule in case you are arriving by train from Europe, or the Italian trainschedule (www.trenitalia.com) if from another Italian city.Europe has an extremely comprehensive train system that makes it easy to get from one country toanother.Trainsarea fairly inexpensivewaytotravelwithinItalyandEurope.In Italy, you can purchase train tickets at the ticket counter or at a self-servicemachine inmost trainstations.You canalsopurchase ticketsonline atwww.trenitalia.com.

Italo is a smaller Italian rail company. Their trains run on a limited network, making them lesspractical for local travel (to Verona, Mestre, or Padova), but they offer impressive discounted rates fortripsbetweenmajor cities (for example, tickets as low as€10 fromVenice toMilan). It canmakeanicealternative to TrenItalia’s sometimes expensive express trains (Frecce). Timetables and ticketsavailable online atwww.italotreno.it

21

There are usually discounted train tickets if you purchase them in advance through the Trenitaliawebsite too.If youprefer tobuyyour ticketsdirectly at theVenice train station, you’ll find it at about twentyminutesawayfromCasaArtom.Clickheretoseethegooglemapwww.google.com/maps/@45.440757,12.32106,16z?hl=enYou can easily find the train station by following the yellow signs that read “ferrovia” scattered allover the city. From Casa Artom you can either go through the Accademia Bridge or throughCampo Santa Margherita.Remember that unless you are using the fast trains called “le Frecce”, you must validateyour ticket in one of the small yellow machines inside the railway station (usually found atthehead ofthetrack)beforeboardingthetrain.Failuretodosowillresultinafine.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R A I N S U S I N G T H E V E N I C E T R A I N S T A T I O N :

L e F r e c c e

www.raileurope.com/european-trains/ le-frecce/how-to-book.htmlI t a l o

www.raileurope.com/european-trains/ italo/how-to-book.htmlT h e l l o

www.raileurope.com/european-trains/ thello/how-to-book.htmlC i t y N i g h t L i n e

www.raileurope.com/european-trains/ city-night-line/how-to-book.htmlA D V I C E F O R Y O U R T R A V E L S / C O N S I G L I P E R I T U O I V I A G G I

S a f e g u a r d i n g Y o u r D o c u m e n t s a n d V a l u a b l e s

• Becarefulwithbankcardnumbers,receipts,andPINs.ExercisecautionatATMmachines.• Handbags, backpacks, coats, and back pockets are prone to theft. Watch your belongings,especially onpublic transport.Use luggage locks.Alwayssecureyourbags.• Donotcarrylargeamountsofcashorallofyourmoneyinoneplace.Useamoneybeltorneckpouch whentraveling.Donotcountmoney inpublic.• Secure your belongings in hotels and hostels. Do not leave valuables lying around. Consider usinga public lockerifthereisnosafeplaceforvaluables.• Always travel also with a copy of your passport, even within Italy. Hostels require a copy ofyour passport to registerguestswith localpolice.• Ifmugged,donotstrugglewiththeperpetrator. Yoursafetyisworthmorethanyourbelongings. Reportany thefts toProfessor inResidenceandtheResidentDirector.• Remember that laws andlegal proceedings varyworldwide. Youare subject tothe laws andlegal systemof thehostcountry.K e e p i n g Y o u r s e l f S a f e / Viaggiare sicuri

• DownloadtheiJetWorldCueapptoreceivesecuritynotices, emergencyupdates, andglobal emergencyassistance.• Beawareofyour surroundings.Walk confidently.Stay inpopulated,well-litareas.Travelwithfriendsatnightandkeepyourvoicesdown.• Blendinwiththe localculture intermsofdress, language(asmuchaspossible),andbehavior.• When crossing streets, remember that in some countries, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.

22

Remember to lookbothwaysbeforecrossing.• Ifyouneedassistance,notifyyouron-sitecontactandtheMainCampus.• IncaseofemergencywhenawayimmediatelycontacttheProfessorinResidence,CoordinatorofStudentActivitiesandResidentDirector• Let relativesknowyour travel itinerary.W h a t to D o in an E m e r g e n c y W h i l e A w a y f r o m V e n i c e

1) Prior to traveling anywhere, register with the US Department of State’s Smart Traveler EnrollmentProgram-(STEP) to receive travel information andwarnings, aswell as assistance abroad if you need it.Visit the STEP site at:http://step.state.gov/2) Pay close attention to instruction provided in the program orientation and SOS materials. Alwayskeepyourprogramemergency contact information(theprof.inResidencecontactsandthenumberscontainedinthishandbook).3) For amedical emergency, go to thenearest hospital or clinic. Since you are enrolled in theGeoBlueinsurancealwayskeepyourGeoBluecardwithyouandcallthemassoonaspossible.Also, alert the Professor in Residence, Resident Directors and Coordinator of Student Activities andServices so that they can notify the Main Campus at WF and your family and provide assistance asneeded.4) In a politically volatile situation or natural disaster, contact the Professor in Residence and VeniceProgram Director immediately so they can take inventory of their students. Heed any instructions theyprovide. Ifnecessary, contact theUSembassy forassistance.

P A R E N T S A N D G U E S T S : W H E R E TO S T A Y ThisisalistofhotelsandB&Bwhicharea5/10-minutewalkfromCasaArtomandthatstudentsmaywanttosuggesttoparents,relativesand friendswishingtostaynearby.H o t e l a l l a S a l u t e * *

www.hotelsalute.comP e n s i o n e S e g u s o * *

www. pensionesegusovenice.comC a ’ Z o s e * * *

www.hotelcazose.comG l i A l b o r e t t i

* * *

aglialboretti.comL a C a l c i n a

* * *

www.lacalcina.com/itH o t e l A m e r i c a n D i n e s e n * * *

www.hotelamerican.it/ita/index.phpP e n s i o n e A c c a d e m i a * * * www.pensioneaccademia.itCa’ Pisani **** http://www.capisanihotel.it/Locanda Ca’ San Vio **** http://www.casanvio.com/Extra Luxury Centurion Palace *****

http://www.centurionpalacevenezia.com/

23

L e s s e x p e n s i v e o p t i o n s f o r s t u d e n t s :

D o n O r i o n e (cultural center/religious guest house)www.donorione-venezia.it/itD o m u s C i l i o t a (Ex-monastery-turned hotel)www.ciliota.itK E E P I N G Y O U R B E L O N G I N G S IN O R D E R B E F O R E L E A V I N G

C H E C K L I S T B E F O R E L E A V I N G F O R A N Y T R I P

K i t c h e n : makesureyoudon’tleaveanyperishablefoodinthefridgeorcabinet.B e d r o o m : leaveyourbedroomingoodordersoasto facilitatethehousekeepers’work.D o c u m e n t s : Always travel with your passport and any other travel documents (tickets,reservations, etc.) T r a v e l P l a n s : make sure you sent your detailed travel plan totheResidentProfessor,CoordinatorofStudentActivitiesandResidentDirector.C H E C K L I S T F O R L E A V I N G A T T H E E N D O F T H E C O U R S E

D e p a r t u r e : Prepare to leaveon thedayappointed.Noextradaysareallowed. Ifyouneed to takean early-morning flight, considermakinga taxi reservation thedaybefore leaving.P e r s o n a l i t e m s : Be particularly security conscious during the closing days of your session, andremember to take all your belongings with you. Casa Artom is not responsible for forwarding articlesleftinthehouse.K e y s : Give your key to the Prof.inResidence and get back your 50 euro/dollar deposit. C l o t h e s a n d t h i n g s to t h r o w a w a y / d o n a t e : Leavethemonthe ground floor under thestair(onthelastdaybeforeyourdeparture):thestaffwillcollectanddisposeofthem.K i t c h e n : Leave your fridge space in decent conditions by getting rid of all expired/perishablefood. O t h e r S p a c e s : Leave your room, the common spaces and each classroom in aneat condition:make sureyou leavenoneofyourstudymaterial.G u g g e n h e i m P a s s e s : Makesureyouputthembackwhereyoufoundthem.C e l l s : Professor inResidence,please remember to leave the phonewith box and batteries either intheofficeorononelibrarytablealongwiththekeys.L i b r a r y b o o k s : PleaseleavethemALLonthetablesnexttothelibrary.Donotre-shelvethem.

24

P A R T I I I – E M E R G E N C I E S / E M E R G E N Z E

E M E R G E N C Y N U M B E R S / N U M E R I D I E M E R G E N Z A

*DIAL0TOGETTHEOUTSIDELINEIFUSINGTHEHOUSEPHONESPolice112GeneralEmergency113Medical(ambulance)118Fire115Pharmacies+39800.420.707Ask:“Presto:venitealpontilediWakeForestUniveristy,traGuggenheimeCa’Dario.Èmoltourgente!”LauraGrazianoResidentDirector+39041.528.7097(home)|+39347.332.8086(cell)RobertaCimarostiCoordinatorofStudentActivitiesandServices+39339.601.0392(cell)PeterKairoffProgramDirector(MainCampus)+001336.758.5369(office)+001336.926.1594(cell)WFUEMERGENCY(MAINCAMPUS)+001336.758.5591IN A M E D I C A L E M E R G E N C Y F O L L O W T H E S E S T E P S :

INCASEOFMEDICALEMERGENCYDURINGTHENIGHTORNON-OFFICEHOURS:- TELLIMMEDIATELYTHEPROF.INRESIDENCE:- THEYWILL CALL THEAMBULANCE: 0 (TOGETTHE LINE) 118,ANDACCOMPANYYOUTOTHEEMERGENCYROOM- ORAWATERTAXI0 (TOGETTHELINE)041-522-2303ANDACCOMPANYYOUTOTHEEMERGENCYROOM- THEWATERDOORKEYISINSIDEADRAWERINTHEPIECEOFFURNITUREFACINGTHEWATERDOOR- CALLDR.CIMAROSTIINCASEANYASSISTANCEISNEEDED.IN A F IR E E M E R G E N C Y F O L L O W T H E S E S T E P S :

-IMMEDITATELYGETOUTOFTHEHOUSEUSINGTHEMAINDOORANDTURNLEFTPASTTHEBRIDGEINTOCAMPIELLOBARBARO- CALLTHEFIREMEN:115-CALLDR.GRAZIANO+39041.528.7097(home)|+39347.332.8086(cell)ANDMASSIMOBASSO+393.669.4520- THEPROF.INRESIDENCEWILLKNOWHOWTOPROCEEDTOSWITCHOFFTHEALARMINCASEOFAFALSEALARM

MEDICAL EMERGENCY DIRECTIONS FOR HOSPITAL

S.ALVISE

MADONNA DELL’ORTO

TRE ARCHI

GUGLIE

F.TA NUOVE

FERROVIA RIVA DI BIASIO

PLE ROMA

OSPEDALE BOAT STOP

SAN GIOVANNI E PAOLO HOSPITAL

SANTA MARTA

S.AGNOLO

S. BARTOLOMIO

GOLDONI S. LUCA

MANIN

S. LIO

S. MARINA

SAN BASILIO

S. STEFANO

ACCADEMIA

S. ZACCARIA BOAT STOP

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SALUTE BOAT STOP

ZATTERE BOAT STOP

HOW TO GET TO THE DOCTOR

To be received you need to make an appointment: ask Dr.R. Cimarosti

� Go to the hospital (see following “how to get to

the hospital”) � Reach PADIGLIONE JONA on the first foor � Find the doctor’s studio door: Prof.ANDREA BONANOME

TO THE HOSPITAL AT NIGHT: The main entrance is closed. You need to use the side entrance: When you’re facing the main entrance, walk to the left of the building, then walk straight and you’ll find the door on the right side.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS HOSPITAL EMERGENCY TEL.: 118 ASK: "VENITE AL PONTILE DI WAKE FOREST UNIVERISTY TRA GUGGENHEIM E CA' DARIO. È URGENTE."

HOW TO GET TO THE HOSPITAL BY FOOT (30 min.)

� Walk to and cross the Accademia Bridge � Continue straight until Campo S.Stefano � Continue to Sant'Angolo � Continue to Campo Manin � Continue to San Luca ◉ Continue to Goldoni Theater � Continue to San Bartolomio;

from Campo San Bartolomio take a right; walk straight to Campo S. Lio

� At Campo S. Lio turn left and continue straight; cross a bridge; round the corner and continue straight.

◉ Take your second left and continue straight; cross another bridge; take your first right, cross one bridge. Arrive to Campo San Giovanni e Paolo. See the entrance to the hospital in front of you (a white-facade building next to a brick church).

HOW TO GET TO THE HOSPITAL BY VAPORETTO (50 min.)

�Walk to the Zattere boat stop and take the

#5.2 Vaporetto towards Lido � Get off at the tenth boat stop Ospedale Civile

(right after Fondamenta Nuove) and follow signs to 'pronto soccorso' (emergency room).

HOW TO GET TO THE HOSPITAL BY VAPORETTO & BY FOOT (25 min.)

� Walk to the Salute Boat Stop and take the

#1 Vaporetto towards Lido � Get off at the 2nd stop: S. Zaccaria (in front

of the Danieli Hotel), take the Calle de le Rasse directly in front of you and continue straight to the end of the calle.

� Turn left to Campo SS. Filippo e Giacomo and take an immediate right at the pharmacy onto Calle dea Sacrestia - Continue straight (the calle becomes Calle della Chiesa); cross the bridge and continue straight until you come to a T

� Turn left and go straight along Ruga Giuffa until you find a bridge: cross the bridge and you are in Campo S. Maria Formosa

�Take the second calle on the right called Calle Lunga S. Maria Formosa (there is Bar all’Orologio in the corner).

◉ Go straight until you see the hospital sign (blue sign with an H) on the left (calle Trevisan o Cicogna).

� Go straight and cross a bridge; continue into Calle Bressana until you arrive at Campo San Giovanni e Paolo. The hospital is the white building on your left next to the entrance of a brick church.