Seasons Greetings from LdM Rome!!!
FALL 2011 Extra Curricular Activities
Thursday September 1st – Morning
LDM Orientation, Neighborhood walk and welcome Lunch.
After your Orientation here at school, we will take a walk around the neighborhood followed by a delicious buffet lunch of Roman specialties. Friday 2nd : Orientation Permit of Stay
Monday September 5th – Afternoon
Housing orientation
Living in your Roman apartment will be a stimulating experience. Things could be difficult at first but, when you familiarize yourself with your new “ hut”, It will become your special place, and all your efforts will be repaid. Contrary to the US, most Italian university students live in shared apartments, not dorms: this is why we would like to do the same! This unique experience will provide you with first hand access to all intricacies of the Italian culture.
Italian Club Activities Fall 2011
Orientation:
5th September – h11.00
Meet and greet with the other Italian Clubbers, discussing scheduled activities and making proposals, getting handouts on the cultural yet funny aspects of living in Rome
Football fever
21st september– 21.00
Watch AS Roma playing a Serie A match in the Historical Roma Fan Club, cheering and chanting with the real fans
Be eco, don’t be ego:
26th September – 17.30
These easy green tips will reduce your impact on the environment and help you save money. Go Green!
Walk of Rome
12th october – h9.30
A walking tour, to discover the many stories and legends, which have populated the streets and the the squares of Rome, between talking statues, poets, the island in the river, ghosts and a penniless prince in love.
Culture exchange #1:
17th october – h18.00
Socialize with Italian students during this aperitivo together in a friendly and unformal atmosphere, as well as practicing and improving your language skills.
Into the Wild
4th November – Day Trip
We’ll go in a beautiful place in the Nation Park of Abruzzi, with a Natural Guide, enjoying local genuine foods and drinks after a walk together in the nature, far away from the stressing metropolitan life.
Ride in the baroque
7th November – 17.30
You won’t be able to say you have been to Rome if you haven’t…
Language Exchange #2
14th November – h18.00
A further chance to make your Italian practical and… meet new friends!
Slow Down! day
21st november – all day long
This is the opportunity to get back a more human rhythm of life, enjoying the several activities which will go on all day long in school: listening to music, watching a movie, having lunch together and moreover learning something about what we could do every day to help the planet in a group lecture. Finally a group activity will emphasize the aspects of the socializing.
Healthy food
28th November – 17.30
Understand the differences between organic food and traditionally grown food when it comes to nutrition, safety and price, but before everything else…your own health!
Italian Club activities Spring 2011
Orientation:
31st January – h11.00
Meet and greet with the other Italian Clubbers, discussing scheduled activities and making proposals, getting handouts on the cultural yet funny aspects of living in Rome
Culture exchange #1:
14th February – h18.00
Socialize with Italian students during this aperitivo together in a friendly and unformal atmosphere, as well as practicing and improving your language skills.
Ride into baroque #1
Monday 21st feb – 18.00 pm
Meeting at the school then going to S. Agostino’s Church and see Caravaggio’s “Madonna of the Pilgrims” (We will see hidden faces in the dark spaces of this picture!) . Then to S. Luigi dei Francesi and see Caravaggio’s “Martyrdom of S. Mathew” (We will see hidden symbols in many details of this picture!) Then to Borromini’s church of S. Ivo to see this marvelous elliptical spiral tower and all on the same street! We will have a most fantastic espresso at S. Eustachio’s café, the most famous in Rome, yes, on the same street!
Carnival Party
8th March – 21.00
Enjoy the roman Carnival in one of the coolest clubs in town with live music and retro dj set.
Ride into baroque#2
14th March – 18.00
We will meet right downstairs at Borromini’s church “San Carlino at the Four Fountains”. Where strange spaces, crypt, and cloister will amaze you!
Ride into baroque#3
21st March – 18.00
We will meet at the school and go at the Piazza del Gesù, at the “Church of Gesù,” the first Jesuit church ever built and see the fresco, “The Triumph of Jesus” by Baciccio.
We will lose our balance looking up at this swirling merry go round!!!
Language Exchange #2
28th March – h18.00
A further chance to make your Italian practical and… meet new friends!
Walk of Rome
16th March – h9.30
A walking tour, to discover the many stories and legends, which have populated the streets and the the squares of Rome, between talking statues, poets, the island in the river, ghosts and a penniless prince in love.
Special event:
Understanding the Mafia
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What really is mafia? How does it affects people’s life? What can we concretely do about it? You will have the unique opportunity to enjoy a special thrilling lecture with a member of the anti.mafia association Libera, with the chance to ask him the questions you always wished to ask!
Into the Wild
8th April – Day Trip
We’ll go in a beautiful place in the Nation Park of Abruzzi, with a Natural Guide, enjoying local genuine foods and drinks after a walk together in the nature, far away from the stressing metropolitan life.
Slow Down! day
18th April – all day long
This is the opportunity to get back a more human rhythm of life, enjoying the several activities which will go on all day long in school: listening to music, watching a movie, having lunch together and moreover learning something about what we could do every day to help the planet in a group lecture. Finally a group activity will emphasize the aspects of the socializing.
Spring 2011 LDM Rome Extra Curricular Activities
Thursday January 27th – Morning
LDM Orientation, Neighborhood walk and welcome Lunch.
After your Orientation here at school, we will take a walk around the neighborhood followed by a delicious buffet lunch of Roman specialties. Friday 28th : Orientation Permit of Stay
Monday January 31st – Afternoon
Housing orientation
Living in your Roman apartment will be a stimulating experience. Things could be difficult at first but, when you familiarize yourself with your new “ hut”, It will become your special place, and all your efforts will be repaid. Contrary to the US, most Italian university students live in shared apartments, not dorms: this is why we would like to do the same! This unique experience will provide you with first hand access to all intricacies of the Italian culture.
Thursday February 3rd – Afternoon
Italy, a geographical overview
During this lecture, students will be introduced to the geography of the Italian peninsula and to the Italian historic background. They will be explained useful information that will help them orientate during their semester abroad: the morphology of the peninsula, the difference between north and south, the climate, the regions and the different cultural and food habits.
Monday February 7th – Afternoon
Introduction to wine culture
Learn to drink like an Italian; by savoring the flavors and distinctive qualities of fine Italian wines. Heather Hanson will introduce you to wine tasting basic techniques while exploring several types of Italian wine accompanied by complementary food tasting.
Thursday February 17th – Evening
Gianicolo Hill and Santa Maria in Trastevere
Gianicolo Hill, with arguably the best view of Rome, is one of the most romantic place in the city. We’ll walk through the charming neighborhood of Trastevere, home to one of the oldest churches in Rome, Santa Maria in Trastevere, which dates back to 340’s AD and it is the home to the relic of Saint Apollonia’s head, a portion of the Holy Sponge, as well as numerous 13th century mosaic masterpieces. Then we will have a social aperitivo in one of the trendiest bar in Rome in this famous area.
Thursday March 3rd – Afternoon
Tiramisù experience
If you think to know how a good dessert tastes like…you will change your mind for ever after you try this Tiramisu. Homemade by this legendary bar in Rome POMPI, this is called the Temple of Tiramisu: you will find out they have their good reasons!
Monday March 7th – Afternoon
Habits and the city
During this funny yet enjoyable lecture you will learn a lot about the cultural differences between USA and EUROPE, with particular a care of Italy. This will help to gain an higher level of awareness of the strong local identity and at the same time you’ll discover that what sometimes could seem like a cultural clash could turn into a new experience.
Friday March 11 h – Daily
Sacred Wood of Bomarzo ( Monster Park )
Situated just a few miles from Viterbo, the Sacred Wood of Bomarzo is perhaps one of the oddest places on earth. Better known as the Monster Park , the Sacred Wood is an unusual creation done by Vicino Orsini, the lord of Bomarzo, in the mid sixteenth century. It consists of a green area scattered with huge statues. We will also visit the beautiful “ TREBOTTI” organic wine farm, famous also for its extra-virgin olive oil and honey. We will taste wine as well as having a delicious homemade lunch. Something cannot be missed!!
Thursday April 14th – Evening
Wine Tasting at one of Rome’s best wine bars
Learn to drink like an Italian; by savoring the flavors and distinctive qualities of fine Italian wines. This tasting will arm you with the introductory skills to wine taste while an assortment of regional wines at local “enoteca”. The tastings will be accompanied by complementary food tasting.
Thursday May 5th – Afternoon
Experience Imperial Rome in 3-D
Have fun watching the incredible games at the Colosseum, walking through the crowded Roman Forum and glancing at the Temple of Vesta. An adventure through time in 3D with incredible special effects. Learn about the history of Rome with amusing interactive games, educational films,
the “Wheel of Time” and anecdotes and curiosities about the past. You too can become a part of history.
Friday May 6th – Daily t rip
Enjoy nature and the pleasures of slow life in Umbria
Umbria is the undiscovered Tuscany, a region of stunning scenery, ancient, art-filled hill towns and exceptional food and wine, as well as the home of italian famous “Perugina”chocolate. During the cooking demonstration, we will cook “our own lunch,” eating our fresh made pasta, and tasting a good wine. We will also visit the Perugia town!
Thursday May 12th – Evening
Farewell Dinner
Your time in Rome is not complete without a taste of the famously delicious thin crust Roman Pizza, accompanied by Fritti Misti ( fried mozzarella, rice balls, fried olives etc. ). Say goodbye to Rome at “La Montecarlo*” one of the most delicious Pizzerias.
Trip to Bomarzo Monsters Park and Organic Farm – October ‘10
Into the Wild – Fall 2010
Meet an Italian artist: Paolo Fermi
Monday, October 4th @ 5:30
a talented painter, following an original style, he will meet the students to explain what’s behind his paintings
Paolo Fermi was born in Le Marche and lives between Rome, Modena and France. He worked in fashion and partecipated in seminars and shows in Italy and abroad. He explored a variety of techniques such as drawing, photography, coiffure, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Since the 1990s, he has been dedicating almost exclusively to painting.
His technique is acrylic on board and his subject is the evolution of female imagery in the last century.
WELCOME FALL 2010 STUDENTS!
Let’s meet and greet on Thursday, September 2nd at 10am for orientation, followed by a welcome lunch.
Fall 2010 LDM Rome Extra Curricular Activities
Thursday September 2nd – Morning
LDM Orientation, Neighborhood walk and welcome Lunch.
After your Orientation here at school, we will take a walk around the neighborhood followed by a delicious buffet lunch of Roman specialties. Friday September 3rd : Orientation Permit of Stay
Monday September 6th – Afternoon
Italy, an overview
During this lecture, students will be introduced to the geography of the Italian peninsula and to the Italian historic background. They will be explained useful information that will help them orientate during their semester abroad: the morphology of the peninsula, the difference between north and south, the climate, the regions and the different cultural and food habits.
Thursday September 9th – Afternoon
Introduction to wine culture
Learn to drink like an Italian; by savoring the flavors and distinctive qualities of fine Italian wines. Heather Hanson will introduce you to wine tasting basic techniques while exploring several types of Italian wine accompanied by complementary food tasting.
Monday September 13th– Evening
Gianicolo Hill and Santa Maria in Trastevere
Gianicolo Hill, with arguably the best view of Rome, is one of the most romantic place in the city.  We’ll walk through the charming neighborhood of Trastevere, home to one of the oldest churches in Rome, Santa Maria in Trastevere, which dates back to 340’s AD and it is the home to the relic of Saint Apollonia’s head, a portion of the Holy Sponge, as well as numerous 13th century mosaic masterpieces. Then we will have a social aperitivo in one of the trendiest bar in Rome in this famous area.
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