UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL

BUISINESS AND ECONOMICS

CA’ FOSCARI UNIVERSITY OF VENICE

Summer Camp 2017, July 3- 7

Welcome to the Ca’ FoscariSchool for International Education !

It is a pleasure to have students from the University ofIt is a pleasure to have students from the University ofInternational Business and Economics here in Venicefor the Summer Camp in Italy 2017.

DISCOVER VENICE AND ITALY

� 6 hours of lessons: Venice, its History and Architecture, Italianinfluence in today’s world

� Cultural Visits: Gallerie dell’Accademia, Palazzo Ducale

� You also have the chance to visit all City Museums with yourMuseum Pass: Museo Correr; Museo Archeologico Nazionale; Biblioteca Marciana; Museo del Settecent o Veneziano; Casa di Carlo Goldoni; Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo e Centro Studi di Storia del Tessuto e del Costume; Ca’ Pesaro, Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna + Museo d’Arte Orientale; Museo del Vetro –Murano; Museo del Merletto – Burano; Museo di Storia Naturale

VENICE: CA’ FOSCARI UNIVERSITY

� You have WIFI in all Ca’ Foscari buildings

� Use the username and password provided

� Network is “Eduroam”

� You can also use “Venice Connected” with yourusername@unive.it and password. This is the username@unive.it and password. This is the Venice wifi network but it is not everywhere

� You can use the library at Zattere if you wish – youcan get a day-pass by providing your details (best to bring your passport for ID)

VENICE: SUMMER CAMP

� Tuesday: The History of Venice + guided visit toPalazzo Ducale

� Wednesday: Art History + guided visit to Gallerie dell’Accademiadell’Accademia

� Thursday: Italy’s influence in Europe + work on yourpresentations

Presentations will be held after lunch.Good luck !

VENICE: OUT AND ABOUT

VENICE: VAPORETTO

� Your pass lasts for 7 days from the time you“activate” it

� You must carry it with you always!

� You can take all “ACTV” transport, to all locations in VeniceVenice

VENICE: VAPORETTO MAP

GETTING TO CLASS

� The easiest way is by walking (15 minutes).

� Alternatively, you can walk to Piazzale Roma (5 minutes) to take the vaporetto boat, line 5.1 from the Train Station water-bus stop “Piazzale Roma E” and take it all the way around to “San Basilio”.and take it all the way around to “San Basilio”.

GETTING TO CLASS

VENICE: WHERE TO HAVE LUNCH

� There are two bars at the foot of the bridges at San Sebastiano and San Basilio

� At Zattere nearby San Basilio Vaporetto stop youmay find “Ae Oche” pizzeria and restaurant, or a small bar called “Chioschetto”small bar called “Chioschetto”

� At Campo Santa Margherita (10 minutes walk fromSan Sebastiano) you can find many different barsand restaurants.

VENICE: GENERAL ADVICE

� Download 2GIS for maps (much better thanGoogle!)

� Always take water with you as walking up and down bridges is tiring and it is hot!

� Take cash to small restaurants and bars� Take cash to small restaurants and bars

� Price of a Gondola ride is around EUR 80

� Price of a taxi ride is EUR 60 for a short trip, butcan be up to EUR 160 if you want an hour long tour

WHILE IN ITALY

� Cover your shoulders and tops of legs whenentering churches (some will have scarfs/shawls touse)

� Try the local cuisine and don’t just eat pizza!

� Try to learn a few words of Italian:� Try to learn a few words of Italian:

SURVIVAL ITALIAN

� Buongiorno = Good Morning

� Buonasera = Good Evening

� Mi scusi = I’m sorry / excuse me

� Per favore = Please

� Grazie = Thank you

� Prego = You’re welcome / Go ahead� Prego = You’re welcome / Go ahead

� Uno – Due – Tre – Quattro – Cinque (1-2-3-4-5)

� Quanto costa? = How much does it cost?

� Posso avere un caffè? = Could I have a coffee?

� Come posso arrivare a…? = How can I reach ..?

� Dov’è…..? = Where is …..?

� Vai dritto, Gira a Sinistra, Volta a Destra = Go straighton, Turn Left, Turn Right

SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONDORSODURO 1686, SAN SEBASTIANO

041 2347086 – summerschool.international@unive.it