Cultural Events and Activities
Whether you are a study abroad or degree-seeking student, you will find that John
Cabot University in Rome takes full advantage of its location in one of the world’s most culturally rich cities.
In addition to hosting a wide variety of cultural and social events on campus, the University provides students with countless opportunities to appreciate all that the Eternal City has to offer.
Some examples:
- Discounted tickets to operas, theater performances and concerts throughout the city
- Cooking classes conducted by a professional chef on JCU’s beautiful Secchia terrace: learn how to make Italian delicacies while admiring a breathtaking view of the rooftops of our Trastevere neighborhood
- Wine tasting sessions held by a certified sommelier
Trips and Excursions
While all roads lead to Rome, you may want to travel. The Student Services staff works with local providers to organize trips to destinations such as Pompeii, Florence, Siena, Naples, and Capri, just to name a few.
Register Online for Summer 2012 Trips and Activities!
Performing Arts at JCU
The JCU Theater Group: Both study abroad and degree-seeking student actors, singers and dancers are welcome! You can also help with music, scenery, stage management, technical assistance or make-up. This collective effort culminates in lively and colorful productions put on for the JCU community and the public every semester. The photo shows the Spring 2010 performance of Rent. For further information on this group and how to participate, email giulia.argentieri@gmail.com.
- The John Cabot Chamber Orchestra: Open to both amateurs and professional musicians, this group performs in many prestigious locations in and around Rome. For information visit www.jcco.it.
- Belly Dancing: One of the most popular extra-curricular classes among women at JCU, Beginner and Advanced-Beginner lessons are offered every semester by a qualified instructor and experienced dancer. The beautiful ancient art is explored through its basic movements as well as choreography, while a historical overview is provided to gain a better insight into this complex yet simple, antique yet contemporary dance form. Styles studied include Egyptian and Turkish traditional, cabaret and gypsy dance, as well as tribal fusion belly dance. In Advanced Beginner classes, use of veils and zills (finger cymbals) is also introduced.
All levels are welcome and most have no previous experience at all, nevertheless culminating in a Hafla at the end of the semester. The event – very well attended every semester – gives dancers the opportunity to showcase the skills and grace they have learned throughout the term. A general belly dance “party” open to all, the Hafla also features choreography at different levels performed by the semester’s dance students for an audience of JCU students, faculty, staff and friends and much fun is had by all.
Revel in the power of belly dance and get involved in the community of dancers at JCU!
For more information on how to get involved you can email our instructor Kathryne at kfedele@johncabot.edu.
John Cabot University Student Leadership Programs
As a study abroad or degree-seeking student at JCU, you serve as an unofficial ambassador for your country. In addition to your studies, your most important “job” is to make friends across borders.
Getting involved at John Cabot can make it easier for you to make these friendships as well as develop resume-building leadership skills.
These are some of our premier leadership programs:
Student Government
Student government officers represent the interests of John Cabot University students to JCU faculty and administrators. Serving in student government is a great way to implement your ideas for strengthening the JCU community.
Student Ambassador Program
John Cabot University Student Ambassadors support JCU through public relations, admissions support and events planning. Student Ambassadors' give campus tours, assist during Orientation, and plan events.
The High School Outreach Program
During your time at JCU, you have the unique opportunity to volunteer a small amount of your time to go directly into an Italian High School
‘Liceo’ classroom and meet with Italian High School students of English and their teacher. Enriching your international experience at JCU, you meet with people in their context and better understand what it means to live and study in Rome. Likewise, you give these students an opportunity to acquire an understanding of you, your country and your culture that goes well beyond what they might read in a textbook or see in a film. These students might one day be your colleague or counterpart in your professional life. It’s worth getting to know them today!
Completely in English, your discussions with students will focus on a topic of your choice which can include personal interests, current events as well as specific topics suggested by the hosting teacher. While this is not a language tutoring or teaching program, it gives you the chance to volunteer your time to help students not much younger than you to practice their language skills while learning about you, your lifestyle, your ideas. In turn, you will learn about them and their experience growing up in Italy.
It’s easy to do. Just contact the program coordinator, Ms.Gina Marie Spinelli, at
jcuoutreach@johncabot.edu, communicating your availability and we will schedule a meeting for you. It takes from 2 to 4 hours depending on where the school is located and your availability. You can go once, or as many times as you like and you will receive a Certificate of Participation at the end of the semester. This is something interesting for you and for your CV!
Read a student testimonal.
For further information on activities and programs at JCU, contact studentservices@johncabot.edu.