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Frequently asked questions
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The Accademia dell’Arte campus is located at Villa Godiola, a restored renaissance villa just outside Arezzo. Both the center of Arezzo and the city train station are readily accessible and are approximately 20 minute and 40 minutes walks, respectively (although times differ with each student’s pace). Taxis can be called from campus and a typical taxi ride to the train station costs about €10.
We have double and triple rooms on campus. While we cannot guarantee one standard of housing, all accommodations are comfortable and well-maintained.
1 comforter
1 duvet cover
1 fitted sheet
1 pillow case
1 pillow
1 medium towel
1 small towel
desk, bed, lamp, shared wardrobe, shared bathroom
The Accademia provides clean linen service throughout all programs. During the semester programs students will be given towels at the beginning of the semester and are responsible for washing them themselves. During the summer program towels will be exchanged periodically along with lin
Coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available on campus for your convenience. The cost is 2 euro per load.
Students are responsible for the daily maintenance of their rooms. Cleaning items are available for your use in each of the residence halls.
National quiet hours begin at 11pm Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Staff members live in close proximity to the villa and are on call should emergency situations come up.
Smoking is prohibited inside the buildings and in all outside communal areas. In addition to being an ADA regulation, this is also an Italian law.
The Limonaia is a student social space found on the far side of the villa. Students are responsible for coordinating the use of this space and are expected to cooperate with one another in the maintenance of the area. The Limonaia is the only student common area open 24 hours a day..
The drinking age in Italy is 18. The Limonaia is the only area of the villa where storage and consumption of alcohol is allowed.
We have wireless Internet throughout the main villa and residence halls, so bring your laptop! However, please keep in mind that you are living in a Renaissance structure in the hills of Tuscany and the Internet connection may not always be stable.
Students can print and make photocopies only through the purchase of a campus printing card. Each card costs €8 and provides 50 copies, or sheets of paper. Printing cards may be purchased in the Office of Student Life.
We have two computers available for students to use.
Your tuition includes breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday through Friday.
Students are not refunded for missed meals and they are not allowed to exchange meals with those not associated with the Accademia.
If you are not traveling at the weekend and you don’t want to go out for your meals, you can eat in the Limonaia. The Limonaia is a student social space that includes tables, chairs, refrigerators, and a sofa. There is also a small kitchen with a sink and a microwave oven.
All students are required to check out by 10 am on the scheduled day of departure. Please arrange your travel plans accordingly.
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