AUR Viewbook in PDF - The American University of Rome

Student Life
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C h r i s t i n a F o x
student life at AUR is a unique experience.Our
campus is intimate in scale and located
in a beautiful setting. Though our campus is
cozy the city of Rome serves as our broader “classroom”
and living space.
I am finishing my junior year at AUR and have loved every moment of it.
Residential Choices
Accommodations for students are distinctive. Most
new students choose university-facilitated housing
that features quality Italian-style furnished apartments
within walking or short commuting distance of the AUR
campus. Our housing choices exemplify the concept of
“the Italian way,” a full immersion into the day-to-day
life of a residential neighborhood of Rome. An optional
meal plan offers students the opportunity to order
vouchers for a semester that are accepted by local grocers
and restaurants.
Learning through Participation
The mission of the University—to promote intellectual
excellence, personal growth and an appreciation of
cultural diversity in an international environment —
plays out in every sphere of student life.
The University recognizes that learning and personal
growth occur in all settings that allow students to
develop their knowledge and skills. Students engage
actively in clubs, excursions, athletics, performing
groups and student government and are represented on
many of the university’s governance committees.
AUR also encourages students to learn through participation
in community service. The Reach-Out Club is
just one example of students’ commitment to give
and learn about the world through service. Many
students choose to become active in the University’s
Student Government as another form of service.
Clubs and organizations offer movie nights, multicultural
dinners with open debates on topical issues, a literary
magazine, seminars and networking fairs. Students may
become active in local events or improve their Italian in
organized conversations with neighbors. The “ResGrad”
program of peer-to-peer intercultural and practical
mentoring offers students an opportunity to better
engage the local culture.
Students participate in athletic and recreational offerings:
competitive university men’s and women’s soccer
leagues, a coed running club, a yoga club, a men’s basketball
club and even a fan club. True to Roman myth and
history AUR athletes are the Wolves and She-wolves with
a mascot to lead the cheers.
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