2024 GO Rome Accepted Students

Here are the Top 3 things you need to be working on to prepare for your summer abroad. 

1. Passport – make sure your passport is ready for travel
   • Applying for a passport for the first time? Watch this quick overview.
2. Prepare for your classes
   • Talk to your advisor to review your class preferences. See the sample syllabi here.
   • Complete your academic form (found in your portal) to select your classes — we place students in classes weekly and you could lose your priority spot if you do not complete the form.
   • Learn about the PRO-track option: Professional Experience with Nexgen Careers (not for credit)
   • Send your transcript to Oglethorpe University (if you haven’t already)
3. Book your flight

Click here for to navigate back to the general accepted student pages.

• Groupme coming Spring 2024.
  • When you join, post an introduction with your name, school and hometown!  If you’re looking for a flight buddy and/or a roommate, share that as well so you can connect with others looking for the same!
  • Please note: If you have specific questions about your program, please send them to LeadAbroad staff directly at info@LeadAbroad.com.  Program questions posted in GroupMe may get missed by staff members.
• Follow us on Instagram and search tags  #LeadAbroadLife and @LeadAbroad.

Important dates for GO Rome:

• Monday, June 24: Students depart the U.S. for Rome
• Tuesday, June 25: Students arrive in Rome; program begins
• Saturday, July 27: Program ends; students depart Rome for U.S.

➡️ Arrival Window: 10:00am-12:00pm

Group shuttle to the dorms after arrival:

• All students arriving on flights arriving between 10:00-12:00 will be on the group shuttle.
• If you are scheduled to arrive on June 25th before the group lands, you can wait at the airport for the group shuttle or pay for your own transfer to the hotel. LeadAbroad will provide guidance on getting a taxi to the dorms. Our staff will be there ready to greet you.

Group shuttle to the airport for departure back to U.S.:

• LeadAbroad will provide shuttles in the morning of July 27th for flights departing after 9:25am.

Recommended Itinerary:

LeadAbroad recommends aligning your flights on the following itinerary. Whether you live near ATL and can drive to the airport, or if you need to connect from your hometown airport, we strongly suggest flying on our recommended flight. For more information about how LeadAbroad selects our recommended flights, please click here.

Depart: June 24, 2024 (arrives next day)
Return: July 27, 2024

Atlanta (ATL)

➡️ Watch this quick video on tips on how to connect with the recommended flight from your hometown.

➡️ We highly encourage booking all flights (including connecting flights, if necessary) on the same airline to ensure the flights are all under one reservation (NOT separate tickets). This will reduce the challenges associated with delayed flights, lost luggage and other unforeseen travel issues. 

➡️ LeadAbroad will post all flights prior to departure so students can connect with others on their flight. 

Program Specific Orientation

• GO Rome Orientation I: Coming Spring 2024
• GO Rome Orientation II: Coming Spring 2024
• Please note: Country-specific policies referenced in orientation may change based on changing government laws, health guidelines, current health environment or LeadAbroad rules designed to keep students safe. It is important to read all of LeadAbroad’s emails thoroughly to stay informed on the most updated policies, procedures and requirements.

**Your orientation is not complete until you submit the Pre-Departure Form & Orientation: Program-Specific Form (available closer to departure) in your portal. Please submit this form to verify you’ve completed all orientations.

Click here for a sample Rome packing list!

Updated packing list coming Spring 2024.

The most important thing to remember when packing for Rome is that summers get VERY warm.  Pack light, comfortable clothing and durable walking shoes.

Do not overpack.  As a general rule, do not bring more bags than you can carry yourself.  Most students can pack all their things in a larger checked bag, one carry-on and small backpack/daypack. CHECK YOUR AIRLINE’S BAGGAGE POLICIES.  Some airlines have carry-on restrictions and charge fees for extra checked bags and overweight luggage.

*PRO TIP: Check out our Instagram and view our Rome Highlight to get a better sense of what students typically wear.

While in Rome, you will stay in the top-notch St. John’s University Rome campus.  Click here for a virtual tour.

St. John’s is in a great location in the Prati neighborhood and very close to the Lepanto metro line. It is also near the historical center so you can easily get to main sights like the Vatican, the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona.  Check out their website here.

Make sure your luggage tag has the following address so the airline can connect you with your luggage if it gets lost en route:

St. John’s University
Rome Campus
Via Marcantonio Colonna, 21A
Rome, Italy 00192

GO Rome requires a $250 deposit for housing, activity accountability and class fees. These funds will be returned in full at the conclusion of the program less the following: 1) If a student causes damage or has an outstanding balance on their housing account prior to departure; 2) If a student reserves a spot on an optional tour but does not attend, owes a vendor an outstanding balance prior to departure, incurs a program-related fine, etc. 3) Class fees for tours and activities specific to the course the student is enrolled in. Refundable balances will be returned within 30 days of the program completion.

What will rooms look like?

• Between 2-4 per room
• Twin beds or bunk beds

Roommates are emailed to students approximately 2-4 weeks before departure

To request a roommate, please submit the Housing Form in your online portal by the posted due date.  Forms submitted after the due date may not be reviewed.  Once roommates are posted, we cannot make any changes.  If you’ve already submitted your roommate form but wish to make a change to your request before the form due date, please email info@LeadAbroad.com ASAP.

Click here for a sample GO Rome Itinerary.

Official itinerary coming Spring 2024.

Please note: this itinerary is subject to change at any point before or during the program. Closer to departure, we will send you instructions on downloading the Trip Plans app so you have real-time access to the schedule.

PLEASE NOTE: Class will be held Friday, June 28 and July 26 on a Monday schedule

Classes offered:

PRO-track option: Professional Experience with Nexgen Careers (not for credit)

Find links to syllabi drafts on the Educators Page.

Please note: course offerings and syllabi are subject to change.