STUDENT HOUSING

Temple Rome students have the option to live in the university residence, reside with an Italian family in a homestay, or find their own independent housing in Rome.

When considering your options, it is important to recognize the cultural context of housing in Italy. Although some of these differences may take some getting used to, remember that cultural differences extend to all aspects of your experience abroad. Having realistic expectations for your term in Rome will help you approach the study abroad experience with a positive attitude.

Read on for more information regarding the variety of student housing options at Temple University Rome.

UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE | HOMESTAY | INDEPENDENT HOUSING

UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE

Temple Rome houses students in an apartment-residence located in the lively residential area of Prati. The neighborhood is well serviced with shops, eateries, and public transit options. Commuting to campus takes approximately 30 minutes on foot, or 20 minutes using the bus/metro.

Each apartment within University Residence is equipped with:

Landline phone (small charges for local calls and for connections to a U.S. calling card service)
Basic linens and towels
Kitchenette with basic utensils
Shared Bathroom
Television
A locking safe for each student

[/su_list] In addition, the University Residence is a clean and well-managed facility with many amenities, including:

Light housekeeping, including a weekly linens service
24-hour reception
Timely maintenance and repair services
Pay-to-use laundry room with several washers and dryers
Wi-Fi

While the University Residence is not owned by Temple University, there is good communication between Temple staff and the Residence management if problems arise. Disadvantages cited by some students include strict rules regarding visitors, modest living spaces, cost, and lack of cultural immersion.

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HOMESTAY

A homestay is your chance to experience life as it is lived by modern Romans, and to immerse yourself in local neighborhoods that the casual tourist never sees.

Each homestay student is provided a private room in an Italian house or apartment. Since Italian apartments tend to be smaller than what you may be used to in the U.S., students who select this option should be open to living with somewhat less privacy and space. You must be willing to adapt to the household’s diet and customs (within reason), to participate in the host family’s life and daily routines. Your time, however, remains your own. You are given a key to the building and the home so that you can come and go as you please.

Our Italian hosts are located throughout the city, most often outside the historic center of Rome. Using buses or the metro you can expect, on average, a 45-minute commute to campus.

Homestay students are expected to speak some Italian with their hosts daily. For this reason, priority will be given to students who have already studied Italian language at the university level, though we encourage even those without previous Italian language experience to consider this option, as the cultural and personal connections derived from a homestay can add greatly to one’s Roman experience.

EATING DURING YOUR HOMESTAY

Each homestay student will be provided ingredients for an Italian breakfast five days a week, Monday through Friday, as well as a home-cooked dinner Monday through Thursday. Your homestay family may introduce you to a way of eating to which you are not accustomed. The less selective you are and the more you are willing to adapt, the more you will enrich your study abroad experience.

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INDEPENDENT HOUSING

Temple students and non-Temple students whose home universities do not require their students to live in university-arranged housing may elect to find their own accommodations. If you opt for independent housing, you will be required to provide your confirmed housing address (the same address for the entire semester) to Education Abroad at least one month prior to the start of your program.

NOTE: Rome Entry Year Students are not currently eligible to request independent housing.

STUDENT HOUSING CONTACTS

Still have questions about housing in Rome after looking through the information above? The contacts below can help you find the answers you’re looking for.

ROME STAFF

Francesca Cuccovillo, Associate Director for Student Life
Benedicta Djumpah, Student Life Assistant

EDUCATION ABROAD OFFICE

Write to study.abroad@temple.edu.