tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90144661233475646432024-03-13T07:23:14.331-07:00Health, School, Study, Travel, Mortgage, Livingston, Living Articles 2017Health, School, Study, Travel, Mortgage, Livingston, Living Articles 2017Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-4639867388538305722017-01-05T22:27:00.001-08:002017-01-05T22:27:45.733-08:00Only four percent of people in Germany live vegetarianMost people in Germany eat significantly more meat than their health is good. This is shown by a study by the Robert Koch Institute. There are only a few vegetarians.<br />
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According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), four out of every hundred adults in Germany are usually vegetarian. According to this, women tend to abandon meat. Among them, 6.1 percent are vegetarians, with men only 2.5 percent.<br />
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"The possibilities for balanced vegetarian diet have significantly improved in Germany over the last few years," the study authors write. "Today, vegetarians are more than an idealistic minority."<br />
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The 18 to 29-year-old as a pioneer<br />
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For the evaluation, the RKI researchers used data from 6933 people, whose eating behavior had been analyzed between 2008 and 2011. In each case, over four weeks were recorded, which food consumed the participants as frequently and in what quantities. health.<br />
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The share of vegetarians in the group of 18 to 29-year-olds is therefore the highest. For them, almost every tenth woman (9.2 percent) abstains from meat, whereas among the men in the age group it is every 20 percent (5 percent). The result is a bento survey from 2015, according to which seven percent of the 18 to 30 year olds describe themselves as vegetarians.<br />
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Only four percent of people in Germany live vegetarian<br />
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According to the RKI study, the proportion of vegetarians also increases as the level of education increases. "The same is true for people who live in large cities and for people who do sports more than four hours a week," the researchers write in the Journal of Health Monitoring. Vegetarians also consume less calorie-reduced drinks, beer and wine as well as more tea, fruit and vegetables.<br />
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Germany: Most people still eat too much meat<br />
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The average meat consumption in Germany is considerably higher than the recommendation of the German Society of Nutrition (DGE). From a health perspective, you should be content with 300 to 600 grams of meat and sausage, which is about 16 to 31 kilograms per year. According to the Federation of the German Meat Industry, the average German eaten more than 60 kilos of meat per year.<br />
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A more frequent renouncement of meat would also protect the environment and reduce massaging, the researchers write. "These positive effects would be further reinforced if, in addition to the relatively small group of people who were completely without meat, an overall larger population would reduce their meat consumption."<br />
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Irb / dpaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-78927907498763283462017-01-03T22:59:00.002-08:002017-01-03T22:59:40.008-08:00Transsexuality is no longer a disease in DenmarkAs one of the first countries in the world, Denmark has removed transsexuality from the list of mental illnesses. Will the World Health Organization follow?<br />
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Born with the wrong sex: Since this year, transsexuals are no longer classified as mentally ill in Denmark. The health authority deleted the term from 1 January of the list of mental sufferings. This means that the country is one of the exceptions worldwide - alongside France, where transsexuals are no longer regarded as mentally ill since 2010.<br />
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Many people concerned felt the classification was discriminatory, explained the Danish Ministry of Health. Therefore, transsexuality was now formally assigned to another category. This does not alter the treatment possibilities for people who prefer to belong to the other sex. In order to be able to undergo a gender transformation or a hormonal treatment, transsexuals must undergo long, psychological examinations.<br />
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The LGBT community in Denmark welcomed the symbolic decision. "This removes the stigma that has been applied to health care transgenders," said the head of the Danish LGBT national association Søren Laursen at the Ritzau news agency.<br />
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In the international diagnosis catalog of the World Health Organization (WHO), transsexualism is still classified as a "disorder of gender identity". There has been criticism for a long time.<br />
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In the summer of 2015, for example, a survey published in "Lancet Psychiatry" showed that those affected suffer more from the social exclusion through the family than among the direct consequences of their transsexuality. The authors have therefore advocated the removal of transsexuality from the WHO's International Classification of Diseases (ICD).<br />
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The list, which is also used in Germany to classify diseases, allows stigmatization and creates barriers in politics and society, explained the authors of the "Lancet" study. In 2018, a reissue of the catalog should be given, then the WHO would have the opportunity to react to the criticism.<br />
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In some cases, however, the classification as an illness assures those affected also the right to treatment. For them, new care facilities would have to be created.<br />
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Was this directly attributable to gratitude? Or would the positive effect have been attainable with mere positive thinking? Finally, the studies do not meet all standards for scientific studies today. Against the background of these questions, the researchers presented the thesis that gratitude among the positive emotions correlates particularly with well-being because it has a social side. The subjects were grateful for the things they had received from others. They were grateful for external circumstances and people who positively influenced their lives.<br />
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And indeed, a more accurate survey of the participants revealed that the social ties were further strengthened by the gratitude of the grateful, and the grateful also saw greater progress in motivation and achievement of important goals.<br />
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When Emmons was initially an exot, psychologists from various disciplines now assume that gratitude in the prevention of anxiety and panic disorders can help to mitigate phobias and act as a protective factor against depression and seeker diseases. Because emotions such as fear, envy, anger, so the explanation of the experts, can be difficult to exist alongside gratitude. It was almost impossible to be frustrated and grateful at the same time.<br />
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In the meantime, researchers have further investigated this: One attempt suggests that gratitude can raise happiness levels by 25 percent and replace antidepressants with mild to moderate severe depression. Posttraumatic stress was also relieved by gratitude interventions.<br />
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In the meantime, school medicine is also exploring the gratitude. Paul J. Mills, specializing in psychoneuroimmunology and psychosomatic medicine, discovered that gratitude supports the heart health of heart patients. 186 men and women participated in his study: They suffered from a cardiac insufficiency (heart failure in stage B), in which they had no physical symptoms. When some of them were grateful, their physical condition improved, and a slippage in phase C could be prevented. Because Mills worked with a control group that did not receive any gratitude intervention, he reverted the positive health effects on heart health directly to gratitude.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-74488254454916685462008-01-26T03:36:00.001-08:002008-01-26T03:36:59.755-08:00Exercise Tips for SeniorsExercise Tips for Seniors<br /><br /><br />From the American Journal of Epidemiology<br /><br />Before we begin, please note that If you have a family history of heart disease, check with your doctor first. It is a good idea to have a physical examination and take a graded exercise test before you start an exercise program.<br /><br />Pick rhythmic, repetitive activities that challenge the circulatory system and exercise at intensity appropriate for you.<br /><br />Choose activities that are fun, suit your needs and that you can do year-round.<br /><br />Wear comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for the temperature, humidity and activity.<br /><br />If you decide that walking is a great activity for you, choose a place that has a smooth, soft surface; that does not intersect with traffic; is well lighted and safe. Many senior Americans walk at area shopping malls.<br /><br /><br />Find a companion to exercise with you if it will help you stay on a regular schedule and add to your enjoyment.<br /><br />Because muscular adaptation and elasticity generally slows with age, take more time to warm up and cool down while exercising. Make sure you stretch slowly.<br /><br />Start exercising at a low intensity, especially if you have been mostly sedentary, and progress gradually.<br /><br />If you plan to be active more than 30 minutes, then try to drink some water every 15 minutes, especially when exercising in hot, humid conditions. As you age, your sense of thirst tends to decrease and you cannot completely rely on your internal sense of thirst.<br /><br /><br /><br />A Bonus: The Secret to a Sharp Mind<br />In addition to all the other benefits of exercise, the secret to a sharp mind just might lie in your feet as well! Studies show those who took a 30-minute brisk walk three days a week had sharper memories. This is what scientists refer to as "executive functions". They are the ability to plan, organize and juggle mental tasks. Similar results exist in non-depressed individuals. Some mental decline is associated with normal aging due to reduced blood flow to the brain. Experts believe exercise may work by improving circulation to essential areas.<br /><br /><br /><br />Added Motivation:<br />In a study of more than 13,000, the risk of breaking a hip was nearly 30-percent lower among those who take a brisk walk two to four times a week than in sedentary individuals. Those who went from being moderately or vigorously active to being sedentary doubled their risk.<br /><br />Take a walk!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-72234112712498060392008-01-26T03:15:00.002-08:002008-01-26T03:35:57.091-08:00Developing A Disaster Action Plan For Older AdultsDeveloping A Disaster Action Plan For Older Adults<br /><br /><br />Every family should be prepared to cope with disaster. To help insure the safety of your older family members, be sure your emergency action plan includes them, whether they are residing in assisted living facilities or nursing homes, or even living independently, where they may not have access to help in a disaster.<br /><br />"It is bold to assume that an older family member will be taken care of if disaster strikes," says Regina Phelps, emergency management and contingency planning expert, and founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions, a San Francisco-based consulting and training firm. Staff members at some facilities might leave to take care of their own families, adds Phelps. "It is important to speak with the person who is in charge of the facility, and find out what community resources would be available to your loved one in an emergency."<br /><br />Also, staff at skilled nursing facilities may not have the training needed to care for your family member after a disaster, notes Phelps, and they may simply call 911 for help or rely on assistance from the Red Cross.<br /><br />Therefore, "you should develop a family communication strategy," Phelps recommends. Select an out-of-state contact person as the hub, and train her or him for that role. The person should have a list of the individuals who are likely to call and should know to ask three questions: 1) how is the caller doing, physically; 2) where is the caller at that moment; and 3) where is the caller going next.<br /><br />Now, take these 7 other steps to prepare your older family members for a disaster:<br /><br />Assemble essential supplies<br />Create disaster-supply kits that include items specific to your relatives' health and personal needs. Do they need an extra pair of eyeglasses, hearing aid batteries, extra wheelchair batteries, or a supply of oxygen? What sort of personal hygiene items do they require?<br /><br />Stock up on prescription medications<br />Older Americans should keep an emergency supply of prescription medications that can last at least a week. After an emergency, they may not be able to get to a drugstore to get their medication. It's also smart to have physical copies of prescriptions from doctors.<br /><br /><br />Organize key documents and phone numbers<br />Make sure your older family member has the name and phone number of her insurance agent, as well as the numbers of non-local relatives and friends. Have a list of contact information for her doctors, as well as medical insurance and Medicare cards.<br /><br />Include personal items for comfort<br />Some seniors�no matter how capable under normal situations�can become very childlike and disoriented in a disaster situation. Tucking a few small personal items, such as family photos, in an emergency kit, can help provide comfort.<br /><br />Establish a communications strategy<br />Make sure all family members know whom they should check in with following a disaster. Remember to have an out-of-state contact because local phone lines often get jammed in a crisis. Consider having a prepaid phone card in your loved one's emergency kit.<br /><br />Create an emergency plan for pets<br />No matter how bad the situation is, many older people will refuse to leave their homes if it means leaving their pets behind. Have pet carriers handy, and consider having harnesses for dogs that may be rattled by an emergency. Also, remember that shelters don't always take pets; FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) suggests getting in touch with a local animal shelter or emergency management office, or talking to a veterinarian, to find out what options pets have if they must be left behind.<br /><br />Assess a loved one's living situation<br />Just because an older family member resides in a facility such as a nursing home does not guarantee that he will be looked after in a crisis. Talk to those who manage the facility, or even local emergency services people, to determine what may happen to your loved one if disaster strikes. Also, communicate your plan of action to your loved one, so he knows what he should do in an emergency if left to fend for himself.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-62647600125388627462008-01-26T03:15:00.001-08:002008-01-26T03:15:43.959-08:00How To Cut Healthcare CostsHow To Cut Healthcare Costs<br /><br /><br />By: Mark Lamendola<br /><br />If you're a senior, you can use the following tips to reduce both your costs of healthcare and your need for it.<br /><br /><br /><br />When sick:<br />1. Learn your body. Get a baseline physical. Consult with your doctor to know what your body's weaknesses are.<br /><br />2. Be an active patient. Think of your doctor as the coach--one who needs 110% from you. It is your job to get well, not your doctors job to heal you.<br /><br />3. Become an expert. Always investigate anything your doctor tells you. If your doctor says you have heart disease, get at least five books on heart disease and study them.<br /><br /><br /><br />To stay healthy:<br />1. Watch your diet. Keep it simple and basic. The low-fat fad will pass, because such diets do not work. What you need to do, instead, is stay away from foods that are highly processed (your body does not work well with them), deep-fried, or high in sugar. Bear in mind, most flour products are so over-refined, they are almost like sugar pills--and they will drive your insulin level sky-high. Free information is on our leanbody page.<br /><br />2. Exercise regularly. This is where many people cut too many corners. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Go for walks after supper. Stay away from that television. The Mindconnection fitness store has free exercise information, plus excellent equipment to help you get in shape and stay in shape.<br /> <br /><br /><br />3. Sleep regularly. This means no weekend binges. Your body takes a long time to adjust to schedule changes. The bi-annual "daylight wasting" clock change that takes place in much of the world is terrible in terms of health. But, it's not as bad as chronic late nights and sleep ins on weekends and holidays. Stick to your sleep schedule, and you will have more energy and better health--not to mention better job performance. If sleep is a mystery to you, then maybe you should study a book about sleep.<br /><br />4. Find a purpose. Many people die from spiritual emptiness--a common event within a year or so of retirement. Spirituality is not an automatic result of participating in religious activities--you must pursue this in its own right. One way is to volunteer some time to a charitable organization and become passionately involved. There are many other ways--seek, and you shall find. If you want to seek more quickly, you can find a book or two on spirituality to get you going.<br /><br />5. Be happy. This doesn't happen accidentally. You need to work at it. Take care of the important things in your life. Identify your stressors, and reduce or eliminate them. Look for the good in others. Need a quick laugh? Sign up for the Mindconnection jokelist. Go see a funny movie. Or buy a funny movie.<br /><br />6. Get outside. Walk in a park. Ride a bike. Just don't get too much sun--this ages your skin and can lead to a host of problems later in life.<br /><br /><br /><br />If you do get sick, do two things:<br />1. Learn as much as you can about your illness--ask your doctor for resource information, AND make lots of trips to the library. You can also use Mindconnection's book search for additional information.<br /><br />2. Get a second opinion. Compare the two, and find out why each doctor thinks as s/he does.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-48277400074110064862008-01-26T03:14:00.000-08:002008-01-26T03:15:13.948-08:00What's Your Health Worth?What's Your Health Worth?<br />By: DAVE WOYNAROWSKI, M.D.<br />The World's Top Anti-Aging Specialist<br /><br />I got the following question emailed to me the other day. "Doc, How many fish oil capsules should a person take daily and what's the cost per day?"<br /><br />This really got me thinking. You see I'll admit that I occasionally get someone writing in grousing about how expensive this anti-aging and preventative health stuff is!<br /><br />I have practiced Traditional Internal Medicine for 16 years now and I have seen some dramatic changes.<br /><br />If we sit down and analyze these changes, I think we can answer Tom's question a little better, as well as do some more of my favorite and apparently most irritating thing: predicting the future!<br /><br />What is Traditional Medicine? Well in many countries around the world it is exactly the kind of vitamin and herbal supplementation that many of you are doing right now. In places like China the compounds making up Instant Endurance have been used for centuries.<br /><br />In this country Traditional Medicine centers on prescription drugs, scientific technology, and the body as a machine without a soul.<br /><br />The actual hierarchy from my standpoint is (in descending order of importance of impact on National Health Policies):<br /><br />1) Drug Companies<br /><br />2) Drug Company Lobbyists in Washington<br /><br />3) Insurance Companies<br /><br />4) Insurance Company lobbyists in Washington<br /><br />5) Health Plan Administrators<br /><br />6) Hospital Administrators<br /><br />7) Doctors<br /><br />8) And last in line, you know who the patient who is actually paying for a lot of all of this!<br /><br />Right now our traditional medical system is a 1 Trillion dollar a year industry!<br /><br />Complementary and alternative Medicine gross around 25 Billion at this point.<br /><br />It is predicted that these numbers will be absolutely reversed by the year 2050.<br /><br />In other words Complementary and alternative Medicine will be a 1 Trillion dollar a year industry with the consumers holding all the power!<br /><br />Traditional medicine will be relegated to 25 billion.<br /><br />What this means to you is that the longer you live the less likely you will be to have effective affordable Health Insurance Coverage.<br /><br />In other words, you and I are on our own together.<br /><br />Now let me answer Tom's email question the best I can.<br /><br />The amount of fish Oil a person should take depends on what they are trying to achieve.<br /><br />If you do a "meta analysis" of all the studies on all the conditions that fish Oil has been studied in the average dose you come up with is 7.4 grams a day.<br /><br />This is close to 6 capsules.<br /><br />However the heart benefits begins at as little as 1-2 caps per day. Arthritis, and Alzheimer's may require 8 to 10 a day.<br /> <br /><br /><br />As far as costs go at the current sales price of $59.95/120capsules, let's say 4 a day to make it easy, a months worth, that is approximately $2.00 a day.<br /><br />If you are only interested in heart health then your cost goes down to 50 cents a day. Many of my patients on fixed incomes do not find this unaffordable, especially when they realize they are getting almost side effects free heart coverage!<br /><br />Those folks who buy in case lots have a cost reduction to just over a dollar a day.<br /><br />Now I am not going to go into some long winded lecture on how you can have incredible health for under $1.00 a day. I will let my customers do that in the testimonials section of the website.<br /><br />I will remind you of a short list of things that Fish Oil has been shown to improve:<br /><br />1) Heart disease<br /><br />2) Cancer including breast, prostate colon and lung<br /><br />3) Arthritis, both rheumatoid and degenerative<br /><br />4) Stroke<br /><br />5) Irregular heart rhythms from both the top and bottom parts of the heart.<br /><br />6) Multiple Sclerosis<br /><br />7) Attention Deficit Disorder<br /><br />8) Depression<br /><br />9) Hormone levels<br /><br />10) Sexual and Athletic Performance<br /><br />Again this is a short list. I personally believe this is worth a h*ll of a lot more than 2 bucks a day, but it's up to you to decide.<br /><br />In time as my predictions about the fate of "modern medicine" come to pass, this will look even more attractive as a way to maintain great health.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-36591798905224330072008-01-26T03:13:00.000-08:002008-01-26T03:14:36.783-08:00Death By BreathingDeath By Breathing<br />By: DAVE WOYNAROWSKI, M.D.<br />The World's Top Anti-Aging Specialist<br /><br />Here's another great question.<br /><br />Dear Dr. Dave,<br /><br />I'm quite confused over one aspect of Instant Endurance. One of the components is supposed to help us take in more oxygen which is good for the brain, blood, organs, etc... On the other hand, we have things like anti-oxidants(?) which are supposed to retard aging. Is there a contradiction here?<br /><br />Thank you very much.<br /><br />Truly,<br /><br />Tan P. K.<br />Singapore<br /><br /><br /><br />Every now and then someone writes in an absolutely great question that I never thought of. Usually I say to myself," I wish I had thought of that!"<br /><br />In the case of Tan P.K. from Singapore I found myself saying just that.<br /><br />This gentleman's question cuts right to the heart of the anti-aging matter and I think will instruct all of us in some fundamentals that I have not touched upon before.<br /><br />First let's take a little hypothetical trip back about 12 billion years. Again I say hypothetical because this is an evolutionary point of view and I am not in a position to state this as fact, so please do not take any religious offense to this!<br /><br />The story goes like this:<br /><br />Two very different cells came into contact with each other billions of years ago.<br /><br />One cell had a very limited capacity to use oxygen which at the time was present on the earth's atmosphere in somewhat greater amounts than it is now.<br /><br />The other cell was primarily a non oxygen user. But it was bigger badder and hungrier than the one that used oxygen.<br /><br />So the big bad hungry non oxygen using cell ate the little high energy oxygen using one.<br /><br />Funny thing is that the big cell couldn't digest the little one.<br /><br />As a matter of fact the little cell rather liked being inside the "stomach " of the big cell because there was all that unused oxygen lying around.<br /><br />At some point it became apparent that these 2 cells, one now living inside the other, were greater than the sum of their parts.<br /><br />Each conferred a survival advantage to the other, so they learned to coexist and thrive as a new unified organism that could use oxygen very well.<br /><br />It is thought that the little cell that got eaten and liked it was the forerunner of the modern day mitochondrion ( mitochondria pleural).<br /><br />In all of our cells there are mitochondria. They are the veritable powerhouses of the cell. Most if not all oxygen metabolism takes place there.<br /><br />Mitochondria are truly the energy generating furnaces of our body. They take oxygen food and water and convert it into our energy needs.<br /><br />As such they are exposed to lots of oxygen and this burning of oxygen creates what are now known as "oxygen free radicals" or simply free radicals.<br /><br />Many of you already know that free radicals are damaging. They have a lot of energy and when they glom onto something and give up their energy to it bad things can happen.<br /><br />Such as Inflammation heart disease joint destruction and cancer.<br /><br />The mitochondria are well equipped to handle this at least when they are young because of many buffers. Perhaps the most important of which is Co Enzyme Q 10 one of the main ingredients in Regenerizer.<br /><br />The bioactive plant compounds in Instant Endurance are also loaded with anti-oxidants, as is fish oil which actually acts as a free radical sponge to soak them up.<br /><br /><br /><br />This is important because as we age or as we engage in high level physical activities, free radicals start to build up.<br /><br />Ageing causes this because the actual amounts of things like CO Q 10 in the mitochondria decrease as we age.<br /><br />In high level athletics we actually consume more oxygen and thus generate more free radicals.<br /><br />One of the biggest mistakes I see world and other class athletes make is under supplemnetation with anti-oxidants. They generally feel that they are in such good shape that their bodies can handle the oxidant load.<br /><br />Nothing could be further from the truth.<br /><br />Now many of you know that I am a distance runner and a grappler.<br /><br />I aggressively buffer the oxidant load in my body generated by these activities with all of my compounds from Fish Oil to Regenerizer to Instant Endurance.<br /><br />Why? Well elite distance runners do not live normal life spans as a whole. They succumb to heart disease and stroke at a level even higher than the general populace. This is undoubtedly due to the high oxidation loads from free radicals in their body.<br /><br />No one has done a study on Grapplers!<br /><br />I always tell my runner friends," Don't run for longevity! And if you do run long distance make sure you take enough anti-oxidants!"<br /><br />Now please not that there are some distinct advantages to running and other types of exercise in that these groups of individuals tend to be more health conscious and this may account for better health and longer lives in the non elite group.<br /><br />In other words its not the running, but the lifestyle that accompanies it that helps most!<br /><br />And that my friend is the paradox!<br /><br />Oxygen, the very thing that keeps us alive, the very thing we cannot do without is slowly killing us! The more of it we use the more damage we do UNLESS we protect ourselves with anti-oxidants.<br /><br />The more active you are the more you need them!<br /><br />And the younger you want to stay, the more you need them.<br /><br />Recently the editor of a mixed martial arts magazine that I am for confidentiality reasons not able to name wrote me to tell me that he loves my products. He feels the effects and they have improved his game.<br /><br />This is not in a small part due to the buffering of free radical oxidants that impair performance, Impair recovery and dull the Brain.<br /><br />Ken Brown Triathelete wrote to tell me how he won his age class after taking My Fish Oil.<br /><br />He said," Your Fish Oil made a monster out of me!"<br /><br />The only thing more impressive than that is Ken himself whose picture and testimonial are up on the site now.<br /><br />So whether you care trying to slow the aging process and prolong disease free life, or are an athlete looking for an edge in strength, endurance, recovery and mental sharpness, remember that the very air we breath can kill us.<br /><br />And remember it does not have to be so!<br /><br />As Tan P. K. pointed out Instant Endurance supplies you with the ability to extract more oxygen, AND the ability to buffer the damaging effects of same giving you the best of both worlds!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-10283129785891497332008-01-23T07:29:00.001-08:002008-01-23T07:29:49.775-08:00Study in Italy - 2Information on student welfare services at italian universities and highter education institutions<br /><br />Universities, other higher education institutions, the regional EDISU offices ( ), and the Autonomous Provinces supply a series of services and facilities for higher education students to remove economic and social obstacles which limit access to higher education.<br />(EDISU= Ente per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario. There is such an agency in each Italian region; it has the task to set up and run the necessary student welfare services in conformity to the current legal provisions).<br /><br />The services offered are divided into two categories:<br /><br /> 1. Services for all students: canteens, access to libraries, reduction of ticket prices for public transportation, access to the University Sports Centres (C.U.S.);<br /> 2. Services ad personam: grants, accommodation, facilities for the disabled, part-time activities. These benefits are attributed sometimes by competition, sometimes on student’s request.<br /><br />The Guida dello Studente, published at the beginning of each academic, generally in October, year at the care of most higher education institutions, includes complete and detailed information about each degree course and teaching activity, but also describes the types of services in offer at each study site.<br />Grants<br /><br />Some facilities and financial support are offered to those who otherwise would be without the necessary means. Candidates must give proof of possessing adequate merit.<br />The benefits consist in:<br /><br /> * grants, both ordinary and special;<br /> * grants for research work towards dissertations and final degree projects;<br /> * grants to encourage post-graduate studies.<br /><br />Part-time jobs<br /><br />Universities generally offers their students a maximum of 150 hours/each in part time rewarded activities. Students who are regularly enrolled and have passed the examinations required each year can apply for these part time jobs. Students who have not received the E.DI.SU. grants have priority.<br />Counselling and Tutoring Service<br /><br />Universities promotes a series of initiatives to help students, by providing them with information: on degree courses, other teaching/learning opportunities, and job placement, etc. This service is related to the three phases of the student's career:<br /><br /> * Counselling on entry;<br /> * Counselling during the study course;<br /> * Counselling on outgoing to help transition to the labour market.<br /><br />Job, stage and placement<br /><br />Job, stage and placement offices of higher education institutions facilitate contacts among companies/job opportunities on the one side and students on the other, both during their study course and on leaving.<br />International Relations Office<br /><br />The International Relations Office of the various institutions:<br /><br /> * promotes and manages the institutional participation in European exchange and co-operation programmes, such as Socrates and Erasmus;<br /> * draws up bilateral conventions for partnerships with foreign higher education institutions;<br /> * gives information on programmes, grants and co-operation schemes at an international level.<br /><br />The Socrates-Erasmus Programme<br /><br />The project ERASMUS, within the framework of the SOCRATES Programme, promotes and governs the exchange of students who wish to spend a period of time at higher education institutions of an EU member state other than their own. Those institutions are eligible which have signed a written cooperation agreement with the students' home institutions. During the period spent the host country, the student is required to carry out the educational/research activity approved by the home institution before departure. The length of the period to be spent abroad depends on the agreement signed by the instituions concerned. Nevertheless, it may not be less than 3 months or longer than 12 months.<br />Assistance and support for students with disabilities<br /><br />Most higher education institutions promote initiatives to favour integration of disabled studentsas: e.g. service of accompanying persons to help them reach and move within the respective institutions, other forms of general support. Students with disabilities can contact the Counselling and Tutoring Service of their individual institutions for information on opportunities already in place, and to learn how to make the most of the benefits available at each study site.<br />Cultural activities<br /><br />Universities and other higher education institutions may allocate funds to encourage cultural activities organized by their own students. Their chief purposes are:<br /><br /> * promote the development of studies and research, in such fieldes as visual arts, music, theatre, cinema, etc.;<br /> * promote and organize meetings, conferences, group activities;<br /> * encourage international exchanges.<br /><br />Canteens<br /><br />This type of service is available to all students. For those who benefit of regional grants the service is free, the others pay a low cost depending on income and merit.<br />Housing<br /><br />To enable students coming from outside the chosen study site to attend their study courses regularly, the local EDISU supplies places in hostels or flats. Should the number of students with a right to housing be greater than the number of places available, then places are allocated according to a priority list or according to the chronological order of the applications submitted.<br />Medical care<br /><br />Medical and pharmaceutical assistance for foreigners in Italy is regulated by international agreements and treaties. To benefit of such assistance, foreign students, are required a specific documentation.<br />Normally EU students must have a certificate (E111 or E128 model) issued by their National Health Authority that will cover first-aid and medical assistance in Italy. When they arrive in Italy this certificate must be validated by the local health agencies (ASL).<br />Non-EU students must have a health insurance policy; this may be made either at their arrival in Italy with a private Italian insurance company, or before their departure with an insurance company of their respective countries; in this second case, students had better contact the Italian Embassy or Consulate in their home countries for further information on existing agreements on medical assistance.<br />Language centre<br /><br />The Language Centre of each institution develops and co-ordinates language facilities. It provides language courses for the students enrolled at the institution concerned, for those on international exchange programmes, and for the institutional. The Language Centre provides a fundamental support service by facilitating learning processes and encouraging students to keep on improving their language competences.<br />Sport<br /><br />The Sports Centre (C.U.S.) promotes physical activities with regard to the institution commitment in the field and, to the physical and educational well-being of its students. It offers the necessary facilities and promotes sport courses for beginners and professionals. The centre promote institutional participation in competitive and federation activities.<br />Office for public relations (U.R.P)<br /><br />The Office for Public Relations (U.R.P.) provides information on institutional planning, counselling and job-placement; it also manages some of the services offered by the institution concerned.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-77189189283612979142008-01-23T07:28:00.000-08:002008-01-23T07:29:19.152-08:00Study in ItalyDefinitions and characteristics of higher education institutions: non-university sector<br />Academies of Fine Arts<br />(Accademie di Belle Arti)<br /><br />The main purpose of academies of fine arts is to provide education and training for the practice of artistic professions. They offer the highest level of traditional art education under State supervision. Engaged in education, specialisation and research in the artisitc sector, academies also carry out related production activities. They are endowed with juridical personality and enjoy full autonomy (statutory, teaching, scientific, administrative, financial and book-keeping). They set up and run 1st level programmes (admission by school leaving qualification and entrance exam) as well as advanced and specialisation courses, on completion of which they award specific academic diplomas at 1st and 2nd level as well as diplomas of advanced or specialization studies, or of training to research in artistic fields.<br />Higher Schools of Design<br />(Istituti Superiori per le Industrie Artistiche-ISIA)<br /><br />ISIAs are State institutions of advanced education, specialisation and research in industrial and visual design; they also carry out related production activities. ISIAs have juridical personality and enjoy full autonomy (statutory, teaching, scientific, administrative, financial). ISIAs set up and run 1st level programmes (admission by school leaving qualification and by a competitive entrance exam), advanced and specialisation courses; they award academic diplomas at 1st and 2nd level as well as specialization diplomas, diplomas of training to research, of advanced studies (diplomi di perfezionamento), or Masters, all of them in design.<br />National Dance Academy<br />(Accademia Nazionale di Danza)<br /><br />The Academy runs courses for the education and training of dancers, choreographers, and dance teachers. In addition to the traditional techniques of the statics and motion of the human body, the academy teaches also the modern technique of bodily harmony and eurhythmy. It used to award the following diplomas: licensed dance teachers, choreographers, and solo dancers. As a consequence of the 1999 reform of higher education in the arts and music, the Academy new teaching regulations provide for the setting up of 3-year 1st level programmes, and 2-year 2nd level ones.<br />National Academy of Drama<br />(Accademia Nazionale di Arte Drammatica "Silvio D'Amico")<br /><br />It runs courses for prospective stage actors and directors. Admission is based on a public competition, which consists of three different parts and is open to candidates between the age of 18 and 25, except for foreigners and observers. Courses last 3 years; participants' number is limited, daily attendance is compulsory; curricula include general cultural subjects as well as technical and specialistic ones related to acting and direction. The academy also runs some "special" programmes.<br />State Music Conservatories and Recognised Music Institutes<br />(Conservatori di Musica e Istituti Musicali Pareggiati)<br /><br />Music conservatories are State institutions belonging to the system of advanced education, specialisation and research in the arts and music (AFAM). They have juridical personality and enjoy full autonomy (statutory, teaching, scientific, administrative, financial). Their objectives are the promotion of higher education, specialisation, and research in music, and the development of related production activities.<br />Recognised music institutes are non-State institutions which have been recognised by ministerial decree through comparison to music conservatories.<br />Higher Institutes for Musical and Choreographic Studies<br />(Istituti Superiori di Studi Musicali e Coreutici)<br /><br />Music conservatoires and recognised music institutes will assume this name once fully transformed in conformity to the the AFAM reform law.<br />Higher Institute for Choreographic Studies<br />(Istituto Superiore di Studi Coreutici)<br /><br />The national dance academy will take on this name when transformed in conformity to the AFAM reform law.<br />Art Polytechnics<br />(Politecnici delle Arti)<br /><br />The AFAM reform law envisages the establishment of art polytechnics, consisting in consortia of higher education institutions in the arts and music and universities which decide to cooperate on the basis of their proximity and of the complementariness and possible integration of the respective study programmes.<br />Higher Schools for Language Mediators<br />(Scuole Superiori per Mediatori Linguistici)<br /><br />These higher schools are the former higher schools for interpreters and translators (SSIT) as transformed in conformity to the Ministerrial Decree No. 38 of 10 January 2002. They award qualifications equivalent to all legal effects to 1st university degrees in class 3 (class of Laurea degrees in sciences of language mediation). Study programmes last 3 years, i.e. 180 university credits. Their main objectives are: 1) provide students with sound academic education at higher level, both general and specialistic, in at least two foreign languages in addition to Italian, and in the respective civilisations; 2) develop specific technical language skills, written and oral, for professions in language mediation.<br />Programmes of Higher Technical Education & Training<br />(Istruzione e Formazione Tecnica Superiore)<br /><br />Courses of higher technical education & training (IFTS) were established by Law No. 144 of May 1999. They are meant for young students and adults holding a school leaving qualification who, employed or unemployed, wish to specialise for a quick transition to or a requalification in the labour market. IFTS programmes last min. 2 to max. 4 semesters (from 1,200 to 2,400 hours), and lead to professional profiles with a high employment rate; they are jointly designed and run by universities, centres for postsecondary vocational education and training, upper secondary schools and businesses, often gathered in consortia. Set up taking into account both national standards and the local needs of individual Regions, IFTS courses include practical training "on job" for at least 30% of each curriculum. On course completion, a certificate is awarded, valid in the whole national territory; the student's workload it expressed in credits so as to make the qualification valuable for further studies, even if later in life.<br />National School for Cinema<br />(Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia)<br /><br />The "Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia" (CSC), also known as Scuola Nazionale di Cinema, is a private foundation with juridical personality. CSC, an institution of higher education in cinematography, aims at developing the art and techniques of cinema and audiovisual production by running basic, advanced, and updating courses, and by promoting research and experimentation in the film and TV sectors. Its teaching activity is finalised to the education and training of future professionals.<br />Central Institute for Restoration<br />(Istituto Centrale per il Restauro)<br /><br />The Central Institute for Restoration in Rome offers 3/4-year courses in conservation of metals and other materials of archaeological finds, and in conservation of paintings and their supports, of architectonic surfaces and related materials.<br />School for Restoration of Mosaics<br />(Scuola di Restauro del Mosaico)<br /><br />The School, located in Ravenna, offers a specialistic 3-year programme in restoration of mosaics which is open to Italians and non-Italians; admission is based on a very strict competition.<br />School for Conservation and Restoration of Precious Stone Materials<br />(Opificio delle Pietre Dure)<br /><br />The Workshop for the conservation and restoration of precious stone materials (Florence) has set up its own School which offers 3-year courses in fields related to the Workshop main specialisations: stone materials, mosaics and works in hard stones, terracotta,metalwork (goldsmithing, bronzes and antique weapons), furniture and engraving, gilding and polychrome wooden sculpture, paintings, murals, paper, textiles (tapestries and cloths).<br />Central Institute for the Conservation and Restoration of Damaged Books<br />(Istituto Centrale per la Patologia del Libro "Alfonso Gallo" )<br /><br />The Central Institute for the restoration of damaged ancient books runs short advanced courses open only to professionals who have already acquired a considerable level of competence in the sector. The Institute also offers a basic course for the specialised training of prospective young professionals.<br />Foundation for the Conservation and Restoration of Ancient Books and Documents<br />(Fondazione per la Conservazione e il Restauro dei Beni Librari)<br /><br />The Foundation offers a two-year programme open to candidates from EU member states (max. 15). Applicants must be under 25 years of age, hold an Italian school leaving diploma or a foreign comparable secondary qualification, possess adequate knowledge of written and spoken English and Italian, basic knowledge of Latin, knowledge of chemistry and physics, and pass a selective entrance examination.<br />After the two-year basic course, students may take a one-year advanced course (Corso di Perfezionamento), and receive a statement of advanced specialised education and training (Attestato di Perfezionamento) as restorers of ancient books and documents.<br /><br />Schools for Archiving, Palaeography and Diplomatics<br />(Scuole di Archivistica, Paleografia e Diplomatica)<br /><br />Schools for Archiving, Palaeography and Diplomatics are State institutions of university rank. They are established at the state archives of the following cities: Bari, Bologna, Bolzano, Cagliari, Florence, Genoa, Mantova, Milan, Modena, Naples, Palermo, Parma, Perugia, Rome, Turin, Trieste and Venice.<br />Military Academies and Institutes for the Police<br />(Accademie Militari e Istituti di Polizia)<br /><br />Programmes for the education and training of future officers in standing military service are offered by institutions such as the Aeronautic Academy in Pozzuoli (Naples), the Academy of Customs Officers (Bergamo), the Naval Military Academy (Livorno), the Army Academy (Modena). The State Police avail themselves of the Higher Institute for the Police in Rome. The Penitentiary Police Force are trained at the Higher Institute for Penitentiary Studies (Rome), the state Foresters' Corps take advantage of the School for non-commissioned cadet officers and foresters. Admission is always by school leaving qualification and public competiton.<br />Regional postsecondary professional education and training<br />(Formazione Professionale Regionale)<br /><br />Non-university higher education offers other training opportunities that are devised for the the new professional profiles required by the production system and for the further specialisation of those already existing. Such postsecondary opportunities build up the channel known as "regional professional education and training" (FPR), since it falls under the responsibility of the Regions. FPR programmes may be jointly financed by national and EU resources; in fact, they may be established with the support of the European Social Fund, of the Italian Ministry of Labour and of the Regions themselves.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-83151606364837472782008-01-18T05:16:00.000-08:002008-01-18T05:32:27.213-08:00Study In Italy / University Colleges<h2><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Study In Italy / University Colleges</span></h2><br /><br /><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Bari</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/study-in-italy-ipe-college.html">I.P.E.</a> (1 centre)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Bologna</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-ceur.html">CEUR</a> (4 centres)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-rui-college-list-in-italy.html">RUI</a> (1 centre)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Catania</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-universitario-arces-catania.html">ARCES</a> (1 centre)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Genoa</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-rui-college-list-in-italy.html">RUI</a> (2 centres)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Milan</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-ceur.html">CEUR</a> (1 centre)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-di-milano-milan-in-italy.html">Collegio di Milano</a> (1 centre)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-rui-college-list-in-italy.html">RUI</a> (3 centres)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Modena</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-collegio-san-carlo-di-modena.html">Collegio San Carlo di Modena</a> (1 centre)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Naples</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/study-in-italy-ipe-college.html">I.P.E.</a> (2 centres)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Padua</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-universitario-don-nicola-mazza_18.html">Don Mazza</a> (2 centres)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Palermo</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-rui-college-list-in-italy.html">RUI</a> (1 centre)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-universitario-arces-catania.html">ARCES</a> (1 centre)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Parma</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-ceur.html">CEUR</a> (1 centre)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Pavia</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/almo-collegio-borromeo-pavia.html">Almo Collegio Borromeo</a> (2 centres)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-ghislieri-pavia.html">Collegio Ghislieri</a> (2 centres)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-nuovo-fondazione-sandra-e-enea.html">Collegio Nuovo</a> (2 centres)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-universitario-s-caterina-da.html">Collegio Universitario "S. Caterina da Siena"</a> (2 centres)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Rome</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/associazione-cuir-rome-livingston-italy.html">CUIR</a> (2 centres)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-rui-college-list-in-italy.html">RUI</a> (4 centres)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-universitario-don-nicola-mazza_18.html">Don Mazza</a> (1 centre)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-comunit-domenico-tardini.html">Tardini</a> (1 centre)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Turin</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-universitario-di-torino-renato.html">Einaudi</a> (4 centres)</li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Verona</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/fondazione-rui-college-list-in-italy.html">RUI</a> (2 centres)</li><li><a href="http://www.toddplivingston.com/2008/01/collegio-universitario-don-nicola-mazza_18.html">Don Mazza</a> (2 centres)</li></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-59045721007256816862008-01-18T05:15:00.000-08:002008-01-18T05:16:03.059-08:00Collegio Universitario di Torino “Renato Einaudi” (Turin)Collegio Universitario di Torino “Renato Einaudi” (Turin)<br /><br />The Collegio Universitario di Torino“Renato Einaudi” is a non-profit association founded in 1935 and placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Education, University and Research; each year it hosts approximately 750 university students enrolled in degree, research degree, masters and doctoral programmes. Admission is competitive and on merit and income bracket. Successful applicants pay annual fees which are proportional to parental income; some places are exempt from fee regulations. To retain a place at the college students must achieve an established number of credits and exams, as laid out in the regulations, with an average of at least 24/30. Details on entrance requirements can be found on the college website www.collegioeinaudi.it<br /><br />The college offers broad opportunities for cultural, leisure and sporting activities in which students are encouraged to take part; all guests take turns in benefiting from subscriptions to the main theatrical and musical events held in Turin.<br /><br />Each year the college awards a degree prize to the two students with the best degree results in medicine and science and 20 awards for summer study periods abroad. The 5 residential halls are all mixed and are situated near the main academic sites.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in single study rooms with telephone for incoming calls and Internet access; roughly two thirds of the rooms have en-suite bathrooms; catered dining service or use of fully equipped self-catering kitchens located on each floor; laundry service.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: 2 libraries, computer rooms with Internet access, study rooms, music rooms with pianos, drafting rooms, TV lounges, gyms, table tennis rooms; chapel<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: internal courses, conferences, cultural and sporting activities.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-60239549210368405332008-01-18T05:14:00.002-08:002008-01-18T05:15:12.058-08:00Fondazione Comunità Domenico TardiniFondazione Comunità Domenico Tardini<br /><br />The Fondazione Comunità Domenico Tardini university college was founded in 1946 by Monsignor Domenico Tardini, the future Secretary of State to Pope John XXIII. The college welcomed and supported in their studies, talented children and young adults, as well as orphans and students from poor backgrounds.<br /><br />In 1980 it was turned into a university college and is run by the Domenico Tardini Community Foundation, made up of alumni engaged in universities and the professional field. Cardinal Achille Silvestrini is the president of the Foundation and Professor Angela Gropelli its vice president.<br /><br />The Foundation is located in Villa Nazareth in Rome. Admission is not fee-based, as specified in the statute of the Foundation. It welcomes male and female students from low-income families, who have shown outstanding performance at school. Successful applicants can register in state, private or papal universities after receiving thorough, individual guidance on the most appropriate course of study.<br /><br />In addition to their university studies, students are expected to undertake a rigorous, integrative journey towards their personal development. The residences also play host to graduates who show exceptional skills in their post qualification courses, specialising in masters and postgraduate programmes.<br /><br />Taking inspiration from the parable of talents in the Gospel of St. Matthew (Matthew 25, 14-30), the college helps to shape young adults who use the natural gifts they have been given responsibly.<br /><br />The Foundation operates along three principles: the Christian meaning of existence; respect for individual freedom; the importance of knowledge.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in single-, twin- or three-bedded study rooms, shared bathrooms, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily cleaning of communal areas, laundry and ironing service.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: library, main lecture theatre and conference rooms, computer room, drafting room, playing fields and gym, newspaper reading room, TV lounge; garden and lawns, chapel.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: study guidance, tutoring, career counselling, international exchanges, foreign study grants, annual foreign language and computer courses, theology courses, lectures and seminars on specialist topics, conventions, conferences and meetings.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-2599133878899207562008-01-18T05:14:00.001-08:002008-01-18T05:14:37.385-08:00Collegio Universitario “Don Nicola Mazza” (Padua, Rome, Verona)Collegio Universitario “Don Nicola Mazza” (Padua, Rome, Verona)<br /><br />The Collegio Universitario “Don Nicola Mazza” is a non-profit association legally recognised by the MUIR in 1954. The College owns residences in Padua, Verona and Rome and positively welcomes young, male and female students free of charge or at subsidized rates. It delivers services and facilities so as to create a proper study and living environment. The College endeavours to promote cultural, social and religious initiatives designed to develop a conscientious awareness and responsible commitment to Church issues and problems of the society and also to enrich students’ personal and cultural skills development.<br /><br />When a student accepts a place at the College he/she undertakes to play an active role in the life of the College and participate in the projects on offer. Steady progress in one’s studies and personal dedication are assessed on a yearly basis to hold a place at the College. The colleges become places where the student can get the best out of University life and where the prestige of a degree is enhanced by the goodwill of each student and by interdisciplinary skills which are essential for a rapid entry into the professional field. Admission to all Don Mazza University colleges is competitive and careful consideration is given to merit, personal ability and dedication and to the assessment of parental income.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: single-, twin- and three-bedded study bedrooms with telephone, en-suite or shared bathroom; breakfast, lunch and dinner in dining hall; coffee room or kitchen available on each floor; bed linen is provided and changed regularly, laundry facilities, room cleaning service.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: library and periodical room, main lecture theatre, conference rooms, lecture rooms; study rooms, computer rooms with Internet access, film and video library, music room, newspaper reading room, TV lounge; gym and playing fields, chapel.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: Tutoring service, assistance in study methods and psychological support; foreign language courses with European certification; computer courses (ECDL certified); annual programme of cultural events; courses accredited by the University; career counselling; voluntary and social work; student groups and committees in charge of running the various activities and events organized by the College; distance support of projects in the developing world; support for students taking part in the SOCRATES and ERASMUS schemes for study abroad; study grants available to enable students to conduct research for their degree thesis abroad.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-31083948754830579252008-01-18T05:13:00.000-08:002008-01-18T05:14:06.451-08:00Associazione CUIR (Rome), Livingston ItalyAssociazione CUIR (Rome)<br /><br />The Associazione “Collegio Universitario Internazionale di Roma” (hereinafter CUIR) is a non-profit association established in Rome on 13th September 1990.<br /><br />It has a real concern for the care and support of Italian and foreign university students which is developed through its cultural and teaching activities. CUIR offers students a wide range of courses and opportunities to develop key skills on a professional and personal level thus supplementing the academic skills taught at university. Currently, the college hosts 82 male students from 29 different countries and several university lecturers. It is situated in the Trastevere area of the city and is within half an hour’s bus journey from the main university faculties. Approximately 15 students are selected each year on the basis of an entrance examination (one written test and an interview). Selection criteria include school or university curriculum, a psychometric test and a knowledge of languages.<br /><br />The College plays a role in many projects and ventures involving cooperation and voluntary work throughout Europe and around the world. Together with 14 other institutions from 11 European countries, CUIR has, in fact, founded a network called International Cooperation Net (ICNET), which promotes student initiatives of a cultural and voluntary nature throughout Europe. One of these initiatives is “Solidarity Day” which aims to increase sensitivity to the issue of voluntary work, as well as a work camp in Nicaragua, to help people hit by Hurricane Mitch. Together with three European NGOs: the Austrian ICEP (Institut zur Cooperation bei Entwicklungs Projekten); the Portuguese ISU (Instituto de Solidariedade e Cooperação Universitária); the Italian ICU (Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria) it is part of the EU-approved project for the “Reinforcement of the awareness of Business and Industry’s Social Responsibilities in European Universities”.<br /><br />Its purpose is to promote an awareness among university students of the social obligations facing companies working in developing countries.<br /><br />In the same way, the Collalto Cultural Centre – via Emilio de’Cavalleri, 7/A – founded and run by CUIR, organises activities for high school and university students in Rome.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: single- and triple-bedded study bedrooms with shared bathroom; daily breakfast, lunch and dinner; weekly change of bed linen, weekly laundry and ironing service, minor repairs and daily room cleaning service.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: library with 25 reader places, 3 study rooms with 120 places, computer room with 10 places and 15 Internet connection points, garden and 2 chapels (one dating back to the 18th century). All rooms and facilities can be accessed by students with mobility impairments.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: tutoring, courses on study methods and languages, conferences, conventions and meetings with professors and lecturers as well as with visiting speakers from the worlds of commerce and industry, voluntary work and social promotion schemes, international exchanges.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-90047339143859711662008-01-18T05:05:00.000-08:002008-01-18T05:07:11.403-08:00Collegio Universitario “S. Caterina da Siena” (Pavia)Collegio Universitario “S. Caterina da Siena” (Pavia)<br /><br />The proposal for a female university college to match Pavia’s illustrious “historical” colleges was put forward in the 1950s by Pope Paul VI, then Archbishop of Milan, and was accomplished in 1973 on the initiative of the Diocese of Pavia. It was turned into a Foundation in 1991 and placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. From the outset, the college has worked towards promoting social understanding and cultural skills, offering students the opportunity to train and develop academic and personal skills both within and outside of their university curriculums, in an atmosphere of cooperation and participation which remain important features of the college community.<br /><br />The College is one of the founder members of Pavia’s University School of Advanced Studies (I.U.S.S.) together with the University of Pavia, the University Colleges and the Ministry of Education, University and Research. College students may choose to apply for advanced courses at the Senior University School organized by the I.U.S.S. The College also cooperates with the University and the I.U.S.S. in organizing new, experimental postgraduate programmes. It holds courses from the Advanced School of Integrated Formation (S.A.F.I.) for postgraduates at the University of Pavia as well as lectures in the international Masters in “Cooperation and Development”.<br /><br />In addition to interdisciplinary cultural and academic initiatives, which are also open to the public, in 2002/2003 the College launched a university course in Human Progress and Sustainable Development, recognized by all of the University’s departments and open to all students; during the current academic year (2003/2004) a new course in Comparative Literature and Literary Translation has been launched, accredited by the University’s Arts and Philosophy Faculty. St. Caterina’s college occupies a modern building set in spacious gardens in the historical town centre and is close to the University itself and other university colleges. St. Caterina welcomes Italian and foreign students registered in any of the University’s faculties and also houses graduates following further study programmes.<br /><br />It has 85 places (10 of which are reserved for female graduates, scholarship holders, and other postgraduates at the University) awarded on the basis of an entrance exam (one written and two oral tests, depending on the faculty) which is assessed by university lecturers.<br /><br />To retain a place at the college, students are required to pass the exams for the current year with an average of at least 27/30. Each year the College distributes grants for study trips abroad and plays host to foreign students visiting Pavia on University exchange schemes. Students from low-income backgrounds benefit from reduced fees or are exempt from payment.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in single study rooms with en-suite bathrooms, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, room cleaning.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: library, computer room, state-of-the-art conference room, spacious garden, newspaper reading room, TV lounge.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: conferences, seminars, internal foreign language and computer courses, tutoring, internal courses and courses accredited by the University of Pavia.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-78969377204238612502008-01-18T04:55:00.000-08:002008-01-18T04:57:12.639-08:00Collegio Nuovo - Fondazione Sandra e Enea Mattei (Pavia)Collegio Nuovo - Fondazione Sandra e Enea Mattei (Pavia)<br /><br />The Collegio Nuovo was established in 1978 thanks to the generosity of Sandra Bruni Mattei, an industrial entrepreneur who wished to privilege the social and cultural development of talented and motivated female undergraduates. Aware of the growing position of women in the community, the founder laid the basis for the creation of a rich and stimulating international environment, in which dedication, diversity, creativity, and cross-disciplinary expertise allow the students to develop all-round skills aiming at standards of quality and excellence. The College provides comfortable living and study conditions: a modern environment with a warm and friendly atmosphere in which social and cultural life thrive alongside academic endeavour. Its cultural programme complements the teaching activities carried out at the University of Pavia and also attracts outside students and members of the public. Study grants and exchanges with numerous foreign partner institutions are amongst other opportunities that shape the students’ development. In addition to promoting talent, the Collegio Nuovo supports the most deserving students by reserving a number of places that are exempt from fee charges or by applying subsidised rates.<br /><br />The College is set in spacious parkland in the heart of a new area housing the the University’s scientific and technological departments. The College hosts 115 Italian and foreign female students who excel in the selection procedure demonstrating ability, dedication and social skills. Admission is through a national public examination (minimum required school leaving mark:80/100) consisting of one written and two oral tests. A separate residential block for graduates was opened next to the College in 1998. This independent unit houses 50 male and female graduates enrolled in doctoral or masters programmes or in university schools of specialization. The Collegio Nuovo is one of the founder members of the University School of Advanced Studies in Pavia and is the seat of the International Master’s Degree in Science and Media Technology.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in single-study rooms with en-suite bathroom, telephone and free Internet access, full 7-day catering service, kitchenettes on each floor, weekly room cleaning and laundry service, emergency medical assistance. The graduate apartments also have self-catering facilities.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: multimedia main lecture theatre, 2 multimedia lecture rooms, library (8.000 books and 30 periodicals), 3 computer rooms, free Internet access, 3 study rooms, newspaper reading rooms, TV lounges, video library (600 films), indoor gym with sports courts, outdoor tennis courts and playing fields, spacious garden with wireless connection to Internet.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: courses accredited by the University of Pavia (Digital and multimedia communications, Semiotics of the arts, Specialization courses in medicine and surgery, In-depth courses on allergies, migraine), study guidance and tutoring services, internal courses in computer studies and foreign languages, conferences and meetings with leading members from the world of business, industry and culture, also open to outside students, foreign exchange schemes (New Hall, Cambridge, Universities of Heidelberg and Mainz), study grants to facilitate further studies in Europe and the United States.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-63755935645706645212008-01-18T04:53:00.001-08:002008-01-18T04:53:41.834-08:00Collegio Ghislieri (Pavia)Collegio Ghislieri (Pavia)<br /><br />The Collegio Ghislieri was founded in 1567 by Pope S. Pius V. and falls under the patronage of the Italian President. It is acknowledged by the MUIR as an “Institute of outstanding cultural qualification”. This sixteenth century building is situated right in the historical centre of Pavia, not far from the main seat of the University and the Arts faculties. It houses approximately 200 male and female students. A separate residential block, not far from the Schools of Science, was set up a few years ago for graduates following post qualification programmes.<br /><br />This residence (Ca’ della Paglia) plays host to 40 graduates in 40 self-contained studio apartments and also provides a room cleaning service, internet and a computer room. Ghislieri College is a founder member of the University School of Advanced Studies and is the seat of the School for the Integrated Management of the Environment, the School in Nuclear Technologies and Ionizing Radiation and the School in Methods for Complex Systems Management.<br /><br />The College is also the seat of the School of Specialization for the Legal Professions, together with the University of Pavia and the Bocconi University in Milan. Admission is through national public examination (minimum school leaving mark: 80/100) with one written and two oral tests. Details of the examination can be found on the college website www.ghislieri.it. Student upkeep is to a large extent sustained by the College as the required fees are proportional to parental income; many places are entirely exempt from payment.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in single study bedrooms (many with en-suite bathrooms, some rooms accessible by students with mobility impairments), full seven-day catering service, room cleaning.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: a well-furnished library (100.000 books), two computer rooms, free Internet access (also from individual rooms), newspaper reading room, TV lounges, film library (1200 films), gym, tennis court and playing field.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: internal foreign language courses (beginners and advanced), in-depth subject talks, conferences and seminars on various issues including current affairs, tutoring services, international exchange schemes with Europe (St. John’s College, Cambridge, St. Hugh’s College, Oxford, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, The University of Geneva, Zurich, Mainz, Maximilianeum College, Munich) and the United States (University of Oregon), study grants to facilitate further studies in Italy and abroad, opportunities for work placements in companies, modern and classical music concerts.<br /><br />Ghislieri College also organizes, funds and coordinates university courses (Courses on the Principles of Logic and other courses from the School of Medicine), which are accredited by the University of Pavia.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-46310614911002248742008-01-18T04:51:00.000-08:002008-01-18T04:53:17.800-08:00Almo Collegio Borromeo (Pavia)Almo Collegio Borromeo (Pavia)<br />The Collegio Borromeo, founded by Saint Charles in 1561, is one of the most magnificent buildings in Lombardy. Designed by Pellegrino Tibaldi known as ‘il Pellegrini’, the college looks onto the River Ticino and is set in delightful gardens which also host a botanic garden. It was described by Vasari as a ‘palace of Knowledge’.<br /><br />It has played host to thousands of students from the University of Pavia. Some of its most illustrious students include Federico Borromeo, Agostino Bertani, Carlo Forlanini, Contardo Ferrini and Cesare Angelini who, over the years, have honoured the Sciences and the Arts, not to mention the moral and civil obligations of our culture and society. Today, the College houses approximately 100 male students, who are admitted on merit and retain their places by maintaining standards of academic excellence.<br /><br />Students can develop their full potential here thanks to internal in-depth, complementary courses, foreign language courses, the School of Ethics and also thanks to an outstanding cultural and musical programme. Some of these teaching programmes are accredited by the University of Pavia. Post qualification graduate courses include the European School of Advanced Studies in Materials Science, the Centre for Study and Research into Ancient Law and a Masters in International Finance.<br /><br />These courses are held at the College and are jointly promoted with the University of Pavia’s School of Advanced Studies. Postgraduate students and researchers from the adjacent ‘C. Ferrini’ graduate residence act as student tutors.<br /><br />The Alumni Association also offers helpful guidance to students on outside employment. Students are housed in single study bedrooms, all provided with Internet access. Other facilities include a dining hall, library, computer room, gym, football fields and tennis and basketball courts.<br /><br />The College recruits approximately 20 undergraduates each year and admission is competitive. The entrance examinations (one written and two oral) are held in September. Successful applicants may qualify for special economic treatment including exemption from fees where applicable. During the academic year all students are required to complete the exams for that current year achieving an average of at least 27/ 30.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: single study bedrooms, breakfast, lunch and dinner (weekends included), daily room cleaning.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: library, computer room, Internet access in all rooms, periodical room, playing fields and gym, newspaper reading room, TV lounge, chapel.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: study guidance, tutoring, conferences, internal courses, concert season, courses in fundamental and applied ethics, International Masters in Materials Science (ESAS), Centre for Studies and Research into Ancient Law (CEDANT), Masters in International Finance (MIF).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-65715633256305192872008-01-18T04:48:00.000-08:002008-01-18T04:49:09.830-08:00Collegio Universitario Arces (Catania, Palermo)Collegio Universitario Arces (Catania, Palermo)<br /><br />The Collegio Universitario Arces promotes activities aimed at developing the full potential of students, focusing on their future professional life as active members of society, aware of ethical issues, sensitive to social needs in the workplace and open to new frontiers of knowledge.<br /><br />In the excellent climate of the Segesta and Alcantara Residences, the ARCES College offers specific programmes which enable students to complement their university studies with courses designed to bring together their choice of profession, academic career, balanced personal growth and cultural knowledge of the humanities.<br /><br />The University Residences offer courses in the humanities which accompany and supplement scientific and technical courses. They are also committed to supporting students in planning an appropriate professional training programme with links to the workplace, training opportunities and work placements both in Italy and abroad. Students may also choose to take part in summer school, interdisciplinary meetings, voluntary work and international cooperation ventures.<br /><br />Each Residence has an Counselling Centre which effectively and efficiently coordinates counselling and tutoring services and promotes a rigorous, formative programme designed to meet demands from business and industry. This programme, organized by ARCES, includes masters degrees, specialization courses and grants for short, student placements in companies abroad. Students applying for a place at the Residences have to pass an aptitude test consisting of a written test and an interview.<br /><br />Each year the ARCES University College awards bursaries to deserving students and to students based upon economic criteria.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in single- and triple-bedded study bedrooms; daily breakfast, lunch and dinner; laundry service: weekly change of bed linen, laundering and ironing of personal clothing, minor repairs; daily room cleaning.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: library and periodical room; main lecture theatre; two study rooms; multimedia room; film hall, film and CD library; common room, music room, newspaper reading room, TV lounge; chapel.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-16297384173786261792008-01-18T04:46:00.000-08:002008-01-18T04:48:08.600-08:00Collegio Universitario “Don Nicola Mazza” (Padua, Rome, Verona)The Collegio Universitario “Don Nicola Mazza” is a non-profit association legally recognised by the MUIR in 1954. The College owns residences in Padua, Verona and Rome and positively welcomes young, male and female students free of charge or at subsidized rates. It delivers services and facilities so as to create a proper study and living environment. The College endeavours to promote cultural, social and religious initiatives designed to develop a conscientious awareness and responsible commitment to Church issues and problems of the society and also to enrich students’ personal and cultural skills development.<br /><br />When a student accepts a place at the College he/she undertakes to play an active role in the life of the College and participate in the projects on offer. Steady progress in one’s studies and personal dedication are assessed on a yearly basis to hold a place at the College. The colleges become places where the student can get the best out of University life and where the prestige of a degree is enhanced by the goodwill of each student and by interdisciplinary skills which are essential for a rapid entry into the professional field. Admission to all Don Mazza University colleges is competitive and careful consideration is given to merit, personal ability and dedication and to the assessment of parental income.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: single-, twin- and three-bedded study bedrooms with telephone, en-suite or shared bathroom; breakfast, lunch and dinner in dining hall; coffee room or kitchen available on each floor; bed linen is provided and changed regularly, laundry facilities, room cleaning service.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: library and periodical room, main lecture theatre, conference rooms, lecture rooms; study rooms, computer rooms with Internet access, film and video library, music room, newspaper reading room, TV lounge; gym and playing fields, chapel.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: Tutoring service, assistance in study methods and psychological support; foreign language courses with European certification; computer courses (ECDL certified); annual programme of cultural events; courses accredited by the University; career counselling; voluntary and social work; student groups and committees in charge of running the various activities and events organized by the College; distance support of projects in the developing world; support for students taking part in the SOCRATES and ERASMUS schemes for study abroad; study grants available to enable students to conduct research for their degree thesis abroad.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-7044693221503779532008-01-18T04:45:00.000-08:002008-01-18T04:46:24.124-08:00Fondazione Collegio San Carlo di ModenaFondazione Collegio San Carlo di Modena<br /><br />The Fondazione Collegio San Carlo (recently restored from an early seventeenth-century teaching institution founded in Modena) is a private, non-profit institution with a wide social reach. It is situated in the historical centre of the city and, along with the adjoining Church of San Carlo, is one of the city’s most prestigious Baroque buildings. As outlined in its Statute, the Foundation places the personal development of its students amongst its priorities along with research into social and religious sciences.<br /><br />To this end, in addition to the university college reserved for students registered at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, it hosts the international School of Advanced Studies in ‘Science and Culture’ for Italian and foreign postgraduates, the Cultural Centre and Religious Studies Centre which promote public research and study programmes, the Library and Archives. In 1970 the university College – founded in the seventeenth century as a Collegium Nobilium- resumed its original role in the pursuit of academic excellence.<br /><br />It is open to students enrolled at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and is situated in the historical town centre: therefore, all faculties can be reached within 20 minutes at most. It is a mixed college with 60 places, approximately 10 of which are competitive. Five scholarships are awarded to students with the best average results and lowest income. New recruitments (based on an assessment of the applicant’s curriculum and performance at an interview) are restricted to freshmen; a third of the places are reserved for Arts students; to retain a place at the college students have to take part in the compulsory formative programmes that the College organizes and demonstrate a lively involvement in the college community.<br /><br />They also have to reach the standards of merit established in the regulations (pass exams totalling at least 28 credits by the summer session with an average of 25/30 or over). The College ensures efficient and effective student support through constant tutoring assistance and by supplementing the university syllabus with specific courses and internal activities designed to enrich the student’s personal and professional formation<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in single study rooms with Internet access; refectory service (breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday); laundry and ironing service; weekly change of bed linen, daily cleaning of communal areas.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: library (34.000 books and 1.300 periodicals); lecture and study rooms; computer room, areas designated for leisure activities, chapel.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: tutoring, internal courses, English language courses with native speakers and multimedia supports; computer courses; courses on the use of bibliographic tools; seminars and conferences; guided tours; work placements in companies.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-62571059576023106572008-01-18T04:44:00.002-08:002008-01-18T04:45:38.919-08:00Collegio di Milano (Milan) in ItalyCollegio di Milano (Milan)<br /><br />The Collegio di Milano opened in February 2003 thanks to a joint effort between Milan’s seven universities and several public and private institutions. The aim of the college is to offer an outstanding, interdisciplinary cultural and personal preparation to a selected group of undergraduates, post-graduates and researchers.<br /><br />The central feature of the College is its Cultural Programme which places strong emphasis on interdisciplinary expertise. The College offers courses that encourage skills development both within and outside of the curriculum and which envelop both our humanistic culture and the principles of science. The College also promotes work placement schemes in various companies and institutions backing the project and can thus complete students’ training by giving them the opportunity to gain first hand experience in the workplace .<br /><br />The College is situated in a 7,000 sq.m building on a 23,000 sq.m. campus. It recently underwent restoration in keeping with Marco Zanuso’s original architectural design.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in 100 single-study bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom and balcony, 10 guest rooms for visiting professors, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, light-refreshment service, daily room cleaning service, weekly change of bed linen, medical assistance.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: Library, lecture rooms, conference rooms, study rooms, main lecture theatre; video-recording and videoconferencing systems; “mobile wireless” data network, fully equipped gym, sports facilities and parkland.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities; lecturers’ club, cultural events programme, lectures, meetings and talks with guest speakers from the fields of business, theatre, films and journalism; tutoring, foreign university exchange schemes, workshop sessions (languages, art, current affairs issues), calendar of events and exhibitions (theatre, music, photography, cinema, painting).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-17595575274483515872008-01-18T04:44:00.001-08:002008-01-18T04:44:36.661-08:00Fondazione CEUR in ItalyFondazione CEUR (Bologna, Parma, Milan)<br /><br />The Fondazione CEUR (European Centre for University and Research) was established in 1990 due to the will and dedication of university professors, entrepreneurs and professionals. Its legal status was acknowledged by ministerial decree in December 1991. The Foundation’s main goal is “to develop the cultural understanding of students within the field of university and research, above all through teaching and guidance given by the colleges and university residences, through encouraging research and scientific cooperation between young students and lecturers”(Art. 2 of the Statute).<br /><br />Personal development should not be limited to the mere acquisition of notions or skills-albeit essential- but should also encourage an open-minded attitude towards the real world, faithful to the spirit of ethics and research. It is this very spirit that fuels the Foundation’s various initiatives which are organized so as to complement the students’ preparation and broaden their fields of interest and research in a culturally and scientifically open atmosphere.<br />Services and facilities<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in single- or twin-bedded study bedrooms, breakfast, lunch and dinner (Sunday excluded), room cleaning three times weekly, weekly change of bed linen.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: conference room, study room, library and periodical room, data points allowing free Internet access; gym, rehearsal room, playing field and film hall.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: conferences, tutoring, language and computer courses, study trips abroad.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014466123347564643.post-23865563672971802072008-01-15T06:21:00.002-08:002008-01-15T06:22:51.084-08:00Fondazione RUI / Study in ItalyFondazione RUI (Bologna, Genoa, Milan, Palermo, Rome, Verona )<br /><br />The university colleges of the Fondazione Rui – a non-profit organ founded in 1959 –provide an environment where students can develop their potential on a personal, cultural and academic level.<br /><br />Various services are offered to help students in their studies (tutoring; study and career guidance; study methods). These services are also open to numerous external students and are designed to offer a cultural service to young adults and the society at large.<br /><br />The colleges are committed to enriching the development of students’ personal skills by organizing courses which complement programmes taught at the various university faculties. In this way, they contribute to the all-round development of each individual student on a human, cultural, professional and religious level.<br /><br />Since 1998 the Foundation has hosted the School of integrated university formation (Sdif) which organizes courses together with the academic, business and industrial world.<br /><br />The Foundation cooperates with universities in teaching validated programmes that lead to university awards. Each year the Foundation distributes scholarships for places at all of its colleges to applicants on a national placement list which reflects merit and parental income. Entry applications must be submitted by mid-end September (see website).<br />Services and facilties<br /><br />Residential services: accommodation in mostly single study bedrooms, breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily room cleaning, weekly change of bed linen, ironing service.<br /><br />Resources and facilities for study and leisure activities: main lecture theatre, study room, chapel, library with periodical section, data points providing free Internet access, drafting rooms, gym and film library.<br /><br />Cultural and formative activities: conferences, tutoring, language courses, study groups, informal meetings with lecturers and members of the professions, voluntary and social work, international exchanges, foreign study grants.<br />Fondazione RUIUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0