Friday, January 18, 2008
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.
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.
Services and facilities
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.
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.
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.