Unibo Global - LifeBites

No one has ever said that studying miles away from home is easy, but at University of Bologna you will not be alone: open days, international desk, colleagues and degree programs’ tutors. These are all services built around the needs of international students. Getting out of your comfort zone can be scary, but that is where we really grow as students, professionals and humans. What else? Unibo is waiting for you!    Open days: https://site.unibo.it/virtual-open-days/enInternational student portal: https://www.unibo.it/en/prospective-studentsInternational desk: https://www.unibo.it/en/international/contacts-for-international-studentsVisa information: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/visa-and-rules-for-residence-in-italy/visa-and-rules-for-residence-in-italyWhy the University of Bologna?: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/why-the-university-of-bolognaInfo sessions for international students: https://eventi.unibo.it/international-students-online-welcome Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Zhara Abassov  Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Welcome to Lifebites: the journey of an international Unibo student, just like you! Get on board and listen to all the episodes to discover what the University of Bologna has in store for you.   Each episode description contains links to useful web pages so that you can learn more about the topics mentioned in this podcast. Enjoy your trip!  Credits to: Yannick Lahti  Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Damiano Caponio, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Italy has never been so close! The university of Bologna is a public institution, this means affordable tuition fees and wide inclusivity. There are a number of financial aid opportunities offered by the University, ER.GO, Collegio Superiore and many others... Just put your documents in order, pass the admission test and fill your suitcase with enthusiasm!   Account Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unibo/?hl=itHow to prepare for enrolment: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/international-students-how-to-prepare-for-enrolmentVisa and rules for residence in Italy: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/visa-and-rules-for-residence-in-italy/visa-and-rules-for-residence-in-italyTuition fees: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/tuition-fees-and-exemptionsStudy grants and exemptions for international students: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/study-grants-for-international-students Unibo Action 1 and 2 scholarship: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/exemptions-and-incentives/unibo-actions-1-2-study-grants-and-tuition-fee-waivers-for-international-studentsERGO scholarship: http://www.er-go.it/   Collegio Superiore di Bologna: http://www.collegio.unibo.it/enCredits to: Yannick Lahti, Adrien Audoin  Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Italy at last! The first days in a new city are always the most exciting. The multicampus of Bologna has several locations in the Emilia Romagna region: Bologna, Rimini, Ravenna, Forlì and Cesena. Every campus offers a different lifestyle in terms of costs and opportunities, but they are all very affordable and student-centered! The cities of the multicampus are there to be explored either by bike or by public transport. And from Emilia Romagna you can easily discover Italy by train, bus or plane!  Tips from the International Desk: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/housing-and-residences/housing-and-residencesLiving in Bologna: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-bolognaLiving in Forlì: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-in-the-city/living-forliLiving in Cesena: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-in-the-city/living-cesenaLiving in Ravenna: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-in-the-city/living-ravennaHousing and residences: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/housing-and-residences/housing-and-residencesStudent Accommodation and Information Service (Bologna): https://www.saisaccommodation.it/en/International students looking for accomodation: international students looking for accommodation  Living costs: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-in-the-city/living-costs-in-bolognaMonthly public transport pass for students: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/transport-and-mobility/subsidised-tper-public-transport-passes-for-studentsMi muovo in bici: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/transport-and-mobility/mi-muovo-single-train-bus-travel-pass-valid-throughout-emilia-romagnaCredits to: Yannick Lahti, Catarina Pardal  Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

The Unibo experience only starts by sharing it with other people! The Welcome day, the first university class, international friends, professors... Being an international student at the University of Bologna means to discover new things and meet new people every day: from study rooms to libraries in the historic buildings of the university district and from canteens to pizzerie and rosticcerie… and much more!  Welcome to the University if Bologna: https://eventi.unibo.it/international-students-online-welcomeLibraries and Study rooms: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/libraries-digital-resources-and-study-rooms/libraries-digital-resources-and-study-roomsPalazzo Paleotti: Palazzo Paleotti Multi-Media Study Room — University of Bologna (unibo.it)    Canteens and Places to eat: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/university-canteens-places-to-eat-and-discounted-catering-services/university-canteens-places-to-eat-and-discounted-catering-servicesCredits to: Yannick Lahti, Christina Kunrath  Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Be international, be inclusive, be sustainable! This is not only a motto, but a lifestyle. Being part of the University of Bologna also means believing in the same values: everyone in the Unibo community shares them, from professors to students. Una Europa, an alliance between eight European universities, AlmaBike, a sustainable mobility initiative, and the Green Office are but a few of Unibo's actions designed with and for students.  UnaEuropa: https://www.una-europa.eu/Exchange opportunities: https://www.unibo.it/en/international/Studying-abroad/Studying-abroadPsychological Support Service (SAP): https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/the-psychological-support-service-sapCross-cultural counselling service for international students: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/guidance-and-tutoring/cross-cultural-counselling-service-for-international-studentsTransport and mobility, TPER and Almabike: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/transport-and-mobility/transport-and-mobilityGreen Office: https://site.unibo.it/multicampus-sostenibile/en/green-officeCredits to: Yannick Lahti, Olga Trunova Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

“Mens sana in corpore sano” - “A healthy mind in a healthy body”. Studying at Unibo goes beyond passing exams. It is essential for each student to maintain the right “study-life” balance and the University of Bologna offers a number of services to achieve that. There is lot to choose from: the sports association CUSB, cultural events, the University Museum Network, the University choir and Orchestra - Collegium Musicum Almae Matris, and much more! CUSB: https://cusb.unibo.it/enSistema Museale d’Ateneo SMA (University Museum Network): https://sma.unibo.it/en/university-museum-networkUnibo Cultura: https://site.unibo.it/unibocultura/itCineteca: https://cinetecadibologna.it/Collegium Musicum Almae Matris: http://collegiummusicumbologna.com/en/Unibo Motorsport: https://motorsport.unibo.it/ Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Lungelo Johannes Kuhlase  Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Why waiting to finish your studies to start working? Unibo offers its students many opportunities to work during or immediately after their studies. The job placement office will help navigate the job jungle...And did you know you can work part-time at the University? Do you see yourself as future startupper or enterpreneur? Then Alma Cube, the accelerator of the university, and the Start-up day, the largest start-up event in Italy, are your bread and butter! Curricular internships: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/internships/curricular-internships/curricula-internshipsUniversity’s Language Center: http://www.cla.unibo.it/corsi/italian-language-courses-for-foreignersJob Placement office: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/job-placementEntrepreneurship: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/entrepreneurshipAlma Cube: https://www.almacube.com/Start-up Day: https://site.unibo.it/startupdayunibo/itOpen Innovation and Sugar: https://eventi.unibo.it/openinnovation-programme2021-cbisugar Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Zaur Nazarli, Luisa BoarettoEditorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Studying at the University of Bologna is a unique experience; each student enriches this great institution with his/her diversity, which represents the beating heart of the international community of the Alma Mater. Being part of this community means mutual support, growth as individuals and as part of a group, endless exploration.Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Mariam Maisuradze, Shota Oya, Shezan Armando Jimenez, Carolina Lechner, Yuliia Chentukova, Emma Corradini, Isabella Basso, Al Ameen Abiodun Abdullateef.