STUDENT HOUSING
Students are housed in apartments around the city center. A huge advantage to this program is that students are in residential buildings, not student housing. This adds to the authentic experience of everyday life in Genoa.
Each apartment is unique and has advantages and disadvantages. Some are close to the Academic Facilities, but those tend to be smaller and without elevators as they're in Old Town. Others are larger, have more light, and elevators, but tend to be further away (up to a 30-minute walk) so it is important to love each apartment for what it is and enjoy the benefits of this real, organic living experience.
For semester programs the housing agency will do a monthly cleaning of the bathrooms and change bed linens.
Kitchens
Kitchens have stoves (usually gas) and refrigerators. Some may not have an oven but have a microwave. There are glasses, plates, flatware, cookware and utensils. If you want to fill in certain items on your own, you may go to IKEA or a house goods store in town to buy things at your own expense.
Turn off gas when stove is not in use, and definitely when you leave the apartment for independent travel or group academic travel.
Trash is to be taken out every day and put in the proper receptacles on the street. You are encouraged to recycle glass and plastic.
Bed Linens
All apartments have bed linens and towels. For semester programs the housing agency will arrange a monthly change of bed linens.
Washing Machines
Each apartment has a washing machine. There are no clothes dryers, and very few people have them in their houses.
Energy
Energy and water are expensive in Italy, and people in Europe tend to be thriftier in their use. Please turn off lights and appliances when you leave the apartments.