NAPOLIDovunque sono andato nel mondo ho visto che c’era bisogno di un poco di Napoli. (Luciano De Crescenzo)

Vedi Napoli e poi muori.(Johann Wolfgang Goethe)

A brief history of Naples- In the IX century b.C. it was founded by greek colons who, with the help and under the rule of Cumans, gave birth

to Parthenope.

- Its inhabitants rebel against Cuma. After the war is won the city is rebaptized Νεάπολις.

- Because of its position as an important harbor, it held important relationships with Athens.

- In 326 b.C. it was conquered by Romans. A treaty grants Napoli indipendence under Roman ruling.

- 79 a.C. the Vesuvio erupts, causing the destruction of Pompei, Ercolano and Stabia.

- 763 a.C. after the dissolution of the occidental roman empire, and several invasions and attacks from barbarians, the city becomes an indipendent dukedom.

- 1139 Ruggero II the Norman, King of Palermo and of the reign of Sicily, conquered Naples.

A brief history of Naples (II)

- 1224 Federico II of Swabia founded the first university of state. In modern times it carries out his name.

- 1266 Carlo I of Anjou enters the city. Naples becomes capital of the city.

- 1443 Alphonsus, King of Aragon, takes the city.

- 1734 Carlo of Borbon rules over Naples.

- 1759 Carlo becomes king of Spain and leaves the crown to the son Ferdinando.

- 1806 Napoleon takes the city and gives it to his brother Giuseppe (followed by Gioacchino Murat)

- 1815 Ferdinando returns to Naples and proclaims the reign of the two sicilies.

- 1860 Garibaldi enters the city, conquering it and attaching it to the Kingdom of Piemonte (future Reign of Italy)

- 1943 After 4 days of guerrilla, the Nazist army is forced to leave Naples.

Monuments and attractions

Museums

Castles

Islands

Around Naples

Vesuvio and Campi Flegrei

Costiera

(Some)Typical Neapolitan food.

Mozzarella Pizza Casatiello

Spaghetti with clams Eggplant parmesan

(Some)Typical Neapolitan sweets

Neapolitan babà (babbà) Christmas struffoli

Sfogliatelle Zeppole di San Giuseppe Pastiera di grano

Carnival chiacchiere

Weather

Napoli has a very mild weather, with sun most of the year.

It never snows in Napoli. It’s called the city of sun.

Summer: Very hot and sunny (35-40 °C, 90% humidity)

Spring: Between 20°C and 30°C

Autumn: Similar to spring, but windy

Winter: At night down to -2/-5°C, +5/+10°C during daytime. Rainy but not everyday. Sometimesstrong rainstorm.

Transportation

Special mention: Toledo

There are buses but the city is full with traffic and the system is notvery efficient.

If you have money, however, you can take a taxi, but be careful! Taxi drivers will always try to charge you more money!!!

People

Are very friendly and sunny people. We tend to be smart and kind of taking advantage of any situation.

WRONG: Naples is a dangerous city.

Like any city there are dangerous and safe areas. The occasional touristmight not know this and have prejudice about Naples or wander in the wrong part.

Cost of livingNot very high compared to other italian cities.

Shared room for students: 250-350 euros (often including water and electricity)

Food is generally cheap: less than 10 euros for a pizza and a beer

Alcohol: from 2 to 5 euros for a beer

Parties: from 10 to 20 euros

Transportation: 1 euro per ticket, one way only (it varies from zone to zone)

Cinemas: from 5 to 8 euros in weekends

Universities

• Federico II

• SUN

• Parthenope

• Suor Orsola Benincasa

• Orientale

• Accademia delle belle arti

Federico II Where is the university?

The departments are spread allacross the city districts and the surrounding towns. There isnot a campus.

Most faculties are near a metro station and hence are easy to reach.

Departments

Agriculture area: 7 facultiesArchitectural area: 6 facultiesEconomics area: 9 facultiesPharmacy area: 6 facultiesLaw facultyEngineering area: 34 facultiesMedical area: 25 facultiesVeterinarian area: 3 facultiesBiotechnological area: 5 facultiesPolitical sciences: 10 facultiesNatural Sciences: 21 facultiesSociology area: 4 facultiesHumanistic Studies: 16 faculties

Cost of Education

University is not free in Italy.

For Public University there is a fee based on the student’s family income. It can varyfrom university to university.

Private universities are very expensive (starting from 10000 euros per year).

Scholarships can be won by worthy students. However, if your family’s income isvery high you can only get a reduction (for Public universities only).

Exams

The exams’ modality vary according to each department, subject and professor. The grades go from 0 to 30 with laude. 18 is the minimum required to pass an exam.

Law students only have oral examination.

Medical students usually have both written and oral exam. If the course involves multiple discipilnes (cardiology+pneumology) there will be one written exam and two oral exams.

In certain disciplines an internship is required. The professor will sign a paper with his evaluationabout the student’s preparation.

The document must be brough to the regular exam session to confirm participation from the student/intern.

The final grade will be a combination of all the previous.

Students have to present a publication in order to graduate. This is mandatory and contribues to the final score of one’s degree.

Medicine faculty: Policlinico

Services for students

ADISU card: it allows student to eat at cafeterias and to get discount in some restaurants. Iffamily income is low, it can be free.

Libraries: every faculty has its own. There are many big public libraries in the city centre.

Psychological support: free for all students who might feel such need.

Accomodation: metropolitan legend

Student parties: differ from faculty

Erasmus organization: one of the biggest in Italy.

Thank you everybody for the attention!