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Student Life Team

At the Rome Center there’s plenty to keep you busy, from community dinners to movie nights to our own calcio (soccer) league. A few of the most popular activities are:

  • Outings to Roman neighborhoods  
  • Attending the Papal audience at the Vatican 
  • Attending AS Roma soccer games 
  • Karaoke night and talent show 
  • Italian conversation partners 
  • Gastronomic experiences 
  • Visit to farmers' markets 
  • Volunteering with Sant’Egidio 
  • Olive oil harvest and olive oil tastings 
  • Honey and bee-keeping workshops 
  • Exploration of Rome’s vibrant but little-known East Side 
  • Movie nights

The Student Life Team is here to help you get the most of your JFRC experience.

Meet the Student Life Team

Jack Spittle

Jack Spittle

Jack hopes to help build a thriving inclusive community on campus as students embark on cultural and personal explorations.

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Simone Marcolongo

Simone Marcolongo

Simone designs activities for broad community engagement, helping students adapt and feel comfortable in their new environment.

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Amir Speranza Salameh

Amir Speranza Salameh

Amir's goal is to design activities that turn to long lasting memories.

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Alexia Rizzotto

Alexia Rizzotto

Alexia desires to instill passion and enthusiasm for Italian culture in students.

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At the Rome Center there’s plenty to keep you busy, from community dinners to movie nights to our own calcio (soccer) league. A few of the most popular activities are:

  • Outings to Roman neighborhoods  
  • Attending the Papal audience at the Vatican 
  • Attending AS Roma soccer games 
  • Karaoke night and talent show 
  • Italian conversation partners 
  • Gastronomic experiences 
  • Visit to farmers' markets 
  • Volunteering with Sant’Egidio 
  • Olive oil harvest and olive oil tastings 
  • Honey and bee-keeping workshops 
  • Exploration of Rome’s vibrant but little-known East Side 
  • Movie nights

The Student Life Team is here to help you get the most of your JFRC experience.