Student Life In Cattolica
Student Benefits: transforming the academic experience in Milan
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is dedicated to enhancing international students’ experiences with exclusive discounts on essential daily services. Reduced fares on public transportation, including Milan’s metro, and agreements with car-sharing companies offer affordability and convenience for travel. The collaboration with Trenitalia provides reduced rates, facilitating exploration across Italy. The university webpage has a “servizi” section, where students can easily access and utilize these discounts, emphasizing Università Cattolica’s commitment to improving student life and fostering internationalization. Explore the webpage for opportunities that extend beyond academics, creating a memorable and enriching stay in Italy. Examples of the best discounts include significant savings on yearly metro passes and up to 50% off on intercity train travel with Trenitalia, among others.
(Sofía Carvajal)
Navigating the Milanese Maze: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Residence for International Students
Navigating Milan’s housing market as an international student demands a nuanced approach for well-informed decisions; a lot of international students want to study in Milan, so preparing with time it’s crucial to find a good accommodation. Start by exploring websites like Idealista, HousingAnywhere, and UniPlaces, offering diverse listings aimed to student budgets. For example, you can check here Spotahome for more rental options. Spotahome simplifies the housing search for international students in Milan, providing a user-friendly platform with diverse listings tailored to student needs. With a range of verified accommodations, including detailed descriptions and virtual tours, this platform streamlines the process for students seeking suitable housing in the city. Milan’s charm lies in its distinct neighborhoods — Brera for artistic vibes, Navigli for canal-side ambiance, and Porta Romana blending tradition with modernity. Explore the best student-friendly neighborhoods in Milano. Dive into online forums and university-specific housing groups for practical insights into daily life in different areas. The ideal neighborhood for international students in Milan combines excellent transportation access, safety, affordable housing, and proximity to the university, with Città Studi standing out as the perfect blend of these attributes. Università Cattolica goes the extra mile to support international students in securing housing in Milan by offering dedicated assistance programs, detailed information on student-friendly neighborhoods, and a user-friendly platform that streamlines the housing search process, ensuring a smooth transition for students during their studies.
(Juan Felipe Valencia)
Università Cattolica Becomes Digital — useful apps
The University provides two more useful Apps besides the two already well known Apps: Icatt and Blackboard.
The App called Affluences is super useful in order to get a quiet place to study. It’s used to book a seat at the Library. To Reserve, just select the preferred University , a date, a room and a time to secure a spot. At the Library don’t forget to scan the QR Code.
The App EDUCattPayFood is a really helpful tool for fast operations at lunch time. The App provides a possibility to check money balance and even top up. It saves time at the automatic machine. Additionally, the QR Code from the App can be scanned at the Mensa for contactless operation.
(Elina Kistner)
Understanding The Grading System: from Colombia to Italy
The grading in Cattolica works on a scale from 0 to 30, while in Colombian universities it’s from 0–5. The systems may sound very different at first but there are a lot of similarities and we are here to explain them.
A 5 or 4.9 in Colombia means an outstanding performance, akin to 29–30 at Cattolica. Similarly, 4.5–4.8 aligns with Cattolica’s 28–25, reflecting commendable achievement. Scores between 4 and 4.4 indicate solid comprehension, much like Cattolica’s 22–24.
In Colombia, 3.6–3.9 signals a pass with some weaknesses (20–21 in Cattolica), followed by a barely pass (3–3.5 in Colombia, like Cattolica’s 18–19), but anything below 3 in Colombia or 18 in Cattolica signifies a failure.
Here you can find more information about Cattolica’s grading system.
(María Paula Barros)
Exploring Università Cattolica’s Library: Access, Borrowing, and Academic Resources
Università Cattolica’s Library is open to all students at Largo Gemelli 1 and Via Lanzone 30/A. Explore diverse spaces like the Central Library hall, shaping varied study environments. Navigate resources effortlessly using the UCSC OPAC, both on campus and remotely. Find more information and locate library spaces on the library’s website.
Borrow seamlessly — up to 8 normal or 10 short loan items daily, with due dates monitored on your My Library page. Quick consultation items must be returned the same day during opening hours. Note: normal loans typically span 30 days.
At the University Cattolica, there are small libraries and study spaces like the Giuseppe Billanovich Reference Room and the Media Library in the Central Hall, both offering laptop connectivity and access to Rai Teche’s multimedia archive. The media library contains over 1.3 million hours of TV material and 1.5 million hours of radio production. For more rooms, you can find additional information here.
For loan and library service inquiries, contact BiblioPoint. For reference assistance, visit the reference points on campus or submit your request via Ask a Librarian on your iCatt webpage.
(Kristina Maskevich)
