Criminology Prato Program - Accommodation
PSI in Prato - Units and Dates - Unit Details - Application Process - Accommodation - Fees and Funding
Accommodation
Shared accommodation will be arranged for students enrolling into the ATS2464/3464 Comparative Criminology and ATS2465/3465 Crime and Human Rights in the Global Era by the Faculty of Arts at the Manassei apartments in Prato: http://www.mresidence.it/
Located in the heart of the centre of Prato city, the palazzo was the residence of the aristocratic Manassei family from as far back as 1267 and it still succeeds in conveying its historic importance through finely preserved fourteenth-century frescoes. It is within very close proximity to the major shopping, train stations and the Monash Prato Centre.
The package provides a 20 night stay (arriving on Sunday March 20 and departing Sat April 9th) at AUD$40 per person per night with the total cost of AUD$800 (20 nights x $40).
Accommodation Deposit (AUD$240) by: TBC
Accommodation Balance (AUD$560) by: TBC
Accommodation will be booked after the students receive confirmation from the Faculty that their applications have been successful.
Note: timetables are not yet finalised as dates and offerings may change.
Register your trip:
It is our suggestion that students travelling to Italy register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade before travel. The registration information provided by you will help find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency. Registration
History and Location
Prato is a major industrial city though its historical centre, where the University is located, is much more a small village where merchants, inhabitants and visitors get to know each other. Italian rather than English is the major language, though some English and a willingness to understand gestures, simple Italian and obvious requests overcome the language problem. There is a lively, though limited nightlife, a well equipped gym at a discount price to Monash students, and a well equipped commercial precinct together with the usual markets, concerts and architectural marvels. On the negative side (at least for some) not every restaurant or Trattoria has an English language menu and some have no written menus at all. Prato is located 17km from Florence and trains run every 10-15 minutes to Florence.
Florence is a major international city. English is widely spoken and students from the US, Europe and elsewhere choose to study there. There is a limited but attractive nightlife. The cultural attractions of the city- its museums, churches, public architecture, concerts, Serie A football etc are well known. On the downside, there is the additional cost and inconvenience of transport, the overwhelming feeling (eventually) of living in a tourist centre and a feeling of some artificiality. Trains and buses run regularly between the two cities and depending on the route selected, and whether an express service is running, commuting time is between 20 - 45 minutes. The Prato campus is a 20-minute walk from the train/bus station.
For further information contact Professor Sharon Pickering - Sharon.pickering@monash.edu