Health

Students with health concerns considering Rome should be aware of the following challenges: limited access to care; language barrier; lack of mental health services; limited availability of medications commonly prescribed in US (especially psychoactive medications); difficulty with having prescription medications shipped to Italy. Due to these challenges, health clearance for Rome requires that the condition has been stable and under current treatment for four months prior to the Rome semester, including at least one complete semester on the Irving campus, and is expected to remain stable under current treatment for the next five months. Ability to travel, carry a heavy backpack, accommodate diet to available resources and adjust to rigorous academic and physical activity are also important. Ongoing treatment must require minimal intervention, such that it can be administered on the Rome campus and during travel periods. Clearance by a physician, proof of enough medication for the full semester and other documentation may be required.