...Because following MESCI classes is much more than learning... It's about getting in touch with new colleagues, coming from different cultures, sharing different thoughts and life experiences, learning and socializing together and above all having fun and enjoying each other's presence!

Today we went out to celebrate the beginning of 18th Mesci Edition! We visited the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums and Rione Monti. We really enjoyed the roman atmosphere and the cultural exchange between us. Can't wait to discover more!

Today is the global day for Climate Change's advocacy. Students from all over the world are striking to bring the attention on climate change and its consequences on environment. Also some of the Mesci's students joined to take part in this collective demonstration.

A picture of young women striking in front of the Colosseo by Sara Mancini.

Mesci's students joined the first fair of International Cooperation (EXCO) organized in Rome on 15, 16 and 17 May. It has been an opportunity to meet all the actors of International Cooperation (NGOs, International agencies, private companies, academia) and to see how many possibilities this world has to offer.

Mesci students with programme's director Leonardo Becchetti

On 5th April Mesci students joined an open conference in Banca D'Italia, where the World Development Report 2019 was presented by Federica Saliola, Economist at Word Bank Group in Washington, and Simeon Djankov, Director of the Report.This study shows the future perspectives of labour market and the main issue discussed has been how technology and innovation can impact on the changing nature of work. The conference was organized by Furio Camillo Rosati, director of CEIS in Tor Vergata.

Mesci students with Federica Saliola.

From 29th March to 31st the first festival of Civil Economy has take place in Florence. Organized by NEXT-Nuova Economia per tutti and SEC-Scuola di Economia Civile, its aim is to contribute to the creation of a new concept of economy, which has  man, common sense and sustainability as its core values.

MESCI students are taking a picture with Jeffrey Sachs, guest lecturer of the festival.

Visiting cities is essential cultural experience of the students. In December 2018 the tutors of MESCI organized a collective trip to Anagni, province of Frosinone. An informative tour, organized by Pierpaolo Arganelli and led by Prof. Lorenzo Proscio from the Istituto Paritario Bonifacio VIII, told a beautiful story of the ancient Anagni also known as the city of popes. Students visited Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata and Cripta della Cattedrale di Anagni with well-preserved colorful frescos and original cosmatesque floor dating back to the 13th century. After learning history of the city and tasting the deliciousness of typical Castelli Romani's wine students concluded that Anagni is a truly wonderful place to visit.

Group photo of MESCI students in Anagni by Samat Mambetshaev

Italy is very popular destination for the food tourism and scores as one of the healthies countries in the world. Rome, in particular, can offer a wide diversity of world cuisines, which are very important for sometimes homesick students. Italian gastronomy is ready to provide a variety of excellent dishes for collective gatherings.

Tasting lebanese cuisine in Pigneto's neighborhood.