--- title: Introduction --- [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) Table of Contents: [How to use this guide](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en) Before You Go [Tips for booking your flight](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health & Wellness Check](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/health-wellness-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [Cellphones](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Budget Predictor](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [Apply to a Micro Credential](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/apply-to-a-micro-credential?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [Introduction](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Staff](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Communication with Staff](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Academics](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/host-universities?hsLang=en#jump) [Housing](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [CIS Abroad Activities](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Evaluations](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [Cultural Differences](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Working Culture](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/how-to-move-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to Do on Your Own](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/things-to-do-on-your-own?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Mailing Instructions](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ In Case of Emergency](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/program-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Onsite](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety Onsite](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [Independent Travel Form](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [Voting From Abroad ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en) Student Hub Links: [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) # Welcome to La Spezia [ How to use this guide ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump) Before You Go [ Tips for booking your flight ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/health-wellness-check?hsLang=en#jump) [ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cellphones ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Budget Predictor ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [ Apply to a Micro Credential ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/apply-to-a-micro-credential?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [ Introduction ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [ Staff ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Communication with Staff ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Academics ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/host-universities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Housing ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrival Instructions ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Evaluations ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [ Cultural Differences ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Working Culture ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/how-to-move-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to Do on Your Own ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/things-to-do-on-your-own?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture Shock ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Insurance ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/program-information?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Onsite ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety Onsite ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) # Benvenuti a La Spezia! La Spezia is often not an Italian city that has major name recognition, but is known as the “gateway to Cinque Terre”, which has more international acclaim. Cinque Terre is a collection of five (or cinque) seaside villages along the coast and known for their colorful houses, fishing boats, hiking and seafood. Today it holds UNESCO World Heritage Site status.  La Spezia is in close proximity to many  other major European cities; it is relatively close to Florence, but students would fly into the airport in Pisa. It is directly on the water as a port city and regularly operates ferries to nearby destinations, such as Corsica.  La Spezia is also close to France or Switzerland, which is actually closer than Rome, Italy! Therefore, this offers a great opportunity for students looking to explore more of Europe.  [Previous Chapter Apply to a Micro Credential ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/apply-to-a-micro-credential?hsLang=en#jump) [Next Chapter Staff ](https://go.la-spezia.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal