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Cosmina	Cosmin	Roxana
I study Business Administration at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.	I study Accounting and Business Information Systems at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.	I study Marketing at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
I am a creative, friendly, very open-minded person, willing to meet new people whenever I have the chance.	I like to play video games, I usually listen to music and my favourite dessert is tiramisu!	I like to go out with my friends at the cinema or for a cup of coffee and I watch a lot of movies. I'm a friendly person, interested in helping others and I'm always excited to meet new people.

ABOUT CAMPUS AND STUDENTS' LIFE

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Ariadna	Darius	Teo
I study Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.	I study Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.	I study International Business and Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
I am passionate about books on psychology, personal development, history, science and astrology. I like to take photos, especially of architecture and nature. I like travelling and adventures.	I am an extroverted person. I am passionate about graphic design, cars, technology and I am curious to hear all your questions.	I'm an outgoing person, I like helping others and constantly meeting new people. Among my hobbies are reading, volunteering and fashion. I hope you'll be able to find a friend in me who will gladly answer your questions.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

How many libraries does the university have?	Diana Radu	0	3/13/2023 3:00 PM	The university's biggest library is situated close to the university, namely the Central University Library, which hosts over 2,5 million books from all fields and activities, with a number of over 30 000 new books per year to the library patrimony. Every faculty has its own specialized library where students can find more specific titles as well as best sellers who helped previous generations in their academic and research development.		3/13/2023 3:00 PM	No
What are the benefits of being a student at UAIC?	Diana Radu	0	3/13/2023 2:59 PM	As a student at UAIC, you have several benefits ensured by your student position, such as: cheap prices on tourist attractions, cheaper tickets for opera, theatres, cinemas. You can get easy access to different Erasmus projects and local internships based on your academic profile. Also you pay less for the public transport tickets and subscription, while you want to explore the city.		3/13/2023 2:59 PM	No
How many dorms are there?	Diana Radu	0	3/13/2023 2:58 PM	UAIC has 6 Campuses, which are divided in dorms. That being said, we have „Titu Maiorescu" with C5, C6, C7, C8 as dorms, „Codrescu" with C11, C12, C13, „Târgușor-Copou" with C1, C2, C3, C4, and „Gaudeamus", „Akademos" and „Buna Vestire".		3/13/2023 2:58 PM	No
How many buildings does UAIC have?	Diana Radu	0	3/13/2023 2:58 PM	UAIC has 9 buildings, which are labeled by letters instead of numbers. So we have: A, B, C, D, G, H, I, J, R.		3/13/2023 2:58 PM	No
Do I have the possibility to study other foreign languages at the university besides English?	Diana Radu	0	3/13/2023 2:57 PM	Yes, some faculties have specializations in which you can study a foreign language such as German, Spanish, Italian, etc. but you also have the possibility to complete a course within the Faculty of Letters where you have several options.		3/13/2023 2:57 PM	No
When do courses start/end at UAIC?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:35 PM	The academic year generally starts around October 1st. Classes run until mid January, immediately followed by a 2-week period of examinations. The 2nd semester starts around mid-February and classes run until end of May. Summer exams are usually scheduled during the first two weeks of June.		2/3/2023 1:35 PM	No
Are there any oppportunities to practice sports at UAIC?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:35 PM	Alexandru Ioan Cuza University has its own Sports Centre (volley-ball, gymnastics, basketball, handball, fitness) and outdoor sport grounds (handball, basketball, football): 3 Toma Cozma Str., Building D of the University, underground floor. There are also many possibilities in the city to do sport activities (aerobics, swimming, sauna, massage, fitness private clubs, skiing on Copou Hill in winter time, etc.).		2/3/2023 1:35 PM	No
Do students have the possibility to have lunches in the university canteens?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:34 PM	Students can cook their own meals (Gaudeamus Centre for International Exchanges offers facilities for cooking) or eat at the university student cafeteria (Titu Maiorescu Canteen). This cafeteria is situated in Titu Maiorescu Campus, near the main University building. Students can have breakfast, lunch and dinner at about 10 Euro at the student canteen. There are also other pizzerias and restaurants in the area (including Gaudeamus Restaurant), where prices are a little higher.		2/3/2023 1:34 PM	No
Are there courses in English?	Confident Guest	2	5/8/2022 11:55 PM		Confident Student 1	10/24/2022 11:36 AM	No

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	Diana	Ioana
	I study Accounting and Business Information Systems at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.	I study International Business and Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
	I have quite a few hobbies and things that I prefer to do in my free time, but for sure my favorite is cooking. Ever since I started faculty, I've been active in the volunteer community, so I can't wait to answer all your questions!	I speak 3 languages: Italian, Romanian and English. I also understand Spanish, but I don't speak it very well. I love volleyball and I always want to learn new things about current affairs, politics, technology, and economy. I am a positive person and very persuasive.

ABOUT IASI

What apps can I use to find my way around Iași with public transport?	Diana Radu	0	3/13/2023 3:01 PM	Most useful apps to find your way around Iași are: -HereItIs--it shows you buses/trams nearby and their route -Moovit--it helps you find routes/buses and trams from your location to your chosen destination -Tranzy-- it shows you where every public transport goes as well as what route/bus/tram to take from your location to your chosen destination.		3/13/2023 3:01 PM	No
What is the transportation system like in Iași?	Diana Radu	0	3/13/2023 2:58 PM	In Iasi you can travel by tram or bus around the city and by train outside the city. To find out the routes of public transport you can use the app Moovit or HereItIs.		3/13/2023 2:58 PM	No
Which museums can I visit in Iasi?	Diana Radu	0	3/13/2023 2:57 PM	As for museums, Iasi has quite a few, namely: the Iasi Art Museum, the National Union Museum, the Palace of Culture, the National Museum Complex of Moldova, Bojdeuca Ion Creangă, Casa Junimii and many others.		3/13/2023 2:57 PM	No
What is Iași best known for?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:34 PM	Iasi is known for its cultural scene, as it's home to concert halls and theatres such as the Moldova State Philharmonic, which was built in 1815. The 19th century Iasi National Theatre is Romania's oldest. Iasi is also home of 5 state-funded university which makes this city one of the most important bustling academic envinments of Romania (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University, George Enescu University of Arts, Ion Ionescu de la Brad University of Life Sciences).		2/3/2023 1:34 PM	No
What is the climate in Iasi?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:33 PM	The Romanian climate is generally characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Winter is cold and gray, with snowfalls and frosts. Sometimes fog can form. During cold spells, which occur every year, the temperature drops to -17/-18 °C (0/1 °F) or below. Summer is warm and sunny, though thunderstorms can break out in the afternoon. Nights are usually cool. While it is generally not too hot, there can be very hot periods, in which the temperature reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F).		2/3/2023 1:33 PM	No
How do you get to Iasi from abroad?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:33 PM	Iasi is located in the northeastern part of Romania, about 390km north of Bucharest, and it is accessible by air and land transport. By plane Iași International Airport (8 km northeast of the city center) is served by several airlines (Wizzair, Tarom, Austrian Airlines) and offers direct flights to/from a large number of cities, like Barcelona, Madrid, London, Liverpool, Dublin, Paris, Eindhoven, Berlin, Bruxelles, Prague, Billund, Vienna, Turin, Venice, Bologna, Bergamo, Rome, Larnaca etc. From the airport, the city center can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by: bus no. 50 (detailed info can be found at this (CTP Iași (sctpiasi.ro)); you can pay by contactless bank card in the bus or buy a ticket from the driver if you have 3 Romanian lei = aprox 0,62 euro. The bus station where you need to get off for Hotel Unirea/ Akademos residence is Piata Independentei taxi/ Uber/ Bolt (at a cost of maximum 10 euros) private transfer that you may arrange with Unirea Hotel (at a price of aprox 30 euro for a maximum of 3 persons) By train/ bus If you choose to fly to Bucharest and not take a further flight to Iasi, you can reach Iasi by: train – from Otopeni Airport to North Railway Station (Gara de Nord) in Bucharest, and then – from North Railway Station to Iasi Please check this website for timetables and online tickets bus – from Otopeni Airport to Iași Please check this link for timetables and reservations		2/3/2023 1:33 PM	No
Do you have an airport in Iasi?	Confident Guest	1	5/8/2022 11:54 PM	Or do we have to travel by bus?	Mugurel Patrichi	5/8/2022 11:57 PM	No

We are your guides throughout Romania!


	Ana	Ștefana
	I study Business Information Systems at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.	I study Marketing at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
	I like having conversations on any given topic for fun. I'm a coffee addict. I love swimming and mathematics.	Some of my passions throughout the years have included debating, art, video games and animation. I'm really excited to help you out with any questions that you might have for me!

ABOUT ROMANIA

Do you need a visa to visit Romania?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:32 PM	Citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States and the European Union can enter Romania without a passport and stay for up to 90 days.		2/3/2023 1:32 PM	No
What is the currency in Romania?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:32 PM	Though Romania is part of the European Union, it has not yet entered the Eurozone and continues to use the Romanian leu. The name of the currency means “lion”. 1 Euro = 4.9 Lei. And now a little bit of grammar: Leu (singular) and Lei (plural) J.		2/3/2023 1:32 PM	No
Where in Romania is Transylvania?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:31 PM	Transylvania is by far the most famous region of Romania in the West, legendary as the mysterious home of the ruthless vampire, Count Dracula. Many people believe that Transylvania was made up in the fevered imagination of Bram Stoker, and then to become the setting of countless Hollywood films. The real Transylvania is one of the three main historic regions of Romania, located in the north-west of the country and bordered by the Carpathian mountains to the West and South. It is one of the most beautiful regions of Europe, home to alpine scenery, green pastures, and quaint medieval villages. Unlike the other historic regions of Romania – Wallachia and Moldavia – Transylvania was under Hungarian and Austrian rule for centuries, giving it a more central European feel than the rest of Romania. Look for university towns filled with elegant Baroque architecture and ski resorts established in the 19th century.		2/3/2023 1:31 PM	No
What is the main religion of Romania?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:31 PM	The majority of Romanians (86.5%) are affiliated with the Romanian Orthodox Church. Christianity reached Romania (or Dacia, as it was then known) under the Roman Empire as early as the 4th century AD. By the late 9th century, the Romanians had accepted a Slavonic liturgy, introduced by Bulgarian rule. Romania remained under the Patriarchate of Constantinople until the 19th century, and the church was only granted its own Patriarch in 1925. The most significant minority religious groups are Catholics and Protestants, most of whom are part of the ethnic Hungarian population concentrated in Transylvania. Romania is home to small Jewish and Muslim communities, while the Romani people (around 3% of the population) blend Romanian Orthodoxy with their own spiritual traditions.		2/3/2023 1:31 PM	No
Why is Romania called Romania?	Diana Radu	0	2/3/2023 1:30 PM	The name Romania is derived from the Romanian Român, which in turn is derived from the Latin Romanus. Romanians believe that they are the descendants of ancient Romans who conquered southern Transylvania under the Emperor Trajan in 105 CE. The Romans withdrew under Aurelian in 271, but many Roman settlers had intermarried with the local Dacian people, creating a new nation. This Latin-speaking Daco-Roman culture survived both folk migrations of Slavic peoples as well as the invasions of neighbouring empires (especially the Ottomans) The Roman heritage is at the core of Romanian cultural and national identity. Most prominently, the Romanian language is a Romance language descended from Latin, more closely related to French, Italian, and Spanish than to the Slavic languages that surround it.		2/3/2023 1:30 PM	No
How are the trains in Romania?	Confident Guest	1	5/8/2022 11:54 PM		Mugurel Patrichi	5/8/2022 11:57 PM	No

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