Student Life Team
At Loyola Rome there’s plenty to keep you busy, from community dinners to movie nights to our own calcio (soccer) league. A few of the most popular activities are:
- Outings to Roman neighborhoods
- Attending the Papal audience at the Vatican
- Attending AS Roma soccer games
- Karaoke night and talent show
- Italian conversation partners
- Gastronomic experiences
- Visit to farmers' markets
- Volunteering with Sant’Egidio
- Olive oil harvest and olive oil tastings
- Honey and bee-keeping workshops
- Exploration of Rome’s vibrant but little-known East Side
- Movie nights
The Student Life Team is here to help you get the most of your Loyola Rome experience.

Meet the Student Life Team

Jack Spittle
Jack hopes to help build a thriving inclusive community on campus as students embark on cultural and personal explorations.
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Simone Marcolongo
Simone designs activities for broad community engagement, helping students adapt and feel comfortable in their new environment.
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Alexia Rizzotto
Alexia desires to instill passion and enthusiasm for Italian culture in students as they navigate their journey abroad, enriching their cultural experience.
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Alice Pellegrinotti
Alice fosters connection, creativity, and community among students. She believes that building a just society requires continuous learning, collective care, and play.
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Rachele Buda
Passionate about fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, Rachele’s goal is to help students feel at home as they navigate their time abroad.
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Olimpia Bilotti
Olimpia's goal is to create a welcoming, curious, and healthy environment that encourages students to travel not only abroad, but also within themselves.
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