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“CONSTANTIN BRANCOVEANU” UNIVERSITY
GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
2013 - 2014
www.univcb.ro
Content
1
“Constantin Brancoveanu” University
3
Faculties
5
English Corses for International and Erasmus
students
6
Romanian Grading system. Visa. Insurance.
Accomodation
7
Administrative formalities prior to departure
7
How to get to Pitesti, ROMANIA
9
Living in Campus
12
Students concerts and parties
13
International students about us
15
Romania at a glance
17
History
18
Geography
20
Crafts of Romania
23
Romania’s treasures
27
Did you know that…
33
Life In and around Pitesti
34
Pitesti, “The city of tulips”
36
Its main attraction points
38
Recommended Restaurants and Pubs
39
Survival Dictionary
42
Contact persons from “Constantin Brancoveanu”
University
43
Special thanks
“Constantin Brancoveanu” University
Constantin Brâncoveanu University is a
private higher education institution founded
in 1991 as one of Romania's first six private
universities.
In the year 2011, following institutional
evaluation made by the Romanian Agency
for Quality Assurance in Higher Education
(ARACIS), Constantin Brâncoveanu
University was awarded the highest degree
which can be granted to higher education
institutions in Romania: "HIGH
CONFIDENCE RATING".
Guide for International Students 1
The university runs its activities in three academic campuses situated in the
towns of Piteşti, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Brăila, and has its headquarters in
Piteşti. It currently provides study programmes in the fields of Management
and Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Foreign Affairs, Finance,
Accounting, Law, Foreign Relations and European Studies, Communication
Sciences, Administration Sciences, Social Assistance. Its Master programs
provide specialization in the fields of Management, Marketing, Accounting and
Communication Sciences.
Constantin Brâncoveanu University is a member of the European Network for
Business Studies and Languages (SPACE), along with other 91 universities in
25 countries.
Constantin Brâncoveanu University now ranks among the top three Romanian
private universities. It is also important to add that only 57% of Romania's
public and private universities have succeeded in obtaining the highest degree
ARACIS has awarded in Romania so far. The strengths and good practice
which can be applied in other public or private universities, too, have been
emphasized by the evaluation commission members in their reports posted on
ARACIS web site and have envisaged the university's modern academic
leadership and management, exceptional infrastructure, teaching staff, good
student-tutor relations and partnerships, extracurricular activity support, foreign
partnerships and ongoing contacts the University Board and academic
community members keep with graduates, local authorities and employers of
those who graduate from the study programs provided by the university.
Faculties
Pitesti
Faculty of Management Marketing in Economic Affairs
Field
Bachelor Level
Management
Marketing
Business Administration
Master Level
Specialization
Management (Full and Part time courses)
Marketing (Full time courses)
Business Administration (Full time courses)
Business Management
Human Resources Management
Management in Public Administration and Services
Financial and Banking Management
Service Marketing
Business-to-Business Marketing
Management
Marketing
Faculty of Finance and Accounting
Field
Bachelor Level
Accounting
Finance
Master Level
Accounting
Specialization
Accounting and Management Informatics System (Full and Part time courses)
Finance - Banking (Full time courses)
Accounting Standards, Reglementations and Policies
Faculty of Juridical, Administrative and Communication
Studies
Field
Bachelor Level
Communication Studies
Administrative Studies
Law
International Relations and European
Studies
Master Level
Communication Sciences
Specialization
Journalism (Full time courses)
Communication and Public Relations (Full time courses)
Public Administration (Full time courses)
Law (Full time courses)
International Relations and European Studies (Full time
courses)
Organizational Communication and Public Relations
Brăila
Field
Bachelor Level
Management
Accounting
Finance
Master Level
Management
Accounting
Specialization
Management (Full and part time courses)
Accounting and Management Informatics Systems (Full and part time courses)
Finance - Banking (Full time courses)
Business Management
Accounting Standards, Reglementation and Policies
Faculty of Administrative and Communication Studies
Field
Bachelor Level
Communication Studies
Social Work
Specialization
Journalism (Full time courses)
Social Work (Full time courses)
Rm. Vâlcea
Field
Bachelor Level
Management
Accounting
Finance
Master Level
Management
Accounting
Specialization
Management (Full and part time courses)
Economy of Trade, Tourism and Services (Full time courses)
Accounting and Management Informatics Systems (Full and part time courses)
Finance and Banking (Full time courses)
Business Management
Tourism, Hospitality and Hotel Management
Accounting Standards, Reglementations and Policies
English courses for international
and Erasmus Students
First Semester:
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SUBJECT
Marketing
Management
Management in Economical Affaires I
Financial and Economical Analysis
Public Finances
Intercultural Management
Romanian Language, Culture and Civilisation
Business Communications
Interactive Intercultural Tools for Entrepreneurs
Internship (in the hotel of the school or in the
International Relations Office)
No. of classes
(hours)
ECTS
56 (28+28)
56 (28+28)
56 (28+28)
56 (28+28)
56 (28+28)
60 (30+30)
56 (28+28)
56 (28+28)
60 (30+30)
90 (0+90)
6
6
6
6
6
7
5
6
7
10
602
65
TOTAL
Second Semester:
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
SUBJECT
Management in Economical Affaires II
Management and banks technics
International Economic and Organization
Human Resources Management
Capital Markets; Foreign Funds Projects
National Economy of Romania
Intercultural Management
Romanian Language, Culture and Civilisation
Business Communications
Interactive Intercultural Tools for Entrepreneurs
Internship (in the hotel of the school or in the
International Relations Office)
TOTAL
No. of classes
(hours)
ECTS
56 (28+28)
56 (28+28)
56 (28+28)
42 (28+14)
56 (28+28)
42 (28+14)
60 (30+30)
56 (28+28)
56 (28+28)
60 (30+30)
90 (0+90)
6
6
6
6
7
6
7
5
6
7
10
630
72
ROMANIAN GRADING SYSTEM IN ECTS
Local grade
ECTS grade
1-4
FX, F
Fail
5
E
Sufficient
6
D
Satisfactory
7-8
C
Good
9
B
Very good
10
A
Excellent
Visa for foreign students: http://www.mae.ro/en/node/2035
Insurance: - http://www.ceass.ro/index.php?nav=eu&lang=en
- http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/health/unplanned-healthcare/temporarystays/index_en.htm
Accomodation:
For the informations about accommodation please contact the International
Relations Office.
Administrative formalities prior to departure
Before coming to Piteşti you will need the following papers:
+ Application form
+ Accommodation form
+ Learning agreement
+ Transcript of records translated into English
+ A valid national identity card or passport. (Please note: Applicants not belonging
to the EU need to make inquiries within their Embassy to know if they need a visa.)
Regarding
accommodation
you
can
stay
in
Campus
hotel
http://www.campushotel.ro/en/index.php, which is right next to the University, with a
rent of 210 Euros per month, or you can try to find an apartment in town for a cheaper
price. You can contact the International Office with such request, or you can try to find
an apartment yourself by checking the websites of local companies such as Remax
http://www.remax.com/
How to get to Piteşti, ROMANIA
Piteşti is about 120 km from our two main airports in Bucharest: Otopeni (main
flights) and Băneasa (for low-cost flights).
After booking your flights there are different ways to get to Piteşti:
From the airport to Bucharest
a. By the airport bus (783 or 768) to Bucharest, Unirii Station. (Tickets cost about 3 or
4 Lei)
b. By Metro to Gara de Nord Train Station. (Tickets cost about 2 or 3 Lei)
c. By Taxi to Gara de Nord Station. (You may want to be careful with the taxi drivers
at the airport)
d. By Taxi to Autogara Ritmului
e. By Taxi to Autogara Militari
From Bucharest to Piteşti
By Train to Piteşti.
Please consult online the schedule of trains to Piteşti: http://www.infofer.ro/
By Bus to Piteşti.
Please consult online the schedule and the station from where the Bus will depart:
http://www.autogari.ro/
From Piteşti to “Constantin Brâncoveanu” University
Taxi is recommended (1,80 RON/ km – 0,40 euro/ km)
Taxi drivers are generally reliable in Piteşti. You can ask to be taken to the University
or to Campus hotel since they are both located in the same perimeter.
Please note:
Gara de Nord Station – Train station
Autogara Ritmului – Bus station
Autogara Militari – Bus station
You can also RENT A CAR from the airport. Please see:
http://www.autonom.ro/
http://www.cronoscar.ro/
Living in Campus
We know that living away from home within a new, different and diverse
community will allow you many opportunities for friendship, fun and personal
growth. We hope you find everything you need for a successful
accommodation here at Campus Hotel. We are committed to make your stay
a successful one!
Presentation
Included in Business Class category, CAMPUS Hotel is part of an exclusive
complex especially created for those of you who don’t want to give up comfort
and traveling in style. The hotel is the result of a perfect mixture between the
modern architecture and the intimate and relaxing atmosphere of ZEN type
design.
The hotel was designed to include the modern concept of travel intelligence
and living new sensations without missing contact with the dynamic rhythm of
business.
The chic restaurant, the HEALTH&FITNESS facilities follow all the same uptown atmosphere of CAMPUS Hotel and give you a great alternative to a day
full of meetings and responsibilities.
The exceptional campus infrastructure is completed by a residence aiming
students out of the area, with a capacity of 100 double rooms and full
equipment. The minimalist design brings a touch of modernism while the
warm-toned colors of the rooms make them intimate and cozy. Of course, we
haven’t forgotten about technology and the importance to be up to date with
the world news and happenings.
Services and
Facilities
Oxgen Club: fitness, cardio, aerobic, sauna, massage therapy
Dining and drinking: Alkazar Fashion Restaurant, Zebrano Café
conference rooms and briefings
Health
and Fitness
Oxygen Club
fitness, cardio, aerobic, sauna, massage therapy
Oxygen Club has been created in order to help you find the energy and the
well-being sensation. We have designed everything in order to give you the
possibility to concentrate your attention on the physical, mental and emotional
well-being condition.
Oxygen Club is directed both to fitness addicts and to those who haven't tried
the beneficial experience of sports and moving offering you the following
amenities:
latest generation equipment – Technogym Italy
trained staff
climatic maintenance and ventilation installation
100 individual locker rooms
2 Finnish saunas
20 shower rooms
The concept of Massage Therapy has been created especially to help you
release from the daily stress and intensify the positive thinking. The relaxing
massage helps you get your energy back while the toning and ant cellulite
massage allows the general acceleration of metabolism, the optimum weight
adjustment and musculature strengthening.
Dining and
Drinking
Alkazar
Conceived as a lounge restaurant, Alkazar Fashion Restaurant is a modern
interpretation of high class restaurants. It is the perfect place where you can
dine, drink a glass of wine or have a conversation without being disturbed by
the town noise. Alkazar Fashion Restaurant is the perfect representative of
the contemporary restaurant, combining the vanguard design with the
creativity of the fusion menu. People who enjoy an exquisite dish and those
who seek a varied menu will find here recipes cooked with passion and a
creative mix of ingredients. Alkazar Fashion Restaurant is also an ideal
location if you want to organize a party or an event.
Zebrano
The chillout Café
Zebrano is the white and very trendy Cafe where you never get bored. It is a
pleasure to just admire the way it was arranged, as a playground where white
and fresh green are facing out for supremacy. Everything is light, large,
optimistic and extremely cool. That is why you can "serve it" every moment of
the day.
The front terrace is perfect for an alfresco snack in Mediterranean style.
Zebrano Café is the place to go if you want to escape from the urban crowd in
a relaxing oasis. Zebrano Café is also an ideal location if you want to organize
a party or an event.
Students concerts and parties
Being a student in "Constantin Brâncoveanu" University does not only means
attending courses and seminars, projects and reports but also spectacoles and
student's parties. "Freshman Prom" organized by student's clubs became
relevant events in the life of Piteşti, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Brăila, the whole
community looking forward for them.
International students about us
Name: Eva Zapolskaja
Field of study: Tourism and Hotel Administration
Country of origin: Lithuania
“A part of the courses that I attended
at Constantin Brancoveanu University were
specially created for Erasmus students, with
modules lasting two weeks. They were much
more interesting than those taught in my
university. In Pitesti, there are a lot of pubs,
restaurants, museums and parks and the
university campus has many facilities like the
accommodation and the sports club. Thank
you Constantin Brâncoveanu University!”
Name: Francisco Rodrigues
Field of study: Marketing
Country of origin: Portugal
“If there is anything that should be
underlined about Constantin Brancoveanu
University, it is surely the preparation of the
courses, completely designed for the Erasmus
students. They are completely in English, very
practical and well scheduled, which gives us
some free time to visit other places”.
Name: Diogo Sousa
Internship: International Relations and Communication
Office
“Piteşti overcame all my expectations: a city
that is not big enough to get lost inside, but also
not too small to get bored in. It’s a clean city, with
an interesting night life and lots of places to go and
have a good time. In the end, if you don’t want to
go home walking, don’t worry about transportation.
There are taxis everywhere and very, very cheap!
During day or night, the city is generally safe.
Especially during the night I was surprised with the
security I felt, even more then in my city, Porto”.
Name: Pedro Couto
Internship: Communication Office
“When I accepted to do an internship
at Constantin Brancoveanu University, I had
no idea I would be so well accepted at this
university where I feel at home. This
experience is very good for me because it
allows me to expand my professional
training and helps me deﬁne my future
career. Why chose CBU? Because it’s a
modern university, with great facilities to
study or work as an intern”.
Romania at a glance
Located in Southeastern Europe,
Romania is surrounded by Ukraine and
Moldova in the Northeast, Hungary in
the Northwest, Serbia in the West and
Bulgaria in the South. With a coast of
225 km the country has access to the
Black Sea on its East side.
Romania is the 13th biggest
country in Europe with 238.391 sq.km. It
stretches 514km from North to South
and 720 km from East to West.
Facts about Romania
• Capital
Bucharest
• Area
238,391 sq.km
• Population
19,043,767 (2011
census)
• Currency
Romanian leu
(RON)
• National day
1st of December
History
At the intersection of the Balkans, the Orient, the Occident and the Slavic Region, Romania
owns a turbulent past but got nevertheless its own identity in spite of the invasions and
occupations. In the 1st century B.C. Dacia was created on today’s Romanian territory. Later,
between 101 and 106 A.D., the Romans invaded this land and settled here. Marks are still easy to
notice in nowadays architecture, language (which is considered a “latin rooted” one), proverbs and
popular tales.
From the 3rd to the 12th century, the
territory came across many other invasions
from the Slaves, Huns, Hungarians, Turks
and Mongols. The Slaves (in the 6th century)
left some marks in the current Romanian
language and the Hungarians are the only
ones who settled for a longer time, in
Transylvania.
During medieval times, the Romanians
lived in three provinces: Wallachia, Moldavia
and Transylvania. The provinces got united
for good in 1918, to form the present
Romanian state. Every year on the 1st of
December Romania celebrates the Great
Union Day which became the National
Holiday.
As decades pasted, and after the
Second World War, Romania experienced a
communist regime, the totalitarian regime of
Nicolae Ceauşescu. In 1989, the dictatorship
was pushed down and a democratic political
system was re-established. A new constitution
was adopted in 1991. Today Romania is part
of important international organisations like
NATO (2004) and the European Union
(2007).
Geography
Location and boundaries
Located in Southeastern Europe, Romania is surrounded by Ukraine and Moldova in the
Northeast, Hungary in the Northwest, Serbia in the West and Bulgaria in the South. With
a coast of 225 km the country has access to the Black Sea on its East side. Romania is
the 13th biggest country in Europe with 238.391 sq.km. It stretches 514km from North to
South and 720 km from East to West.
Relief
The Carpathian Mountains (the highest peak is Mt. Moldoveanu at 2544 m) cross
Romania from the North to the Southwest. They were glaciated and in Fagaras and
Retezat Mountains glacial lakes and mass of rock can be found. These were created
when the ice melted around 10,000 years ago. In the Northeast of Transylvania, the
mountains form Europe’s longest volcanic chain. The Carpathian Mountains account for
about a third (31%) of the country’s area. Another third of Romania (33%) is covered by
hills and plateaus full of orchards and vineyards. The final third is a fertile plain of dark
chernozem soil, where cereals, vegetables, herbs and other crops grow. The lowest point
is the Black Sea at 0 meter.
Climate
Romania enjoys a temperate-continental climate, which ranges between hot summers
and very cold winters with a lot of snow from mid-December until the end of March.
Romania’s average annual temperature is 11°C in the south and on the coast, and 2°C in
the mountains. In June, July and August, the hottest places in Romania are in the South
Plain, where average temperatures reach 24-30°C. In summer, there are frequent
showers and thunderstorms in the mountains. The mild and sunny days of autumn last
from early September until late October. Spring starts in mid-March in most of Romania’s
regions, but only in April in the mountains and in the north part of the country. Annual
rainfall is from 600 mm to 700 mm, especially in the spring. Precipitations are the
heaviest in Transylvania and in the Carpathian Mountains, where an average of 134
centimeters of rain and snow fall can be observed each year. Dobrogea is e warmest
and driest region, with less than 38 cm of annual rainfall.
Crafts of Romania
While there are great Romanian fine artists, among whom 20th century sculptor
Constantin Brancusi is probably the most famous, the typical zest for life and almost naive
optimism that the world is really a beautiful place seem best expressed in the traditional art and
craft of Romanian peasants, extending even to their colorful, unique grave markers.
In the “Merry Cemetery” of Sapanta,”
bordering Ukraine, carved wooden crosses
are painted traditional Voronet blue (named
for the nearby painted monastery) and
embellished with fanciful borders, renderings
of the deceased and often anecdotes of
their lives.
An erstwhile town mayor is
memorialized
with
anecdotes
of
his
womanizing ways.
The most readily recognizable examples of
Romanian art are the famed painted eggs,
especially prominent around Easter time.
Painting of real hollowed-out eggs was an
integral part of preparations for this festival
of renewal. Women and children gathered
in someone’s home and spent a day painting
and
gossiping.
Intricate
patterns
were
actually secret languages known only to
residents of the regions where they were
painted.
Ceramics
Romanian pottery is still made mainly on
traditional kick-wheels with simple finishing
tools. Shapes, sizes and patterns reflect the
different clays and cultures of diverse areas
where are produced.
Color glazes and
decorations vary from strong geometrics, to
delicate florals, animals and humans. There
are
approximately
30
pottery
centers
throughout the country, each with its own
distinctive style, but the main areas are in
Horezu in Oltenia;
Miercurea-Ciuc and
Corund in western Transylvania; Baia Mare
near the northern border, and Radauti and
Marginea in Moldavia.
Wood
Maramures is the area to see the art of
woodwork.
Homes
are
trimmed
in
elaborately carved wood, wooden gates and
even
fences
Historically,
in
are
intricately
this
area,
a
carved.
family’s
community status was displayed through the
gate – the more elaborate, the more
important the family. Trees of life, twisted
rope, moons, stars, flowers and wolf teeth to
ward off evil spirits are associated with
myths and superstitions.
Textiles
Textile weaving is the most widespread craft in Romania, handed down from generation
to generation, using distinctive family patterns along with those specific to different
districts. Looms still are common in homes and women weave and embroider from
childhood through old age. Some Romanian weavers and embroiderers still work with
threads and yarns they produce themselves, but younger weavers tend to purchase their
raw materials. They weave and embroider just about every cloth article used in their
homes, from colorful linen and cotton towels to window draperies, bedspreads, rugs, wall
hangings, furniture throws and clothing. In a village near Sibiu, part of a bride’s dowry is
still a tolic, used to decorate horses of those who ride from house to house issuing
wedding invitations.
Romania’s treasures
Black Sea Resorts
Warm climate, miles of sand beaches, ancient monuments, vineyards and modern resorts
invite travelers to seriously consider Romania's Black Sea Coast as their summer
vacation destination.
Castles & Fortresses of Romania
Romania’s collection of castles and fortresses perhaps best illustrates the rich medieval
heritage of the country. While castles built from the 14th to the 18th centuries are strong
and austere fortresses built mainly for defense against invaders, those erected beginning
in the late 1800s are imposing and luxurious. The most popular include the 14th century
Corvinesti Castle, built on the site of a former Roman camp, the elegant 19th century
Peles Castle with its 160 rooms filled with priceless European art and, of course, the Bran
Castle, built in the mid-1300s and legendary home to Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula.
Corvinesti Castle
Peles Castle
Bran Castle
Biertan Fortified Church
Prejmer Fortified Church
The Danube Delta - A UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site
The mighty Danube River flows 1,788 miles from its springs in Germany’s Black Forest to
the Black Sea. Just before reaching the sea it forms the second largest and best
preserved of Europe's deltas: 2,200 square miles of rivers, canals, marshes, tree-fringed
lakes and reed islands. The Danube Delta is a wildlife enthusiast’s (especially a bird
watcher’s) paradise.
The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina
Among the most picturesque treasures of Romania are the Painted Monasteries of
Bucovina (in northeastern Romania). Their painted exterior walls are decorated with
elaborate 15th and 16th century frescoes featuring portraits of saints and prophets,
scenes from the life of Jesus, images of angels and demons, and heaven and hell.
Romanian traditional food
Romanian traditional food is influenced by both neighbors and invadors. Turkish,
Hungarian and Austrian cuisines played an important role. For example the popular main
dishes are meat, cabbage rolls, sausages and stews. Romanian food is also influenced
by Latin cuisine. Thus you can frequently find Italian and French dishes. A good example
of these influences is Mamaliga, kind of Italian polenta. This corn porridge was
traditionaly the basic dish of the Romanians.
Soups can be made with meat (Ciorba de Perişoare) or fish (Ciorba de Peşte) and are
usually offered on menus at the restaurant. Besides you can not leave Romania without
testing the Mici or Mititei, grilled, grinded or minced meat in the shape of sausages;
Sarmale, minced meat, half beef - half pork, rolled like a sausage and wrapped in
cabbage leaves; or also Tocană, spiced stew along with Mamaligă. To conclude a
delicious traditional Romanian meal, you may eat Clătite, Crepes, with various filling and
toppings. Poftă bună, the Romanian way of saying “Enjoy your meal!
Source of this chapter were collected most from Romania is waiting for you:
http://www.univcb.ro/java_script/uploaded/DRI/GHID_Romania_is_waiting_for_you.pdf
»Did you know that...
» With an area of 92,043 square miles (238,391 square kilometer), Romania is the largest
country in Southeastern Europe. It is roughly the same size as the United Kingdom and slightly
smaller than the U.S. state of Oregon.
» The Carpathian Mountains are home to one of the largest undisturbed forests in Europe. 400
unique species of mammals, including the Carpathian chamois, call the Carpathian Mountains
home. 60% of European brown bear population lives in the Carpathian Mountains.
» The second largest underground glacier in Europe (in terms of volume) can be found in
Transylvania - Romania. The 3500-year old Scarisoara glacier, located in the Bihor Mountains –
90 miles southwest of Cluj Napoca. It has a volume of 2,649,000 cubic feet (75,000 cubic
meters).
» The statue of Dacian king Decebal, carved in the rocky bank of the Danube river, is the tallest
rock sculpture in Europe (135 feet tall). The monument celebrates obduracy, audacity and pride.
It is a homage to the last king of Dacia (today's Romania), from Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Constantino
Dragan.
» Romanian Inventor Traian Vuia was the first European to built and fly a fully
self-propelled, fixed-wing 'automobile airplane' (March 18, 1906).
» The first substance proved to have a normalizing effect on blood sugar levels - pancreatine
(the predecessor of insulin) was discovered by Romanian physiologist, professor of medicine:
Nicolae Paulescu!
Between 1914 and 1916, Dr. Paulescu performed experiments in which he obtained an antidiabetic pancreatic extract. In 1916 his extract, injected into diabetic dogs, reduced blood
glucose levels.
» The jet engine used by modern airplanes was invented by Bucharest-born
inventor Henri Coanda. Romanian inventor and aerodynamics pioneer, Henri Coanda designed
and built in 1910 the world's first jet powered aircraft, known as the Coandă - 1910, which he
demonstrated publicly at the second International Aeronautic Salon in Paris. Romania's main
international airport, Bucharest Otopeni - Henri Coanda, is named after the great inventor.
» The first fountain pen was invented by Craiova-born
(1799-1875). Mr. Poenaru's invention was patented in May 1827.
Petrache
Poenaru
» The Romanian city of Timisoara was the first in Europe to have electric street-lighting (in
1889). Timisoara was also the first European city to introduce horse-drawn trams, in 1869.
» The Peles Castle was the first European castle entirely lit by electrical current.
The electricity was produced by the castle’s own plant. The castle’s central heating system, built
in 1888, is still functional and in use today.
» The world's first industrial oil refinery opened at Ploieşti (southern Romania) in 1857. Oil was
exploited commercially in Romania since 1857, two years before oil was discovered in
Pennsylvania.
» The first natural gas compression station in Europe was built in Sărmăşel - Romania, in 1927.
» The Danube - Black Sea canal - in south-east Romania - is world's third longest man-made
navigation route, after the Suez and the Panama Canals..
This 61 miles long, Y-shape canal, was opened to navigation in 1984, it makes
the water distance from the Danube river to the port of Constanta 249 miles shorter and keeps
trade ships away from the Danube Delta.
» Hollywood's original Tarzan was born in the city of Timisoara, Romania. Considered by
movie-makers "the only man in Hollywood who's natural in the flesh and can act without
clothes", Johnny Weissmuller (1904-1984) was a box-office hit in the 1932 'Tarzan the Ape
Man'. The ship's roster from his family's arrival at Ellis Island lists his birthplace as Freidorf, now
a district of the city of Timisoara. Freidorf maintains beautiful architecture, old German homes,
and lots of green spaces.
» Soprano Alma Gluck - the first lyrical
was born in Bucharest, Romania on May 11, 1884.
artist
to
sell
one
million
records
-
» Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci was
the first to achieve a perfect routine and get
the first score of 10.00 in the history of
gymnastics, during the Olympics in Montreal
(1976). The scoring displays of the time
lacked the technical capability to show a
perfect 10.00. They could only display threedigit grades (0.00 to 9.99 but not a 10.00) In
2000 Nadia was named as one of the
athletes of the 20th century by the Laureus
World Sports Academy.
» The real the real Dracula (Vlad Draculea) nicknamed Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler) was a
Romanian prince and military leader who fought the Turks in the Middle Ages. Count Dracula the Vampire - was created by an Irish writer, Bram Stoker in 1897.
» The longest career as a motor racing driver is 39 years 364 days and was achieved by
Laurentiu Moldovan (Romania) who raced in rally cars and formula 1 style cars from 7 July 1968
to 6 July 2008. www.guinnessworldrecords.com
» Goalkeeper Helmuth Duckadam saved a record four consecutive penalty kicks in the 1986
European Football Champions Cup Final, securing victory for his team Steaua Bucuresti.
(Steaua Bucuresti defeated FC Barcelona in Seville, Spain)
» Romanian gymnastics trainer Octavian Bellu is perhaps the most successful sports trainer is
the world. Under his guidance, Romania's national women gymnastics team has won 305
Olympic and European and World championship medals. Mr. Bellu's gymnasts have won 16
Gold Olympic medals.
» The Romanian language currently spoken by over 25-milion people is 1,700 years old.
» Romanian is one of the five languages in which religious services are performed in the
autonomous monastic state of Mount Athos (Greece).
» Voronet Monastery, located in northeastern Romania, is also known as the 'Sistine Chapel of
the East'. The monastery – built in 1488 – is known worldwide for its abundance of interior and
exterior frescoes (wall paintings) featuring an intense shade of blue commonly known as
‘Voronet blue.’
» The tallest wooden church in the world, and the second-tallest wooden structure in Europe,
can be found in Sapanta Peri - Maramures (northwestern Romania). A 23 feet cross that
wheights 1,000 lbs tops the 257 feet tall church which is dedicated to St. Michael.
» The Brukenthal museum in Sibiu opened its doors to the public three years prior to the Louvre
Museum in Paris. It is the oldest museum in Romania and one of the first museums in Europe.
» Romania has the second-largest outdoor museum in the world. Astra Museum in Sibiu
features more than 300 buildings as well as watermills and windmills, gigantic presses for wine,
fruit and oil, hydraulic forges and structures representing village architectural styles from many
parts of Romania.
» Universal literature found valuable sources of inspiration in Romania's castles.
The most famous novels written are "The Castle in the Carpathians" by Jules Verne, and
"Dracula" by Bram Stoker.
» On March 1 Romanians celebrate the beginning of spring in their own, unique way. To show
their friendship, respect or admiration, men and boys offer to their (female) family members,
friends and colleagues a "Martisor" (small trinket attached to a red/ white lace - red for love and
white for honesty). The tradition is said to have originated in Roman times. Just seven days after
the 'Martisor' Day, on March 8, Romanians celebrate the Women's Day - a tradition similar to
Mother's Day celebrated in the USA, but extended to all adult women.
More about Martisor
» The Merry Cemetery (or the Happy Graveyard) in the village of Săpânța - Maramureş is one
of the world's most unique resting places and a popular tourist attraction! It is famous for its over
800 colorful gravestones, carved in oak, are decorated with colorful paintings and funny epitaphs
about the deceased.
» Romania's national poet - Mihai Eminescu - used to relax and reflect under this linden three.
Eminescu's creation "The Evening Star" (Luceafarul) is considered to be the longest love poem
ever wrote. It's a miracle how this tree survived for so long" - says Dr. Mandache Leocov, former
director of Iasi botanic garden.
» Romania and wine started their common history 4000 years ago (2000 BC) when the Greeks arrived
from the Black Sea, making it one of the world’s oldest viticulture regions (in comparison the Greeks
introduced wine in France around the 6th century BC and it was further developed during the Roman
time).
» Because too much wine was produced, and consumed, in 50 BC King Burebista had to set a limit to
cultivation of wine grapes and wine production through his empire: Dacia (present-day Romania).
» Today Romania is the nine wine producer in the world! 11 "indigenous" varieties of grapes that cannot
be found anywhere else in the world are still produced by some wine growers.
» The 10-bani note issued by Romania's Ministry
of Finance in 1917is the smallest paper money
ever printed (dimensions: 1.08 x 1.49 in).The
banknote is in fact a divisionary note (100 bani =
1 leu), more like a paper coin. (Source: World
Record Academy)
» According to the World Records Academy, The Palace of Parliament, located in Bucharest, is the
world's largest and most expensive civil administration building in the world. It also ranks as the biggest
office building in Europe (3.9 million square feet) and second-largest in the world, after the U.S.
Pentagon. More than a million tons of marble, steel, crystal and wood have been used to build this palace!
» Bucharest's mass transit network (RATB) is the fourth largest in Europe.
» The city of Brasov (Transylvania) is home to the largest gothic church east of Vienna (Austria).
Brasov's famous landmark and Romania's leading gothic church, the Black Church was built between
1385 and 1477 and got its nickname after the Great Fire of 1689 blackened its the walls.
The Black Church has the largest organ in Europe with 4000 tubes (built by Buchholz, Berlin’s famous
organ builder, in 1836) as well as the largest bell in Romania, weighting 41,000 lbs (6.3 tons).
» Brasov is home to what is said to be the
narrowest street in Europe. The Rope Street
(Strada Sforii) is approximately four feet wide
and connects Cerbului Street with Poarta Schei
Street. The street was initially used as an accessroute by firefighters.
Strada Sforii – Brasov
» A game very similar to baseball, and called
"Oina", was played in Romania long before
baseball has become one of America's most
favorite sports
.
Source of this chapter: http://www.romaniatourism.com/did-you-know.html
Life in and around Pitesti
Pitesti, “The city of tulips”
The city of Pitesti is situated in Arges
County, in the central – Southern part of the
country,
being
an
important
historical,
economic, cultural and sporting center of
Romania. Pitesti is 120km away from
Bucharest – the capital of the country – and
it is connected with it by a highway and a
railway
road.
The
city
is
highly
representative as the blending between the
traditional
values
and
the
European
aspirations of the Romanian community.
Pitesti is one of the most developed
economic towns of Romania and is also a
powerful industrial centre.
The tulip is the city’s symbol. Each
year, the City Hall from Pitesti organizes an
international floral exhibition – symbolically
called “The Tulip Symphony” – which brings
to Pitesti thousands of visitors from inside
the country and from abroad. The tradition of
the people from Pitesti is to keep their town
clean, to have many green areas, many
parks and famous public gardens.
There are many old architectural buildings in the centre of the city:
Piteşti is one of the most developed
economic towns of Romania and is
also a powerful
Nearby
the
industrial
city,
there
centre.
is
the
Automobile Factory Dacia- Renault.
Pitesti dancing Fountain
Designed by Mr.Laurent Ferron in
Romania Pitesti City. the concept was
developed on the beginning of 2008
and was finished on the 9 may 2008.
The main idea was to relook the city
hall square with dancing water and
change the design of the basin on two
levels with water fall.
Its main attraction points
Făgăras Mountains - the highest
mountain ridge of the entire Romanian
Carpathians, with the highest attitudes of our
country (Moldoveanu peak – 2544m and
Negoiu peak – 2535m).
A road called the Transfăgărăsan
constructed across the Făgăras Mountains,
being the highest and most dramatic paved
road in Romania– at 2034m altitude.
Among the attractions along the
southern section of the road, near the village
of Arefu, is the Poienari fortress. The castle
served as the residence of Vlad III the
Impaler, the king who inspired Bram Stoker's
Dracula character. To reach the castle,
visitors need to climb 1,426 steps.
Vidraru Lake Dam is an arch dam
built on a foundation of rock to produce
hydroelectricity. Its height is 166 meters,
arch length 305 meters, water accumulation
volume 465 million cubic meters, having a
total length of 28km. It it ranked 5th in
Europe, and 9th in the world.
The city of Curtea de Arges is one
of the oldest settlements in Romania,
situated on the river Arges, at 38 km from
Pitesti. It was the first capital of Wallachia,
established in 1330. The city is the site of
several medieval churches.
Among them, Curtea de Arges
Monastery is an architectural jewel in
Romania. In its neighborhood lies the
Fountain of Manole, the Craftsman. As the
legend says, this fountain was built on the
place where he fell from the roof of the
monastery.
Recommended Restaurants and Pubs
Recommended Shopping places
Recommended restaurants: Alkazar (Located in the Campus Hotel), Casa Sattler
(Florăriei street), Zahana (Targu din Vale street), Calabria (Eroilor street), La Butoaie
(Crinului street), Mansion Pub.
Recommended pubs: Zebrano (Located in the Campus Hotel), Guinness Pub, Pavone
Pizzeria, Garden Pub, Hush Pub (Located in the city centre) and Cuba (from 7p.m to
8p.m is happy hour – half price the drinks).
Recommended Shopping places
You have one large supermarket located within 5 minutes from Campus which is
Kaufland and a smaller market called Praxis. In the city centre you have the supermarket
Crrefour City and other smaller markets, open 24h. Further away, by taking a free bus you
can visit the hypermarkets Real, Auchan or Carrefour. Also, 5 minutes away from Campus,
by taxi, you can go to Euromall.
Survival dictionary
Basis
Hello
Good morning
Good evening
Good night
Good bye
Thank you
Yes / No
Please
Excuse me
Where ?
Bună ziua
Bună dimineaţa
Bună seara
Noapte bună
La revedere
Mulţumesc
Da / Nu
Vă rog
Scuzaţi-mă
Unde ?
When?
How much?
Why?
How are you?
I don’t understand
I don’t speak Romanian
Could you write it?
What does ... mean?
You’re welcome
Când?
Cât?
De ce?
Ce mai faceţi?
Nu înţeleg
Nu vorbesc româneşte
Puteţi să notaţi?
Ce înseamnă ?
Cu plăcere
Doamna
Domnul
Orar
Open
Close
WC
Deschis
Închis
Toaletă
Daily life
Mrs.
Mr.
Schedule
Time
Today
Yesterday
Tomorrow
Morning
Evening
Night
Day
Week days
Astăzi
Ieri
Mâine
Dimineaţă
Seară
Noapte
Ziuă
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Public holiday
Luni
Marţi
Miercuri
Joi
Vinery
Sâmbătă
Duminică
Zi de sărbătoare
Stradă
Piaţă
Parc
Staţie de autobuz
Gară
Piaţă
Poştă
Stamp
Embassy
ATM
Taxi
Tramway
Subway
Timbru
Ambasadă
Bancomat
Taxi
Tramvai
Metrou
Spital
Doctor
Farmacie
Police
Could you help me?
Poliţie
M-aţi putea ajuta?
In the city
Street
Square
Park
Bus stop
Train station
Market
Post office
Emergencies
Hospital
Doctor
Pharmacy
Accommodation
Hotel
Pensiune
O cameră dublă
O cameră de o persoană /
Simplă
With bathroom
Without bathroom
Is the breakfast
Included?
Cu baie
Fără baie
Este inclus micul
Dejun?
Restaurant
Mic dejun
Prânz
Cină
Meniu
Nota
Bere
Cafea
Ceai
Vin
Apă plată
Apă minerală
Brânză / Caşcaval
Telemea
Desert
Fruits
Milk
Vegetables
Bread
Fish
Meat
Pepper
Salt
Soup
Sour soup
Salad
(without) Sugar
Desert
Fructe
Lapte
Legume
Pâine
Peşte
Carne
Piper / Ardei
Sare
Supă
Ciorbă
Salată
(fără) Zahăr
Lac
Mare
Plajă
Munte
Monastery
Church
(outside) Museum
Mânăstire
Biserică
Muzeu (în aer liber)
Where is ... ?
I am looking for ...
Is it far?
Left
Right
Straight ahead
Arrival / Departure
Entrance / Exit
North
South
Unde este ...?
Caut ...
E departe?
Stânga
Dreapta
Drept înainte
Sosire / Plecare
Intrare / Ieşire
Nord
Sud
East
Est
Petrol station
Road
Highway
Bridge
Train
Ticket
Ticket office
Platform
Airport
At what time arrives /
leaves ...?
I would like a ticket for a
one way (roundtrip) for...
Benzinărie
Drum
Autostradă
Pod
Tren
Bilet
Ghişeu
Peron
Aeroport
La ce oră soseşte / pleacă
...?
Aş dori un bilet dus (dusîntors) până la ...
West
Vest
Hotel
Pension
Double bedroom
Simple bedroom
At the restaurant
Restaurant
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Menu
The bill
Beer
Café
Tea
Wine
Still water
Mineral water
Cheese
Salty cheese
Visits
Lake
Sea
Beach
Mountain
Direction and transport
Figures
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Zero
Unu
Doi
Trei
Patru
Cinci
Şase
Şapte
Opt
Nouă
10
11
12
20
21
100
101
200
1000
Zece
Unsprezece
Doisprezece
Douăzeci
Douăzeci şi unu
O sută
O sută unu
Două sute
O mie
Contact persons from International Relations Department
of “Constantin Brancoveanu”
University
Tudorel POPESCU
Ionut BURLUSI
Director of the International and
Public Relations Department
Erasmus Institutional Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel/Fax: +40-248-61.00.88
Trainee at International Relations and PR
Department
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel/Fax: +40-248-61.00.88
This guide has been made by the International Relation Office of
“Constantin Brancoveanu” University with the support of
“Constantin Brancoveanu” University, ANPCDEFP and Erasmus
program.
Our many thanks for supporting us in realizing this brochure go to:
- Tudorel Popescu
- Serbanica Cristina
- Burlusi Ionut
- Madalina Ticu
- Roxana Matei

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