Monica Giovannini is the Resident Director. Elisa Damiani is the housing coordinator. Simona Michelotti is the librarian and office assistant. At the school in the same building where all classes are held. In Italy experienced couriers will meet you to accompany you to Siena by bus and help you with whatever need you may have.
Travelers checks are probably the easiest form of currency.
Major credit cards are accepted everywhere. If you like, you can. Keep in mind that you do not need to open an account to receive money from the U.S.Your bank in the States need only tell you at which bank you will be able to cash your money. It depends on what you want to do. Habits vary enormously from student to student.