COURSES
Students enrolled in the NECA Semester Programs can choose up to 4-5 courses, thus earning 12-15 credits. At an additional cost it is possible to choose a 6th course for a total of 18 credits. Students should choose a second choice of courses in case one or more courses may not be available for any reason.



TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
January 30 - April 30

Jan 30:
Students enter their accommodation

Jan31:
Orientation at NECA facilities
Typical Tuscan dinner together

Feb 1:
Classes begin

Feb 4:
Afternoon excursion to the hill of Piazzale Michelangelo and visit to the 1,000 year old San Miniato Church (1,018 a.C.)

Feb 7:
Morning excursion to the open-air market at Cascine Park

Feb 10:
Excursion to the hill of Fiesole plus typical lunch in the hills

 

Feb 20:
Cooking class and dinner together (recipes taken from old Florentine manuscripts)

Feb 25:
One-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Pisa

Mar 3:
One-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Siena

Week starting on March 5:
Midterm exams

Week starting on March 12:
Spring Break (classes will not meet)

Mar 31:
One-day excursion to Greve in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti area, and typical Tuscan lunch together

Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 9 (inclusive):
Easter Holidays (classes will not meet)

Apr 10:
Classes resume

Week starting on Apr 23:
Finals

Apr 30:
Students leave their accommodation


Dates of excursions may be modified due to logistical factors, transportation strikes, etc. Additional excursions may be added depending on students' interest.
Note: On days with no classes, the school is closed.

The school opens on Jan 31 and closes on April 30.



ITALIAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2012 DURING THE PROGRAM
The facilities will be closed on the following days and on weekends (*):
-for the Spring Break and Easter Holidays
-Apr 25 for National Holiday - Liberation Day
-May 1 for National Holiday - Labour Day

(*) There might be excursions during these days, but no classes in the NECA premises, which will be closed.

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