Welcome

COURSES
Students enrolled in the NECA Semester Programs usually choose up to 4 or 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 might not be available.



TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Sept 8, 2008 - Dec 11, 2008

Mon Sept 8:
Students enter their accommodation

Tue Sept 9:
Orientation at NECA facilities

Wed Sept 10:
Morning excursion to the hill of Piazzale Michelangelo and visit to the 1,000 year old
San Miniato Church (1,018 a.C.)

Wed Sept 10:
Typical Tuscan dinner together

Thu Sept 11:
Classes begin

Fri Sept 26:
Morning excursion to the hill of Fiesole and typical lunch together in the hills

Tue Sept 30:
Morning excursion to the open-air market at Cascine Park

Wed Oct 1:
Snack together in the late afternoon

Fri Oct 3:
One-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Pisa

Fri Oct 17:
One-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Siena

Tue Oct 21 - Fri Oct 24 (inclusive):
Midterm exams

Sat Oct 25 - Mon Nov 3 (inclusive):
Midterm Break (no classes)

Tue Nov 4:
Classes resume

Fri Nov 7:
One-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Greve in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti area, and typical Tuscan lunch together

Thu Nov 27 - Mon Dec 1 (inclusive):
Thanksgiving Holidays (no classes)

Tue Dec 2:
Classes resume

Mon Dec 8:
Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception (no classes)

Tue Dec 9 - Wed Dec 10 (inclusive):
Final Exams

Thu Dec 11:
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.
On days with no classes, the school is closed.
The school closes on December 11, 2008.




ITALIAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2008 DURING THE PROGRAM
The facilities will be closed on the following days and on weekends (*):
-Sat Oct 25 to Mon Nov 3 (inclusive) for Midterm Break.
-Thu Nov 27 to Mon Dec 1 (inclusive) for Thanksgiving Holidays.


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




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