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.



SCHEDULE
Jan 28, 2008 - May 1, 2008

Mon Jan 28:
Students enter their accommodation

Tue Jan 29:
Orientation at NECA facilities

Tue Jan 29:
Typical Tuscan dinner together in the city center

Wed Jan 30:
Classes begin

Tue Feb 5:
Morning excursion to the open-air market at Cascine Park

Fri Feb 8:
One-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Pisa

Sat Feb 9:
Morning excursion to the hill of Piazzale Michelangelo and visit to the 1,000 year old San Miniato Church (1,018 a.C.)

Sat Feb 9:
Afternoon excursion to the hill of Fiesole

Sat Feb 16:
Evening together with live music performance of local bands

Fri Mar 7:
One-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Siena

Tue Mar 11 - Fri Mar 14:
Midterm exams

Sat Mar 15 - Mon Mar 23 (inclusive):
Spring Break (classes will not meet), during Easter week

Mon Mar 24:
Easter Monday (classes will not meet)

Tue Mar 25:
Classes resume

Fri Mar 28:
One-day excursion to Greve in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti area, and typical Tuscan lunch together

Fri Apr 25:
National Holiday - Liberation Day (classes will not meet)

Mon Apr 28 - Wed Apr 30:
Finals

Thu May 1:
National Holiday - Labor Day
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.



ITALIAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2008 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
-May 1 for National Holiday

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




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