NorthWest Arkansas Community College

May 31: Depart USA for those who choose to fly with the group (XNA to Rome FCO)

June 1: Arrive Rome / tour Plaza St. Peters Hotel / Tour Rome

June 2: Tour Rome / group lunch / dinner on-your-own

June 3: Depart Rome via train for Siena

June 4: Preview session at Dante Cooking School, waking tour of Siena, welcome reception at Ravizza, group pizza dinner

June 5: Explore Siena plus Bruco Contrada tour late afternoon

June 6: Classes begin - language in morning and cooking/photography in afternoon

June 7: TBA

June 8: TBA

June 9: Brolio wine tour after classes

June 10: TBA

June 11-12: Plan your own weekend excursion

June 13-17: Regular class schedule

June 14: Combined dinner with NWACC Foundation Group and NWACC in Italy Students

June 18-19: Plan your own weekend excursion

June 20-24: Regular class schedule

June 25-26: Plan your own weekend excursion

June 28: Farewell Siena pizza part on ground of Quattro Torra

June 30: Last day for all classes

July 1-2: Palio weekend

July 3: Depart Siena for Florence check in Hotel Pierre, tour Florence (private bus)

July 4: Tour Florence and group lunch

July 5: Depart Florence for those flying with the group (Florence to XNA)

Italian Language & Photography Program Fees:

Approximately $5,255 - $5,659 (Based on NWACC Tuition Rate) includes:

• Tuition and fees for language course in Italy
• Round trip air transportation (approximately $1,600)
• Language tutors
• Accommodations onsite 
• Day trip excursions related to the program's curriculum
• Admission to sites and attractions that are part of the program's curriculum
• Project supplies and materials
• Health and extraction insurance

Italian Language & Culinary Program Fees:

Approximately $5,766 includes:

• Tuition and fees for language course in Italy
• Tuition and fees for Italian culinary course
• Meals/ingredients prepared during class
• Round trip air transportation (approximately $1,600)
• Language tutors
• Accommodations onsite 
• Day trip excursions related to the program's curriculum
• Admission to sites and attractions that are part of the program's curriculum
• Project supplies and materials
• Health and extraction insurance

Italian Language & Photography Program Fee Does Not Include:

• New passport application fees (if applicable)
• Visa fee (if applicable)
• Meals (participants eligible for University of Siena meal plan. Averages 4.50 euro)
• Optional excursions
• Immediate medical expenses

Italian Language & Culinary Program Fee Does Not Include:

• New passport application fees (if applicable)
• Visa fee (if applicable)
• Meals outside the classroom (participants eligible for University of Siena meal plan. Averages 4.50 euro)
• Optional excursions
• Immediate medical expenses

May 31 - July 5, 2022

Participants sign up for photography or culinary arts with NWACC. All participants will sign up for Italian I or II with the University of Siena (all courses built into the program fees). Course offerings are subject to change.

The Università per Stranieri di Siena (University for Foreigners of Siena) is a public university specialized in the teaching of Italian as well as Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Russian, French, German, Spanish and English. It is located not only in the safe city of Siena but also in one rich in culture.

The university has received the European Label for Languages eight times, from 2004 to 2013. This is an award given by the European Union for language projects that have promoted the teaching and learning of languages through innovation and effective teaching practices, encouraging awareness of European linguistic heritage and motivating citizens to pursue multilingualism throughout their lives. 

Facilities include audiovisual and multimedia center, IT facilities, computer center, linguistic and computer laboratories and a library.

Students are taught in small, welcoming surroundings. Students are taught via "total immersion" into the Italian language. It is recommended that students prepare for the classes by taking free Italian online classes before arriving in Siena.

 

Vince Pianalto
Baking/Pastry Instructor
Assoc of Science
vpianalto@nwacc.edu
BW 116
631-8604

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