Gondolier on gondola

Venice

The sponsors expect the students to:

Understand that the program is not simply a trip to Italy, but an educational experience that requires preparation.
Genuinely desire to learn.
Be timely in accomplishing the various requirements of the program.
Abide by NCSSM's rules and regulations during the trip.

If you are selected to participate in this program, the instructors specifically expect that you will:

Prior to the trip

Provide a copy the passport by the required date. Not meeting the deadline may result in being asked to leave the program.
Provide student travel-related information by the required date, such as cell #, flight meal preferences, etc.
Follow and abide by any of the program's requirements, such as promptly providing required information, forms, and payments without needing follow-up reminders.
Participate actively and demonstrate a genuine interest and willingness/openness to learn about the Italian culture, history and language.
Attend any pre-trip and all J-Term meetings
Respond promptly (within 24 hours) to messages, emails, announcements and any other communications.
For safety reasons, arrange to have a cell phone that operates in Italy.

During the trip

After the trip

Complete a course survey prepared by the sponsors
At the participant's discretion, assist the sponsors in promoting the following year's Italy J-Term to the prospective new participants.