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Because all teaching, counseling, and activities at NESE happen in a warm and
supportive environment, you will feel welcomed from the moment you arrive. NESE's
welcome will continue to be demonstrated throughout your stay by all our teachers
and staff. They will answer your questions and provide any guidance and assistance
you may need. They will be supportive and encourage you to discover new places,
meet new people, and try new things. NESE is more than just an English school;
it is your family in the United States.
During your first week at NESE, we will introduce
you to your new life in the United States through our Orientation Program. During
this orientation period, we will teach you what you need to know about daily life
so that your transition to NESE, Harvard Square, and Boston will be easy.
One of the most frequent questions we hear
is "How can I meet Americans?" NESE understands that you have chosen
to study English in the United States because meeting Americans and experiencing
their way of life and culture is as important to you as learning English. From
"on the street" interviews to our guest speaker and community volunteer
programs, NESE has carefully designed its curriculum both to maximize your contact
with Americans and to fully immerse you in their rich and diverse culture.
To further enhance your contact with Americans
and their culture, NESE regularly invites guest speakers to the school to talk
about a wide variety of interesting topics. One of NESE's most popular lectures
is by a group of Harvard students who present a conversation forum on American
culture and current events. In this interactive debate, you will share ideas,
make friends, and practice your new English language skills. Other popular lecturers
include professionals in business, science, government, and the arts.
NESE takes students on trips
to Boston's museums, theaters, and sporting events, as well as to the area's famous
historical sites, universities, and international corporations. You will be amazed
by the size of the whales on our whale watching trips and the magnificence of
The Mayflower on our trips to Plymouth Plantation (one of the first villages in
the United States). You will cheer the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics,
and you will learn how to ride the rapids on our popular white water rafting trips
in Maine.
NESE has made special arrangements for
its students to use the Fitness
Center at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology),
one of the most famous universities in the United States.
Located
only one subway stop from NESE (and a short walk from Green
Hall), the MIT Fitness Center offers a 50-meter swimming
pool,
personal training, and a wide range of events and activities. Students can use the Nautilus machines, take aerobic classes, and play basketball and soccer. MIT Fitness Center members can also arrange to take CPR and first aid classes. Students must have a NESE ID card to use the MIT Fitness Center and an extra fee is required.
NESE offers unlimited free access to e-mail and to the Internet to all of our students in our computer labs. Students are also welcome to bring their own laptaps to make free use of NESE’s wireless Internet connection in any of NESE’s classrooms and lounges.
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