Tisch Special Programs Prague Summer 2012 program

“American Profile” – and + ?

Try not to stereotype

People are complex, avoid generalizations!

Keep an open mind

UNPACKING STEREOTYPES

WHY you are going abroad? ◦Motivations◦What are you excited about? Nervous about?

Observe vs. Judge◦Not Tisch in Prague◦Not always better or worse

Flexible – you will be surprised - open to changes!

SETTING EXPECTATIONS

Emotional highs and lows ◦Mood swings, excessive complaining, homesickness…

Stress How to prepare for culture shock? ◦Research culture!◦Keep in touch w/family & friends, journal ◦Contact site staff or NYC staff!

CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT

Special note about drinking

GENERAL PROGRAM

INFO

Check-In to Housing (request and pay if earlier)◦Saturday, May 19th

Classes Begin◦Sun. May 20th

Last Day of Program◦Mon. June 25th

Check-Out◦Tues. June 36th

PROGRAM DATES

This is a good

time to travel!

HEALTHMedications/Prescriptions

◦Keep up medications and Dr. Visits◦Bring some over the counter medicines with you?

STAYING HEALTHY: ◦Travel◦Sleep◦Prepare before you leave – keep up counseling◦Wellness – homesickness or difficulties adjusting

Unmanageable stress, isolation, inability to sleep, significant change in appetite and/or weight, persistent irritability or tearfulness

Forms• Immunization (non-NYU)

HEALTH INSURANCEInsurance

1. MUST maintain domestic coverage2. Supplemental International Health

Insurance:  NYU purchases HTH Worldwide for you

HTH Worldwide – for length of program ONLY!◦Student international coverage at no cost to you◦Make appt. with HTH !◦Save your receipts – may have to pay up front!◦TAKE YOUR CARD WITH YOU

REGISTER & print card-receive email via NYU Health Ctr.

TIPS Register with the U.S. State Dept. Keep a low “American Profile” – don’t be a

target Street Smarts: be conscientious!

ESPECIALLY nightlife, dating, money/ATMs, traveling, passport and personal belongings (CSI insurance)

DRINKING – decision making, unfamiliar country

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY Know your emergency numbers Report to Director and Police NYU files a report with Public Safety

SAFETY

#1 TIP:TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

FOR YOURSELF

TRAVEL◦Permission from Director◦NYU Traveler – register any travel!◦ACADEMICS #1 -Only on weekends

with no class obligations

HOUSING – noise and respect

NYU/TISCH STUDENT POLICIES ARE ALL APPLICABLE TO YOU

Any violation can result in your expulsion from the program

POLICIES

ALCOHOL & DRUGS◦ Zero tolerance drug use, Zero tolerance alcohol abuse◦ Similar to U.S. - disturbing the peace, lewd behavior,

littering, driving under the influence, drinking on the street/public transportation can be criminal activities by local authorities

LOCAL LAWS AND BEHAVIOR◦U.S. citizenship does not make you exempt from full

prosecution under another country’s criminal justice system

◦Examples – Dept. store shopping◦Violations considered minor in US can have harsh

penalties◦Conviction of a crime

Can be more years of imprisonment in a foreign jail Doesn’t matter if you’re underage either; you can still

be charged as an adult

POLICIES (continued)

TRAVEL AND ARRIVAL

PASSPORT/VISA Valid passport (make copies)

Any non-U.S. citizens?

U.S. Citizens DON’T need a visa!

Travel after program ends – 90 days in TOTAL as a tourist?

Questions – Natalie Barton at natalie.barton@nyu.edu

PACKING & TIPS•CONSULT A TRAVEL GUIDE•READ BLOG EVALUATIONSSUGGESTIONS

Medicines/PrescriptionsLight, comfortable clothing and shoesContact solution, planner, watch, alarm clock (battery operated)

Linens and towels optional (provided)Adapters – only cameras/computers will work

BRING LAPTOP AND DIGITAL CAMERA!!!!

UNDERPACK NOW FOR RETURN HOME

TRAVEL Book own roundtrip flight!

Egencia - business traveler arm of Expedia

Forms due May 4th 1. Tisch Top Apply online Supplemental

Forms• Find in Top Apply account

2. NYU Traveler – required!• Find via NYU Home - instructions sent

via email• If you book with Egencia, info

automatically feeds

1. Airport Shuttle Bus near Namesti Republik◦ Leaves every 30-60min , 120Kc,

for 30min ride

2. Or City Bus ◦ 119, costs 18Kc, about 40min

3. Taxis are okay from the airport◦ AAA, under 500 crowns)

ARRIVAL

LIVING IN PRAGUE

HOUSING IN PRAGUE Kolej Petrskà

Petrskà 3, Praha 1• Doubles & LIMITED singles

• Kitchenette and bathroom in room

• Linens provided, rooms cleaned

• Breakfast includedIMPORTANT FOR ALL HOUSING1. Live in NYU housing only2. Top Apply Supplemental Forms – request

housing3. Housing violations can result in expulsion

from the program

PRE-DEPARTURE◦KNOW B4U GO BLOG!!!!!!

OVERSEAS

◦No Internet (cafés nearby)

◦Phones (buy pay-as-you-go cell, dorm phone)

◦Mail (not recommended)

◦Be prepared for homesickness

STAYING CONNECTED

TELL YOUR PARENTS/FAMILY YOUR ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER

OVERSEAS!

WE CANNOT RELEASE THIS INFORMATION

MONEY- Koruna or Crown (www.xe.com) -ATM /credit

cards best- Research ATM fees -Alert

banks/credit cards - Memorize number ATM pin code - Emergency

credit card

BUDGET- Arrive w/crown 1$=18.76CZK -Tips on Blog($80-

150/wk)

EXPENSES ◦Regular NYU tuition and registration fees◦ FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS◦BLOGGING SCHOLARSHIP DUE MAY 4TH

– Program fee ($640) -Housing ($1,860 (double); $2,360 single)

– Lab/Equipment Fee ($708) – ESTIMATES: Round-Trip Airfare: $800 - $1,200, Meals: $500, Metro / Bus Pass: $100, Miscellaneous: $100

– TRIP ESTIMATE: $1,000-$2,500

EVERYONE IS DIFFERENTBUDGETING = PLANNING

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

REGISTRATION Turn in confirmation form Get cleared by your dept. (most automatically do this)

Discuss credit allocation Clear away any library fines or holds

We will register you

ACADEMICSPavel Jech - Dean of FAMUMichael Gahut - Program DirectorVera Hoffmannova - Prague Coordinator Eliza McNitt- Student representative

MOSES CENTER FOR DISABILITIESRELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES

SCHEDULEPROGRAM DETAILS

Bon Voyage!