NYU LondonFall 2011 Pre-Departure Orientation

Agenda

Live•Getting There

•Arrival

•Orientation

•Housing & Meals

•The City

•Culture & Customs

•Health & Safety

•Staff

Learn•Facilities

•Staff

•Calendar

•Community Service

•Registration FAQs

•Billing

Explore•Student Life

•NYU Excursions

•Things to Do

•Local / Regional Travel

•Budget Tips

Learn: Intro

Learn

• Facilities

• Academic Staff

• Calendar

• Community Service

• Registration FAQs

• Billing

Location NYU London is located in Bloomsbury,

the heart of the city’s university

district.

From the NYU Center, students are just

steps away from the British Museum,

the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art,

and the West End (London’s famous

theater district).

Bloomsbury is perhaps best known for

its historical intellectual inhabitants,

including Virginia Woolf, E.M. Forster,

and John Maynard Keynes, among

others who comprised the Bloomsbury

Group.

At NYU London, students are inspired

to learn in this historically rich

location.

Academic Staff

All of academic staff also work full

time at other UK institutions

Many of them are active in their field

and still publishing

A brilliant opportunity to study among

respected, and exciting members of

faculty

Calendar

Please note that Fridays are set aside for

required co-curricular trips and make-up classes,

and are not free for student travel.

Registration & Academic FAQ’s Students must be enrolled in 12-18 credits.

―Issues in Contemporary British Politics and Culture‖

is required—may be taken for 0-2 credits.

Waitlists are not a guarantee!

NO UNAUTHORISED ABSENCES. Any unauthorised

absences will result in a 3% grade reduction.

Wait for syllabi before planning your personal

travel! Site visits/field trips are considered

required class time.

Most textbooks are available at orientation. (Some

Stern/Science books must be purchased in NYC,

from the NYU Bookstore.)

Exams may NOT be taken early/late.

Academic integrity—www.turnitin.com

Some additional class costs (travel in LDN, some

course fees).

Detailed class/faculty information online:

www.nyu.edu/global/london/academics

Billing

As with any semester, you will receive an eBill for your tuition, registration fees and an estimated housing charge.

Estimated housing charge: This estimate is used as a ―placeholder charge‖ until we place students in their final housing assignment; the initial charge is unrelated to the final housing charge.

Once the actual housing placement has been made, the eBill is adjusted, resulting in either a credit or an additional charge. The final charge will appear on your eBill within 2-3 weeks following the start of the program.

Live: Intro

Live

• Getting There

• Arrival

• Orientation

• Housing & Meals

• The City

• Culture & Customs

• Health & Safety

• Staff

Getting There: Pre-departurePacking

• Your bedrooms are not huge – so only bring what’s

absolutely necessary.

• Limited clothes hangers will be provided.

• Check maximum baggage allowance with airline.

• YES, you may ship items prior to arrival to:

NYU London

ATTN: [YOUR NAME]

6 Bedford Square

London

WC1B 3RA

• Leave space to bring new things back!

• Voltage is different in UK:

• Buy hairdryers, straighteners etc cheaply upon

arrival.

• Buy a voltage converter before coming.

Clothes to pack

• Sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves and a warm coat for the

winter weather!

• Dress in layers to stay the most comfortable at all times.

• You’ll need a raincoat and/or an umbrella… AND sturdy

walking shoes!

Arrival Information

There will NOT be shuttle service from the

airport to your NYU London Housing (although

a staffmember MAY be present to direct you

toward public transportation).

Instructions will be sent out prior to departure

(and available on Blackboard) for how to pre-

book ground transportation (mini-cabs).

Check- in: 9am-3pm, on August 31st ONLY.

Contacting Home

• NYUL and NYU cannot advise anyone of

your contact information, including

information for NYUL housing.

• You should therefore inform family and

friends that you will call them as soon as you

can after arrival.

• This may not be for several hours until after

your plane lands.

Immigration & Visas

Two options for US citizens:

1. Student Visitor entry2. General Student visa

Student Visitor Entry

• For a single-semester only

• NO work (paid or unpaid) or internships, but can volunteer

• US citizens can apply on arrival (no fee)

• Cannot change or extend stay while in UK

General Student Visa

• For more than one semester

• Can work up to 20 hours a week, intern, and/or volunteer

• Apply before travel (£255/$415, +$50 administrative fee.)

• Must be issued a CAS # by NYU London in order to apply.

Non-US Passport holders, contact Justin.Williams@nyu.edu

The EARLIEST that ANYONE can

apply for a visa is June 1st, 2011.

Orientation

Orientation is MANDATORY, and begins

on the morning of September 1st.

Orientation will include a variety of

events and activities, including:

Welcome Reception

Student Fair

Book Sale

Evening activities

London coach tours

Local walking tours

Library tours

Housing

NYU Housing is mandatory!

Assignments are NOT first-come,

first-serve; they are based on

preferences given later on the

online housing form.

We will attempt to honor all mutual

roommate requests.

Single rooms are VERY limited.

All buildings are non-smoking.

Housing assignments will be sent to

your NYU email account ~2 weeks

before arrival.

There are NO MEAL PLANS in

London—plan to cook for yourself,

or eat out!

Housing (continued)

• Housing lease period is: 8am august 31st through

12 noon on December 17th.

• Students arriving early or late must find their own

accommodation.

• All bedrooms/apartments are single-sex.

• Roommate details are not supplied before arrival.

• Submit preferences via online forms (due June 30th)

• Each hall slightly different.

• 75% of students housed at NYU in London

managed residences – Byron Court or Guilford

Street. Additional 25% of housing space within an

additional provider.

• In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to

place some students in similar accommodation which

does not exactly match the descriptions provided;

full details will be given.

Housing (continued)

Communal facilities available within NYU in

London managed housing at either Byron

Court or Guilford Street include:

Study space outside bedrooms

Regular events

Laundry facilities

TV room

Meeting spaces

Please note that overnight guests are allowed in the

NYUL residences, but are subject to strict policies.

Housing (continued)ALL NYU housing options include:

• Bed linens: One fitted undersheet, a duvet (comforter),

duvet cover, a pillow and a pillow case.

• Towels are not provided – bring at least ONE with you.

• Utensils, pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls included.

• Utilities: gas, water, central heating and electricity, wireless

internet all included in housing costs.

• Everyone has a desk, chair, wardrobe space,

corkboard/bookshelf space.

• Regular room cleaning services; laundry usually costs

extra.

• Beds are UK single size (not large, or double size).

• All residences have no smoking policies.

• Security and controlled entry; maintenance support.

Byron Court & Guilford Street Apartment-style housing; 2-3 bedroom

apartments, with 2-4 beds in each room.

Fully equipped kitchen area in each

apartment: oven, stove, microwave,

refrigerator/freezer, storage cabinets.

Apartments have one or two bathrooms,

with showers (not baths).

Carefully monitored by staff, with

residential staff living on site to deal with

any problems or issues

A very limited number of single occupancy

rooms are available, within shared

apartments (less than 5 single rooms in

total)

Priority is given to those who provide

relevant medical documentation to the

Moses Center (and receive approval) –

you need to do this ASAP!

Byron Court &

Guilford Street

Byron Court &

Guilford Street

Want to be an RA?

If you plan to apply – DON’T BUY YOUR FLIGHT TO LONDON YET!

NYU in London will be recruiting students to act as Resident Assistants

Key responsibilities include emergency on call support (on a rota basis), assisting with

orientation, arrival and checking in activities, conducting apartment checks,

delivering events and activities.

Remuneration will be discounted housing.

Keep checking the weekly ‘What’s Next?’ London emails for more details about

these positions, and how to apply.

Other employment opportunities at NYU in London – Work Study

• Office Assistant and Programming Assistant positions

• Only open to students who are eligible for NYU federal work study and have

adequate remaining funds!

Please note that ALL of these positions require a General Student Visa!

Cost of Living

A recent survey of NYU Global Ambassadors revealed that 1 in 3 students felt

that they under-budgeted for their time in London.

• Airfare - $700 - $1,000

• Laundry - £8 per week

• Textbooks - £240

• Local travel - £10 per week

• Groceries - £28 per week and 71% ate out more than once a week.

• Weekend away in Europe - £250

• Average Spring Break - £900

• One night out - £22

The average NYUL student spends $5465 in a semester!

Budget Tips

Ask for student discounts.

Buy groceries.

Take local transport.

(or better still, WALK!)

Plan your travelling as far in advance as

possible.

Sign up to newsletters for vouchers etc

Don’t go out (bars, clubbing) at the

weekend, go during the week.

The City

2000 years old

Past, present, and future

Cosmopolitan

No rhyme or reason!

Cultural epicentre

Gateway to Europe

Culture & Customs

London is not open 24 Hours!

Shops & amenities: generally 9am–5pm.

Supermarkets stay open until 10pm.

Pubs close at 11pm; clubs at 2am.

Larger shops have limited hours on Sunday.

Tube closes at 12:30am, but buses run 24hrs.

Mind Your Language!

We might speak English too, but its very

different.

Try to learn the local lingo.

Get with the Etiquette

Don’t stand on the left-hand side of escalators.

Queuing (making a line) is a way of life!

Don’t have to tip in bars.

Culture & Customs (continued)

Do

Your

Research

Health & Safety

Bring a full supply of daily prescriptions

with you. Medications cannot be

shipped internationally and may not be

available locally.

Students with special needs, academic or

other, must inform the Moses Center for

Students with Disabilities in advance.

Bring copies of your prescriptions

(generic name and dosage), eyeglass

prescription, etc.

If traveling outside of the UK, be sure to

learn words/phrases for any food or

medical allergies.

Health & Safety (continued)

All students attending NYU London will have

HTH Worldwide Global Health Insurance.

Free of charge for students.

No advance out-of-pocket payment for

students to see a doctor or counselor.

24/7 hotline for emergencies and to

assist in making appointments.

Students should consult site staff if they need

help making an appointment.

Do NOT cancel your domestic health

insurance!!!

REMEMBER to register with HTH when you

receive the email. Print a copy of the card and

bring with you.

Health & Safety (continued)

NYU London always has a staff member

on-duty for emergencies.

You will be given emergency contact information

During your on-site orientation.

Continually check the State Department’s website for travel warning

updates: www.state.gov

Most common kind of crime in London is petty crime:

• At ATM machines

• Bags stolen from public places if unguarded

• Alcohol related incidents

More detailed information about local safety will be provided during the

mandatory on-site Orientation.

Explore: Intro

Explore

• Student Life

• NYU Excursions

• Things to Do

• Local / Regional Travel

• Budget Tips

Student Life

Resources

Information about local area

Travel library

Health & Wellness

Miscellaneous

Programming

Cultural and Social events around London

Volunteering & Community Engagement

Whether it’s helping out, or just getting involved

Fonts o’ Knowledge

All staff are knowledgeable and helpful. Come and ask us anything!

Community ServiceThere’s no better way to get involved with your

new community in London. Students can apply to

take part in the NYUL Community Service Award,

which recognises students who volunteer for ten

hours or more during their time abroad.

You may like to:

IMPORTANT! We recommend that ALL students obtain a Good Conduct

Certificate (sometimes also called a “Letter of Good Standing”) before leaving for

the UK. This is CRUCIAL if you plan to volunteer with children in London (the

SHINE Project) or vulnerable adults such as the sick or elderly.

2. Participate in as many one-off events as you like with charities such as

Thames 21, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Starfish or the local Soup Kitchen.

Check Blackboard for full information about Fall 2011 volunteering opportunities.

1. Commit to an ongoing community service such as the SHINE Project

(helping children in local schools once a week).

The University of London Union (ULU)

is a great way to connect with London

students, whether over a drink in the

Duck & Dive bar, at gigs, over coffee

at the subsidised Lunchbox store, or

when joining the gym or signing up to

a ULU Club or Society.

www.ulu.co.uk

You’ll also be a member of King’s

College London Student Union

(KCLSU), providing you with access to

loads of bars, gigs, and club nights

where you can mingle with local

students, as well as over 160 student

clubs and groups you can join. KCLSU

also has part-time working opportunities

in their bars for NYUL students (email

NYUL for more details).

http://www.kclsu.org

NYU Excursions

Series of trips to get students out to various parts of the UK

Absolutely FREE!

Past trips:

Bath & Stonehenge

Brighton

Canterbury Cathedral & Leeds Castle

Winchester Cathedral & Portsmouth Historic Harbour

Cambridge

Oxford

Greenwich (by boat)

Things to do

Programming

Theatre trips

Sightseeing

Food & drink

Art exhibitions

Concerts

Opera

Ballet...

Halls Events

Cook offs

Movie nights

Market visits

Sports

Local / Regional Travel

You will NOT be able to do all

the travelling in Europe you

want to do!

Don’t forget about the UK!

HOST

Spend a weekend with a British

family

Local travel companies

Haggis – Scotland

Shamrockers – Ireland

International Friends

Anderson Travel

Follow us online

NYU London (profile) @nyuinlondon

Key Points

Webforms deadline

June 30th

Letter of Good Standing

Crucial for volunteering

Check Blackboard

Lots of handy stuff!

Sort your visa out EARLY

Don’t get caught out by delays

Do your research

Try and learn as much about

London and the UK beforehand

Justin Williams

Study Abroad Counselor

NYU Office of Global Programs

110 East 14th Street, Lower Level

New York, NY 10003

V: (212) 998-4435

F: (212) 995-4103

E: justin.williams@nyu.edu

Site Staff in London

nyu.in.london@nyu.edu

24-hour EMERGENCY Line

NYU Public Safety

(212) 998-2222

Contacts

THANK YOU!

Any questions?