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 [email protected]
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!