Tisch Special Programs Prague Summer 2012 program

1. Tisch Special Programs Prague Summer 2012 program

2. UNPACKING STEREOTYPES • “American Profile” – and + ? • Try not to stereotype • People are complex, avoid generalizations! • Keep an open mind

3. SETTING EXPECTATIONS • 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!

4. CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT • 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! • Special note about drinking

5. GENERAL PROGRAM INFO

6. PROGRAM DATES • 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 This is a good time to travel!

7. HEALTH Medications/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)

8. HEALTH INSURANCE Insurance MUST maintain domestic coverage 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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)

12. TRAVEL AND ARRIVAL

13. 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

14. PACKING & TIPS • CONSULT A TRAVEL GUIDE • READ BLOG EVALUATIONS • SUGGESTIONS • Medicines/Prescriptions • Light, comfortable clothing and shoes • Contact 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

15. TRAVEL Book own roundtrip flight! Egencia - business traveler arm of Expedia Forms due May 4th • Tisch Top Apply online Supplemental Forms • Find in Top Apply account • NYU Traveler – required! • Find via NYU Home - instructions sent via email • If you book with Egencia, info automatically feeds

16. ARRIVAL • Airport Shuttle Bus near NamestiRepublik • Leaves every 30-60min , 120Kc, for 30min ride • Or City Bus • 119, costs 18Kc, about 40min • Taxis are okay from the airport • AAA, under 500 crowns)

17. LIVING IN PRAGUE

18. HOUSING IN PRAGUE • KolejPetrskàPetrskà 3, Praha 1 • Doubles & LIMITED singles • Kitchenette and bathroom in room • Linens provided, rooms cleaned • Breakfast included • IMPORTANT FOR ALL HOUSING • Live in NYU housing only • Top Apply Supplemental Forms – request housing • Housing violations can result in expulsion from the program

19. STAYING CONNECTED • 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 • TELL YOUR PARENTS/FAMILY YOUR ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OVERSEAS! • WE CANNOT RELEASE THIS INFORMATION

20. 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) • EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT • BUDGETING = PLANNING • ESTIMATES: Round-Trip Airfare: $800 - $1,200, Meals: $500, Metro / Bus Pass: $100, Miscellaneous: $100 • TRIP ESTIMATE: $1,000-$2,500

21. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

22. 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

23. ACADEMICS • PavelJech- Dean of FAMU • Michael Gahut- Program Director • Vera Hoffmannova- Prague Coordinator • Eliza McNitt- Student representative • MOSES CENTER FOR DISABILITIES • RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES • SCHEDULE • PROGRAM DETAILS

24. Bon Voyage!