International Student Orientation

FALL 2013

August 22nd - 10:30am

Session Goals

Wagner and NYU resources Provide an overview of visa responsibilities

and NYU’s Office of Global Services (OGS) Offer an opportunity to discuss student life

with Wagner’s International Student Society (WISS)

WAGNER INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORKSHOPS

Fridays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Meeting Times: 9/6/13– 10/5/13 Topics: NYU and NYC Information, Academic

Integrity & U.S. Classroom, Social Etiquette, Slang and Public Service Terms, Professional Development

Wed 11/6, Registration Advisement Lunch provided

English Language Resources English Conversation Group (NYU’s Office of

Student Affairs) Free workshops – 2-3 times per week English Connections (NYU’s Office of Spiritual

Life) Explore New York, Explore the World (NYU’s Office

of Student Affairs) Resources at Bobst Library

http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.englishconnectionsnyc.com/http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/diversity-at-nyu/spiritual-life.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/diversity-at-nyu/spiritual-life.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://library.nyu.edu/services/international.htmlhttp://library.nyu.edu/services/international.htmlhttp://library.nyu.edu/services/international.htmlhttp://library.nyu.edu/services/international.html

Writing Resources

Wagner Professional Writing NONCR-GP 907 (mid-semester)

Wagner Writing Tutor Guide to Memo Writing

Tutor schedule and memo guide NYU Writing Center

www.nyu.edu/wagner/current/services

/writing.php

http://www.nyu.edu/wagner/current/services/writing.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/wagner/current/services/writing.php

Quantitative Resources

Math Review Assessment Exam Math Review Module (NONCR-GP

906) Test, module info and tutoring

schedule posted at www.wagner.nyu.edu/students/services/math_review.php

http://www.wagner.nyu.edu/students/services/math_review.phphttp://www.wagner.nyu.edu/students/services/math_review.php

NYU Bus Route and Schedule NYU Bus – on-campus - free to NYU students

Sign up for email updates about your route

Metro area subway, bus, railroad maps and trip planning tool mta.info/maps/ and tripplanner.mta.info

Hopstop.com Apps: KickMap, iTrans NYC, Google Maps

http://mta.info/maps/

NYU Office of Global Services (OGS)

Finn Smith, International Student Advisor and Wagner Liaison; Wagner MPA ’11

What Does OGS Do?

Support to NYU's international students, scholars, and their dependents, including:

Immigration advising and guidance, programs and events

Cultural adjustment resources

NYU OGS Check-In and Advising

Students are only required to attend one mandatory Check-in Session.

Check for dates and RSVP on the OGS Website (www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.html )

Walk-in Advising Hours Monday- Friday, 1 pm – 4 pm

http://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.html

Wagner Office of Career Services

Provides students and alumni with the resources needed to build successful public service careers.

Professional Experience Requirement (PER) Not usually waived for international students --

curricular practical training (CPT); must be started prior to Capstone and relevant to specialization

Work Authorization

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Due to PER, CPT allows F-1/J-1 to accept relevant, off-

campus employment. May only opt into using CPT once

Optional Practical Training (OPT) To accept additional relevant employment Pre-completion vs. Post-completion

Events

NYU Graduate Welcome Week (with Student Resource Center) Dates: August 26 - August 30, 2013 www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.html

Graduate Dinner Cruise : Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Grad Night Out: Thursday, August 29, 2013 Graduate Welcome Reception: Friday, September 6, 2013

NYU Wasserman Center Development Topics include: Understanding the U.S. Workplace and

Employment, Interviewing for U.S. positions

http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/sites/international/

http://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/sites/international/http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/sites/international/

Events (cont’d)

Int’l Student Reception and Resource Fair 12-4pm. August 30, 2013 / Location: Kimmel 10th floor

Meet other international students, have lunch, pick up info about English language groups, One To World, and other resources. Register here.

International Spouses and Partners One-To-World

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FAIR8302013http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FAIR8302013

Representatives

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/wagner.wiss

Subscribe to WISS Listerv: wagner-international-students through NYU Home (https://home.nyu.edu/)

Tonight’s Happy Hour:

When: Thursday, August 22, 5:00pm-7:00pm Where: Pravda, 281 Lafayette St. (between Houston and Prince Streets) What: Wagner International Student Society (WISS) will host this early evening happy hour for both incoming and current students.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/wagner.wisshttp://www.facebook.com/groups/wagner.wisshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttps://home.nyu.edu/https://home.nyu.edu/http://www.pravdany.com/

Other Int’l Student Groups

– International Public Service Association (IPSA)

– Alliance of Latin@s and Allies in Public Service (ALAS)

– Asian Pacific American Student Alliance (APASA)

– Wagner Student Association for Africa (WSAFA)

wagner.nyu.edu/students/wsa/directory

http://wagner.nyu.edu/students/wsa/directoryhttp://wagner.nyu.edu/students/wsa/directoryhttp://wagner.nyu.edu/students/wsa/directory

TIME FOR A GET-TO-KNOW-YOU ACTIVITY

“Interesting” fact about yourself Hobby, a funny childhood memory, special

about your hometown, favorite thing in NYC Don’t write your name on it! Fold and put in basket Select one to read aloud. Learn about each other.

Thank you!

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