Welcome to NYU, London

Professor Gary Slapper, Director

LONDONIs 2000 years old with layers of acculturation stretching back to when the Romans founded the city shortly after their invasion of 43AD

Has over 8 million inhabitants and attracts 15 million visitors every year;Has more spoken languages than any other city in the world over 300;Has at least 10,000 nationals of 62 countries living within its boundaries (e.g. 53,000 Germans live in London);Has more Americans citizens (at any given time) than Tallahassee! Over 183,000.

London is The worlds most popular destination of billionaires; The world's top shopping city (sales of 65bn in 2011, Tokyo 61bn, NYC 47bn, Paris 46bn); largest selection of global retailers on earth with 138 of the world's top 250 leading retail brands present in London. One of the world's five fashion capitals (with Paris, Milan, New York and Tokyo) Home to world-class theatre (300 of them), museums and art galleries; A world hub for the media (advertising), TV (BBC) and film (post-production); The 3rd filmed city in the world with 14,350 film shooting days last year;

British culture: literature & art, science, political, legal, &business intuitions, sport, law, and media that have changed the world

London Olympics & Team GB

What should they know of England, who only England know? Rudyard Kipling, The English Flag1889

My country is the world Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man, 1791

universities of the worldGlobalization is having significant practical and intellectual consequences.

Well over half the highly cited researchers based in Switzerland, Australia, Canada, and Italy have spent time outside their home countries at some point during their academic careers, according to a 2005 study

Half the top physicists in the world no longer work in their home countries

NYU leads the world in promoting transcultural leaning

2013 THE World University Rankings Top 400 World RankInstitutionCountry1Harvard University United States2Stanford University United States3University of California, BerkeleyUnited States4Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) US5University of Cambridge United Kingdom6California Institute of Technology United States7Princeton University United States8Columbia University United States9University of Chicago United States10University of Oxford United Kingdom11Yale University United States12University of California, Los Angeles United States13Cornell University United States14University of California, San Diego United States15University of Pennsylvania United States16University of Washington United States17The Johns Hopkins University United States18University of California, San Francisco US19University of Wisconsin Madison United States20Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich SWS21The University of Tokyo Japan21University College London United Kingdom23University of Michigan - Ann Arbor United States24The Imperial College of Science, Technology and MedicineUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign USKyoto University Japan27New York University United States28University of Toronto Canada29University of Minnesota, Twin Cities United States30Northwestern University United States31Duke University United States32Washington University in St. Louis United States33University of Colorado at Boulder United States34Rockefeller University United States35University of California, Santa Barbara United States36The University of Texas at Austin United States37Pierre and Marie Curie University - Paris 6 France38University of Maryland, College Park United States39University of Paris Sud (Paris 11) France40University of British ColumbiaCanada41The University of Manchester United Kingdom42University of Copenhagen Denmark43University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill United States44Karolinska Institute Sweden45University of California, Irvine United States46The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at DallasUnited States47University of California, DavisUnited States47University of Southern CaliforniaUnited States49Vanderbilt University United States50Technical University Munich Germany

What is Orientation?Cultural (Today)How to engage with British cultureHow to feel safe & comfortable in LondonHow to get around the cityKnow where to go for help (e.g. banking, travel etc.)

Academic (Tomorrow)How to succeed in your studies!

Orientation

All events in your orientation schedule are mandatory (unless otherwise stated) so you dont miss any important infoToday1pm 2pmLunch The Venue 1st floor2pm 3pmSession 2 - Upper Hall6pm - 7.30pmSalsa & food ULU VenueTomorrow9.25amMeet group meeting pointFollowing:Academic Orientation

The London you know now...

...The London youll know

NYU London StaffGary SlapperDirector, NYU in LondonEric SneddonAssociate Director, NYU in LondonOffice Hours:Monday Friday, 10am to 6pm

NYU London Staff Student LifeNigel FreemanAssistant Director for Student Life

Donna Drummond-SmartStudent Wellness CounsellorTony Skitt

Senior Programme Manager for Student Life

NYU London Staff Student LifeClare CallandStudent Life CoordinatorHarvey Abraham-GreenStudent Life Administrator

NYU London Staff - AcademicsLuke HarperAdministrativeAssistant for Academic AffairsAssistant Director for Academic AffairsRobert PinkertonSenior Programme Manager for Academic Affairs

Karin Bonello

NYU London Staff - AcademicsKate Stein Graduate Programme CoordinatorCourtney HopfLiberal Studies Coordinator

NYU London Staff Finance & Operations NYUL Orientation Summer 2011Fenton GreenTechnical Services ManagerBart MaguireTechnical Services AssistantRuth TuckerFinance & OperationsManagerPhilippa RobinsonAdministrative Assistant

Academic Centre Security/ ReceptionNYUL Orientation Summer 2011Mark WaltersMo Ali

NYU London Housing StaffNYUL Orientation Summer 2011Residential AssistantChris ShiaResident Life CoordinatorConsi HoabesResides and has an office in Guilford HouseResides and has an office share in Byron CourtRuth Dear Resident AssistantResides at Guilford House; works in both residences; has an office share in Byron

How to engage with British culture: Day Trips & Cultural ProgrammingThis weekSaturdayA Brief History of London (10.30am: Byron)London by Coach (2.30pm: Byron)SundayBoat Trip to Greenwich (9.15am: at Westminster Pier see itinerary)

Cultural Activities Programming: Day Trips email sent out on Friday August 30th Cultural Programming email sent out on Friday September 6th

TuesdayHidden Pubs of London (7pm: Byron)Thursday Roller Disco (7pm: NYU Academic Centre)Friday Scenic London Walk (11am: NYU Academic Centre)

Community Engagement RequirementMandatoryAt least 10 hoursNomination FormMonday 30th September 2013Completed Log BookMonday 2nd December

Please dont leave it until the last minute!

Community Engagement Community ServiceLots of opportunities to get involved withAction TutoringKITWiener LibraryLots of one-off opportunitiesMaggiesWhitechapel Mission Breakfast ChallengeAmnesty Street CollectionHands On London

Community Engagement ULU/UCLUStudent UnionsClubs and societiesAll students are automatically signed up for ULU associate membershipAll students have the option to sign up for UCLU membership

Community Engagement OtherPart-time workActive Religious ObservancePlease note you will have to have your form signed by a person of authority within the establishmentSports TeamsLessons/rehearsals culminating in a public performance

The Study Abroad Standard* applies to all student attending NYU Study Abroad programs. It states:

to show both within, and without, the University such respect for order, morality, personal honor and the rights of others as is demanded of good citizens.

* Adapted from The Standard at Stanford University.The rules that govern us.

Study Abroad Standard was adopted to ensure the general comfort, safety, security, health and welfare of the residence hall community, and/or the regular operation of the University.

Infractions of the Standard could lead to penalties ranging from a formal warning through to expulsion from the University, as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Violations include:Physical assault or posing danger to others; Property damage either University or personal property;TheftNoise violations especially in the residencesSmoking in public buildingsForgery or plagiarism How this translates?

UK LawsDrinking age 18 (if you dont look 25 prove youre 18!)No smoking in public buildingsHighway codeDrive on the correct side of the street!Cross at pedestrian crossingsDrugs Cannabis 5 years imprisonmentKnives and FirearmsMace/pepper spray is NOT LEGAL!

ImmigrationTier 4 (General) Student VisaWork up to 20 hours per weekwork and any changes must be authorisedCheck your passportIf it says to register with the policedo it! If it says work is prohibited you should contact the UKBA

Immigration(General) Student visa

NYU London is your sponsor

Sponsor obligations include:Ensuring that you arrive and enrol on your courseKeeping a copy of your passport/visa (and/or identity card if you have one)Provide UKBA with your contact detailsUpdate your contact details

ImmigrationTier 4 Student visa Sponsor NYULWe must notify the British Government if you:Fail to enrol within 10 working daysMiss 10 contact points (this includes classes, tutorials and assignment submission deadlinesStop attendingWe believe you are in breaking your visa conditions (i.e. working more than 20 hours per week during term-time)

ImmigrationTier 4 Student Visa: Your Responsibilities You must:Present your passport to us Tues & WedsWork max 20 hours per weekInform us of any change in your circumstancesNot remain in the UK beyond the expiry date of your visa

Top tips for finding work in LondonPlay to your advantagesULULocal Area CVs Dont wait!Get the paperwork doneNational Insurance NumberUK Bank AccountStay legal

Schengen Visas for Travel in Europe Not all students will require a Schengen Visa for travel around the European Schengen AreaUS students will not need a Schengen VisaDont leave it to the last minute!There are a lot of different bits of evidence to showNeed to submit application at least 15 working days before travel can take longerSchengen Visa WorkshopTuesday 10th September @ 1pm

Safety and SecurityNYUL Orientation Summer 2011Some Good Decisions:Think ahead: plan each day & journeyLet a friend know where you are goingAvoid deserted areasKeep to well-lit main roadsAvoid walking alone at nightAlways tell someone where you are going, the route you intend to take, and when you expect to returnPick up a free Personal Safety Alarm from the Student HubBook taxis in advance- IGNORE drivers who tout on the street. TextCABto60835to receive a text with the two nearest minicab numbers and one taxi (black cab) number Call 999 in an emergency:

PoliceFireAmbulanceLondon is a safe city in comparison to other world cities of a similar size.

Be aware rather than beware

NYUL ExchangeNYUL Orientation Summer 2011Call 0800 316 04 69 to contact:

NYU in London staff during and out of office hours (OPTION 2);NYU Public Safety;Gower Street Centre;London Nightline;NYU Wellness Exchange

Calls free of charge from a landlineMake a note of this number and add it to your mobile phoneNYUL Orientation Summer 2012

Health CareNYUL Orientation Summer 2012You are eligible for primary health care for NO COST from Gower St Practice2 minutes walk from the NYUL Academic CentreOperates on an appointment system but does have walk-in hours for urgent conditions from 10am-11am.Any prescription provided by the National Health Service (NHS) is a flat rate of approximately 7.65 except contraception which is free

Emergency Health Care: UCLHAll students are eligible for free ambulance services and emergency healthcare provided by the University College London Hospital (UCLH) Accident and Emergency DepartmentWhere your condition requires transfer to a non- emergency department you will need to use HTHPrimary Health Care: Gower Street Practice

Location of local Health Care ProvidersNYUL Orientation Summer 2011

Is it an emergency?Outside of doctors hoursCall NHS direct 0845 46 47If youre not sure if you need to go to A&E, a qualified nurse can speak with you about your symptoms and advise you on appropriate actionNearest Accident & Emergency (A&E/ER)University College London Hospital, Gower StreetFree but followup treatment may not beNotify NYU-L staff ASAP

Global Health InsuranceNYUL Orientation Summer 2011Free of charge for students No advance out of pocket payment for students to see a doctor or counsellorCredentialed, western trained, English-speaking health professionals posted on a website available to students24/7 hotline to assist students in making all appointmentsCrisis Response availableHTH Worldwide provides health Cover throughout Europe HTH Worldwide supplements your primary health insurance plan; it does not replace it!

NYUL Orientation Summer 2012

HTH Global Health Care Important points to note: You should have received an email from HTHIf you havent already done so, make sure you register! Print medical insurance cardCall 1.800.257.4823 if you need to make an appointment

Culture shock its all different!!YOU ARE IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY

Even if you are from the US (and think that you should settle in straight away) EVERYONE will experience some form of culture shock when living in a foreign country.

Counselling and WellnessDonna Drummond-Smart NYULS Full-time Student Wellness Counsellor Location : Academic Centre, Room 214Masters Degree in Counselling and is a BACP Accredited CounsellorTrained and has many years experience in RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING.Office Hours : Monday Friday, 10.00 am 6.00 pmEmail: dds4@nyu.edu.Telephone : 020 7907 3230

THE VALUE OF WELLNESS IN YOUR SUCCESS AS A GLOBAL CITIZEN

Being able to observe, learn, participate in a new place and to make meaning of your new experiences its a tall order, but one that you are all up to. Studying away is not a journey one takes alone its a guided process and Wellness welcomes supporting you.

SETTLING INTO NYUL R E M I N D E R SAbout a routine!

Establishing your routine is one good way to feel comfortable.Learning how to get from one place to another is the start of the routine.As you get adjusted and know your class schedules, youll be able to include in your routine the things you enjoyed at home whether its jogging, swimming, yoga, dancing, playing music, etc. Its good to find a favourite spot a cafe or a garden or a monument a place where you like to be.

SETTLING INTO NYUL R E M I N D E R SAbout FoodThe obvious make sure to each three meals a day. This sounds easy but so many new things are going on that students sometimes forget to eat. Dont eat the same thing every day, vary your meals so that you are getting the vitamins you need. It shouldnt be too difficult to find the foods that you are have back home although they may taste a little different.

SETTLING INTO NYUL R E M I N D E R SAbout SleepMake time for sleeping. Its good for you!Getting regular sleep decreases stress levels and promotes well-being.

SETTLING INTO NYUL R E M I N D E R SAbout the practice of mindful self-awarenessPaying attention to clues that alert you to the fact that you are feeling overloaded. Could be that you are irritable or that your sleep is disturbedStay curiousTaking inhale and exhale momentsShift towards something positive a thought, an activity, a person

SETTLING INTO NYUL R E M I N D E R SKnow that you are not alone. You may think youre the only student feeling stressed or the only one who doesnt click with the program or the people. This is not the case. Know that other students are also experiencing frustrations, feeling unsettled, loving it, and also surprised at how long settling in takes.

STUDENTS USE WELLNESS TO EXPLORE:Balancing time away with attention to friends and family at home: Making choices about how you use your energy.My sleep is so messed up. I know that Im online too much but cannt seem to do anything about it. If I dont keep up with everyone at home, they will think I dont care.Having a discussion about whether or not to continue your prescribed medications, and support connecting to a local psychiatrist for further evaluation.Its not unusual for college students to confuse sadness, missing home for depression. This is a good example of an opportunity to check in with me as the Wellness Counsellor.

STUDENTS USE WELLNESS TO EXPLORE:How to get along better with your roommate.

I came to the site with a friend. We wanted to room together but now were always together and she gets on my nerves.

Strategies to approach professors when you feel you cannot communicate your needs in class.

STUDENTS USE WELLNESS TO EXPLORE:Issues of the heart navigating your way through love and relationships.I was thinking of breaking up with my boyfriend before I left for my study away site but didnt want to hurt his feelings. I didnt know what to say since I really care for him. I thought my absence would take care of ending things. I usually avoid confrontation.Strategies to say goodbye to the romance you created at NYUL.How to determine if drugs and/or alcohol are getting in your way.If you are in treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, come and see me to arrange continuity of your treatment.

STUDENTS USE WELLNESS TO EXPLORE:Medical concerns and Prescriptions - Let me or Student Life staff know if you are on any medications or need a refill for either a doctor or psychiatric referral.

Counselling about future career pathsI dont have a clue about what I want to do with my life, especially professionally. Classmates around me seem so focussed and career driven. I feel isolated and dont want to tell anyone that I feel at a loss.

COUNSELLINGFree & ConfidentialIf you plan to continue counselling via skype, back home, please let your therapist know I exist, just in case of emergencies. Global counselling is free and confidential it is entirely separate from your professors, staff, etc. Sometimes being far from home provides students with a sense of extra privacy. Its common for students, while away, to try out counselling for the first time. Maybe one appointment will be enough. Maybe you want to learn to breathe to ease stress or get some ideas about where to de-stress. Maybe you want the chance to sort through current or past concerns.

GETTING TO KNOW THE COUNSELLOR I will be joining you on a few of the cultural programming trips and look forward to meeting you all.

Keeping in TouchCheck your NYU emails regularly!We will NOT send emails to your personal email addressIt is your responsibility to read information that is sent to youMake a plan for keeping in touch with family and friends back homeFor legal reasons which exist for your protection we cannot give your personal data to family & friends without your express written consentDont spend so much time on Facebook/Twitter or on the phone that you miss out while here!

Break timeNOW lunch downstairs in the VenueSession resumes in here at 2pmFree time6pm Salsa& food

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