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NYU FlorenceFall 2013 Pre-departure Orientation
Cinque Domande Veloci
Five Quick Questions
What is the color of the Florence soccer team?
Fiorentina - Viola
What common ingredient is absent in Tuscan bread?
Salt
What famous bridge currently known for selling high end jewelry, was originally home to the city’s butchers?
Ponte Vecchio
How many statues of Michelangelo’s David are in Florence?
At least three . . . .
What is NYU Florence?
A renowned center for international learning and exchange
Each semester roughly 350 NYU and visiting students, freshman to graduate level
Courses are taught by outstanding local and visiting scholars
57-acre estate Staff provides a full range of
student support services Classes incorporate on-site
learning, lectures, performances, and participation in international conferences
Villa UliviAcademic Support
ClassroomsLibraryCafe
Villa NataliaStudent LifeDormitory
Villa CollettaDormitoryClassrooms
Villa La PietraArt Collection
ClassroomFormal Gardens
Graduate ProgramImmigration Office
Villa SassettiConference CenterLa Pietra Dialogues
Global Research Initiative
Classrooms
What is on campus?
Who is NYU Florence?
Ellyn ToscanoExecutive Director
Lisa CesaraniAssistant Director for
Academic Affairs
Mary BarberaAssistant Director for
Student Life
Sabrina MelilloImmigration and Facilities Coordinator
AND MANY OTHERS!
Academics: florence.academicsupport@nyu.edu, Student Life: florence.studentlife@nyu.edu
Alexa FarahProgramming Coordinator
What will I study?
The Liberal Studies Core of Writing, Social Foundations, and Cultural Foundations, as well as Italian Language
Students will be registered for their coursework by Liberal Studies
Average class size is 16 students All students must study Italian language
(cannot be taken pass/fail) All students must enroll in Global
Encounters: Italian Society and Culture Coursework is rigorous; attendance is
expected and required; absences will negatively affect grades
All course textbooks are available at local bookstores or through campus library
Global Encounters: Italian Culture and SocietyWhat is the course about?
•Creates a common community building experience for all students on NYU Global Study Away programs
•Introduces key historical, social and cultural issues in Italy today
•Provides a basis to understand and explore these issues
How does it work?
•Four cluster groups•Five group discussions•Two papers•Series of program sponsored events, lectures, & conferences
Where will I attend class?
On campus, in classrooms or in the historic art collection and gardens of Villa La Pietra
In Florence’s historic center, exploring museums, churches, theaters, government buildings, and archives All students receive a museum card
providing free access to all state museums
Outside of Florence, in locations throughout Italy Courses frequently include Friday,
Saturday, or Sunday day trips or weekend excursions
Plan personal travel only after consulting your syllabi
Costs are included in tuition
Where will I study? On Campus
Villa Ulivi Library Open Monday through Friday
Sunday hours
Campus Lounges with Wi-Fi Villa Natalia
Villa Sassetti
Villa Ulivi Café
Computer Labs with Printers Villa Natalia
Villa Ulivi
Villa Sassetti
Off Campus British Institute Library Biblioteca delle Oblate Bibioteca Marucelliana Palazzo Giovane
La Pietra Dialogues Convenes some of the world’s foremost
scholars, policy makers, practitioners, business leaders, public intellectuals and artists to confront critical issues of contemporary society
Provides students unique access to distinguished guests on campus through small group meetings, breakfasts, and workshops that promote one-on-one interaction
Runs work study and volunteer programs that involve students in the development and organization of events
Features student work – writing, photography, etc. – on the LPD website
Get involved and volunteer with LPD : lapietra.dialogues@nyu.edu
How do I get involved?
Attend lectures and events
Volunteer at LPD
Participate in community service Teach in schools, lead tours of monuments,
assist the elderly and disabled, coach youth sports, participate in city-wide clean ups and food drives, etc.
Start a club Creative Writing, Studio Arts, Philosophy,
Culinary, Knitting, Running, etc.
Participate in student life activities Day trips, cooking lessons, theater and sports
events, museum visits, residence life programming
Federal Work Study 20-25 positions available
throughout the campus
La Pietra Dialogues 4 Work Study positions
Core group of volunteers
Community Service Weekly commitments
Large-scale events
Can I work or volunteer?
What’s the city like? Dynamic international learning
community Capital of Tuscany, most populated
city in the region – 380,000 Unesco World Heritage Site attracting
visitors from all over the world Seat of one of Italy’s most prestigious
universities Home to the EU’s only university and
historic archives Founded by the Romans, birthplace of
the Renaissance, one-time capital of Italy
World class center for fine and performing arts, both historical and contemporary
What do I need to do before I get there? Read all How Tuesday Newsletters Get your visa Submit all required forms by June 15th Book your flight & submit flight details to
NYU Traveler by June 15th Register with the Moses Center (if applicable)
How do I pay my bill? E-bills ONLY, sent to NYU email address Fall 2013 bills are generated in July You can authorize a parent or other
individual to have access to your E-bill Payment is made directly to the Bursar Estimated Housing Charge will be posted
on E-bill and must be paid in full prior to arrival
The estimated housing charge is a “placeholder charge” until assignments are finalized
Once housing placements are made, the E-bill is adjusted, resulting in either a credit or a charge, which appears within 2-3 weeks after the start of the program
Questions? Visit the NYU Bursar Web-site for details
How will I afford everything?
Most students use their credit and debit cards – exchange rates are favorable, but contact your bank about fees
Figure out how much money you will have Working abroad may not be an option; how
much can you save before going? Consider ALL of your expenses
Airfare, food, toiletries, medicine, laundry, spring break trips, activities, etc.
Checks are not accepted and traveler’s checks are difficult and expensive to cash
Be aware of the exchange rate and fees for currency conversion http://www.xe.com
What should I pack? Suggested items
Back pack for weekend trips and groceries Plug adapters Battery-operated travel alarm clock Any medication you need (and copies of the
prescription written in the generic term) Comfortable shoes Camera (with battery charger) Toiletries you love – the brands may be different
or expensive abroad Leave it home
Linens Kitchen utensils Appliances (e.g. hairdryer) Electricity converter – they don’t work!
Contact your airline before you pack to find out luggage restrictions
Put passport, immigration documents, medication, and valuables (e.g. laptop, camera) in your CARRY-ON luggage
Are your computer files backed up? Consider bringing an external hard drive.
When do I have to be there? LS students must arrive on August 26th and
complete check-in LS Academic Orientation and Freshman
Welcome is on August 27th (the date the upperclassmen arrive)
Mandatory All Student Orientation held on August 28th: Includes the entire Florence student body!
Students must check out of housing by noon on December 13th
If you arrive earlier or depart later than program dates, you must find your own accommodations and are responsible for your immigration status. No exceptions!
Arrival and Check-in Check-in is historically 9:00am to 6:00pm
(it’s best to arrive in the morning) Arrival Cheat Sheet with shuttle times
will be available prior to arrival Staff will be at the Florence Airport
(Peretola) during shuttle times Transportation from the check-in location
to housing is carried out only within official check-in hours
Students arriving at other airports, by train, or outside of set times are on their own, including transportation to campus (taxi €20-25) and then to their living situation (€15-20) – cash in Euros only
It may be several hours before students will be able to contact family; let family know!
Orientation
Orientation is for students, though there is a parent reception on August 27th
Orientation activities continue through the weekend
Mandatory sessions are on academics, policies, health and safety, and housing
Optional sessions include tours of neighborhoods, the campus, and local transportation; an information fair; workshops on community service, work study, advising, LPD, living LGBTQ in Florence, travel; mixers, etc.
Activities include City Sightseeing Tours, an Information Fair and more!
Classes start on Thursday, Aug. 29th
Where will I live? All students must live in NYU Florence housing Assignments are based on submissions to the
Study Away Confirmation Portal and availability Single rooms are limited Meal plan required for On-Campus housing:
includes breakfast and dinner; the cafeteria is also open for lunch but students pay out of pocket for midday meals
Actual housing prices are available online and via Study Away Confirmation Portal
Housing assignments are sent to students’ NYU e-mail accounts 2 weeks before check-in
Housing is not provided after check-out day Academic Year students do not have access to
housing between Fall and Spring semesters
On-Campus Housing Villa Natalia and Villa Colletta
24/7 Gate Security and Reception Bedrooms with en suite (Natalia) or communal
(Colletta) bathrooms Meal Plan: breakfast and dinner daily Lunch a la carte on weekdays (not included in
the meal plan) Communal refrigerators, sink, microwave Cleaning and linens service (sheets, towels,
blankets, pillows provided but bring a towel – not white - for travel)
Coin-operated laundry machines Exercise room Air-conditioning Computer labs Ethernet in the rooms, Wireless in common areas Overnight guests not permitted
What should I do about guests?
My mom, dad, brother-in-law, sister, boyfriend, grandmother, step-grandfather, girlfriend, best friend, cousin, neighborhood is going to visit me…
They cannot stay with you due to legal restrictions – tell them in advance A hotel list is available on the Florence
blog or through the Office of Student Life – you can stay with your guests in the hotel, if you’d like, but hotels will charge
Schedule visits around fall break and/or Italian holidays
How will I meet people? Meeting people on campus
Arrival week mixers Activities, clubs and events Conferences, concerts, film and
lecture series Interaction in classrooms, housing,
cafeteria, and café Large-scale community service
Meeting people in Florence DSU, Scambio Dinners, and other
immersion activities Community service placements Palazzo Giovane and the Oblate Local associations and clubs (sports,
the arts, hobbies, etc.)
How do I get around?
Florence is a compact and walkable city It’s a 30-minute walk from campus to
central Florence The #25 bus stops right next to campus,
and it’s a 10-15 minute ride to central Florence
Taxis can be found throughout the city and are easy to call – information will be provided upon arrival
Florence has a huge Vespa culture, but resist the urge to rent or buy one – you need the proper license, traffic laws are different, and Italians are aggressive drivers
How do I arrange my personal travel?
Choose times when you’re sure you don’t have academic obligations
Ask faculty, staff, friends and family for suggestions
Attend the Travel session during orientation
Do some research online and in the library
Most students travel by train or discount airline
Hostels are inexpensive, but read reviews to ensure they’re safe and clean before booking
What if I get sick? Crisis response available 24/7 – the Office of
Student Life is there to help Italy’s healthcare system is ranked #2 in the
world (W.H.O) – you’re in good hands All students are enrolled in HTH, an
international health coverage plan Free of charge for students
No advance out-of-pocket payment for students to see a doctor or counselor
Credentialed, English-speaking health professionals available to students
Remember to register with HTH when you receive the email from them
Doctors and mental health professionals are also available on campus for free
DO NOT cancel your domestic health insurance while you are abroad!
What about my ongoing medical needs?
Students with special needs, academic or otherwise, must contact the Moses Center prior to departure; resources and services may differ abroad www.nyu.edu/osl/csd
Students with disabilities that affect courses or housing and require special arrangements should also inform staff
If you take prescriptions regularly, bring a full supply (especially ADHD meds, which are not available to adults) – DO NOT SHIP ANY MEDICATIONS, FOOD, OR TOILETRIES FROM OUTSIDE THE EU
Arrange ongoing counseling and any specialists needed in advance through the Wellness Exchange or the Office of Student Life (alexa.farah@nyu.edu)
Will I feel safe?
NYU’s campus is monitored by security guards 24/7
There is ALWAYS a NYU staff member on duty – the emergency number will be provided at orientation
Emergencies in Europe (911 equivalent): 112
The most common issues are petty theft and harassment
Help us keep you safe by following staff recommendations: Don’t invite new acquaintances to your living
situation Keep belongings secure at all times Ignore/report unwanted attention Look out for one another Stay aware Don’t leave your street smarts at home!
How will I stay in touch with people?
Set-up video chat accounts for yourself and for your family
Purchase a local cell phone and SIM card
Unlock your smart phone and purchase new SIM card onsite
Create a communication plan Are you going to talk daily, weekly, or
say see you in the summer?
Be sure to check your NYU e-mail regularly
Share your personal cell phone number with the Office of Student Life as soon as you have it
Transition TipsYou might find yourself getting a bit anxious as you get closer to the date of your departure. It’s natural to be nervous before moving to new surroundings.
Some steps you can take to prepare can be found at www.nyu.edu/global/culturaladjustment
View the “What is Culture” Webinar
Plan how you will reflect on the experience before arrival, during, and after you return
Research the culture you will experience by logging into GlobeSmart. (Link to come in a later newsletter but available through NYUHome.)
Remember: • Study away AND freshman year are both processes, not
events. You’re going to get used to both over time.• Trust your experience• Call on tools that have worked• Stay curious • You are not alone!
NYU Florence: Final Recommendations Prioritize
Academics come first Plan to get involved
Prepare Know and plan for your medical
needs – mental, physical, and insurance
Plan for banking/financial needs – take exchange rates into account
Learn some Italian Research, read, and keep up to date
on your How Tuesday newsletters
Questions? Academics:
florence.academicsupport@nyu.edu Student Life:
florence.studentlife@nyu.edu
Grazie!
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