I Love Taiwan ClubI Love Taiwan Club

Purdue UniversityPurdue Universityhttp://web.ics.purdue.edu/~iltchttp://web.ics.purdue.edu/~iltc

Orientation 2004Orientation 2004

I Love Taiwan ClubI Love Taiwan Club

Purdue UniversityPurdue Universityhttp://web.ics.purdue.edu/~iltchttp://web.ics.purdue.edu/~iltc

Orientation 2004Orientation 2004

OutlineOutlineOutlineOutline1.1. The First StepThe First Step

2.2. BankingBanking

3.3. Food & GroceryFood & Grocery

4.4. ClothesClothes

5.5. HousingHousing

6.6. TransportationTransportation

7.7. AcademicsAcademics

8.8. Computer & Computer & Online ResourceOnline Resource

9.9. Q & AQ & A

1. The First Step1. The First Step1. The First Step1. The First StepPreparation:Preparation: Immunization Requirements Passport + I-20 Phone card

www.pincity.comphonecard4sale.com

Contact information

How to get to Purdue?How to get to Purdue? Destination: Indianapolis, IN (IND) Pick-up notification

(http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/~iltc/EnglishPages/Pickup/PickupForm.htm) Limo (www.lafayettelimo.com)

1. The First Step (cont’d)1. The First Step (cont’d)1. The First Step (cont’d)1. The First Step (cont’d)RegistrationRegistration

OrientationOrientation International student orientation Department orientation ILTC orientation

2. Banking2. Banking2. Banking2. Banking

BudgetBudget

Traveler’s ChequesTraveler’s Cheques

General banking informationGeneral banking information PEFCU & Bank One Wire money Checking account & Savings account

Credit cardCredit card

3. Food & Grocery3. Food & Grocery3. Food & Grocery3. Food & GroceryEating in CampusEating in Campus Memorial Union, Stone Hall, Residence

Halls Around Campus

CookCook Supermarkets

Chinese FoodChinese Food Chinese Restaurants

Foreign FoodForeign Food

4. Clothes4. Clothes4. Clothes4. Clothes

WeatherWeather((http://www.weather.com/weather/local/47905http://www.weather.com/weather/local/47905 ) )

ClothesClothes

Where to buy?Where to buy?

5. Housing5. Housing5. Housing5. Housing

On-CampusOn-Campus Hawkins Purdue Village Related Regulations

Off-CampusOff-Campus

6. Transportation6. Transportation6. Transportation6. TransportationAirportsAirports Indianapolis Chicago

Public TransportationPublic Transportation In Town: City Bus

http://www.gocitybus.com Free ride with student ID

Out of Town: Lafayette Limo (to Indy Airport):

http://www.lafayettelimo.com Greyhound: http://www.greyhound.com

6. Transportation (cont’d)6. Transportation (cont’d)6. Transportation (cont’d)6. Transportation (cont’d)

Driver’s LicenseDriver’s License International Driving Permit Learning Permit

(Paper-based test) Driver License

(Driving test)

Car PurchasingCar PurchasingParking PermitParking Permit

7. Academics7. Academics7. Academics7. Academics

Course InformationCourse Informationhttp://www.purdue.edu/Purdue/course_info/http://www.purdue.edu/Purdue/course_info/

TextbooksTextbookshttp://www.purdueu.com/http://www.purdueu.com/http://www.apexbook.com.tw/http://www.apexbook.com.tw/

8. Computer & Online Resource8. Computer & Online Resource8. Computer & Online Resource8. Computer & Online Resource

Purdue Career AccountPurdue Career Account Email Web Pages

Student Services Information [SSINFO]Student Services Information [SSINFO]

PC & LaptopPC & Laptop Computer Center (PUCC) Notebook vs. Desktop

8. Computer & Online Resource8. Computer & Online Resource8. Computer & Online Resource8. Computer & Online Resource

Internet Access Internet Access PAL (Wireless Network) Residence Hall Network [ResNet] Dial-Up & Free ISP (NETZERO)

SoftwareSoftware Distributed Academic Computing Services

[DACS] Purdue Microsoft Campus Agreement

Q & AQ & A