Welcome to NYU, London

Professor Gary Slapper, Director

LONDON

Is 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 world’s 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

1 United States of America

46 29 29 104

2 People's Republic of China

38 27 23 88

3 Great Britain

29 17 19 65

What should they know of England, who only England know?

Rudyard Kipling, The English Flag

1889

My country is the world

Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man,

1791

universities of the world

Globalization 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 Rank Institution Country

1 Harvard University United States2 Stanford University United States3 University of California, Berkeley United States4 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) US5 University of Cambridge United Kingdom6 California Institute of Technology United States7 Princeton University United States8 Columbia University United States9 University of Chicago United States10 University of Oxford United Kingdom11 Yale University United States12 University of California, Los Angeles United States13 Cornell University United States14 University of California, San Diego United States15 University of Pennsylvania United States16 University of Washington United States17 The Johns Hopkins University United States18 University of California, San Francisco US19 University of Wisconsin – Madison United States20 Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich SWS21 The University of Tokyo Japan21 University College London United Kingdom23 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor United States24 The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign US• Kyoto University Japan

27 New York University United States28 University of Toronto Canada29 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities United States30 Northwestern University United States31 Duke University United States32 Washington University in St. Louis United States33 University of Colorado at Boulder United States34 Rockefeller University United States35 University of California, Santa Barbara United States36 The University of Texas at Austin United States37 Pierre and Marie Curie University - Paris 6 France38 University of Maryland, College Park United States39 University of Paris Sud (Paris 11) France40 University of British Columbia Canada41 The University of Manchester United Kingdom42 University of Copenhagen Denmark43 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill United States44 Karolinska Institute Sweden45 University of California, Irvine United States46 The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas United States47 University of California, Davis United States47 University of Southern California United States49 Vanderbilt University United States50 Technical University Munich Germany

What is Orientation?

Cultural (Today) How to engage with British culture How to feel safe & comfortable in London How to get around the city Know 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 don’t miss any important info

Today 1pm – 2pm Lunch – The Venue 1st floor 2pm – 3pm Session 2 - Upper Hall 6pm - 7.30pm Salsa & food ULU

Venue

Tomorrow 9.25am Meet group meeting point Following: Academic Orientation

The London you know now...

...The London you’ll know

NYU London Staff

Gary Slapper

Director, NYU in London

Eric Sneddon

Associate Director, NYU in London

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday, 10am to 6pm

NYU London Staff – Student Life

Nigel Freeman

Assistant Director for Student Life

Donna Drummond-Smart

Student Wellness Counsellor

Tony Skitt

Senior Programme Manager for Student Life

NYU London Staff – Student Life

Clare Calland

Student Life Coordinator

Harvey Abraham-Green

Student Life Administrator

NYU London Staff - Academics

Luke HarperAdministrativeAssistant for Academic Affairs

Assistant Director for Academic Affairs

Robert PinkertonSenior Programme Manager for Academic Affairs

Karin Bonello

NYU London Staff - Academics

Kate Stein Graduate Programme Coordinator

Courtney HopfLiberal Studies Coordinator

NYU London Staff – Finance & Operations

NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

Fenton GreenTechnical Services Manager

Bart Maguire

Technical Services Assistant

Ruth TuckerFinance & OperationsManager

Philippa RobinsonAdministrative Assistant

Academic Centre Security/ Reception

NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

Mark Walters

Mo Ali

NYU London Housing Staff

NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

Residential Assistant

Chris Shia

Resident Life Coordinator

Consi Hoabes

Resides and has an office in Guilford House

Resides and has an office share in Byron Court

Ruth Dear

Resident Assistant

Resides at Guilford House; works in both residences; has an office share in Byron

How to engage with British culture: Day Trips & Cultural Programming

This week

Saturday A Brief History of London (10.30am: Byron)

London by Coach (2.30pm: Byron)

Sunday Boat 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

Tuesday Hidden Pubs of London (7pm: Byron)

Thursday Roller Disco (7pm: NYU Academic Centre)

Friday Scenic London Walk (11am: NYU Academic Centre)

Community Engagement Requirement

Mandatory At least 10 hours Nomination Form

Monday 30th September 2013 Completed Log Book

Monday 2nd December

Please don’t leave it until the last minute!

Community Engagement – Community Service

Lots of opportunities to get involved with Action Tutoring KIT Wiener Library

Lots of one-off opportunities Maggie’s Whitechapel Mission Breakfast Challenge Amnesty Street Collection Hands On London

Community Engagement – ULU/UCLU

Student Unions Clubs and societies All students are automatically signed up

for ULU associate membership All students have the option to sign up for

UCLU membership

Community Engagement – Other

Part-time work Active Religious Observance

Please note you will have to have your form signed by a person of authority within the establishment

Sports Teams Lessons/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 Laws Drinking age – 18 (if you don’t look 25

prove you’re 18!) No smoking in public buildings Highway code

Drive on the correct side of the street! Cross at pedestrian crossings

Drugs Cannabis – 5 years imprisonment

Knives and Firearms Mace/pepper spray is NOT LEGAL!

Immigration

Tier 4 (General) Student VisaWork – up to 20 hours per week‘work and any changes must be

authorised’Check your passport

If it says to register with the police…do 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 course Keeping a copy of your passport/visa

(and/or identity card if you have one) Provide UKBA with your contact details Update your contact details

Immigration

Tier 4 Student visa – Sponsor NYULWe must notify the British Government if

you: Fail to enrol within 10 working days Miss 10 ‘contact points’ (this includes

classes, tutorials and assignment submission deadlines

Stop attending We believe you are in breaking your visa

conditions (i.e. working more than 20 hours per week during term-time)

Immigration

Tier 4 Student Visa: Your Responsibilities

You must: Present your passport to us –Tues &

Weds Work max 20 hours per week Inform us of any change in your

circumstances Not remain in the UK beyond the

expiry date of your visa

Top tips for finding work in London Play to your advantages

ULU Local Area – CVs Don’t wait!

Get the paperwork done National Insurance Number UK Bank Account

Stay legal

Schengen Visas for Travel in Europe

Not all students will require a Schengen Visa for travel around the European Schengen Area US students will not need a Schengen Visa

Don’t leave it to the last minute! There are a lot of different bits of evidence to

show Need to submit application at least 15

working days before travel – can take longer Schengen Visa Workshop

Tuesday 10th September @ 1pm

Safety and Security

NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

• Some “Good Decisions”: Think ahead: plan each day & journey Let a friend know where you are going Avoid deserted areas Keep to well-lit main roads Avoid walking alone at night

• Always tell someone where you are going, the route you intend to take, and when you expect to return

• Pick up a free Personal Safety Alarm from the Student Hub

• Book taxis in advance- IGNORE drivers who tout on the street. Text CAB to 60835 to receive a text with the two nearest minicab numbers and one taxi (black cab) number

Call 999 in an emergency:

PoliceFireAmbulance

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

• Be “aware” rather than “beware”

NYUL Exchange

NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

Call 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 landline

Make a note of this number and add it to your mobile phone

NYUL Orientation Summer 2012

Health Care

NYUL Orientation Summer 2012

• You are eligible for primary health care for NO COST from Gower St Practice

• 2 minutes walk from the NYUL Academic Centre• Operates 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: UCLH• All students are eligible for free ambulance

services and emergency healthcare provided by the University College London Hospital (UCLH) Accident and Emergency Department

• Where your condition requires transfer to a non- emergency department you will need to use HTH

Primary Health Care: Gower Street Practice

Location of local Health Care Providers

NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

Is it an emergency?

Outside of doctor’s hours Call NHS direct 0845 46 47

If you’re 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 action

Nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E/ER) University College London Hospital,

Gower Street Free but follow–up treatment may not be

Notify NYU-L staff ASAP

Global Health Insurance

NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

• Free of charge for students • No advance out of pocket payment for students to see

a doctor or counsellor• Credentialed, western trained, English-speaking health

professionals posted on a website available to students• 24/7 hotline to assist students

in making all appointments

• Crisis Response available• HTH 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 HTH If you haven’t already done so,

make sure you register! Print medical insurance card Call 1.800.257.4823 if you need to

make an appointment

Culture shock – ‘it’s 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 Wellness

Donna Drummond-Smart NYUL’S Full-time Student Wellness

Counsellor Location : Academic Centre, Room 214 Masters Degree in Counselling and is a

BACP Accredited Counsellor Trained and has many years experience in

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING.  Office Hours : Monday – Friday, 10.00 am – 6.00

pm Email: 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 – it’s a tall order, but one that you are all up to. Studying away is not a journey one takes alone – it’s a guided process and Wellness welcomes supporting you.

SETTLING INTO NYUL – R E M I N D E R S  About 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, you’ll be able to include in your routine the things you enjoyed at home – whether it’s jogging, swimming, yoga, dancing, playing music, etc. It’s 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 S

About Food The 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.

Don’t eat the same thing every day, vary your meals so that you are getting the vitamins you need. It shouldn’t 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 S

About Sleep Make time for sleeping. It’s good for

you! Getting regular sleep decreases stress

levels and promotes well-being.

SETTLING INTO NYUL – R E M I N D E R S

About the practice of mindful self-awareness

Paying 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 disturbed

Stay curious Taking inhale and exhale moments Shift towards something positive – a thought,

an activity, a person

SETTLING INTO NYUL – R E M I N D E R S

Know that you are not alone. You may think you’re the only student feeling stressed or the only one who doesn’t 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 I’m online too much but cann’t seem to do anything about it. If I don’t keep up with everyone at home, they will think I don’t care”.

Having a discussion about whether or not to continue your prescribed medications, and support connecting to a local psychiatrist for further evaluation.

It’s 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 we’re 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 didn’t want to hurt his feelings. I didn’t 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 paths

 

“I don’t 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 don’t want to tell anyone that I feel at a loss”.

COUNSELLINGFree & Confidential

If 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. It’s 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 Touch

Check your NYU emails regularly! We will NOT send emails to your

personal email address It is your responsibility to read

information that is sent to you Make a plan for keeping in touch with

family and friends back home For legal reasons which exist for your protection – we

cannot give your personal data to family & friends without your express written consent

Don’t spend so much time on Facebook/Twitter or on the phone that you miss out while here!

Break time

NOW – lunch downstairs in the Venue

Session resumes in here at 2pmFree time6pm Salsa& food

Friday Group meeting point 9.25am