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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
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