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NYU School of Professional Studies orientation for international graduate students.
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WELCOME TO NYC
Leo Schmitt
Assistant Director, International Student Support Center
ORIENTATION – NEW YORK CITY
NYU Greenwich Village
NYU Midtown
ORIENTATION - MANHATTAN
NYU Midtown
NYU Greenwich Village
NYU Woolworth
Uptown
Downtown
West Side
East Side
TRANSPORTATION - CARS Driving – Don’t! Taxis – Can hail yellow cabs from the
street.From the sidewalk, raise hand to hail. Cabsense app will tell you where is best to
pick up a cab.$2.50 to begin, plus $0.50 per 1/5 mile or 1
minute in traffic. 10-20% tip is customary.Do not hail non-yellow cabs in the street.
From outer boroughs or in advance, you can call a taxi.212 666-6666 or 212 777-7777
TRANSPORTATION - BICYCLE Always wear a helmet. Do not ride on the sidewalk. Use lights at night. Register your bike at the local police precinct. Be sure to ride defensively.
Traffic in New York can be difficult for cyclists. Be sure to lock up your bicycle (two locks is
better!) NYU has a bike-share program. There is also
citibike. NYU bicycle parking behind Tisch Hall, 40 W.
4th Street.
TRANSPORTATION - CYCLING
TRANSPORTATION - SUBWAY Metrocard
Weekly ($30), Monthly ($112), or pay-per-ride ($2.50 per ride, 5 % bonus when spending over $10)* Compare.
TRANSPORTATION-SUBWAY Before you swipe, check to make sure
you have the correct direction (uptown/downtown). At some stations you cannot transfer between directions.
Free subway maps are available at subway stations. Ask at any manned booth.
Move into the car and stay out of the way when people are getting in and out.
TRANSPORTATION - SUBWAY
TRANSPORTAION - BUS Free transfer bus to subway, bus to bus,
and subway to bus within two hours using pay-per-ride Metrocard.
Buses can move slowly in Manhattan traffic.
When you want to get off, push the stop button or strip to alert the driver.
NYU has buses around Greenwich Village
NEW YORKERS Almost always busy! Personal space is important Tend to be direct Not particularly patient Helpful in the end
WHERE TO GO? Cultural Capital of the world
Theatre, Music, Museums NYU Gateway program – Regular events.
International Club Sports
Baseball, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, NYU
Parks Shopping Dining Nightlife
WHERE TO GO?
And back to the library to study!
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER
New Place Tutoring
The goal of the tutoring center is to help you become better writers and speakers.
Tutors can help with all aspects of language.Tutors do not ‘edit’ your work, but help you
to edit it.For more information on what to expect, go
to http://tinyurl.com/issctutorsforstudents
TUTORING Book sessions by coming to the center
(1009 at Midtown) or e-mail to [email protected]
Sessions Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday to 7 p.m. (8 p.m. at finals) at ISSC Midtown
Sessions Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7 East 12th Street
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER Academic Enhancement Sessions
Writing English Grammar, Using Words Effectively, Introductions
and Conclusions, etc. Speaking
Pronunciation, Small-talk, etc. Culture
U.S. Culture, Working in Groups, etc. Technology
Excel, Powerpoint, etc. College Skills
Time Management, Plagiarism, etc.
Pen Pals International A writing club where you can learn to enjoy reading
and writing and make friends.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER School of Professional Studies Global
Network RepresentativesMeet peers from your country or the US to
make your transition smoother Intercultural Discussions
An opportunity to meet people and discuss different ideas from a variety of perspectives. All School of Professional Studies students are welcome.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER International Club
A student-led club open to all that puts on events in Fall and Spring for all School of Professional Studies grad students.
International Student Support Center LoungeA welcoming area to meet people, study,
and relax. Referral and Support
If you have questions, we can help you find answers or the people who have answers.
QUESTIONS? Leo Schmitt at [email protected] 212 992 3208 Tinyurl.com/isscservices This presentation can be found at
http://www.slideshare.net/leoschmitt1/sm14-orientation