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NYU-Tisch Special Programs 2013 Prague Filmmaking summer program

NYU-Tisch Special Programs 2013 Prague Filmmaking summer program. INTRODUCTIONS. Name Major and Year Have you studied or traveled overseas before? ( Where & how long?) One thing you know or have heard about Prague/Czech Republic?. CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT. Dept. store shopping

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NYU-Tisch Special Programs 2013 Prague Filmmaking summer program

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  1. NYU-Tisch Special Programs 2013 Prague Filmmaking summer program

  2. INTRODUCTIONS • Name • Major and Year • Have you studied or traveled overseas before? (Where & how long?) • One thing you know or have heard about Prague/Czech Republic?

  3. CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT • Dept. store shopping • Reserved culture • Asking “How are you?” • “Dobry Den” • Explicit & Implicitdifferences • Your reaction to the differences might progress through stages (denial, defense, acceptance) • Not Tisch in Prague, Not NYC • Not always better or worse • Try not to stereotype • People are complex, avoid generalizations! • Research culture • Communication plan with family & friends • Journal ! • While overseas, contact Prague Staff if you are struggling • Take responsibility • Make a plan What do you know about Prague? Intercultural Sensitivity Observe vs. Judge Keep an OPEN MIND PREPARE NOW!

  4. EXPECTATIONS • WHY you are going abroad? • Motivations • What are you excited about? Nervous about? • Emotional highs and lows • Mood swings, excessive complaining, homesickness… • Stress • Flexible – you will be surprised - open to changes!

  5. PREPARATION • Check-In: • Saturday, May 25 • (not earlier) • Classes Begin: • Monday, May 27 • Last Day: • Thursday, July 4th • Check-Out: • Saturday, July 6th • 1) Confirm • 2) Attend orientation March 28th • 3) Passport valid for travel • 4) Immunizations (Non-NYU only) May 1 • 5) Tisch online Supplemental Forms May 1 • 6) NYU Traveler/Egencia May 1 • 7) NYU eBill May 17 READ THE BLOG AGAIN Program Dates Requirements Czechlist

  6. IMMIGRATION & ARRIVAL Valid passport (make copies) Any non-U.S. citizens? U.S. Citizens DON’T need a visa! Travel after program ends – 90 days in TOTAL as a tourist? Questions – Chris Ozer, chris.ozer@nyu.edu ARRIVING Airport Shuttle Bus near NamestiRepublik Leaves every 30-60min , 120Kc, for 30min ride Or City Bus -119, costs 18Kc, about 40min Taxi recommended - AAA, under 500 crown

  7. PACKING • RECOMMENDED • TO BRING: • Light, comfortable clothing • Sunscreen • Book bag (weekend trips and groceries) • Battery-operated travel alarm clock • Linens optional(provided) • Camera (battery charger) • Toiletries you love, brands are different/expensive • Over the counter meds • Contact lens solution • CONSULT A TRAVEL GUIDE • READ BLOG EVALUATIONS • DOS AND DONTS… • MUST BRING: • Laptop & digital camera • Passport/Visa • Any medication (copies of the prescription written in generic term) • Walking shoes • Adapters • DON’T BRING: • Electronics - Hairdryers, Electric razors • Kitchen utensils • Linens • UNDERPACK NOW FOR RETURN HOME • AIRLINE RESTRICTIONS

  8. LIVING IN Prague

  9. Housing in Prague • KolejPetrskà- Petrskà 3, Praha 1 • Doubles & LIMITED singles • Kitchenette and bathroom in room • Linens provided, rooms cleaned • Breakfast included • IMPORTANT • Live in NYU housing only • Estimated Housing Charges on your Bursar bill • Housing violations can result in expulsion from the program

  10. MONEY & EXPENSES Koruna or Crown - ATM /credit cards best Research ATM fees - Alert banks/credit cards Check rate (ww.xe.com) - Emergency credit card BUDGET Arrive w/crown 1$=19.58CZK -Tips on Blog($80-150/wk) EXPENSES FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Regular NYU tuition & Registration fees • EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT • BUDGETING = PLANNING • Program fee ($640) - Lab/Equipment Fee ($730) • NYU Housing (single - $2430 / double - $1915) • ESTIMATES: Round-Trip Airfare: $800 - $1,200, Meals: $500, Metro / Bus Pass: $100, Miscellaneous: $100 • SEMESTER ESTIMATE: $2,000 - $3,500 • (beyond NYU bill)

  11. STAYING CONNECTED • TELL YOUR PARENTS/FAMILY YOUR ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OVERSEAS! • WE CANNOT RELEASE THIS INFORMATION • PRE-DEPARTURE • KNOW B4U GO BLOG • KNOW B4U GO emails • OVERSEAS • No internet (café’s nearby) • Computer lab at FAMU • SKYPE • (Sarah Ryndak, Alyssa Leal) • Phones (buy pay-as-you-go cell, dorm phone) • Be prepared for homesickness

  12. HEALTH & SAFETY

  13. TIPS Register with the U.S. State Dept. Travel outside the program – must inform director Zero alcohol abuse & drug use policy Local laws & behavior – violations can result in harsher penalties not just failing/leaving program Common sense/Street smarts: be conscientious! ESPECIALLY nightlife, money/ATMs, traveling, passport and personal belongings & DRINKING – decision making, unfamiliar country WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY Know your emergency numbers Report to Director and Police NYU files a report with Public Safety SAFETY • #1 TIP: • TAKE RESPONSIBILITY • FOR YOURSELF

  14. HEALTH Medications/Prescriptions Keep up medications and Dr. Visits Bring some over the counter medicines with you? • STAYING HEALTHY: • HEALTH INSURANCE: • HTH Worldwide – for length of program ONLY: • Travel & sleep DO affect you • Drinking/social life • Prepare before you leave -keep up appointments • Wellness – talk to someone earlier rather than later • MUST maintain domestic coverage • Supplemental International Health Insurance:  • NYU purchases HTH Worldwide for you • Student international coverage at no cost to you • Different than NYU plan • How to actually USE the insurance • Emergency money/credit card for health expenses • TAKE YOUR CARD WITH YOU

  15. ACADEMICS

  16. ACADEMICS • PavelJech- Dean of FAMU and Screenwriting instructor • VěraHoffmannová- FAMUCoordinator • Sabrina Jaglom- Student representative • MOSES CENTER FOR DISABILITIES • RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES • FAMU • SCHEDULE • PROGRAM DETAILS • SHOOTING POLICIES • Safety and Violations

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