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Welcome to NYU, London Professor Gary Slapper, Director

Welcome to NYU, London Professor Gary Slapper, Director.

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Welcome to NYU, London Professor Gary Slapper, Director

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  1. Welcome to NYU, LondonProfessor Gary Slapper, Director

  2. LONDONIs 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;

  3. British culture: literature & art, science, political, legal, &business intuitions, sport, law, and media that have changed the world

  4. London Olympics & Team GB

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 2013 THE World University Rankings – Top 400 World Rank Institution Country 1 Harvard University United States 2 Stanford University United States 3 University of California, Berkeley United States 4 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) US 5 University of Cambridge United Kingdom 6 California Institute of Technology United States 7 Princeton University United States 8 Columbia University United States 9 University of Chicago United States 10 University of Oxford United Kingdom 11 Yale University United States 12 University of California, Los Angeles United States 13 Cornell University United States 14 University of California, San Diego United States 15 University of Pennsylvania United States 16 University of Washington United States 17 The Johns Hopkins University United States 18 University of California, San Francisco US 19 University of Wisconsin – Madison United States 20 Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich SWS 21 The University of Tokyo Japan 21 University College London United Kingdom 23 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor United States 24 The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign US • Kyoto University Japan 27 New York University United States 28 University of Toronto Canada 29 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities United States 30 NorthwesternUniversity United States 31 Duke University United States 32 Washington University in St. Louis United States 33 University of Colorado at Boulder United States 34 Rockefeller University United States 35 University of California, Santa Barbara United States 36 The University of Texas at Austin United States 37 Pierre and Marie Curie University - Paris 6 France 38 University of Maryland, College Park United States 39 University of Paris Sud (Paris 11) France 40 University of British Columbia Canada 41 The University of Manchester United Kingdom 42 University of Copenhagen Denmark 43 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill United States 44 KarolinskaInstitute Sweden 45 University of California, Irvine United States 46 The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas United States 47 University of California, Davis United States 47 University of Southern California United States 49 Vanderbilt University United States 50 Technical University Munich Germany

  8. 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!

  9. 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

  10. The London you know now...

  11. ...The London you’ll know

  12. NYU London Staff Gary Slapper Director, NYU in London Eric Sneddon Associate Director, NYU in London Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am to 6pm

  13. NYU London Staff – Student Life Tony Skitt Senior Programme Manager for Student Life Nigel Freeman Assistant Director for Student Life Donna Drummond-Smart Student Wellness Counsellor

  14. NYU London Staff – Student Life Clare Calland Student Life Coordinator Harvey Abraham-Green Student Life Administrator

  15. NYU London Staff - Academics Robert Pinkerton Karin Bonello Senior Programme Manager for Academic Affairs Assistant Director for Academic Affairs Luke Harper Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs

  16. NYU London Staff - Academics Kate Stein Graduate Programme Coordinator Courtney Hopf Liberal Studies Coordinator

  17. NYU London Staff – Finance & Operations Ruth Tucker Philippa Robinson Finance & Operations Manager Administrative Assistant Fenton Green Bart Maguire Technical Services Manager Technical Services Assistant NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

  18. Academic Centre Security/ Reception Mark Walters Mo Ali NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

  19. NYU London Housing Staff Chris Shia Consi Hoabes Residential Assistant Resident Life Coordinator Resides and has an office share in Byron Court Resides and has an office in Guilford House Ruth Dear Resident Assistant Resides at Guilford House; works in both residences; has an office share in Byron NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

  20. 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: atWestminster 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)

  21. 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!

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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….

  26. 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; Theft Noise violations especially in the residences Smoking in public buildings Forgery or plagiarism How this translates?

  27. 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!

  28. Immigration Tier 4 (General) Student Visa Work – 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

  29. 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

  30. Immigration Tier 4 Student visa – Sponsor NYUL We 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)

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. Safety and Security • London is a safe city in comparison to other world cities of a similar size. • Be “aware” rather than “beware” Call 999 in an emergency: Police Fire Ambulance • 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 NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

  35. NYUL Exchange • 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 NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

  36. Health Care Primary Health Care: Gower Street Practice • 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 NYUL Orientation Summer 2012

  37. Location of local Health Care Providers NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

  38. 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

  39. Global Health Insurance • 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 NYUL Orientation Summer 2011

  40. 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

  41. 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.

  42. 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

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

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