NYU- Tisch Special Programs AMSTERDAM ITW summer program 2013

1. NYU-Tisch Special Programs AMSTERDAM ITWsummer program 2013

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

3. CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT • No tipping • Bikes • Language • Explicit & Implicitdifferences • Your reaction to the differences might progress through stages (denial, defense, acceptance) • Not Tisch in Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam Staff if you are struggling • Take responsibility • Make a plan What do you know about Amsterdam? 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. TRAVEL AND ARRIVAL

6. PREPARATION • Check-In: • Sunday, June 30th • (not earlier) • First Meeting/Orientation: • Sunday, June 30th • Last Day/Clean-up day: • Sunday, August 18th • Check-Out: • Monday, August 19th • 1) Confirm (both TSP and UG Drama forms) • 2) Attend orientation • 3)Passport valid for travel • 4) Immunizations (Non-NYU only) May 1st • 5) Tisch online Supplemental Forms May 1st • 7) NYU Traveler/Egencia May 1st • 8) NYU eBill May 17th READ THE BLOG AGAIN Program Dates Requirements Checklist

7. ARRIVAL US Passport holders do not need a visa. You will enter as a tourist and have 90 days to travel EU. • Go directly to school at Lindengracht 93 by 1pm • If flight is delayed, go directly to housing • Cab from Amsterdam Central Station is the easiest • Can take a train directly from Schiphol Airport to Central Station

8. PACKING • RECOMMENDED • TO BRING: • Light, comfortable clothing • Sunscreen • Water bottle • Laptop • Book bag (weekend trips and groceries) • Battery-operated travel alarm clock • Linens optional(provided by NYU) • Camera (battery charger) • Toiletries you love, brands are different/expensive • Over the counter meds • Combination lock • Raincoat • Lots of studio clothing • CONSULT A TRAVEL GUIDE • READ BLOG EVALUATIONS • DOS AND DONTS… • MUST BRING: • 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

9. LIVING IN AMSTERDAM

10. HOUSING IN AMSTERDAM

11. HOUSING IN AMSTERDAM • 1st and last week of program – Christian run Hostel (Shelter) • Will not impart beliefs, but conservative • No alcohol on premises • Permanent Housing – single studios • Amsterdam Public University System • Kitchenette and shared bathroom • Laundry facilities on site • Short walk to classes, but you will need to buy a bike • IMPORTANT FOR ALL HOUSING • Live in NYU housing only • Top Apply Supplemental Forms– can’t select housing option • Housing violations can result in expulsion from the program

12. STAYING CONNECTED • TELL YOUR PARENTS/FAMILY YOUR ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OVERSEAS! • WE CANNOT RELEASE THIS INFORMATION • PRE-DEPARTURE • KNOW B4U GO BLOG!!!!!! – Subscribe • KNOW B4U GO emails • OVERSEAS • Ethernet at studio housing • Bring Ethernet cord just in case • SKYPE • (Sarah Ryndak, Alyssa Leal) • Phones (buy pay-as-you-go cell, get local number) • Mail (not recommended)

13. MONEY & EXPENSES Euro - ATM /credit cards best Research ATM fees - Alert banks/credit cards $1 = € .78(www.xe.com) - Emergency credit card BUDGET Arrive with Euro -BLOG tips ($150/wk) EXPENSES FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Regular NYU tuition & Registration fees • EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT • BUDGETING = PLANNING • Program fee ($640) - Lab fee ($535) • NYU Housing ($2,500 - $200 refundable deposit) • ESTIMATES: Airfare: $1,000 - $1,500, Meals: $700, Miscellaneous: $500 • SEMESTER ESTIMATE: $2,000 - $3,000 (beyond NYU bill)

14. 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

15. HEALTH Medications/Prescriptions Keep up medications and Dr. Visits Bring some over the counter medicines with you? • Travel & sleep DO affect you • Drinking/social life • Prepare before you leave -keep up appointments • Wellness – talk to someone earlier rather than later • STAYING HEALTHY: • HEALTH INSURANCE: • HTH Worldwide – for length of program ONLY: • 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 • Consult HTH staff to make appts. • How to actually USE the insurance • Emergency money/credit card for health expenses • TAKE YOUR CARD WITH YOU

16. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

17. ACADEMICS • Kevin Kulke– Program Director • Todd Pettiford–Coordinator • Jacob Winn- Student representative • MOSES CENTER FOR DISABILITIES • RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES • ADVISOR CLEARANCE FOR REGISTRATION • Amsterdam School of the Arts, Theater Techniques building • Schedule – mainly 10am-6pm M-Sat • Amsterdam cultural activities

18. Bon Voyage!