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Welcome to the Language Institute

Welcome to the Language Institute. Fall 2 2014. Welcome to Georgia Tech…. What will you accomplish here?. Intensive English Program Fall 2 Orientation. What do YOU want to do at Georgia Tech? Pass the TOEFL? Pass the IELTS?

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Welcome to the Language Institute

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  1. Welcome to the Language Institute Fall 2 2014

  2. Welcome to Georgia Tech…. What will you accomplish here?

  3. Intensive English Program Fall 2 Orientation • What do YOU want to do at Georgia Tech? • Pass the TOEFL? • Pass the IELTS? • Learn how to be a successful undergraduate/graduate student at an American college or university? • Get a promotion or a better job? • Understand American culture better? • For personal reasons?

  4. Intensive English Program Fall 2 Orientation

  5. Intensive English Program Fall 1 Orientation How does the intensive English program work? \

  6. The Intensive English Program Finding the right level for you…. • Two-Part Placement Part I [yesterday] • Objective 100-item Test • Writing Sample • Part 2 (begins Tuesday) • Teacher Observation during Week 1 • No Class Changes !

  7. Intensive English Program

  8. Intensive English Program

  9. Intensive English Program

  10. The Sections The Schedule The Daily Schedule

  11. Where will your classes be? You are here O’KeefeBuilding Biltmore Building Suite E105 Entrance on 6th St.

  12. How are you evaluated? How to measure success? • Syllabus = Course Plan • Quizzes • Tests • Homework • Assignments • Presentations • Written Reports • Writing Assignments • Weekly Plan

  13. Keep track of your progress….

  14. What happens if there is a problem…..

  15. What should you do if you have a problem in one of your classes? Talk to your teacher Fill out Student Complaint Form (at front desk)

  16. What is the student’s job at the Language Institute?

  17. Stay Informed Check GT E-mail daily! Read Weekly Newsletter Check LI Facebook Check the digital sign Use the Georgia Tech app Read the Student Handbook (LI website) Check out bulletin boards Ask us….

  18. Who to Go to for Help? Karen Academic/Course Questions?? General Information/Letters/Transcripts/Health Center Appointments? Housing/Insurance/Activities? Payments/Schedule Problems? Immigration Questions/Transferring? Other Questions? Linda & Adria Leah & Jackie Mary Ellen Kate Anna

  19. Harry Robinson Biltmore, Suite 135, Room IT Support for Students Printing E-mail Password/log-in Problems Computer labs Mohsen Nasr Maria Vanessa Reyes

  20. If you are here on an F-1 Student Visa….. You need to…. • Attend class every day (100% is expected) • Make good academic progress (Have GPA 2.0 or higher) • Communicate with your teachers. • If you are absent from class, make sure you complete any assignments at the front • If you are having trouble with assignments, ask them for suggestions on how to improve. Get tutoring. • Don’t work off campus • Get travel authorization if need to leave the country for any reason • Attend Immigration Workshop Next Week

  21. If you are here on an F-1 Student Visa….. Attend class everyday… Communicate with your teachers and staff Get Good Grades No work Watch immigration workshop Virtual office hour with Kate Don’t work off campus Get travel authorization See Kate

  22. Buzz Card Benefits Campus Meal Plans MARTA university pass $ 58.50 monthly

  23. Campus Facilities – Stamps Health Services PhysiciansRegistered NursesMedical & X-ray TechniciansPharmacistDentist Go to the front desk at the Language Institute to schedule an appointment at the health center

  24. Student Insurance • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia – the student insurance provider for Georgia Tech All F1 students, without a preapproved Waiver have been enrolled in the BCBS plan. The average cost per day for a hospital stay is more than $1900 An ambulance ride to the hospital can cost more than $1000

  25. Campus Facilities • Georgia Tech Library CRC Membership $93/session

  26. Georgia Tech Student Center

  27. Getting Around Campus Red & Blue Stinger Bus Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Green Stinger Bus Monday – Friday 5:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  28. Tech Trolley & Midnight Rambler Tech Trolleys provides transportation from the Midtown MARTA Station to campus Monday – Friday 5:45 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. – 9 :45 p.m. The Midnight Rambler provides transportation around campus Sunday – Thursday 9p.m. - 3a.m.

  29. Alternative Transportation • GOTCHA ride is a transportation service that provides FREE rides to students, faculty and staff around Georgia Tech.  Customers are asked to tip all drivers. • Three ways to get a ride: • Phone:855.GTG.RIDE (484.7433) • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGotchaRideGT • In person:  Flag down a driver on campus • Daytime service is provided • Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Night service is offered Monday - Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. • The Stingerette is available Monday - Sunday from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.. Call 404.385.RIDE(7433) or visit www.stingerette.com  to request the Stingerette.

  30. Transportation around Atlanta MARTA U-PASS$58.50

  31. Restricted Parking on Campus There is no free parking on campus You must purchase a parking permit ($80 monthly) or use visitor’s parking Fines for parking on campus without a permit range from $50-$500.

  32. Driving in the U.S. Rules, Rules, Rules… • If you drive in the U.S. you must have with you • A valid driver’s license printed in English or • an International Driver’s License • Proof of auto insurance • Proof of registration

  33. Friends Beyond Borders Language Café American students meet withinternational students at the Language Institute for casual conversations. Conversation Partner Program Students from Georgia Tech and the Language Institute meet to practice the language they’re learning with a native speaker, while learning about a different culture, and making a new friend. To sign up, go to languagepartners.ning.com

  34. American Football 101 Friday, October 24

  35. Georgia Tech Football Saturday, November 1 Tickets are available at the front desk in the O’Keefe Building$15

  36. Bowling & Billiards Party @ Tech Rec • Billiards, • Bowling, • Pizza • and more! • Free Thursday, October 30

  37. Community Service Atlanta Community Food BankProduct Rescue Center November 5, 6- 8:30 PM

  38. Language Café Halloween Practice English Explore Culture Friday, October 3112 - 3 p.m. Outside in front of the O’Keefe building at the picnic tables

  39. Fun Costumes

  40. Pumpkin Carving

  41. Chattanooga, TN Saturday, November 8 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sign up and pay $20 at the front desk in the O’Keefe Building. (Limited to 53)

  42. Lookout Mountain Take a ride on one of the steepest passenger railways in the world - Lookout Mountain’s Incline Railway. Known as “America’s Most Amazing Mile,”

  43. AtlANTAhAWKS Tickets are available at the front desk in the O’Keefe Building$15 Tuesday, December 2

  44. Other Things to See in Atlanta 1 2 3 6 5 5 4 9 8 7

  45. The One Project Language Institute Volunteer Student Group Helping the world… one project at a time

  46. Questions?

  47. Pick up in lobby of O’Keefe at 2:00 pm on Monday Textbook List Schedule Level Student Name Class Time Location Room Number

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