NYU-TISCH SPECIAL PROGRAMS 2013 PRAGUE FILMMAKING SUMMER

PROGRAM

1. Name

2. Major and Year

3. Have you studied or traveled overseas before? (Where & how long?)

4. One thing you know or have heard about Prague/Czech Republic?

INTRODUCTIONS

•What do you know about Prague?

• Intercultural Sensitivity

•Observe vs. Judge

•Keep an OPEN MIND

•PREPARE NOW!

CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT

◦ Not Tisch in Prague, Not NYC◦ Not always better or worse

• Explicit & Implicit differences• Your reaction to the differences might progress

through stages (denial, defense, acceptance)

◦ Try not to stereotype◦ People are complex, avoid generalizations!

◦ Research culture◦ Communication plan with family & friends◦ Journal !

◦ Dept. store shopping◦ Reserved culture◦ Asking “How are you?”◦ “Dobry Den”

While overseas, contact Prague Staff if you are struggling

• Take responsibility• Make a plan

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!

PREPARATION• READ THE BLOG AGAIN

• Program Dates

• Requirements

• Czechlist

◦ Check-In: ◦ Saturday, May 25◦ (not earlier)

◦ Classes Begin: ◦ Monday, May 27

◦ Last Day: ◦ Thursday, July 4th

◦ Check-Out: ◦ Saturday, July 6th

1) Confirm2) Attend orientation March 28th3) Passport valid for travel4) Immunizations (Non-NYU only)

May 15) Tisch online Supplemental Forms

May 16) NYU Traveler/Egencia May 17) NYU eBill May 17

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

1. Airport Shuttle Bus near Namesti Republik• Leaves every 30-60min , 120Kc, for 30min ride

2. Or City Bus -119, costs 18Kc, about 40min

3. Taxi recommended - AAA, under 500 crown

PACKING• 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

RECOMMENDEDTO 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

DON’T BRING:• Electronics - Hairdryers, Electric razors• Kitchen utensils• Linens•UNDERPACK NOW FOR RETURN HOME• AIRLINE RESTRICTIONS

LIVING IN PRAGUE

HOUSING IN PRAGUE

IMPORTANT

1. Live in NYU housing only

2. Estimated Housing Charges on your Bursar bill

3. Housing violations can result in expulsion from the program

Kolej Petrskà - Petrskà 3, Praha 1

• Doubles & LIMITED singles• Kitchenette and bathroom in room• Linens provided, rooms cleaned • Breakfast included

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

– 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: $100SEMESTER ESTIMATE: $2,000 - $3,500

EVERYONE IS DIFFERENTBUDGETING = PLANNING

(beyond NYU bill)

STAYING CONNECTED• 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

TELL YOUR PARENTS/FAMILY YOUR ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER

OVERSEAS!

WE CANNOT RELEASE THIS INFORMATION

HEALTH & SAFETY

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

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

1. MUST maintain domestic coverage

2. 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

STAYING HEALTHY:

HEALTH INSURANCE:

HTH Worldwide – for length of program ONLY:

ACADEMICS

ACADEMICS•Pavel Jech - Dean of FAMU and Screenwriting instructor•Věra Hoffmannová - FAMU Coordinator •Sabrina Jaglom - Student representative

•MOSES CENTER FOR DISABILITIES•RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES

•FAMU•SCHEDULE•PROGRAM DETAILS•SHOOTING POLICIES• Safety and Violations

BON VOYAGE!

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