NYU-TISCH SPECIAL PROGRAMS

AMSTERDAM ITWSUMMER PROGRAM 2013

1. Name2. Major and Year3. Have you studied or

traveled overseas before? (Where & how long?)

4. One thing you know or have heard about Amsterdam?

INTRODUCTIONS

•What do you know about Amsterdam?

• Intercultural Sensitivity

•Observe vs. Judge

•Keep an OPEN MIND

•PREPARE NOW!

CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT

◦ Not Tisch in Amsterdam, 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 !

While overseas, contact Amsterdam Staff if you are struggling

• Take responsibility• Make a plan

◦ No tipping

◦ Bikes

◦ Language

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!

TRAVEL AND ARRIVAL

PREPARATION• READ THE BLOG AGAIN

• Program Dates

• Requirements

• Checklist

◦ 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 travel4) Immunizations (Non-NYU only) May

1st 5) Tisch online Supplemental Forms

May 1st 7) NYU Traveler/Egencia May 1st 8) NYU eBill May 17th

ARRIVALUS Passport holders do not need a visa.

You will enter as a tourist and have 90 days to travel EU.

1. Go directly to school at Lindengracht 93 by 1pm

2. If flight is delayed, go directly to housing

3. Cab from Amsterdam Central Station is the easiest

4. Can take a train directly from Schiphol Airport to Central Station

PACKING• CONSULT A TRAVEL GUIDE• READ BLOG EVALUATIONSDOS AND DONTS…

MUST BRING:• Passport/Visa• Any medication (copies of the prescription written in generic term)•Walking shoes• Adapters

RECOMMENDEDTO 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

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

LIVING IN AMSTERDAM

HOUSING IN AMSTERDAM

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 HOUSING1. Live in NYU housing only2. Top Apply Supplemental Forms– can’t select

housing option3. Housing violations can result in expulsion from

the program

STAYING CONNECTED• 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)TELL YOUR PARENTS/FAMILY

YOUR ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER

OVERSEAS!

WE CANNOT RELEASE THIS INFORMATION

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

– Program fee ($640) - Lab fee ($535)– NYU Housing ($2,500 - $200 refundable

deposit) ESTIMATES: Airfare: $1,000 - $1,500, Meals: $700,

Miscellaneous: $500SEMESTER ESTIMATE: $2,000 - $3,000 (beyond NYU

bill)

EVERYONE IS DIFFERENTBUDGETING = PLANNING

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• Consult HTH staff to make appts. • 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:

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

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

BON VOYAGE!