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NYU-TISCH SPECIAL PROGRAMS FLORENCE COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE
SUMMER PROGRAM
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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 Florence/Italy?
INTRODUCTIONS
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•What do you know about Florence?
• Intercultural Sensitivity
•Observe vs. Judge
•Keep an OPEN MIND
•PREPARE NOW!
CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT
◦Not Tisch in Florence, 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 Florence Staff if you are struggling
• Take responsibility• Make a plan
◦Staring
◦Dinner is usually eaten later
◦Language
◦Most places aren’t open on Sundays
◦ “Siestas” during the day
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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!
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PREPARATION• READ THE BLOG AGAIN
• Program Dates
• Requirements
• Checklist
◦Check-In: ◦Sunday, May 26◦(not earlier)
◦Orientation: ◦Monday, May 27
◦Classes Begin:◦ Tuesday, May 28
◦Last Day: ◦Friday, July 5th
◦Check-Out: ◦Saturday, July 6th, by 9AM
1) Confirm2) Attend orientation 3)Passport valid for travel4) Immunizations (Non-NYU
only) May 1st 5) Tisch online Supplemental
Forms May 1st 6) Housing and NYU Global
forms April 15th 7) NYU Traveler/Egencia May
1st 8) NYU eBill May 17th
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PACKING• 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
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• Bug spray/anti-itch cream• The Actor and the Target
by Declan Donnellan
DON’T BRING:• Electronics - Hairdryers, Electric razors• Kitchen utensils• Linens•UNDERPACK NOW FOR RETURN HOME• AIRLINE RESTRICTIONS
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LIVING IN FLORENCE
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HOUSING IN FLORENCE
IMPORTANT1. Live in NYU housing only2. NYU Study Abroad HOUSING FORMS, emailed 3. Estimated Housing Charges on your Bursar
bill4. ASSIGNMENTS EMAILED 1 WK BEFORE
ARRIVAL5. Housing violations can result in expulsion
from the program
• Villa Natalia or Colletta: single-sex rooms on mixed-gender floors
• Mainly Triple/Multi rooms• Linen/cleaning weekly basis• Residential life staff living on-site • Meals – breakfast & dinner • SMALL microwaves/refrigerators for
storing snacks
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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 ($150-200/wk)
• EXPENSES • FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS• Regular NYU tuition & Registration fees– Program fee ($640) - Lab/Equipment Fee ($535)
– NYU Housing (Double - $3264/Triple - $2978)
ESTIMATES: Airfare: $800 - $1,200, Meals: $500, Miscellaneous: $100
SEMESTER ESTIMATE: $2,000 - $3,500 (beyond NYU bill)
EVERYONE IS DIFFERENTBUDGETING = PLANNING
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STAYING CONNECTED• PRE-DEPARTURE• KNOW B4U GO BLOG!!!!!! – Subscribe• KNOW B4U GO emails
• OVERSEAS• Wireless in rooms now• Wireless in Common areas • Computer lab with internet (slower)
• 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
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HEALTH & SAFETY
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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
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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. National Italian Insurance
3. Supplemental International Health Insurance: NYU purchases
HTH Worldwide for you
• Student international coverage at no cost to you• Different than NYU plan• Consult Florence staff to make appts. with HTH • 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:
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ACADEMICS
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ACADEMICS•Jim Calder – Program Director•Student Life in Florence•Peter Molesworth - Student representative
•MOSES CENTER FOR DISABILITIES•RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
•SCHEDULE• 10:00 AM until 1:00, Lunch, 2:30 6:00/6:15.• Five days a week• One three day weekend to travel
•Open yourself to the change Commedia can provide
•The Actor and the Target recommended
•Its definitely rigorous and physical demanding• warm up a little before class – body and voice
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A room with a view…Views from the residence hall
at Villa Natalia
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Villa Ulivi – where NYU classes are held
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Commedia dell’ arte performances in the gardens at La Pietra
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The beautiful city of Florence
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Sunset over the Ponte Vecchio
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Strolling along the Ponte Vecchio in downtown Florence
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A weekend day trip to Venice
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Cruising Venice by gondola – best way to see the city
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Spending the weekend at the beach in Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre at Sunset
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The hillsides of Tuscany
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And don’t forget to try the pizza – you’re in Italy…
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BON VOYAGE!