NYU-TISCH SPECIAL PROGRAMS FLORENCE COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE

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 Florence/Italy?

INTRODUCTIONS

•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

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

• 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

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

LIVING IN FLORENCE

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

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

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

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. 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:

ACADEMICS

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

A room with a view…Views from the residence hall

at Villa Natalia

Villa Ulivi – where NYU classes are held

Commedia dell’ arte performances in the gardens at La Pietra

The beautiful city of Florence

Sunset over the Ponte Vecchio

Strolling along the Ponte Vecchio in downtown Florence

A weekend day trip to Venice

Cruising Venice by gondola – best way to see the city

Spending the weekend at the beach in Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre at Sunset

The hillsides of Tuscany

And don’t forget to try the pizza – you’re in Italy…

BON VOYAGE!