WELCOME TO NYC

Leo Schmitt

Assistant Director, International Student Support Center

ORIENTATION – NEW YORK CITY

NYU Greenwich Village

NYU Midtown

ORIENTATION - MANHATTAN

NYU Midtown

NYU Greenwich Village

NYU Woolworth

Uptown

Downtown

West Side

East Side

TRANSPORTATION - CARS Driving – Don’t! Taxis – Can hail yellow cabs from the

street.From the sidewalk, raise hand to hail. Cabsense app will tell you where is best to

pick up a cab.$2.50 to begin, plus $0.50 per 1/5 mile or 1

minute in traffic. 10-20% tip is customary.Do not hail non-yellow cabs in the street.

From outer boroughs or in advance, you can call a taxi.212 666-6666 or 212 777-7777

TRANSPORTATION - BICYCLE Always wear a helmet. Do not ride on the sidewalk. Use lights at night. Register your bike at the local police precinct. Be sure to ride defensively.

Traffic in New York can be difficult for cyclists. Be sure to lock up your bicycle (two locks is

better!) NYU has a bike-share program. There is also

citibike. NYU bicycle parking behind Tisch Hall, 40 W.

4th Street.

TRANSPORTATION - CYCLING

TRANSPORTATION - SUBWAY Metrocard

Weekly ($30), Monthly ($112), or pay-per-ride ($2.50 per ride, 5 % bonus when spending over $10)* Compare.

TRANSPORTATION-SUBWAY Before you swipe, check to make sure

you have the correct direction (uptown/downtown). At some stations you cannot transfer between directions.

Free subway maps are available at subway stations. Ask at any manned booth.

Move into the car and stay out of the way when people are getting in and out.

TRANSPORTATION - SUBWAY

TRANSPORTAION - BUS Free transfer bus to subway, bus to bus,

and subway to bus within two hours using pay-per-ride Metrocard.

Buses can move slowly in Manhattan traffic.

When you want to get off, push the stop button or strip to alert the driver.

NYU has buses around Greenwich Village

NEW YORKERS Almost always busy! Personal space is important Tend to be direct Not particularly patient Helpful in the end

WHERE TO GO? Cultural Capital of the world

Theatre, Music, Museums NYU Gateway program – Regular events.

International Club Sports

Baseball, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, NYU

Parks Shopping Dining Nightlife

WHERE TO GO?

And back to the library to study!

US UNIVERSITY CLASSROOMS Academic Freedom

Professors may talk about any topic relevant to the course.

They may take any approach to teaching it. Including unorthodox approaches

Learner-centered classroomLearning is the responsibility of all members

of the academic communityAll students are expected to participate

Share ideas Ask questions Cooperate and do group work

US UNIVERSITY CLASSROOMS Student responsibility

You are considered adults You should begin to model the skills of leadership that

are important for MSc graduates If you do not understand something, you should ask

Ask in class, especially if it is something you think others may have trouble with

Ask after class if it is individual If you cannot make a class, you should ask a

classmate or the professor for help to keep up on the work

If you cannot make the class when it is an important date (your presentation, exam, etc.) notify the professor.

If you have trouble, ask for help earlier, rather than later.

US UNIVERSITY CLASSROOMS International Perspectives

Share your perspectives on case studiesWork with your classmatesShow them your strengthsTry to break out of your own group.

University is a great place to broaden your horizons

PLAGIARISM Presenting someone else’s work as your

ownProper citation is importantUsing someone else’s words or ideas

without citation is considered plagiarismPenalties can include failing the class and

even being dropped from the program If in doubt, ask

Librarians are great resources ISSC Tutors ISSC College Skills one-day session

SCPS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER New Place Tutoring

The goal of the tutoring center is to help you become better writers and speakers.

Tutors can help with all aspects of language.Tutors do not ‘edit’ your work, but help you

to edit it.For more information on what to expect, go

to http://tinyurl.com/issctutorsforstudents

TUTORING Book sessions by coming to the center

(1009 at Midtown) or e-mail to scps.gradtutor@nyu.edu

Sessions Mon-Thurs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 10 – 6 p.m. at ISSC Midtown

Sessions Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7 East 12th Street

SCPS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER Academic Enhancement Sessions

Writing English Grammar, Using Words Effectively,

Introductions and Conclusions, etc. Speaking

Pronunciation, Small-talk, etc. Culture

U.S. Culture, College Skills, Working in Groups, etc. Technology

Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

Pen Pals International A writing club where you can learn to enjoy

reading and writing and make friends.

SCPS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER SCPS Global Network Representatives

Meet peers from your country or the US to make your transition smoother

Intercultural DiscussionsAn opportunity to meet people and discuss

different ideas from a variety of perspectives. All SCPS students are welcome.

SCPS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER International Club

A student-led club open to all that puts on events in Fall and Spring for all SCPS grad students.

International Student Support Center LoungeA welcoming area to meet people, study,

and relax. Referral and Support

If you have questions, we can help you find answers or the people who have answers.

QUESTIONS? Leo Schmitt at schmitt@nyu.edu 212 992 3208 Tinyurl.com/isscservices This presentation