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NYU FlorenceFall 2011 Freshmen Program
Learn: Intro Learn CampusAcademic StaffCalendarRegistration FAQsBillingService LearningAcademic Site VisitsLa Pietra Policy Dialogues
Campus 57-acre estate with 5 Renaissancevillas, grounds and formalgardensClasses and some residence hallson campusLa Pietra tours and open gardenhoursCommunity events and academicconferences3 computer labs on campusWireless Internet in public spacesReference and reserve librarywith study area, periodicals, andmedia viewing stations
Academic Staff Office of Academic Support VillaUlivi Advising, registration, academicaccommodations, study resources,federal work study, etc. E-mail:florence.academicsupport@nyu.edu Tel. (011-39) 055-5007300
CalendarAll freshmen must arrive on August 29h!!! If you arrivebefore you will be responsible for your ownaccommodations. August 29: Freshmen Check-in August 30: Upper Classmen Check-in / Freshmen Convocation August 31 – September 2: All Student Orientation September 5: First Day of Classes September 9: Make-Up Day for Thursday Classes October 31 – November 6: Fall Break November 1: Italian Holiday (Campus Offices Closed) December 8: Italian Holiday (Campus Offices Closed, Noclasses) December 12 - 15: Final Exam Week December 16: All Students Check-Out (by 12 noon)
Registration FAQ’s Students must register for 12-18 creditsconsisting of three required courses andone elective Enrollment in an Italian language class isrequired; select one that matches yourskill level Language courses cannot be taken pass /fail Attendance is expected and required;absences will negatively affect grades All course textbooks are available at localbookstores
Billing The NYU Ebill system is used fortuition, registration fees and anestimated housing charge The estimated housing charge isused as a “placeholder charge” untilhousing assignments are finalized;the initial charge is unrelated to thefinal housing charge Once the actual housing placementhas been made, the Ebill is adjusted,resulting in either a credit or anadditional charge, which appears onstudent accounts within 2-3 weeksafter the start of the program
Academic Site Visits Many courses include day and weekendtrips that are part of class time Costs are included in tuition Academic excursions are a uniqueopportunity for experiential learning Sample Site Visits: Villa Gamberaia Gardens Local Museums and Monuments Mukki Latte Italian Language DaySample Excursions: Overnight trips to Rome Tarquinia, Chiusi, OrvietoArcheological Sites Overnight Trip to Torino
La Pietra Policy Dialogues Academics, politicians, businessleaders, and public intellectualsmeet to discuss some of the mostvexing and urgent policyquestions in the U.S. and Europe Students are involved inconceptualization, developmentand organization of events andhave unique access to globalleaders and distinguished expertswho visit campus Get involved & volunteer inLPPD : lapietra.reply@nyu.edu
Live: Intro Live Getting ThereArrivalOrientationHousing & MealsThe CityCulture & CustomsHealth & SafetyStaff
Getting There: Pre-departure Get/Renew Passport ASAP: Can’t expire beforeMay 2012 Submit Confirmation / Registration Form Book Flight to Florence: Must arrive on August30th! Forms to Submit – due June 30th Online Forms: Housing Preferences andEmergency Contact NYU Traveler: Arrival Info Apply for Student Visa Receive e-Bill for Fall 2011 and Follow BursarPayment Deadlines Ongoing: Read ALL “Ciao Firenze” Posts on Blog
Arrival Arrival Cheat Sheet with shuttle times will beavailable on Blackboard Check-in is historically 10:00am to 4:00pm Transportation from the Florence Airport isbased on group flights and the majority ofstudent arrival info. Transportation from the check-in location tohousing is carried out only within officialcheck-in hours Staff will meet students outside of customs todirect them to shuttles or taxis Students arriving at other airports, by train, oroutside of set times are on their own, includingtransportation to campus (taxi 20-25) and thento their living situation ( 15-20) – cash inEuros only It may be several hours before students will beable to contact family; let family know!
Orientation Orientation sessions last 4 days, andactivities continue through theweekend Mandatory sessions are Health &Safety, NYU Florence 101,Academics, and Housing Optional sessions includeNeighborhood Tours, Campus Tour,Getting Around Florence,Information Fair, CommunityService, Work Study, Advising,Survival Italian, etc. Activities include City SightseeingTours, Peer-Accompanied Quests, aWelcome Reception, and more!
Housing & Meals All Freshmen are required to live in NYUFlorence on-campus housing Assignments are based on online formssubmissions Roommate requests are limited to bedrooms Single rooms are limited Meal plans available in On-Campus housing andin Homestays only Actual housing prices are available online andvia online forms Housing assignments are sent to students’ NYUe-mail accounts 2 weeks before check in No overnight guests (by law)
On-Campus HousingFreshmen are required to live on campus.Villa Natalia & Villa Colletta 24/7 Gate Security and Reception Bedrooms with en suite (Natalia) or communal (Colletta)bathrooms Meal Plan: breakfast and dinner daily Lunch a la carte on weekdays (not included in the meal plan) Communal refrigerators, sink, microwave Cleaning & linens service (sheets, towels, blankets, pillowsprovided but bring a towel – not white - for travel) Coin-operated laundry machines Exercise room Air-conditioning Computer labs Ethernet in the rooms, Wireless in common areas
The City Pronounced fi-ren'-zay. Most populated city in the TuscanRegion (Toscana) – 380,000 11 million tourists per year; 6,000study abroad students Compact city centered around theDuomo and other monuments Buses, taxis and walking are mainway to get around (no subways!) Home of the Uffizi, Brunelleschi'sDuomo, Ponte Vecchio and tonsmore!
Culture & Customs Space (personal and architectural) is ascarce commodity Most young people live at home;family and childhood friends areimportant Living in older buildings can bechallenging (yet beautiful) Heat, hot water, and electricity may belimited and should be conserved Internet access may be erratic ascompared to US standards Meals: breakfast is sparse, dinner islate (8pm), and eating is an art Air-conditioning may be regarded asbad for your health
Culture & Customs When entering a business, it’s bad mannersnot to greet The customer isn’t always right Tips are just a few Euros Staring at strangers is not rude Eye contact means you’re interested Every venue, even the supermarket, is afashion show Nothing is open 24/7, stores may be closedon Sundays Schedules are suggestions, not rules,especially for the bus Firenze isn’t NYC that’s a good thing!Living conditions are not the same as theUS, so be flexible, patient and enjoy thedifferences!
Health & Safety Italy’s healthcare system is ranked #2 in theworld (W.H.O.) Most medications are available exceptADHD medication (bring a full supply) Medication, toiletries, and food should notbe shipped from outside the EU Bring copies of prescriptions (generic nameand dosage) with you Students with special needs must contactthe Moses Center in advance Learn the Italian word/phrases for any foodor medication allergies If you need ongoing care, set it up inadvance before you need it! Pre-departure referrals:mary.barbera@nyu.edu
Health & Safety Doctors are available on campus Health Insurance HTH Worldwide-Included in tuition fees-No out-of pocket payment-24/7 hotline-Staff can help with appointments-Coverage throughout the world(except the US)Do NOT cancel your domestichealth insurance!Italian Health InsuranceRegister with HTH when you receivetheir e-mail, print a copy of the card andbring it with you
Student Life Staff Office of Student Life Villa Natalia Housing placements, residence life,activities, clubs, health & safety,crisis response, non-creditcommunity service, generalassistance & support, etc. E-mail:florence.studentlife@nyu.edu Tel. (011-39) 055-5007450
Explore: Intro Explore Student LifeCommunity ServiceThings to DoLocal / Regional TravelBudget Tips
Student Life Most activities are subsidized, some are free Trips Events Florence Sightseeing, Dinners, Study Breaks,Hiking, Sports Tournaments, Gelato Crawl,Cooking Lessons, Cultural Exchange ProjectClubs Scambio Dinners, Tastings, Soccer Games,Concerts, Opera, Open Mic Nights, FilmScreenings, Olive HarvestProgramming Modena, Cinque Terre, Verona, Bologna,Perugia, Viareggio, Lucca, Val D’OrciaCulinary, Music, Gardening, Creative Writing,Vegetarian, Sports, Politics, Running,PhotographyTell us what YOU want to do!
Community Service Individual Placements Teaching English Assisting the Elderly Volunteering with Animals Guiding Tours Working with Disabled Children Assisting at UANCommunity-Wide Events FundraisingAngeli del BelloCorri La VitaParking DayAlternative Fall Break
Things To Do Academic Events Museums & Monuments Galleria degli Uffizi San Lorenzo and the Medici Chapel Boboli GardensMusic & Theater Concerts, Theater, Opera Live JazzSports Calcio! Fiorentina (i Viola)Markets Talks, Concerts, ConferencesSan Lorenzo, Sant’ Ambrogio, Le CascineFestivals/local events Rifricolona Vendemmia Palazzo Giovane and UAN
Local / Regional Travel Florence is centrally located in Italy, sothere are great opportunities to travel Within Italy: Lombardia (Milano, Como, Bergamo) Veneto (Cortina, Padova, Venezia) Liguria (Cinque Terre, Lerici, Genova) Toscana (Greve in Chianti, Pienza, SanGimignano) Lazio (Roma, Ostia, Isola di Ponza) Campania (Capri, Amalfi, Ischia) Puglia (Lecce, Gallipoli, Alberobello) Sicilia (Palermo, Taormina, Siracusa) Sardegna (Villasimius, Cagliari, Olbia)Most students travel by plane or train
Budget Tips Figure out how much money you will have Think carefully about what you plan to dowhile living abroad Travel, eat out, shop, buy souvenirs?Consider everyday expenses Working abroad may not be an optionbecause of time or visa restrictions;how much can you save before going?Food, toiletries, medicine, householditems, school supplies, etc.Be aware of the exchange rate and fees forcurrency conversion http://www.xe.com Contact your bank about fees Traveler’s checks are difficult andexpensive to cash
Budget Tips Ask for student discounts Buy groceries Groceries are far cheaper thaneating out; buy local products!Take local transportation Available for train and bustickets, hostels, and restaurantswith friendly ownersPrice-wise, public transportationis less expensive than taxis (atnight taxis are much safer)Don’t ship from the US to Italy Items will be stopped in customsand taxed
Contacts Florence Site RepKate Brucekate.bruce@nyu.edu212.998.2191 NYC Student Services Office110 East 14th Street, Lower Level 7New York, NY 10003212.998.4433212.995.4103 (Fax) NYU Florence OfficesVilla Natalia, Via Bolognese 10650139 Florence ITALYPhone:011-39-055-5007-450Student Life: florence.studentlife@nyu.eduAcademics: florence.academicsupport@nyu.edu NYU Public Safety (24 Hour EmergencyContact)212 998-2222
Thank you!
Florence Site Rep. Kate Bruce kate.bruce@nyu.edu 212.998.2191 NYC Student Services Office. 110 East 14th Street, Lower Level 7 New York, NY 10003 212.998.4433 212.995.4103 (Fax) NYU Florence Offices. Villa Natalia, Via Bolognese 106 50139 Florence ITALY Phone:011-39-055-5007-450 Student Life: florence.studentlife@nyu.edu Academics: florence .
