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International Student Orientation
FALL 2013
August 22nd - 10:30am
Session Goals
Wagner and NYU resources Provide an overview of visa responsibilities
and NYU’s Office of Global Services (OGS) Offer an opportunity to discuss student life
with Wagner’s International Student Society (WISS)
WAGNER INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORKSHOPS
Fridays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Meeting Times: 9/6/13– 10/5/13 Topics: NYU and NYC Information, Academic
Integrity & U.S. Classroom, Social Etiquette, Slang and Public Service Terms, Professional Development
Wed 11/6, Registration Advisement Lunch provided
English Language Resources English Conversation Group (NYU’s Office of
Student Affairs) Free workshops – 2-3 times per week English Connections (NYU’s Office of Spiritual
Life) Explore New York, Explore the World (NYU’s Office
of Student Affairs) Resources at Bobst Library
http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.englishconnectionsnyc.com/http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/diversity-at-nyu/spiritual-life.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/diversity-at-nyu/spiritual-life.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/external/studentaffairs.phphttp://library.nyu.edu/services/international.htmlhttp://library.nyu.edu/services/international.htmlhttp://library.nyu.edu/services/international.htmlhttp://library.nyu.edu/services/international.html
Writing Resources
Wagner Professional Writing NONCR-GP 907 (mid-semester)
Wagner Writing Tutor Guide to Memo Writing
Tutor schedule and memo guide NYU Writing Center
www.nyu.edu/wagner/current/services
/writing.php
http://www.nyu.edu/wagner/current/services/writing.phphttp://www.nyu.edu/wagner/current/services/writing.php
Quantitative Resources
Math Review Assessment Exam Math Review Module (NONCR-GP
906) Test, module info and tutoring
schedule posted at www.wagner.nyu.edu/students/services/math_review.php
http://www.wagner.nyu.edu/students/services/math_review.phphttp://www.wagner.nyu.edu/students/services/math_review.php
NYU Bus Route and Schedule NYU Bus – on-campus - free to NYU students
Sign up for email updates about your route
Metro area subway, bus, railroad maps and trip planning tool mta.info/maps/ and tripplanner.mta.info
Hopstop.com Apps: KickMap, iTrans NYC, Google Maps
http://mta.info/maps/
NYU Office of Global Services (OGS)
Finn Smith, International Student Advisor and Wagner Liaison; Wagner MPA ’11
What Does OGS Do?
Support to NYU's international students, scholars, and their dependents, including:
Immigration advising and guidance, programs and events
Cultural adjustment resources
NYU OGS Check-In and Advising
Students are only required to attend one mandatory Check-in Session.
Check for dates and RSVP on the OGS Website (www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.html )
Walk-in Advising Hours Monday- Friday, 1 pm – 4 pm
http://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services/students/inbound-to-nyc/pre-arrival/mandatory-check-in.html
Wagner Office of Career Services
Provides students and alumni with the resources needed to build successful public service careers.
Professional Experience Requirement (PER) Not usually waived for international students --
curricular practical training (CPT); must be started prior to Capstone and relevant to specialization
Work Authorization
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Due to PER, CPT allows F-1/J-1 to accept relevant, off-
campus employment. May only opt into using CPT once
Optional Practical Training (OPT) To accept additional relevant employment Pre-completion vs. Post-completion
Events
NYU Graduate Welcome Week (with Student Resource Center) Dates: August 26 - August 30, 2013 www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.html
Graduate Dinner Cruise : Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Grad Night Out: Thursday, August 29, 2013 Graduate Welcome Reception: Friday, September 6, 2013
NYU Wasserman Center Development Topics include: Understanding the U.S. Workplace and
Employment, Interviewing for U.S. positions
http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/sites/international/
http://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.htmlhttp://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/sites/international/http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/sites/international/
Events (cont’d)
Int’l Student Reception and Resource Fair 12-4pm. August 30, 2013 / Location: Kimmel 10th floor
Meet other international students, have lunch, pick up info about English language groups, One To World, and other resources. Register here.
International Spouses and Partners One-To-World
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FAIR8302013http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FAIR8302013
Representatives
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/wagner.wiss
Subscribe to WISS Listerv: wagner-international-students through NYU Home (https://home.nyu.edu/)
Tonight’s Happy Hour:
When: Thursday, August 22, 5:00pm-7:00pm Where: Pravda, 281 Lafayette St. (between Houston and Prince Streets) What: Wagner International Student Society (WISS) will host this early evening happy hour for both incoming and current students.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/wagner.wisshttp://www.facebook.com/groups/wagner.wisshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttp://lists.nyu.edu/read/login/do.tml?emailaddr=kn915@nyu.edu&go=http://lists.nyu.edu/read/?forum=wagner-international-studentshttps://home.nyu.edu/https://home.nyu.edu/http://www.pravdany.com/
Other Int’l Student Groups
– International Public Service Association (IPSA)
– Alliance of Latin@s and Allies in Public Service (ALAS)
– Asian Pacific American Student Alliance (APASA)
– Wagner Student Association for Africa (WSAFA)
wagner.nyu.edu/students/wsa/directory
http://wagner.nyu.edu/students/wsa/directoryhttp://wagner.nyu.edu/students/wsa/directoryhttp://wagner.nyu.edu/students/wsa/directory
TIME FOR A GET-TO-KNOW-YOU ACTIVITY
“Interesting” fact about yourself Hobby, a funny childhood memory, special
about your hometown, favorite thing in NYC Don’t write your name on it! Fold and put in basket Select one to read aloud. Learn about each other.
Thank you!
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