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1 CGS London Freshman Program Arrivals Day: Sunday 17 May Departures: Saturday 27 June

2 When You Arrive Coach pick-up for group flights Arrivals Day activities: Welcome Brunch at your Residence Hall BU London Orientation Day Two: Walking Tours Scenic Guided Coach Tour of London 1

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4 Location: Kensington 15 minutes walk from BU London Centre Close to London attractions Convenient public transportation links 3

5 Getting Around Tube and buses Oystercard (field trips) Night Buses/Taxis Zones 4

6 Academic Outline Six-Weeks Overnight trip to Paris Team B Team C Academic Fieldtrips 5

7 Cost of Living London is Expensive!!! Weekly Food Shopping: ($58-74) Cinema Ticket: ($17-25) Dine Out: ($25-$50) 6

8 London on the Cheap Museums Parks Time Out: Find out about free events! 7

9 Your Health While Abroad Talk to Mona for counselling advice or assistance in finding a doctor: In person at the Student Affairs Office By mona@bulondon.co.uk 8

10 Culture Shock two countries divided by a common language. George Bernard Shaw 1. Queue for the till Line up at the cash register 2. Pants and vests Underpants and undershirts 3. Put the rubbish in the bin Throw the trash in trashcan

11 Culture Shock Weeks

12 Social Programme Personal Page Social Program Experiences 11

13 London Personal Page Select Housing Medical Information Order Mobile Phone 12

14 Packing If possible, bring a laptop with a plug adaptor for the UK Layers of clothing for hot and cold weather Enough prescription medication for full term Bath towels! 13

15 Immigration Make two copies of your passport. Take a copy with you and leave a copy at home. Passport: If your passport is due to expire within 6 months of your expected arrival in London, you must apply for a new passport. General Student Visitor Stamp (receive on entry) Confirmation/Acceptance letters (from BU) 14

16 Contacts BU Study Abroad: BU London Contact: 15

17 Questions? 16

18 APPENDICES

19 Action Items Complete general Predeparture documents to get registered for your program. Watch the online module (again!)

20 Culture Shock: Ten Tips 1. Research your host country prior to departure 2. Keep an open mind 3. Search out new experiences and friends 4. Do not judge the people of a country by one person or one experience 5. Keep a sense of humor 6. Listen and observe rather than merely see or hear 7. Reflect daily to process your experiences 8. Use your host university s support system 9. Stay in touch with home 10. Remember you have traveled far to learn about and experience a new culture, and to represent your country and school; most people only DREAM about having this experience. There is no "best way" to deal with culture shock; it always depends on the individual.

21 Culture Shock

22 Local Social Media Follow local businesses, venues, organizations, etc. to get latest news about places of interest and keep up with different social trends. Technology and Social Media Apps of interest (examples): What s App Local transit apps Timeout Health Apps Local streaming TV, Spotify channels, radio, etc. Blogs and websites You have a place to track new websites, magazines, apps, etc. on the worksheet that s attached to the online module. Use it!

23 CISI Coverage Familiarize yourself with CISI Boston coverage University Slideshow Title Goes Here Review BU Study Abroad information on health insurance and travel assistance Log into online portal once enrolled Print copies of insurance card and keep in safe place (e.g. with passport) In case of need of travel assistance or health insurance: Call or CISI directly (312) (outside US) (855) (inside US) Provide Group Policy Number (GLM N A) CISI will then coordinate treatment plan or travel assistance

24 Life on Site: Mental Health Talk to your therapist/counselor about mental health while abroad and make a plan before you go. Even if you may be excited about new opportunities, stress or anxiety may increase abroad. Keep Healthy: Keep up routine (when possible) CISI covers mental health care Use the on-site staff as a resource

25 Personal Safety Keep your belongings safe Do not bring valuables or sentimental items abroad Avoid carrying large amounts of cash Monitor your wallet/purse closely. Keep money hidden, or consider a money belt Limit smartphone usage in public Carry only necessities out at night make sure you have emergency numbers with you

26 Personal Safety - Preparation BU provides a variety of educational programs designed to promote awareness and prevention of sexual assault and domestic violence. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training The Boston University Police Department offers RAD training several times during the year, and can schedule additional sessions on request. Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center In cooperation with BU s Student Health Services, SARP provides a variety of services, including: Step Up. Step In. (bystander training) health services mental health counseling violence prevention workshops during the academic year and upon request Be Safe@BU The Dean of Students provides programming at student orientation and beyond to educate the BU community on a variety of safety measures, including assault prevention. Wellness & Prevention Services: Non-BU students, please also research your university s services

27 Personal Safety Keep yourself safe Do not drive (road crashes are #1 cause of death abroad) Do not participate in demonstrations/protests Drink responsibly Keep a low profile and be aware of your surroundings Travel with others and look out for each other Pay attention to the news (before and during the program) Practice safe sex, report any sexual assault to staff abroad

28 Personal Safety Boston University is committed to fostering a safe learning environment for all members of the University community and preventing sexual misconduct. All forms of sexual misconduct, including rape, acquaintance rape, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking, and sexual harassment are violations of Boston University s policies, whether they happen on campus or off campus. Reporting: On-site staff should be first resource. If unavailable or uncomfortable reporting, contact Title IX Deputy Coordinator (Assoc. Director, Enrollment Services at BU Study Abroad), Debbie Miller at millerda@bu.edu BU staff/site staff are obligated to report any incident of sexual misconduct On-site staff will go over this in orientation

29 Safety Plans Program Emergency Plan Will be explained during on-site orientation Personal Emergency Plan Always have emergency contact numbers with you, both in your phone and separately Enroll in the State Department STEP Program to get travel alerts and warnings Talk with your family about communication expectations so they know you are okay

30 Resources LGBTQ Resources US State Department Advice for LGBT Travelers Diversity and Inclusion Abroad: Sexual Orientation Abroad Disability resources Diversity and Inclusion Abroad: Student with Disabilities Abroad Abroad with Disabilities Facebook Community Women s issues by site US State Department Advice for Women Travelers Diversity and Inclusion Abroad: Women Abroad BU: Many additional resources can be found online

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