Group Activity: ICEBREAKERS



Schedule of Activities

New International Student Orientation, fall 2008

The University of Kansas International Student & Scholar Services, Room 2, Strong Hall

(785) 864-3617 isss@ku.edu

Welcome to “You at KU”! We are glad that you have chosen to participate in our fall 2008 international student orientation. Our week will be fun, busy, and very productive. By coming to our orientation sessions, you will complete all the steps necessary to enroll and learn a great deal about your new school, The University of Kansas.

Please look over this schedule and keep it with you. It has very important information about our week’s activities. Remember, you are responsible for making sure that you show up to the correct place at the appropriate time. Transportation will be included at certain points during orientation.

Remember: Nametags will be required to enter sessions and eat meals. Transportation for Oliver Hall is to the North of Oliver on Naismith Drive.

Refer to this schedule for times.

Contact your Orientation Leader if you have questions. Enjoy “YOU at KU”

Parking

You may park in any of the yellow, residential or recreation center parking lots or the parking garage near the Kansas Union for free August 21st.

Places to visit if you have time:

Recreation Center

8am-8pm Monday-Friday

12pm-5pm Saturday-Sunday

Extended hours begin on August 17th

Spencer Museum of Art

10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday

12pm-5pm Sunday

Dyche Hall Natural History Museum

9am-5pm Monday-Saturday

12pm-5pm Sunday

Jaybowl Bowling Alley (1st Floor, KS Union)

12pm-5pm Monday-Friday

|Sunday, August 10 |

|Registration & Welcome |

| |2-6:00pm |Orientation Registration |

| |Oliver Hall Lobby | |

|[pic] |3:00pm-5:30pm |Shopping Runs [leaving from Oliver Hall front entrance to Walmart and Target Stores] |

| |begins at Oliver Hall |An opportunity to take a bus from Oliver Hall to Target and Wal-Mart for shopping. A schedule is posted on |

| | |the announcement board. |

|[pic] |6:00pm-9:00pm |Welcome Reception |

| |Oliver Hall Lobby |Enjoy some dinner and meet the International Student & Scholar Services staff, orientation leaders and other |

| | |new students. After eating, there will be group activities and information about the week to come. |

|[pic] |9:00pm-10:30pm |Shopping Runs [leaving from Oliver Hall front entrance to Wal-Mart and Target Stores] |

| |begins at Oliver Hall |An opportunity to take a bus from Oliver Hall to Target and Wal-Mart for shopping. A schedule is posted on |

| | |the announcement board. |

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|MONDAY, August 11 |

|Welcome & Check-in Information |

|[pic] | |Breakfast |

| |7-8:45 am |Stop in to the Oliver dining hall for breakfast before the tour. Only available to students who are staying |

| |Oliver Hall |in Oliver. |

| |8:55-9:55 am |Campus Tour |

| |begins at Oliver |Meet your Orientation Leader at the Oliver entrance by 8:55. |

| |10:00 am |Welcome and Introductions |

| |Woodruff Auditorium | |

| |11:00am |Break |

| |11:15am |Applied English Center Test Explanation |

| |Woodruff |You will learn about the English Proficiency Exam and English requirements. |

| |11:45am |Student Health Services & Health Insurance Explanation |

| |Woodruff Auditorium | |

| | |Learn about resources available at Watkins Health Center and the health check-in process as well as an |

| | |explanation of international health insurance requirements. |

| |12:15pm |Orientation Group Meeting |

| |Group rooms |Meet with your Orientation Leader. Go over questions, schedule & packets. |

|[pic] |12:45-2:45pm |Lunch [Lunch is on your own. Food is available on the 3rd level] |

| | |If you have on-campus housing questions, talk with housing representatives in the 5th floor lobby of the |

| | |Kansas Union. |

| | |Make an appointment with the AEC in room 204 Lippincott Hall. Have |

| | |TOEFL scores and photo identification! |

| | |Sign up for your Health Center appointment in room 102, Lippincott AFTER GOING TO THE AEC OFFICE. |

| | |Transfer Credit Explanation |

| |2:30 pm |Optional Session about how to transfer credit from another college. |

| |International Room | |

| | |Banking in the US |

| |2:45 pm | |

| |Woodruff | |

| |3:00 pm |Orientation Group Meeting |

| |Group Rooms |Review session and a chance to talk about your country and culture. |

|[pic] |4:30pm |Transportation |

| |Begins at Union front |You will have a chance to drop off your things at Oliver. The busses will then take you to US Bank for |

| |entrance |dinner. |

|[pic] |5:30pm |Dinner on Mass. Street, Sponsored by U.S. Bank |

| |U.S. Bank |You will get a chance to have a free dinner in downtown Lawrence. You may also open a bank account. Bring |

| |9th and Mass St. |extra money if you wish to have a large dinner. |

|[pic] |5:30-8:00pm |Transportation [Bus circulating from U.S. Bank on 9th and Mass. → Oliver hall] |

| |8:30-10:00pm |Shopping Runs [Bus from Oliver → Wal-Mart, Target] |

|[pic] | |THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE to ride the shopping shuttle |

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|TUESDAY, August 12 |

|Cultural Adjustment & Enrollment Information |

|[pic] |7-8:45 am |Breakfast |

| |Oliver |Only available to students who are staying in Oliver. |

|[pic] |8:00-8:45am |Transportation [Bus from Oliver → Kansas Union] |

|[pic] |9:00am |Cultural Adjustment |

| |Woodruff |Learn about the process of cultural adjustment. There will be a panel of international students to answer |

| | |questions. |

| |10:00-10:10am |Break |

| |10:10am |Group Activity |

| |Group Rooms |Get in to your groups and discuss the process of cultural adjustment |

| |11:15am |International Involvement |

| |Woodruff |Learn about opportunities for you to get involved in the KU & local community. |

| |11:45am-2:00pm |Lunch [Lunch is on your own. Food is available on the 3rd level] |

| | |Make an appointment with the AEC in room 204 Lippincott Hall. Have |

| | |TOEFL scores and photo identification! |

| | |Sign up for your Health Center appointment in room 102, Lippincott Hall AFTER GOING TO THE AEC OFFICE. |

| |2:00pm |What to Expect in a US Classroom |

| |Woodruff |Learn about expectations in a US classroom and helpful tips for academic success. |

|[pic] |2:45pm |Legal Issues |

| |Woodruff |Learn about your rights as an international student and what Legal Services for Students can do to help you |

| | |protect them. |

| |3:00pm |Orientation Group Meeting |

| |Group Rooms |Review session with your Orientation Group |

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|Advising and Enrollment Information Sessions |

|Undergraduate Students |Graduate Students |Study Abroad |

|3:45pm |3:45pm |3:45pm |

|Woodruff |Alderson Auditorium |Pine Room |

|Global Awareness Program |Learn specific information about academic life at KU. There will also be | |

|Honors Program |information about the New Graduate Student Orientation. |Tracy Miller |

|Academic Achievement and Access | |will advise Study Abroad |

|University Advising Center | |students on their course of |

| | |study. |

| |Graduate Student Enrollment Session | |

| |4:15pm | |

| |An explanation about enrolling with KU’s Enroll & Pay system. | |

|[pic] |4:30-6:00pm |Housing Fair |

| |4th Floor Lobby |Optional Session. Talk with representatives from off-campus housing and make appointments to see their |

| | |facilities on Wednesday morning. |

|[pic] |6:00pm |Dinner Sponsored by Commerce Bank |

| |Ballroom, Kansas Union |Join the Commerce Bank staff for an Italian food buffet. This is also an opportunity to open a bank account. |

| | |Bring your passport and money if you want to make a deposit. |

| |7:00-7:30pm |Scavenger Hunt |

| |Begin at Union and end at |Meet in the 4th floor (main) lobby of the Kansas Union. Bring your walking shoes. |

| |Oliver | |

|WEDNESDAY, August 13 |

|SHS and ISSS check-ins |

|[pic] |7-8:45 am |Breakfast |

| |Oliver |Only available to students who are staying in Oliver. |

|[pic] |By Appointment Only |Student Health Services Orientation Clinic |

| |Watkins Student Health |****Required Session |

| |Center main lobby |Please bring your health history and immunization forms, as well as insurance information. If you have not |

| | |completed your required immunizations, you may do so now for a fee. |

| | |You are also required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) blood test. The student health center will place a hold on|

| | |your enrollment if you do not take care of this check-in. |

| | |ISSS Document and Computer Check |

|[pic] |After Appointment |****Required Session |

| |Watkins Student Health |After your health center check-in, you will go to the Crimson and Blue room to have your documents copied and|

| |Center, Crimson & Blue |checked by ISSS advisors. |

| |room |Bring your passport, visa, I-94, I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) and any other immigration documents that verify |

| | |your status to this session. If you are in a dependent status then also bring documents that verify the |

| |Budig Lab |status of the person from whom your status is derived. |

| | |After your documents are checked, a volunteer will escort you to the computer check-in in Budig Hall. Bring |

| | |your emergency contact information and your local and international address. |

|[pic] |9:00am-12:00pm |Housing Shuttle |

| |Pickup in Watkins parking |A shuttle will pick up students to see off-campus housing. |

| |lot |Be sure to plan so that you don’t miss your health center check-in. |

|[pic] |12:30-2:00pm |Lunch [Lunch is on your own – see orientation packets for a list of lunch options] |

| |2:00 pm |Computer Services on Campus |

| |Woodruff | |

| |Kansas Union | |

| |2:15pm |KU Libraries |

| |Woodruff | |

| |2:30pm |KU ID Card |

| |Woodruff | |

| |3:00pm |KU on Wheels |

| |Woodruff | |

| |3:10 pm |Group Meeting |

| |Group rooms |Discuss public and private transportation in Lawrence. |

|[pic] |5:00pm |Transportation |

| |Begins at Union front |Bus will take all students to Oliver |

| |entrance | |

|[pic] |6:00pm |Food & Fun “Wild West” style |

| |Oliver lawn |Sponsored by The Department of Student Housing |

|THURSDAY, August 14 |

|AEC Test and Staying Legal |

|[pic] |7-8:45 am |Breakfast |

| |Oliver |Only available to students who are staying in Oliver. |

|[pic] |7:15-7:45am | Transportation to AEC Test [from Oliver → AEC Test Site] |

| | |Bring photo identification with you! |

|[pic] |7:50am-12:30pm |Applied English Center (AEC) Test #1-You must arrive by 7:50am |

| |AEC Test Site |YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE TEST AT THE AEC by 3:00 pm the day before your exam |

| | |Photo ID is required. You must take the exam and get results before enrolling. |

|[pic] |By Appointment Only |Student Health Services Orientation Clinic |

| | |****Required Session |

| | |See Wednesday for instructions |

| | |ISSS Document and Computer Check |

|[pic] |After Appointment |****Required Session |

| | |See Wednesday for instructions (only attend if you missed the Wednesday check-in) |

|[pic] |12:30-2:30pm |Lunch [Lunch is on your own – see orientation packets for a list of lunch options] |

| |Location of your choice|If you are taking the math placement exam, sign up in room 126 Strong hall by 5 pm today. |

| |2:30pm |Staying Legal Session |

| |Woodruff Auditorium, |****Required Session for F and J status only |

| |Kansas Union |DO NOT BE LATE—Latecomers are not allowed into staying legal sessions. This is a mandatory session about how to |

| | |maintain a legal immigration status while at KU. It is helpful, but not required, to bring your immigration |

| | |documents. |

| |3:45 pm |Social Security Card Explanation |

| |4:15 pm |Paying for KU |

| | |How to pay your tuition, housing or other university costs. |

| |4:45 pm |Group Meeting |

| |Group rooms |Final review of schedule |

|[pic] |5:00 pm |Transportation |

| |Front of Union |You will have a chance to drop off your things at Oliver. The busses will then take you to 9th and Massachusetts|

| | |for dinner. |

| |5:00-7:30pm |“Night on the Town” |

| |9th & Mass |Explore the variety of unique galleries, shops and restaurants on Massachusetts Street. Businesses are open |

| | |late on Thursday evenings. Be sure to bring some money. This meal is not covered by your orientation fees. |

|[pic] |5:15-7:30pm |Transportation |

| | |Bus will circulate between Oliver and 9th and Massachusetts. If you wish to stay later, be sure you have a ride |

| | |home. |

|[pic] |7:00pm-10:00pm |Move Out |

| |Oliver Lobby |Students who are living on campus can move into their housing with the help of volunteers and the orientation |

| | |staff. Turn in your key and linens in the lobby. |

| | |Grab your breakfast bag before you go. |

|FRIDAY, August 15 |

|Cultural Adjustment & Enrollment Information |

|[pic] |7-10:00 am |Move Out |

| |Oliver Lawn |Everyone living in Oliver must return their keys and linens and be moved out by |

| | |10 am. Grab your breakfast bag before you go. |

|[pic] |7:50-12:30pm |Applied English Center (AEC) Test #2-You must arrive by 7:50am |

| |AEC Test Site |YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE TEST AT THE AEC by 3:00 pm the day before your exam |

| | |Photo ID is required. You must take the exam and get results before enrolling. |

|[pic] |12:30-1:30pm |Lunch [Lunch is on your own – see orientation packets for a list of lunch options] |

| |Location of your choice| |

|[pic] |1:30pm |ISSS Check-In (Only if you missed earlier sessions) |

| |Room 330, Strong Hall |[ISSS Orientation participants should only attend this session if they missed a portion of the document |

| | |check-in, the computer check-in, or the Staying Legal presentation] |

| | | |

| | |Bring your passport, visa, I-94, I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) and any other immigration documents that verify |

| | |your status to this session. If you are in a dependent status then also bring documents that verify the status |

| | |of the person from whom your status is derived. DO NOT BE LATE!! Latecomers are not allowed into staying legal |

| | |or check-in sessions. |

|[pic] |2:00-3:00pm |Undergraduate Math Placement Exam |

| |Room 307, Strong Hall |Must register with University Advising Center, Room 126 Strong, by 5 pm Thurs. |

|[pic] |4:30-5:00pm |Forum for Success |

| |Ballroom, Kansas Union |Learn more about the different student services at KU. Presenters from orientation information sessions will be|

| | |available to answer any questions you may have. |

|[pic] |5:30-8:30pm |Farewell Party |

| |Ballroom, |Don’t miss our final party, hosted by the KU Alumni Association. Pizza and salad included. Bring your completed |

| |Kansas Union |orientation “passport” with you to qualify for prizes! |

Thank you for such a great week!

We are so glad you participated in “You at KU” fall 2008 International Orientation.

The next two pages have information about advising sessions as well as other important reminders. There will be many events occurring on campus during the next week. We encourage you to go and explore these activities.

Other Activities from August 16-21

| |Saturday, August 16th |

|7:50 am- |Applied English Center (AEC) Test #3-You must arrive by 7:50am |

|12:30 pm |YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE TEST AT THE AEC by 3:00 pm the day before your exam |

| |Bring your passport or photo ID. You must take the exam and get results before you can enroll. |

|11:00 am- |Brunch |

|1:00 pm |Oliver dining hall is open for brunch. Students with a meal plan may use their “transition” housing card for entry. If you do |

|Oliver dining hall |not have a meal plan, you may pay the with cash. |

|10:00 am Burge Union |Lawrence City Tours |

|parking lot, West side |Sign-up available at Orientation or ISSS front desk during orientation week. Volunteers from local religious establishments will|

| |be providing free tours of Lawrence. |

|12:00 pm Hilltop Child |Housewarming |

|Center |Shop for free household items donated by community families. |

|4:30 pm- |Dinner |

|7:00 pm |Oliver dining hall is open for dinner. Students with a meal plan may use their “transition” housing card for entry. If you do |

|Oliver dining hall |not have a meal plan, you may pay with cash. |

| |Sunday, August 17th No Activities |

| |Monday, August 18th |

|7:50am-12:30pm |Applied English Center (AEC) Test #4-You must arrive by 7:50am |

| |YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE TEST AT THE AEC by 3:00 pm on Friday |

| |Bring your passport or photo ID. You must take the exam and get results before you can enroll. |

|Beginning at 8:00am |Move into Jayhawker Towers |

| |Students living Jayhawker Towers that have not already done so may move in. |

|Beginning at 8:00am |Applied English Center Test Pick up |

|204 Lippincott |If you took the test on 8/14 & your family name begins with A-K, pick up results at 8:00 am. |

| |If you took the test on 8/14 & your family name begins with L-Z, pick up results at 9:00 am. |

| |If you took the AEC test on Friday (8/15), you may pick up results at 10:00 am |

| |If you took the AEC test on Saturday (8/16), you may pick up results at 1:00 pm |

|11:00 am- |Brunch |

|1:00 pm |Oliver dining hall is open for brunch. Students with a meal plan may use their “transition” housing card for entry. If you do |

|Oliver dining hall |not have a meal plan, you may pay the $__ fee in cash. |

|8:30 -12:00pm |Graduate Student Orientation |

|Mallott Room, Kansas |Graduate students may attend this free orientation. |

|Union | |

|8:30-4:00pm |University Advising Session |

|room 126 Strong Hall |Restricted to undergraduate orientation participants who have received their AEC test results or AEC waiver. Advisors will help |

| |students determine their class schedules. Participants attending this session should attend the enrollment session Tuesday, |

| |August 19th at 9:00am in the Budig Computer Lab. Those in professional schools, Study Abroad, or with over 60 credit hours |

| |should meet with their respective school or major department. |

| |Students who have been admitted to the honors program have advising at a different location. |

|1:30pm |ISSS Check-In |

|Room 330 Strong Hall |[ISSS Orientation participants should only attend this session if they missed a portion of the document check-in, the computer |

| |check-in, or the Staying Legal presentation] |

| |Bring your passport, visa, I-94, I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) and any other immigration documents that verify your status to this|

| |session. If you are in a dependent status then also bring documents that verify the status of the person from whom your status |

| |is derived. DO NOT BE LATE!! Latecomers are not allowed into staying legal or check-in sessions. |

|4:30-7:00 pm |Dinner |

|Oliver dining hall |See saturday |

| |Tuesday, August 19th |

|7:50am-12:30pm |Applied English Center (AEC) Test #5-You must arrive by 7:50am |

| |YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE TEST AT THE AEC by 3:00 pm the day before your exam |

| |Bring your passport or photo ID. You must take the exam and get results before you can enroll. |

|Beginning at 8:00am |Move into On-Campus Housing |

| |For students living in on-campus housing who have not yet moved in. |

|9:00-11:00am Budig |Undergraduate Enrollment Session for Orientation Participants |

|Computer Lab |This session is only for students who attended the Advising session on Monday and need help with the enrollment process. Staff |

| |from the Registrar’s Office and the University Advising Center will be on hand to help you to enroll online using KU’s Enroll & |

| |Pay system. |

| |Staff members will also be enrolling students who are required to take AEC courses. |

|1:00-4:00pm |University Advising Session |

|Room 126 |Restricted to undergraduate orientation participants who have received their AEC test results or AEC waiver. Advisors will help |

|Strong Hall |students determine their class schedules. Those in professional schools, Study Abroad, or with over 60 credit hours should meet |

| |with their respective school or major department. |

| | |

| |Students who have been admitted to the honors program, go to Room __?_, Strong Hall |

|1:30pm |ISSS Check-In |

|Room 330 Strong Hall |[ISSS Orientation participants should only attend this session if they missed a portion of the document check-in, the computer |

| |check-in, or the Staying Legal presentation] |

| | |

| |Bring your passport, visa, I-94, I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) and any other immigration documents that verify your status to this|

| |session. If you are in a dependent status then also bring documents that verify the status of the person from whom your status |

| |is derived. DO NOT BE LATE!! Latecomers are not allowed into staying legal or check-in sessions. |

| |Wednesday, August 20th |

|Beginning at 8:00am |Applied English Center Test Pick up 204 Lippincott |

| |If you took the AEC test on Tuesday, you may pick up results at 8:30am |

|All Day |Student Housing Meal Service Begins |

|7:50am-12:30pm |Applied English Center (AEC) Test #6-You must arrive by 7:50am |

| |YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE TEST AT THE AEC by 3:00 pm the day before your exam |

| |Bring your passport or photo ID. You must take the exam and get results before you can enroll. |

|10:00am-12:00pm |Student Health Services Clinic |

|Student Health Center |[Orientation participants should only attend this session if they missed the check-ins during orientation week] |

| |By appointment only. Call 785-864-9507 or go to the ISSS check-in to make an appointment |

|1:30pm |ISSS Check-In |

|Room 330 Strong Hall |[ISSS Orientation participants should only attend this session if they missed a portion of the document check-in, the computer |

| |check-in, or the Staying Legal presentation] |

| | |

| |Bring your passport, visa, I-94, I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) and any other immigration documents that verify your status to this|

| |session. If you are in a dependent status then also bring documents that verify the status of the person from whom your status |

| |is derived. DO NOT BE LATE!! Latecomers are not allowed into staying legal or check-in sessions. |

| |Thursday, August 21st |

| |First Day of Classes |

| |Tuesday, August 26th and Wednesday, August 27th |

|9:00am-4:00pm |Bursar’s Office Open House Room 23, Strong Hall |

| |Have your questions answered about paying for KU and the Glacier system (if you will be receiving scholarship or working on |

| |campus) |

ORIENTATION LEADER GROUP DISCUSSION & ACTIVITY GUIDE

Sunday Group Activity: Icebreakers (7-8:00 pm)

Location:

Sunflower: Main Lobby (Big 12)

Free State: 4th floor (Alcove A)

Blue: 4th floor lobby (Big 12)

Campanile: 5th floor (Parlors)

Baby Jay: 5th floor (Alcove B)

Daisy Hill: 6th floor (Alcove C)

University Seal: 6th floor(Parlors)

Helium: 7th floor lobby (Curry)

Jayhawk: 7th floor (Jayhawk)

Crimson: 8th floor (English)

Wheat: 8th floor lobby (Jayhawk)

Mt. Oread: 9th floor (Impromptu)

Basketball: 9th floor (Walnut)

Rock Chalk: 10th (International)

Wescoe Beach: 10th (Alcove G)

“The Name Game” (10 minutes) – O.L. lead group activity

“Name Toss” (10 minutes) – O.L. lead group activity

“Where am I?” (5 minutes) – O.L. lead group activity

“Allow Me to Introduce My (other) Self” (35 minutes) – O.L. lead group activity

Just in Case --- if You Need Something More…

“Mix-up Line-up” Variations (line up by height, by birthday, alphabetical by family of given name, etc.) Try this non-verbally for more interesting interactions.

“All My Friends” “Two of These are True”

“Something I’ve Never Done” “Barnyard Babble”

“How Will You Greet Me?” “What’s in a Name?”

“Tell Us How You Eat”

Reminders (8-8:30 pm)

Transportation:

Shopping runs tonight until 10:30pm.

Tomorrow morning- Meet with group in front of Oliver at 8:55 sharp!

We will have a walking campus tour, so wear comfortable shoes.

Tomorrow’s Schedule:

Welcome session, English & health center check-in explanations, health insurance, other topics (see schedule).

Evening - US bank dinner downtown. Read bank handout for details.

Bring extra money if you plan to eat a big meal. Don’t forget to bring money to tip, if necessary.

Bring for tomorrow:

Orientation Packet

TOEFL scores/transcripts from English medium schools (if you have them)

Money for lunch and dinner

A notebook and pen or pencil (if you want to take notes)

Orientation schedule

Photo ID for AEC and bank sign-up

May want to bring long-sleeved shirt or jacket. The Union gets very cold

Always have nametag. It is your ticket for everything

Tonight: (for orientation participants to do on their own)

Look over the orientation packet and the orientation schedule. OLs will review in more detail tomorrow.

Let OL or staff know if you have any questions.

Large Group Activity with everybody (8:30-9:00 pm)

“Human Bingo” or “Human Scavenger Hunt” (20 minutes) in the Oliver Lawn

Monday (12:15-12:45 pm) Activity

Reintroductions and introductions of newcomers (5 minutes)

“Mix-up Line-up” (5 minutes) – O.L.lead group activity

O.L.s review contents of “Welcome Packet” and the schedule of events for the week with group (20 minutes) – O.L. lead group presentation

Just in Case --- if You Need Something More… (see Sunday)

Monday (3:00-4:30 pm) Reminders

Review: Everyone must go to the AEC. If you haven’t gone already, go tomorrow during lunch.

DUI / MIP- can impact immigration

What do you need to do at the Health Center check-in?

Questions about today’s sessions?

Dinner: US Bank will give coupons for dinner at downtown restaurants (Papa Keno’s, Ingredient, Aladdin’s Café, Global Café). Coupon expires after tonight and is worth $7. If you plan to have a big dinner, bring extra money. If you are at a full-service restaurant, tip 15% of your bill. More on tipping Thursday.

You may open an account tonight, but you will not be able to deposit money until later.

Transportation: You will have a chance to drop things off at Oliver. Bus will make continuous round from 9th and Massachusetts (Mass.) street to Oliver until 8:00 pm. If you want to come back later, you must arrange for your own transportation. Shopping runs tonight from 8-10 pm. This is the last chance until Thursday!

Tomorrow’s Schedule: Cultural adjustment and academic advising sessions.

Dinner will be at the Kansas Union, provided by Commerce Bank. Bring money if you want to open an account with Commerce bank. Bring comfortable shoes for activities after dinner.

Bring for tomorrow: Questions about academic advising, Money for lunch

Orientation schedule and nametag

TOEFL scores and ID if you have not gone to the AEC

Money and ID if you wish to open an account with Commerce

Activity

“Let Me Tell You about My Country/Culture” (20 minutes). O.L. leads group activity, followed by a brief reminder of evening and next day events

Group Discussion: Banking and Dining in the US

You will be introduced to two different banks during orientation as well as another sponsoring bank whose information is in your packet. These are not the only two banks in Lawrence, and you can choose between any bank that is available to you, or no bank at all (not recommended). In the ISSS student handbook, page 14, you will find information on banking.

Go over the information on banking; answer general questions about banking. If they have questions about individual banks, they should ask that bank. However, you may say that commerce is the only bank on campus.

Hand out sample checks and explain what goes where on the check. Remind students about credit cards and the possibility of credit card debt. It is difficult for an international student to get a credit card.

General Restaurant Etiquitte

← Don’t walk through the drive through (usually only fast food restaurants)

← In minimum-service restaurants, you may need to “bus” your own table (clean up trash/dishes). Look for a trash can as an indicator.

← If there’s a host(ess) at the front, they will seat you. For some restaurants, you may have to wait.

← If there are many people, you may be able to split the bill. Ask you waiter if you wish to do this.

Explanation of tipping (use your own words, this is just a guideline)

← Tipping, also known as “gratuity”, is a common part of US culture

← Service employees (bar & waiting staff) make $3/hour on average-so they depend on tips a lot

← Tipping in the US is generally limited to food, drinks, personal service, transportation and lodging

← However, it is considered rude for a service worker to ask for a tip.

← If you don’t know whether or not to tip, you should tip

Instances of tipping

← Bartenders – usually 50 cents or $1 for a mixed drink

← Food delivery – usually, delivery fee is added to the cost of food, but still customary to tip

← Fast food – tipping is not expected

← Buffets (self-serve restaurants) – if staff brings drinks or clears off dishes, 50 cents per person in your group is acceptable

← Full-service restaurants – 15% is average, but you can adjust based on quality of service

← Personal services (barbers, salons, massages) – 10% is standard, but adjust based on quality

← Baggage handlers (in airports and hotels) – tip $1 per piece of luggage he or she handles

← Taxi or Pickup service – 5% to 10%, also $1 per luggage if the driver assists you

← Housekeeping and Hotel staff – varies based on quality of hotel.

Activity

← Quiz students on what they have learned

← Role-play or give examples of situations where tipping may be necessary

← Ask whether or not you should tip, and if so, how much.

Tuesday (10:10-11:20am)

“Hopes and Fears” – collect cards at the end and return to Katelyn or Mike

Just in Case --- if You Need Something More… (see Sunday)

Tuesday (3:00-3:45pm) Reminders

Review: When do you get your KU Card? After you enroll

When can you enroll? Grad: after clearing holds; Undergrad: Next Tues, after clearing holds.

How and when can your holds be removed? At the various check-ins. (times on schedule)

What holds do you have on your account? AEC, SHS, ISSS (may be others-admissions, parking tickets)

Dinner: Commerce Bank, Italian Buffet, bring money and ID if you want to open an account.

Transportation: Busses will be provided starting at 6:30pm to Oliver. No more shopping runs until Thursday.

Tomorrow’s Schedule:

Student Health Center, Document Check and Computer Check-in are ABSOLUTELY mandatory. SHS is by appointment. Volunteers will take you to Doc Check afterwards (in the same building)

For afternoon sessions, you will go as a group to each session.

No transportation to SHS. Burge Union is also open for Lunch. See schedule for info on transportation.

Bring: Health History and Immunization forms, Passport, visa, I-94, I-20 or DS-2019 as well as any other immigration documents that verify your status. If in dependent status, bring copies of docs of person from whom your status is derived.

Bring contact information (address, emergency contact in US & home country, etc – see ISSSIS form)

Group Discussion: Campus Activities and Services (3:45-4:30 pm)

The money from required campus fees goes towards all of these activities. Our student senate votes on where money is allocated. Get involved with our student government if you want to help decide how to spend the money.

Feel free to talk about personal experiences with these activities as well.

Student Senate

← Group of students that makes important decisions about KU and represent YOU

← All students can run for the Student Senate and anyone can attend meetings.

Student Union

← This includes all student union activities (see calendar)

← You can also apply to be on the SUA committee ()

Student Health

← Covers most basic care and health information library

Child Care Facility

← Available to KU students with children

Women’s & Non-Revenue Intercollegiate Sports

← It is free to participate in intramural sports at KU (imsports@ku.edu)

← Some sporting events are free to KU students. Check the athletics Web site for info.

Student Recreation Center & Sports Clubs

← The Rec center is free to KU students

← You may join sports clubs through the rec center

Student Media (can watch/listen/read and contribute)

← KU radio station (KJHK), on 90.7 FM

← KU newspaper (UDK or University Daily Kansan)

← KU TV station (KUJH, channel 14)

Campus Safety (presentation)

Educational Opportunity (tutoring services)

Campus Transportation (KU on Wheels and “The T” or public bus) free with your KU ID Card

Campus Environmental Improvement (recycling)

Legal Services for Students (presentation)

Newspaper Readership Program

← Times, KC Star, LJW, Wall Street Journal. Free with KUID at KS Union and libraries

Multicultural Resource Center

SafeRide (785-864-7233)

Wireless Implementation

Free wireless internet is available in many campus buildings

Wednesday (3:00 pm) REMINDERS

Dinner: Barbecue on the Oliver Hall lawn.

Transportation: Bus to Barbecue

Tomorrow’s Schedule: AEC exam at 7:50. Be on time (Busses at Oliver 7:15, 7:30,7:45)

Graduate student orientation (not through ISSS.) Photo ID required.

Staying Legal Session REQUIRED for all F/J statuses & those changing to F/J

No transportation provided to Watkins and afternoon sessions.

Dinner is not provided, “Night on the Town.” Bus transportation to 9th & Mass/JHT/McC 5:15-8pm

Tomorrow is the last chance to sign up for the math placement exam.

Bring: ISSSIS Sheet (salmon colored paper) and money for dinner/shopping. Suggest bringing immigration docs for staying legal session. Bring money for lunch and, “Night on the Town”

Group Discussion: Transportation

The “T”

Getting on the Bus

Each bus is equipped with two destination signs, which identify the route number and the destination of the bus (for example: 1 Prairie Pk).

Bus stops for the Lawrence Transit System are identified with this sign. Passengers may board or exit a vehicle at any bus stop sign. Bus is free with your KUID card and $1 without.

Getting off the Bus

Indicate to your driver when you wish to get off the bus by pulling the bell cord above the windows prior to your destination stop. Remain seated until the bus has stopped. You can exit in the front or the back. After you exit, stand to the side of the road or on the sidewalk until the bus has pulled away. For your safety, do not cross in front of the bus.

Transfers

If your trip requires the use of more than one route to complete a one-way trip, ask your driver for a free transfer when you pay your fare. A transfer is valid up to two hours on any bus, except the route on which it was issued.

Bikes

All fixed-route buses are equipped with a bike rack on the front of the bus. Each rack can fit two bikes and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

KU on Wheels

The KU bus is free with your KUID card and $1 without. Procedures for riding are the same as the “T”. Be sure to use the KU on Wheels map. Don’t confuse it with the “T.”

Riding a Bike

Cyclists are expected to follow the same rules as cars: stop for pedestrians, stop signs, and stop lights; have a headlight at night and a rear reflector; do not ride on the sidewalk. Also, cyclists must stay to the right of the road, wear a helmet and ride single-file. You can register bike for a small fee at the county courthouse so it is easier to find if stolen. More information in ISSS Handbook.

Driving a Car

You must have a drivers’ license to drive any motorized vehicle (including mopeds and motorcycles). Call 785-272-1961 for information. You must also have liability insurance (not covered by KU’s insurance) as a minimum legal requirement. Buying a car is very complicated. You can compare, and even bargain, for automotive prices. You must purchase license plates from the Douglas County Courthouse or in the country where you reside. Don’t forget regular maintenance. If you have an accident, get other driver’s insurance, full name, and License plate number. You will also have to pay property tax, registration and renewal. More information in ISSS handbook.

Lawrence Taxi

You may call a taxi for a more convenient, but expensive form of transportation. Check the phone listings for phone numbers and prices.

Thursday (4:30pm) REMINDERS

Review: Staying Legal

What documents should you bring with you when you travel? I-94, Passport

Minimum credit hour requirement? 12 for undergrad, 9 for grad

What should you do if you need to drop credits below minimum? Talk to ISSS advisor BEFORE you go out of status!

When do you get a Social Security Card? After you get a job offer (F-1) or after you get a work permit (J-1). Different for other statuses.

Everyone living in Oliver MUST be moved out by 10:00 AM on Friday. You can move out as early as 7:00 pm tonight. Be sure to turn in your key and linens. There is a $50 charge if you do not turn in these items.

Dinner: Night on the Town. Bring your own money. Go anywhere you want downtown.

Transportation: Bus will pick up outside the Union front entrance and make a continuous loop from Oliver to 9th and Massachusetts (US Bank). Rides end at 7:30. If you wish to stay longer, you must arrange for your own transportation back.

Tomorrow’s Schedule: AEC exam at 7:50. Be on time. No transportation provided. Late ISSS check-in at 1:30. Math placement at 2 pm (sign up in UAC). Forum for Success. Pizza party Co-sponsored by the Alumni Center in the Kansas Union ballroom.

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