1. OU in Arezzo Spring 2015 Orientation
Session IV

2. First, Just a few things…
I have read and understood form…
GTKA Class Session I tomorrow-
meeting point
Dress appropriately for rain or shine!!!
lunch at the Ivan Bruschi Museum on Corso Italia (up the street from OUA)

3. Apartment Visits for Inventory Reports/Roommate Agreements
Add/Drop form
Hours for Staff/making appointments
Student Affairs – Orientation Week Evals

4. Student Affairs
Communication Community Meetings (mandatory):

5. Student Affairs Procedures
Travel Notice:
Wade when you’re planning to spend the night(s) away from Arezzo.
Include: people you will travel with, dates of travel, locations, hotel names and numbers
Elect a leader of the group to send everything in one
OUA Medical Information Form:
Voluntary
Submit form to Charlotte
Show them the forms!

6. Myths about Italy
What are some pre-conceived notions you had about the Italian culture or people?
What are some things you were worried about?
What are things your family members or friends told you about living in Italy or Europe in general?
What were you “warned” about?

7. Safety and Security Protecting Yourself Against Petty Crimes:
Stay aware and recognize and observe thieves.
Don’t carry large amounts of cash.
Carry items in front pockets and backpacks and purses in front of you.
Your Important Documents:
Keep a photocopy of your credit and debit cards separate from from your card.
Carry your U.S. passport and your Permit of Stay documents with you at all times.

8. Safety and Security Advice for everyone: Buddy System
‘Stranger Danger’
Advice for the Ladies:
Always stay with others and never walk alone at night.
Don’t feel obligated to be polite and use facial expressions, body language and a firm voice to fend off unwanted attention.
Ask for help from workers in shops or community members if someone is bothering you.
Call someone (the police or Charlotte) if you cannot rectify a situation on your own.
Advice for the Gentlemen:
Be careful of people trying too hard to be-friend “Americani”

9. Safety and Security Traveling around Italy:
Try to avoid traveling at night or in the early morning.
Transportation in and between cities:
It is best to take a taxi at night time.
Buses are easy and very flexible, but some stop running at 8:00 PM.
You must have a ticket to travel on a bus and you can purchase these at the bus stations or in some bars.
Taxi numbers by cities:
Arezzo:
Rome:
Florence:
CHECK ON NUMBERS

10. Safety and Security Train Travel:
Website to use for train travel for times and dates of trains: Trenitalia.com or visit the train station itself
“Sciopero” = Train strikes—know when they will occur by checking the Trenitalia.com website.
Always sit in a section on the train with others for safety
Get up and move if you find someone is acting suspicious, speak to the conductor and never lose sight of your items

11. Safety and Security Hotel and Hostel Safety Tips:
Keep your door locked at all times
Use a safe and do not leave valuables in your room unattended.
Make sure someone knows when you plan to return to your hotel if you are staying out late.
Do not invite strangers (someone you just met is a stranger!) to your hotel.
Read and know the fire safety instructions for your hotel or hostel.

12. Safety and Security Common Tricks Thieves use when Stealing:
Bumping into the victim
Using something to cover hand-movements while pick- pocketing, such as a sheet of paper, a piece of cardboard, newspaper or coat
Creating a scene to distract the victim
Doing something that causes the victim to seek help
Asking for information or directions from a victim
Telling touching stories to gain sympathy from a victim for money or goods
Beggars and solicitors are prevalent. Stay aware and ignore them if they bother you.

13. Questions?