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Passports, Visas, and Embassies

Your passport will be the most important document you will have throughout your time abroad. Keep track of it at all times and ensure that you leave it in a safe place when you are not carrying it around with you. Before you leave, make sure that it is valid for at least six months after your return date. Your passport will also contain the visa that allows you to stay at your destination for the time of your studies. Each country has different policies regarding visas, so make sure that you know the rules for yours. If you intend to travel to other countries while abroad, do some research to determine which countries you can or cannot enter without an additional visa. For example, in most cases, if you are studying in Paris on a Schengen Visa, you would be able to travel throughout the European Union countries without an additional visa. If you are a U.S. citizen, please see the U.S. Department of State website if you have any questions regarding visas and passports. If you are an international student, please contact your Ministry of Foreign Affairs. All NYU students are welcome to contact the NYU Office of Global Services (OGS) for assistance. If, while you are abroad, you have any issues regarding your passport (for example, if it is lost or stolen), visas, or other legal matters, you can always contact your national embassy or one of its consulates. These are present in the countries you will be visiting and can assist you in an emergency. Make sure you know where the closest one to you is located and how to contact them.

Health, Travel Safety, and Other Logistics

Neglecting your health has the potential to impact your experience abroad negatively. Follow through with any plans you make with doctors at home, get enough sleep and exercise, eat nutritiously and avoid risky behavior. Also, pay attention to your emotional needs, as studying abroad can create feelings of loneliness and homesickness. In addition, familiarize yourself with conditions at your destination that could affect your health, and make sure you take advantage of all available immunization shots before your departure. If you are currently taking medication, bring enough to cover your entire time abroad and paper prescriptions from personal doctors if this isn't possible. All students going on IBEX are also automatically enrolled in supplemental insurance with GeoBlue that provides easier access to medical and mental health services and protection while abroad.

Travel Safety

Always be aware of local laws and local emergency numbers. It is also a good idea for you to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and to monitor travel warnings. Also, always let someone know where you are and will be. Make copies of all your important documents (passport, visas, credit card, etc.) and leave a copy at home as well as on your phone and computer. As you travel, don't leave precious or essential things in your suitcase; either have them on you at all times or don't bring them abroad.

NYU Traveler

NYU Traveler is a web-based portal backed by a traveler safety service (WorldCue) for all NYU community members to either book their NYU travel or register the travel plans they booked elsewhere. Once travel plans are registered with WorldCue, travelers can are aware of timely information about their destination. Additionally, NYU will have information that would enable the university to assist travelers who encounter difficulties or need to be evacuated in an emergency situation. Students traveling on IBEX will be automatically registered on NYU Traveler for their host university's destination, but students should register their individual travel plans to and from the host country as well as any additional travels they might undertake while abroad.

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Culture shock, useful tools and resources for travel.

• World Trade Resource: Once you log into  NYUHome , you can find World Trade Resource on the “NYU Life” tab. Click on World Trade Resource to get data on what different regions are like around the world, including all the details on orienting yourself to New York City.
• NYU Outbound from NYC : Access useful tips and directives for NYU students who wish to travel abroad.
• U.S State Department Travel : Review Important information on travel logistics for American citizens.

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Travel Safety in Shanghai

• Be aware of your surroundings. Try to minimize the use of headphones and other devices that can jeopardize your recognition of potential dangers.
• Travel on streets where there is pedestrian traffic. During evenings, plan a route where streets are well lit. Avoid walking through road tunnels (pedestrian underpasses) on your own at night.
• Trust your instincts.
• Travel in groups of two or more.
• Let a roommate know your whereabouts.
• Be aware of crowded areas to avoid pickpocketing.
• Do not dress in a way that marks you as an affluent tourist. Expensive-looking jewelry, for instance, can draw the wrong attention.
• Women should always be aware of purse snatchers when walking in public areas and at restaurants. Men should carry wallets in their front pocket. It is recommended you use bags which close with zippers.
• Plan your route ahead of time and with the help of an NYU Shanghai staff member. Make sure you have transport back before you go out so that you never become stranded. Let a staff member know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Research the location of your destination and carry a map. Note street names and nearby landmarks. If you need help planning your trip or are unsure about the safety of the destination, please ask an NYU Shanghai staff member for help.
• The metro does not run 24 hours a day. Check the Shanghai Metro Websites for timetables and specific times.
• If a car approaches you, keep a safe distance.
• Never accept a ride on your own from someone you have just met or do not know well, no matter how helpful or friendly that person may seem. Politely but firmly decline all such invitations.
• Never accept a ride in a vehicle driven by someone who has been drinking alcohol. Politely but firmly decline all such invitations.
• If you feel you are being followed, cross the street, look for an open store, yell out “FIRE,” or call to someone on the street as if you know them.
• Do not buy counterfeit or pirated goods, even if they are widely available. If you purchase them, you may also be breaking local law.

Taking a Taxi

• Be able to identify an illegal taxi. Legal taxis generally have a meter, a Taxi Sign on top of the car, and a Shanghai taxi driver's ID with the driver’s photo in the front window.
• Always ask for a receipt ( Fa Piao ), just in case you forget something in the taxi.
• All passengers traveling alone should not ride in the front seat and are also discouraged from engaging drivers in personal conversation.
• Use the ATM only during daylight hours.
• Try to use bank ATMs only.
• Look out for “shoulder surfers” and protect your PIN at all times.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash on your person.
• Avoid counting or displaying money on the street.

Shanghai has a low crime rate, particularly for a major city, but petty crimes like pickpocketing do happen in crowded areas like train stations, markets, and busy streets. There are also a number of scams that specifically target foreigners and tourists.

The NYU Shanghai Department of Public Safety can be reached 24/7 by phone at +86-21-2059-5500 . Public safety personnel will help you contact the nearest police and/or support services. Municipal emergency numbers are:

Police（警察）: 110

Fire Department(消防局): 119

Ambulance(救护车): 120

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J-term 2020 Study Abroad

J-term 2020 - study abroad opportunities.

GPH-GU 9345 Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response: A Global Perspective - Tel Aviv, Israel (3 credits) GPH-GU 9325 Behavioral Communication Strategies for Global Epidemics - Beirut, Lebanon (3 credits) GPH-GU 9130 Global Health Diplomacy - Washington, DC, USA (3 credits) GPH-GU 9265 Climate Change & Global Public Health - Shanghai, China (3 credits) GPH-GU 9343 HIV/AIDS Public Health Promotion - London, U.K. (3 credits)

Scroll down further to view instructions on how to enroll, deadlines, specific course information and fees, and FAQs.

J-term 2020 - Courses on Washington Square

GPH-GU 2347 Tackling Global Health Disparities Through Implementation Science Research - New York, NY (3)   GPH-GU 2342 Global Issues in PHN: Climate Change, Conflict, and the Emergence of NCDs - New York, NY (3) GPH-GU 2211 Environmental Injustice: From Local to Global - New York, NY (3)

The NY-based courses do  not require students to complete the pre-registration form, submit their passport or a confirmation fee.  January courses are viewable in Albert now and registration begins on October 7th.

HOW TO ENROLL

• Complete this  Pre-Registration Form  by Thursday, October 24th;
• Submit your color, scanned Passport copy by Thursday, October 24th via email to  [email protected]  (highlight, copy, and paste into your email). Make sure there is no text included ​in ​body of email​ or subject line.​ Save as LAST NAME_LOCATION (example: Smith_London).  
• Submit non-refundable program fee* (each course has a different fee - see below for instructions ) by  Thursday, October 31st; 
• For the course in Beirut (GPH-GU 9325), we also ask that you also complete this form . 
• Email [email protected] confirming you have completed steps 2  & 3;
• Receive permission code to register for the course from GPH Registration;
• Enroll in the course;
• Receive information on when to book your flights, accommodations, program details, visa information and more!

*Program fees will be refunded to students who are unable to obtain a visa or the course does not run due to low enrollment.

DATES TO REMEMBER

• Open Now : Pre-Registration Form
• Monday, October 7th : J-Term registration begins
• Thursday, October 24th : Form closes and scanned, color copy of passport due
• Thursday, October 31st : Program fee due (late submissions will not be accepted) 

Please read Frequently Asked Questions below. For further questions, email [email protected] 

Program Details

Requirements.

Students MUST have a 3.0 GPA to be enrolled in a study abroad course; Students must have completed or are currently be enrolled in any pre-requisites for the course; Students must get approval from their Advisers or Department Chair/Director if a course they want to take is not listed on their course sequencing for their concentration; Passports must be valid for 6 months AFTER the end of the program date.

GPH-GU 9345 Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response: A Global Perspective

Tel Aviv, Israel Dr. David Abramson

This course will focus on the planning and deployment of international humanitarian aid missions, preparedness and response to terrorism, public health ethical issues that arise in conflict situations, and disaster mental health and community resilience.  The course will also review principles of surveillance, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from natural and man-made emergency events, and cover both US and international emergency management and public health frameworks.  This study-abroad course will feature the following:

Attendance at a bi-annual international scientific and provider conference, the International Healthcare Conference on Preparedness and Emergency Response to Disasters (IPRED), which draws scholars and practitioners from around the world.   www.ipred.co.il Opportunities to meet and network with international scholars and specialists in disaster response, climate science, and humanitarian aid FEMA certification in courses ICS-100 (Incident Command) and ICS-200 (ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents),  https://training.fema.gov/nims/ Students will travel to Ben Gurion University in Beersheva, Israel to attend lectures with faculty and students from the Center for Emergency Response Research,  http://in.bgu.ac.il/en/PREPARED/Pages/default.aspx There will be opportunities for students to travel throughout Israel on weekends to explore historical, cultural, and religious sites.

Pre-requisites: GPH-GU 2106 or 5106 and GPH-GU 2140 and 5140

Eligibility: This course is open to the following MPH concentrations: CIH, ENV, EPI, GH, PHPM, and SBS. Graduate students in other NYU schools and upper-level undergraduates will be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

Arrival: Monday, January 6, 2020 Program Dates: January 7 - 22 Departure: Wednesday, January 22 Program Fee: $1900 Housing: NYU Provided Housing (shared doubles) Meals: No meal plan. Airfare: Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own airfare. Do not book your own flights until you are notified to do so.

GPH-GU 9325 Behavioral Communication Strategies for Global Epidemics

Beirut, Lebanon Dr. Chris Dickey

This course focuses on the integration of three public health disciplines for emergency action: epidemiology, behavioral health/intervention research and public health communication to provide students with a knowledge base and foundation of skills to be able to design and implement strategies in disease prevention and response in outbreak situations, with a focus on the reemergence and emergence of global epidemics. UNICEF staff from country offices – many of whom have 15-20 years of experience in the field – take the course alongside NYU GPH students, mixed together on teams and working to develop strategies for some of the most pressing public health challenges in the world.  

The course is a hybrid, which means that half the material will be completed online before the in-person component. Almost all of the foundation material, readings, and slides are in the online portion, which allows the in-person time to be spent working on strategies to prevent and manage epidemics.

Pre-requisites: None.

Eligibility: All MPH students are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to second year graduate level students, UN staff and other health professionals currently serving in the field. You must receive approval from the Chair of your Concentration if this course is not an elective for your concentration.

Program Dates: meets online from November 25th-January 10th (not including winter break); the live portion will run from January 13-21st Arrival: January 12th Departure: January 22nd Program Fee: $1400 Housing: Shared doubles Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch will be provided Airfare: Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own airfare. Do not book your flights until you are notified to do so.

GPH-GU 9130 Global Health Diplomacy

Washington, DC, USA Dr. Peter Navario

Many of the geopolitical forces that shape global health (global disease burden and our collective response to it) lie outside of the health sphere. This course will explore the ways in which global health is influenced by, and can influence, other global forces including foreign policy, trade/economic policy, environmental policy, and security policy in a globalizing world. Effective responses to current and future global health challenges require that public health professionals (particularly those working in policy or at a policy-level) understand these dynamics and how best to leverage them in order to achieve better health outcomes globally.

Pre-requisites: None 

Eligibility: Open to all concentrations with approval from Adviser and/or Department Chair.

Arrival: Monday, January 6, 2020 Program Dates: January 6-17 Departure: Saturday, January 18th (or late evening on January 17) Program Fee: $1000 Housing: Shared doubles Meals: No meal plan provided. Transportation: Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation. Do not book your transportation until you are notified to do so.

GPH-GU 9265 Climate Change and Global Public Health

Shanghai, China Dr. William Rom

This course is about Climate Change i.e. Global Warming! Climate Change has been cited as the most significant public policy challenge of the 21st century. We will intensively cover the climate change science, public health impacts, ecological consequences, fossil fuel air pollution, global food and security, and policy options. Adaptation strategies to control outcomes of storm flooding, increased ozone and heat waves, drought, and threats to biodiversity will be covered. Mitigation by 100% renewables with texts on wind and solar energy will be assessed. Policy solutions will be evaluated from city governments, States, Countries, to Global treaties such as UN Framework Convention on Climate Change-Conference of the Parties Paris Agreement. Climate Denialism is reviewed with the text, ”The Madhouse Effect.”

Pre-requisites: None. 

Eligibility: This course is open to the following MPH concentrations: GH, SBS, PHPM, EPI, BIO-ETHICS. Graduate students in other NYU schools and senior-level undergraduates will be admitted on a case-by-case basis. Non-NYU students, please email [email protected] . 

Arrival: Saturday, January 4 Program Dates: January 6-17 Departure: Saturday, January 18 Program Fee: $1600 Housing: Singles in hotel Meals: No meal plan Airfare: Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own airfare. Do not book your flights until you are notified to do so.

GPH-GU 9343 HIV/AIDS Public Health Promotion 

London, United Kingdom Dr. Farzana Kapadia

During this 2-week intersession class, students will learn about the evolution of the HIV epidemic in the U.S. and in the U.K.  Cross country comparisons of these two epidemics will allow students to examine the bio-psychosocial factors that have influenced HIV vulnerability, examine the application of relevant and appropriate theories to the development of HIV prevention, evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and interventions efforts, and compare how prevention and intervention efforts are implemented in these two distinct health care environments.

Pre-requisites: GPH-GU 2140 or 5140

Eligibility: This course is open to the following MPH concentrations: CIH, GH, EPI, PHPM, and SBS. Graduate students in other NYU schools and upper-level undergraduates will be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

Arrival: Sunday, January 5 Program Dates: January 6-17 Departure: Saturday, January 18 (or after 6pm on Friday, January 17) Program Fee: $1900 Housing: Singles in shared suite at NYU provided housing (private bedroom, bathroom, shared kitchen and living space) Meals: No meal plan. Airfare: Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own flights. Do not book your flights until you are notified to do so.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I select more than one study abroad course?  No - you can only select one course to enroll in during J-term. If you have questions about the course, you should attend the study abroad information session or contact the faculty member. 
• When can I book my flight?  Students should not book their flights until they are told to do so by GPH administrators. Each course must meet minimum enrollment in order to run.
• How do I send in my passport?  Passports should be submitted using the link listed in the "how to enroll" section at the top of this page. Do not need to include a subject line or text in the email body. Passports should be saved in a PDF or JPEG format as LAST NAME_LOCATION. Upon submission, you will receive an email letting you know that it has been submitted properly.
• When can I register? Once you have completed the "how to enroll" tasks, you will receive an access code and can register on October 7th.
• Do J-Term courses count as part of my Spring course load?  Yes. Therefore, if you would like to have a lighter spring load, you can take a January course, and then 3 courses in the Spring term.
• What does the program fee cover?  In general, a program fee covers housing and activities (including local transportation), but it depends on the course. Please scroll to the course you are interested in for specific details on what the fee covers. In some locations, housing and the activity fee are separate since housing at the NYU site is optional and students are billed directly from the site. The program fee does not cover tuition, which is separate.
• Does financial aid cover the program fee?  Yes. However, because of how it is set up in the system, you would need to pay for the program fee out of pocket. You will register for the course and then 10 days prior to the start of it, the aid will kick in and cover the fee. If you have further questions about financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid (212-998-4444 or [email protected]) to discuss this with them; it is not automatically covered. 
• Is airfare included?  No, airfare is not included in the program fee unless otherwise noted.
• Will I need a visa?  Depending on your nationality and the country you are visiting, you may need a visa. Please review the course details for more information. 
• Can I arrive early?  Yes, but you are responsible for finding your own accommodations. Students must check in and check out on the listed dates per program. If you require a visa, you will need to check with the Office of Global Services as to whether you can arrive early or depart after the program dates.
• Can I travel on the weekend?  Yes, if your coursework allows you the time to travel outside of your host city, but you must notify the site administrators and [email protected] in advance of confirming your plans, and enter your information here.
• What is the total cost of a study abroad course? It depends on the course, but you can estimate the total cost by adding the following factors: 1) tuition (the same as any other 3-credit GPH course ); 2) program fee, which varies by course; 3) airfare; 4) meals, some of which may be covered by the program fee; 5) housing (in some locations, housing is separate since housing at the NYU site is optional and students are billed directly from the site). Be sure to scroll up and click on the course you are interested in to see specific details.

Other Important Information

• Late program fee payments will not be accepted. Students that do not deposit on time risk losing their spot in the course.  
• Program day-to-day schedules and syllabus content are subject to change and will be distributed in advance of departure. Some courses may require online modules or advanced readings to be completed prior to travel.
• Students should make sure they are up to date with their immunizations and contact  NYU Travel Medicine  to see if any vaccinations are required before travel. 
• Students cannot miss class due to their flight schedules. Make sure you do not book your flight to arrive after the course starts, or before the end of the last class. 
• If you need a housing or academic accommodation, please contact the  Moses Center  as soon as you are admitted.
• Students are responsible for obtaining their visas, if needed, but will be provided guidance from GPH and the Office of Global Services (OGS).
• All international students should contact the Office of Global Services regarding their status and to obtain a travel signature. 
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Submitting your program fee

Instructions for submitting a payment to your student account can be found on the website of the  Office of the Bursar .  

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Stanichki in Smolenskaya Oblast’ Destination Guide Russia

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Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Russia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Russia . Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Stanichki

Stanichki in Smolenskaya Oblast’ is a town located in Russia about 231 mi (or 372 km) west of Moscow, the country's capital town.

Time in Stanichki is now 05:06 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Moscow with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 6 airports closer to Stanichki. The closest airport in Russia is Smolensk South Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Smolensk, Mstsislaw, Krychaw, Horad Krychaw and Drybin. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays local weather conditions & forecast: 22°c / 71 °f.

Friday, 20th of September 2024

20°C (68 °F) 13°C (55 °F) Scattered clouds, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 21st of September 2024

20°C (69 °F) 13°C (56 °F) Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 22nd of September 2024

14°C (57 °F) 6°C (43 °F) Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

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