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Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences

Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. profinter@nicholas.duke.edu. International Orientation. MEMs - Where are we from?. Akiko Eiichi Shinsuke. JongShin. Basma. Julia Joanna Robyn. Daylin. Sona. Xiaojing Hua Wenjie Jingjing. Roberto Chantalle. Saada.

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Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences

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  1. Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences profinter@nicholas.duke.edu International Orientation

  2. MEMs - Where are we from? Akiko Eiichi Shinsuke JongShin Basma Julia Joanna Robyn Daylin Sona Xiaojing Hua Wenjie Jingjing Roberto Chantalle Saada Cristina Malavika Sahil Gurpreet Aishwarya Priya Juliana Peng-yu Yu-chun Chen-Tien Tai-Ying Annabelle Jiesheng Martin Rodrigo Dominic Teagan Introductions….

  3. PhDs - Where are we from? Daniela Sofia Valerie Taichi Noella Bethany Lesley Jan Felix Jianwei Zheng Ling Rhema Alana Claudia German Sathya Krithi Soumya Hadas Ibrahim Shaleyla Denis Dawoon Hyun Sook Bok Nam Yoon Kyung Sally Introductions….

  4. Some Tips – Duke.. Academics: • Keep in touch with your advisor • E-mail professors for permission numbers of the courses • Make good use of Blackboard • Keep checking ACES • Professors are very friendly and nice, visit them during office hours(Song Qian, Lisa Campbell, Gaby, Prasad.) • Be careful not to take too many classes in the first semester • Auditing classes • Ask second years for advice on classes • Duke University honor code is very important!!! • Take advantage of the classes offered at UNC and NC state, and other nearby colleges

  5. Tips – Duke… English language: • Take advantage of the writing consultants offered by Duke’s Library Writing Studio • You can get academic credit for only one of the two English classes at Duke, and no credit if you only take one • English classes are helpful • Try conversing in English as much as possible

  6. Tips- Duke and more… Places to eat: • Great Hall – Fresh food, affordable prices, great ambience • Blue express • Saladelia (By Bostock library): Great and cheap coffee • 9th street (East campus. Take bus) • Chai’s, NOSH, Sushi Love (Erwin) • Alpine bagel/Chick-fil-a • Grace’s Café in Trent Hall (Central Campus) Places to do grocery shopping: Refer to the handout

  7. Tips - Duke Activities: • Campout • GPSC Mailing list • Movies at the theater (Screen Society) • Duke performances - $5 with student ID (Max 2 tix) • Cultural celebrations – Get to know a country at I-House, Salsa club - Sabrosura, Awaaz (South Asian festival), Spring food festival (I-House) et al…… • Chinese/Indian/Singaporean/Taiwanese student associations etc. • Nic School’s FOREM Kegs

  8. Tips – Outside the School • Call Safe ride 5:00pm to 7:00 am, 7 days of the wk 919-684-SAFE(7233) • What is a Social Security Number (SSN)? • International House will organize regular trips to Social Security Office • State ID • Driver’s License if you plan to drive. No foreign driver’s license. International House will also arrange regular trip to DMV

  9. Housing Tips & Safety • Duke Community Housing office website maintains records of apartment complexes and neighborhoods in Durham (http://cho.duhs.duke.edu/survey_results.php). • Keep the rental office’s phone number in your cell phone. Call them if there is anything wrong in your apartment. • Always lock your door, close your curtains when you have lights on at night

  10. International Student Group at the Nicholas School • Representatives for 08 : Annabelle and Xiaojing • Elections in Fall 2008 for 2009 representatives • Representatives of the International Students in the Nicholas School Student Council (NSSC) • Students International Discussion Group (SIDG)

  11. Past Years Activities • “International Potluck” • Chat about school life, discuss international issues and share culture • Celebrate monthly B-days • Discuss problems and issues faced by international students which are then raised at the NSSC meetings • “International and US FoodFestival” – Fall • “Forum International Potluck” - Spring • Meetings with faculty to discuss international students’ needs

  12. Being an international at Nic School – Some glimpses!

  13. Tips for daily life • Practise using English • Don’t be afraid to ask questions • If you need help - ask. People are usually friendly and willing to help • Don’t feel like you need to go for everything • Feel free to use facilities in the lounge (Microwave, fridge, toaster etc.) • It’s good to get away from the LSRC sometimes It may not be easy at first, but it is a learning and growing process.

  14. Questions? Welcome to the Nicholas School! Contact info: Xiaojing: 919-943-8885, xs12@duke.edu Annabelle: 857-272-0210, amn14@duke.edu

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