welcome to the brazil scientific mobility program pre
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welcome to the brazil scientific mobility program pre
WELCOME TO THE BRAZIL SCIENTIFIC MOBILITY PROGRAM PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION Presented by: The Institute of International Education (IIE) & EducationUSA Staff Program Sponsors: Government of Brazil (CAPES/CNPq) Program Administrator: Institute of International Education AGENDA Introductions Cultural Adjustment & University Campus Life Important Documents Validation Process Arriving in the U.S. American Culture Review of Program Policies and Expectations Pre-Departure and Travel Tips INTRODUCTIONS EDUCATIONUSA Nossa Missão: Promover o ensino superior nos Estados Unidos oferecendo informações corretas, imparciais, completas, objetivas e atualizadas sobre instituições acadêmicas nos EUA Fonte oficial de informação sobre estudos nos Estados Unidos afiliado ao Departamento de Estado Americano. O que os orientadores do EducationUSA fazem? Info. Sobre sistema educacional nos EUA Orientação Processo de Admissão Orientação Pré-Partida Orientador EdUSA Visto de Estudante Workshops Info. Sobre Auxílio Financeiro INVESTED ENTITIES Ministry of Education Coordenação De Aperfeiçoamento De Pessoal De Nível Superior (CAPES) Ministry of Science & Technology Conselho Nacional De Desenvolvimento Científico E Tecnológico (CNPq) U.S. Brazilian Consulates IIE Host Institution PROGRAM SPONSORS INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (IIE) Brazil Scientific Mobility Program Team at IIE HOST INSTITUTION Selected and offered admission International Student Advisor, Academic Advisor and campus officials are your immediate contacts regarding: Course Registration Housing Student Account TERMS OF APPOINTMENT (TOA) Program Requirements Visa Requirements Duration of Stay Academic Policies Reporting Requirements Financial Provisions Housing Academic Training Revocation, Termination or Suspension of Award FORM DS-2019 STAMPED HERE VALIDATION PROCESS Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) DS-2019 Stamped Visa Electronic I-94 * Submit within 10 days from start date on your TOA through the BSMP Participant Service Portal Visit this website for your I-94 https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html QUESTÕES PRÁTICAS TER EM MÃOS: Passaporte DS-2019 Carta de aceite Contatos da faculdade (em papel!) Get off the plane. Follow directions for non-citizen entry. Inside the airport/Port of Entry you will line-up for document check. If you are a visa holder, go to the “Non U.S. Citizen line.” Keep your passport, DS 2019, and customs form in hand. The immigration officer will check your documents and • Ask questions • Stamp passport and DS 2019 • Return customs form with stamp • Take digital fingerprint • Take digital picture Look for baggage claim signs and head in that direction to reclaim your luggage to go through customs. What to do if you are stopped by the police or if you are interviewed by immigration or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) … Stay calm and be polite Inform your International Student Advisor Contact IIE and the Consulate in your region You have rights Do not resist, even if you believe it is unfair CULTURA DE SALA DE AULA AMERICAN CLASSROOM CULTURE Pontualidade Dever de casa Exames de Colocação Programa de aulas Sistema de notas Office Hours Relação Professor-Aluno Cooperação/Competição Recursos Disponíveis Plágio COMPETIÇÃO X COOPERAÇÃO INTEGRIDADE ACADÊMICA Valores EUA Alunos Internacionais Individualismo Coletivismo Privacidade Competição Ownership Comunidade Integrada Cooperação Responsabilidade Compartilhada PLAGIARISM (PLÁGIO) CHEATING SEXUAL HARASSMENT Examples: •Pressure for a dating, romantic or intimate relationship, sometimes coupled with threat for refusing. •Unwelcome touching, kissing, hugging or massaging •Pressure for or forced sexual activity. •Unnecessary and unwelcome references to various parts of the body. •Remarks about clothing, body, or activities that could be construed as sexual, •Belittling remarks about a person’s gender or sexual orientation. •Inappropriate sexual innuendoes or humor – jokes about sex or gender. •Obscene gestures •Offensive sexual graffiti, pictures, or posters •Sexually explicit profanity •E-mail, electronic communications that violate university’s harassment policy •Saying or "joking" that, for example, women cannot learn this material or run this instrument as quickly or as well as men, or that women are not good at math. http://www.northwestern.edu/womenscenter/issues‐information/sexual‐harassment/defining‐sexual‐ harassment.html • Writing Center • Counseling Center • Career Services • Library • Gym • Office Hours • Recreation Center • University Clinic • Clubs Grading System Letter Grade GPA Definition A 4.0 Outstanding (95-100%) A- 3.7 Extremely Good (90-94%) B+ 3.3 Very Good (87-89%) B 3.0 Good (84-86%) B- 2.7 Well Above Average (80-83%) C+ 2.3 Above Average (77-79%) C 2.0 Satisfactory (74-76%) C- 1.7 Barely Satisfactory (70-73%) D+ 1.3 Barely Passing D 1.0 Almost Failing F 0 Failing CHOQUE CULTURAL Diferentes pessoas, diferentes reações Duas dimensões: choque com a cultura local e choque com as culturas de todos os estudantes internacionais 1ª FASE: HONEYMOON A vida é bela! Os EUA são o melhor país do mundo! Pode durar 1 mês, 6 meses ou até 3 anos! Mas tudo que é bom acaba... 2ª FASE: A CRISE DO CASAMENTO Midterms, essays, projects e homeworks desgastam a relação De repente, as pequenas coisas começam a irritar… Homesickness Infelizmente, não há terapia de casal para essecaso, mas passa. 3ª FASE: ACEITAÇÃO Uma mistura da 1ª e 2ª fase Depende da pessoa Conhecimento da cultura americana e das regras sociais Incorpora-se a cultura americana à própria cultura Volta ao Brasil torna-se um choque talvez ainda maior que o choque com os EUA O QUE É A CULTURA AMERICANA? Individualismo Respeito Independência Bom humor Otimismo Diversidade Ambição Vida no Campus Procrastination … … Managing Your Time FULL-TIME STATUS You must be registered as a full-time student Enrolled in four to six classes for intensive English program Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits (depending on host institution) for academic program 75% of credits must be directly related to your field of study as outlined your TOA, with the remaining 25% or less of credits in academic-related coursework Meet pre-requisites and other requirements of host institution Inform IIE if you are having trouble meeting full-time requirements FINANCIAL PROVISIONS BSMP Scholarship Covers • • • • Funds from CAPES/CNPq Not Covered Tuition • Monthly Stipend • Co-pays, deductibles for Housing/Meal Plan • One-time allowances Health Insurance (airfare, settling-in, health insurance coursework aid) charges Fees (applications, • Fees due to deposits, and negligence (late other mandatory fees) fees, lost keys or student IDs, room damage, etc.) • Stolen items OVERVIEW OF THE U.S. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM HEALTH INSURANCE REMINDERS Make arrangements to receive health coverage directly from your university Inform IIE immediately if you do not have coverage from your university Check the immunizations required by your university and get them while you are still in Brazil! Please read and understand your insurance plan carefully You are responsible for all medical costs not covered by your insurance Keep copies of all receipts and insurance documents Refer to the BSMP website: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Brazil-Scientific- Mobility/Current-Students/Health-Insurance STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Work hard and take your classes seriously Cultural Ambassador Take initiative and join activities and clubs! Be Flexible and Tolerant Be Prudent and Thoughtful Be Professional BSMP Program is not a VACATION Stay Positive PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST Research housing options Inquire about orientation programs Obtain or update your passport (Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the duration of your DS-2019) Obtain your Form DS-2019 Apply for the J-1 entry visa for yourself Obtain international air tickets Be informed of baggage specifications and security clearances for your particular airline Review medical insurance information and vaccination requirements. Inform IIE, CAPES/CNPq and your host university of your complete itinerary Give the IIE contact information to your family Purchase traveler’s checks and/or a small amount of U.S. currency. Read the BSMP Student Handbook WHAT TO BRING Your driver’s license or international driver’s permit Medications for existing medical conditions An extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses Medical records, dental records Official transcript and copies of syllabi Credit cards (Students may face a long wait applying for credit cards in the United States) Proof of safe driving record in your home country Your Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number if you already have one Slides, photographs and maps of your home country Omit most household items such as linens and cooking utensils, because they can be purchased in the U.S. at a reasonable cost. EVENTS AND COMMUNICATION E-mails Monthly Newsletter: “Boletim Mensal” E-mail Series: “Fica Uma Dica” Webinars CONTACTS DURING INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM Category Reason for Contact Email Address Application Materials For submission of all required application materials (passport, score reports, letter [email protected] of recommendations, transcripts, etc.) General Inquiries For all general inquiries related to your program; for initial, mid-program, and final Intensive English reports; for all [email protected] immigration documentation including Form DS-2019, I-94, arrival and address forms, travel requests and other visa related inquiries. Financial Inquiries For all bills and invoices from host institution; inquiries regarding stipends, meals, and housing. Health Care For all health related inquiries, including & Insurance payment and insurance policies. [email protected] [email protected] CONTACTS DURING ACADEMIC PROGRAM Category Reason for Contact Email Address Academic Reports For initial, mid-year, and final academic reports. Academic Training For all employment, internship and research [email protected] related inquiries. Financial Inquiries For all bills and invoices from host institution; inquiries regarding stipends, meals, and [email protected] housing. General Inquiries For all inquiries related to the fall cohort of the program. Health Care For all health related inquiries, including and Insurance payment and insurance policies. Immigration [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] For all immigration documentation including Form DS-2019, I-94, arrival and address forms, [email protected] travel requests and other visa related inquiries. WELCOME WEBINAR Summer English Students: On Monday, June 30th, you will be required to attend a Welcome Webinar. Fall Academic Students: On Friday, August 22nd, you will be required to attend a Welcome Webinar. Be on the look-out for emails with times and registration information! QUESTIONS SAFE TRAVELS! Educationusacienciasemfronteiras.org iie.org/Programs/BrazilScientific-Mobility