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Next StepsSpring 2017

LA STUDY AWAY

1.Dates & Times & Info.

Pre-departure

Tuesday, December 13th AH 1:00-3:00pm

Meeting

Saturday, Jan. 14Arrival at Oakwoods: After 3pm

Sunday, May 7thDepart Oakwood: By 12 noon

Tuesday, Jan. 17Oakwood orientation: 10am - 3pm (mandatory!)

Class Schedule

Internship

Individualized

Entertainment Industry Perspectives

Mon. 6:00-9:00pm

Acting/Directing Wksp

Tues. 6:00-9:30pm

LA Plays Itself

Thurs. 6:00-9:30pm

LA Culture

Sat. 11:00am-2:00pm

Course Registration

❏ Course registration is handled by the FMA Study Away office. Students may not register or change classes themselves.

❏ All requests should be sent via e-mail to the Study Away office and should include your name, TUid#, and course section.

❏ You must be registered for at least 2 classes in addition to your internship.

❏ The last day to add/drop is Monday January 30th.

Financial Information

Charged and billed like a regular semester.

❏ Tuition…………………………….. $ 8,448/$5,632

❏ University Services fee $445 +

❏ Program fee ………………………..$5,135 =

❏ Housing…………….$4,885

❏ Activities fee…....$250

Total ………………………… $14,028/$9,452

2.2,709 Miles!

Flying

❏ Arrive at LAX or Burbank

❏ LAX has direct flights

❏ Burbank is closer to Oakwood

❏ Shop for deals:❏ Southwest

❏ Virgin

❏ USAir

❏ JetBlue

Getting There

Driving

❏ Check in with friends

❏ Caravan

❏ AAA

Shipping

❏ In the past some students have shipped.

❏ Get quotes and compare.

❏ Allow enough time for car to arrive.

LAX

❏ Super Shuttle or other service. (check airport website)

❏ Use 3600 Barham Blvd. in Toluca Hills

Burbank

❏ Cab it for $15-$20❏ Uber/Lyft

Arriving in LA

** If you are renting a car, do not rent it from the airport. (More on this later).

3.Housing

Arrival at the Oakwoods/Avalon

Your apartments will be ready for you on Sunday, January 14th at 3:00pm and not before.

You will be directed to the Clubhouse:❏ Room key❏ Access card❏ Mailbox key❏ Internet access information❏ Car permit tag

Apartments do not include:

❏ Your favorite stuffed monkey

❏ Beach towels

❏ Good cell reception

Apartments are fully furnished and include:

❏ Linens

❏ Kitchen supplies

❏ Broom/mop

❏ Iron & ironing board

❏ Free cable & wi-fi

The Apartments

❏ Pools

❏ Hot Tubs

❏ Volleyball/tennis courts

❏ Deli/store

❏ Laundry

❏ Mail

Amenities at the Oakwood

Prior to arrival:

Name3600 Barham Blvd.Apt. # ____Confirmation # ____Hold for arrival ____Los Angeles, CA 90068

Mail and Packages

After arrival:

NameXXXX Barham Blvd.Apt. # ____Los Angeles, CA 90068

You may send packages to your apartment before or after your arrival. Please follow the relevant instructions below. Note that the address changes once you have moved in.

Single gender apartments

❏ 4 students per apartment

2 bedrooms

❏ 2 students per bedroom

** Changing apartments or roommates is not an option.

Roommates

You will choose roommates during the pre-departure meeting.

❏ Think about qualities that are important to you.

❏ Consider your habits, schedule, and temperament.

Roommates cont.

4.Health (precautions)

Get Informed

❏ Are you insured?

❏ Do you know your health insurance company?

❏ Contact them prior to departure to know your out-of-state coverage

❏ Consult with your parents if you are under their plan

❏ Have a plan for emergency care that is not

covered by insurance.

Don’t Forget

❏ Glasses

❏ Prescription medications (refills)

❏ Important phone numbers

❏ Tell faculty/staff/roommates of any severe allergies.

** More on health in the pre-departure meeting.

5.Transportation

LA IS A DRIVING CITY

❏ LA is a large, sprawling city with heavy traffic, long commute times, and multiple freeways.

❏ That said, the LA Away Program strongly recommends that students have access to a car in LA.

❏ Carefully consider your options in relation to your internship choice, your daily commute, your budget, and your experience with driving.

❏ Please note!

❏ About 95% of students use a car

❏ LA is not the place to learn to drive.

❏ LA doesn’t have an extensive public trans. system.

❏ Some students are beginning to use Uber.

Getting Around

Car Rental Public Uber/Lyft/CabTransportation

Your Own 4 Wheels

Your Own 4 Wheels

❏ Driving across country

❏ Check in with other Temple students❏ Make sure your car is reliable❏ Get AAA - Roadside assistance and discounts❏ Rates

❏ Cost of gas, lodging, and food for the trip

❏ Shipping your car

❏ Plan well in advance❏ Brokers put out your request, and drivers bid ❏ Rates

❏ $850-$1000❏ Some require deposit up front

Enterprise rentals

❏ Enterprise works with Temple

❏ 20% discount with code❏ Student under 24 with surcharge❏ Rates by month/week/day

❏ Rates❏ 18-20 - $286/week❏ 21-24 - $247/week❏ 25+ - $209/week (no surcharge

❏ The best way to get an accurate quote is to ask!❏ Give dates of the program❏ Give your age❏ Give the Temple code❏ Studio City branch

Uber/Lyft

❏ Rates

❏ Oakwood to Santa Monica about $60 round trip❏ $180 week❏ Varies based on surge pricing, time of day, traffic...

❏ Pros

❏ Not paying for gas or car when not using it❏ Good for those not experienced with driving

❏ Drawbacks

❏ Internship may be too far to use Uber/Lyft❏ Still have to get to Raleigh during rush hour for class❏ Not as convenient for exploring beyond the city

Public Transportation

❏ Rates

❏ $1.75 for bus or metro❏ $7 day pass❏ $25 week pass

❏ Pros

❏ Not paying for rental or gas❏ Good for those not experienced with driving❏ You never know who might be sitting next to you!

❏ Drawbacks

❏ At least 30-60 minutes longer to reach destination❏ Grocery and other shopping trickier❏ Not as convenient for exploring beyond the city

6.What now ?

Preparation

❏ Continue your resume work

❏ 1 page

❏ Bold to highlight

❏ Tailor/customize

❏ Proof-read

❏ Continue to apply for internship positions

❏ Follow-up and follow through

❏ Check in with your internship director

Preparation

❏ The Trades

❏ Variety – www.variety.com/

❏ Hollywood Reporter - www.hollywoodreporter.com

❏ Backstage - www.backstage.com/

For more information: tfma.temple.edu/study-away/la

❏ Resources page:

❏ Transportation info.

❏ Oakwood specs.

❏ Pre-departure handbook

❏ “Survival guide”

❏ Student Code of Conduct

❏ This PPT!

Preparation

Know your stuff!

Question #1

What do you need to include in your e-mail when requesting a course change?

Question #2

What is the most accurate way to get a quote from Enterprise?

Question #3

What are 3 resources available to you on the “resources” page?

Thanks!Any questions?

Alison Crousecrousea@temple.edu