Fall 2018

We are excited to meet you in NYC!

Here is a quick checklist / overview of information you need to know:

  1. Registration
    1. Invitation Letter to your New York semester (which included the visa processing documents from Berkeley College) has been received by you already. This was sent to you by Hochschule Fresenius in Germany. If you have any concerns during this process please contact your CCIS office. Please bring this letter with you to the United States as it is helpful for you to have the information.
  2. Accommodation Options in New York
    1. Read this before you consider accommodation options:
      ♦ NYC Neighborhood Guide with some tips on how and where to find apartments
      ♦ Accommodation offers posted on our blog with our preferred vendors as well some helpful tips
  3. Culture Week Sign Up for Activities [see below]
    1. You will receive your class schedules for Berkeley College and Pace University during orientation week
    2. You will have plenty of time to explore New York on your own during culture week - if you need ideas please ask the interns supporting the program and/or Ms. Nayar
  4. Internship
    1. If you are interested in pursuing an internship in the United States - read our internship information page. Write to Ms. Nayar at the earliest if this is something you are actively pursuing.
    2. You are not required to do an internship after your study semester but if you choose to do so, you will be allowed to extend your visa for a period of 3 months.
  5. Emergency Protocol + Critical Information
    1. Please register yourself in the German Federal Foreign Office so that you are updated about critical information during your time in the United States. Register yourself at the Auswaertiges Amt Database. Additionally, please share the following website information with your parents and caregivers about emergency services. For medical information click HERE.
    2. Once you have a local US phone number please download the critical resource contact card (details below) so you have access to updated numbers for Hochschule Fresenius (New York), Berkeley College and Pace University.

Please download Hochschule Fresenius resource contact card once you have a US / local phone. Text “fresenius” to the following number from your mobile phone (that you will use in the United States) +15055444999 (this resource is free to all students).

If you have any questions through this process - please email Ms. Nayar at priya.nayar@hs-fresenius.de

Click Here to learn about your Majors in New York

Culture Week Activities:

Please use the link below to sign up (only sign up for yourself). The password for all events is “ghebfall2018“. Friends and family members who might be traveling with you during culture week can meet you after the activity / except on Friday where they can pre-purchase their tickets online if they choose to come.

 

  • Monday New York Private Sail [HSF + AMD]
    • Sign Up https://ghebfall2018sail.eventbrite.com
    • Meet at Slip 2, Battery Park. Come early, as this location is not easy to find. Be prepared to walk and search for the sail. For Detailed Directions Click HERE.
    • If using a GPS, the closest intersection is South St and Peter Minuit Plaza. Clipper City is located just west of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, in front of Battery Gardens restaurant. If you get to the Statue of Liberty boats, you’ve gone too far. The closest train stops are Whitehall St/ South Ferry (R, W, 1), or Bowling Green (4,5), which are both within a 5 minute walking distance from Clipper City. We begin boarding 5-10 minutes prior to departure, so please make sure you arrive 20-25 minutes prior to your sail.
    • Monday September 17, 2018 11.00am to 1.00pm
    • Friends / Family Not Invited
  • Tuesday Berkeley College Orientation [HSF + AMD]
    • Sign Up https://ghebfall2018berkeley.eventbrite.com
    • Arrive at least 5 mins early to ensure that we can start orientation at 10am.
    • Tuesday September 18, 2018 10.00am or 11.30am [pick one time slot]
    • Friends / Family Not Invited
  • Wednesday Pace University Orientation
  • Thursday Bowling [HSF + AMD]
    • Sign Up https://ghebfall2018bowling.eventbrite.com
    • 12.30pm at BowlMor Chelsea Piers
    • Thursday September 20, 2018 12.30pm to 2.00pm
    • Friends / Family can meet you at 2.00pm and you can enjoy activities at Chelsea Piers
  • Friday One World Observatory [HSF + AMD]
    • Sign Up https://ghebfall2018oneworldobservatory.eventbrite.com
    • Meet around 4.45pm outside One World Observatory on West Side Highway entrance
    • Friday September 21, 2018 5.00pm to close!
    • Friends / Family can purchase their own ticket and meet you at the One World Observatory