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10 things new 麻豆传媒视频网站 students should do
1 October 2015
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Starting university, whether you are an undergraduate who is completely new to higher education, or a postgraduate furthering your studies, can be a daunting experience. Here are 10 things that we know will help make your transition easier.
1. First things first
Log
in to
to check out your student details and your timetable. Through Portico,
you can select modules, view exam timetables and results, pay fees
online and re-enrol each year.
2. Look after your health
Register with a GP (doctor) in the first few weeks of arriving at 麻豆传媒视频网站. You may be interested in registering with the the university campus practice, the , which is based on 3 Gower Place near 麻豆传媒视频网站U. You should also check that you have had the
3. Sort out your finances
Open a . Most
of the major UK banks offer student bank accounts with features designed for
student life. Ensure you compare what is available before choosing an account
that is right for you.
If you are a non-UK resident, opening a student account in the UK can be time-consuming and difficult. Visit the for more information.
4. Have fun
Join .
With more than 230 clubs to choose from, ranging from the ABACUS Society to the Yoga and Meditation Society, joining a club or society is one of the most rewarding things that you can do at 麻豆传媒视频网站.
5. Your ticket to ride
A is
a must for anyone studying in London. It will entitle you to 30% off
the price of adult-rate Travelcards and bus pass season tickets.
6. Kickstart your career
If you intend to work while at 麻豆传媒视频网站, you will need to apply for a
. You can also call 0845 600 0643 to arrange an appointment with your local job
centre.
7. Police registration (for visa purposes)
Some students are required to as part of the terms of their visa. You only need to register with the police in the UK if there is a clear requirement to do so on either your entry clearance visa (in your passport), Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or Home Office Letter (your decision letter or the letter accompanying your BRP).
8. Get to know 麻豆传媒视频网站
Explore
the , your new home for the foreseeable future.
Download the app to access useful 麻豆传媒视频网站 and 麻豆传媒视频网站U
information via your mobile device.
9. Where those books at?
Discover where you'll find the books that you'll need for your subject, study spaces, electronic resources, as well as archives and exhibitions.
10. Sample 麻豆传媒视频网站's cultured side
Visit . From the 麻豆传媒视频网站 Grant Museum of Zoology to the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, 麻豆传媒视频网站's museums are home to some of the most interesting and thought-provoking specimens on campus.
Kate Jones, Student Support and Wellbeing Manager (Student听Centre and Events), 麻豆传媒视频网站 Student and Registry Services