The International Student Orientation Course willÌýhelp you familiarise yourself with everything you need to know about life at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.
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TheÌýcourse is intended for any international student who is starting at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.ÌýThis includesÌýall levels of study; whether you're here for one term or fiveÌýyears.ÌýAlthough this course is optional, it contains important information that can smooth your start at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ and in London!
The course is availableÌývia the link below.ÌýPlease note you will need to complete pre-enrolmentÌýto access the platform Moodle.
ContentÌýÌý
TheÌýcourse is divided into 4Ìýsections. Each section contains presentations and activitiesÌýto prepare you for your time at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾. These topicsÌýare labelled to make navigating the course easier. Resources and links are also organised under every section.
Healthcare, wellbeing and safety
- What services are offered by the National Health Service (NHS) and how to access them;
- The Student Support and Wellbeing Services team and what services are offered to students who require extra support;Ìý
- The Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Safety team and how you can stay safe during your time at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.
Life in London and the UK
- What to bring and prepare for when coming to London and the UK;Ìý
- The best ways to travel around London and the UK;Ìý
- Information about banks and how to open an account in the UK;Ìý
- Immigration advice for EU/EEA/Swiss and non-EU international students.Ìý
AcademicÌýlife at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
- Tutors and academic staff who can help with your academic and personal journey through Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾;
- English language support for academic purposes;
- Who to ask and where to go forÌýspecific questions such as Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Library services;
- Accessing various other academic and social support.Ìý
Social life at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
- Career and job services offered for when you graduate;Ìý
- All the clubs, societies, support and opportunities offered by Students' Union Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾;
- How to beÌýmore environmentally sustainable.
You may find that certain topics are not as relevant to you such as access to private healthcare. This is not a problem and you can simply skip those sections. As you move through the course, you can check-off the sections you have completed.Ìý