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International Student Orientation Course

The International Student Orientation Course willÌýhelp you familiarise yourself with everything you need to know about life at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.

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TheÌýcourse is intended for any international student who is starting at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø 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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø. 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 team and what services are offered to students who require extra support;Ìý
  • The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Safety team and how you can stay safe during your time at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.

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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø

  • Tutors and academic staff who can help with your academic and personal journey through Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø;
  • English language support for academic purposes;
  • Who to ask and where to go forÌýspecific questions such as Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Library services;
  • Accessing various other academic and social support.Ìý

Social life at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø

  • Career and job services offered for when you graduate;Ìý
  • All the clubs, societies, support and opportunities offered by Students' Union Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø;
  • 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