international students' welcome programe 2011

Student Welfare Service

International Students’ Welcome Programme

Tuesday 27th September – Friday 30th September 2011

www.le.ac.uk/welfare

2 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER · STUDENT WELFARE SERVICE

Dear Student,

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to the University of Leicester and to ourInternational Students’ Welfare Programme, which has been designed especially for you.

The University of Leicester is a leading international university which is involved in thepursuit of excellence in both teaching and research and holds strong positions in leaguetables nationally and worldwide. A degree from this University will therefore be a majorachievement which will certainly help to promote your future career.

Our Welcome Programme aims to provide an introduction to both studying and living inLeicester. You will be shown around the University campus and given a guided tour ofthe City of Leicester. The International Students’ Services Fair will provide informationabout the excellent student support services that are available to you during your studieswith us. There will be many opportunities for you to ask questions plus a programme ofsocial activities and free time when we hope you will meet new friends.

The beginning of term is an extremely hectic time. We hope this gentle introductionbefore the start of the academic year will provide time for you to acclimatise, to get usedto the British way of life, to answer those pressing questions and generally to settle in.

I wish you every success with your studies in the University.

Professor Sir Robert Burgess,Vice-Chancellor

INFORMATION DURING THEISWP

Where can I ask questions about theISWP?During ISWP, there will be an Information Desk in theentrance hall of the Percy Gee Building (Students’ Union)from Monday 26th September to Friday 30th Septemberbetween 09.00 and 16.00. Use this information desk tocollect your Discover Leicester Bus Tour ticket, ask questionsand book a police registration appointment if necessary.

Which sessions can I attend andshould I reserve a place?Some of the sessions are marked Important as theycontain essential information. These are held in large lecturetheatres. Other events are optional and you can come to asmany or few sessions or events as you like. There are avariety of workshops and events which run at the same time,and have a limited number of spaces due to the room sizes.In order to minimise disappointment we advise you to get tothe room early. You can use the table on page 4 of thisschedule to plan your optional sessions. We do not ask youto pre-book for any of the events. However, you will need tosign up at the Information Desk for the Discover Leicester bustours and walking tours.

Who are Student Assistants and howcan they help?Our Student Assistants are the friendly and helpful peoplewearing blue t-shirts with a University of Leicester logo. They areexperienced and knowledgeable students who want to help youto settle in and answer your questions.

Where can I access the Internet duringISWP?If you are in University Accommodation, then you will be able toaccess the internet in your room. You can also access the internetfrom the Library’s ground floor IT Room 1 from 12:00-16:00 fromMonday-Friday during ISWP. It is always a good idea to contactyour family and inform them of your safe arrival.

SAFETY

Am I safe in Leicester?

Leicester is a safe place to live, but as in all cities you need to beaware of your own safety and security. There is an importantsafety talk during the ISWP facilitated by the campus policeofficer and there will be more safety information available at theServices Fair on Wednesday afternoon. In your Welcome Packs,you will find an interesting and thorough booklet called‘Creating Confidence’ aimed at international students which hashelpful information about keeping yourself safe while you arestudying in the UK.

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you can find out more information and sports cards can bepurchased from the Charles Wilson Sports Hall office.

There will be an opportunity for you to try some of the sportson offer at the University at the Sports Afternoon held onThursday of ISWP between 13:00 - 16:00. University sportsteams will also be present at the Societies Fair held on Friday ofISWP between 13:00 -16:00 to give you more information anda chance to sign up.

TRANSPORT

How do I travel around Leicester?

Buses during the ISWP

The 80a bus will run from the bus stops at Oadby StudentVillage to main campus at the following times:

Departing each morning from Oadby (Manor Road) at:07:45 08:15 08:45 09:15 09:45

Departing each afternoon from main campus (University Road) at:16:15 16:45 17:15 17:45 18:15

From Monday – Saturday during term-time the number 80 bustakes students from Oadby Student Village to main campus andthe city centre. This is the cheapest method of public transportfor students. A single ticket costs £2.10; a day ticket is £3.60and the driver will give you change if you do not have the exactcash. A weekly pass costs £15.00. You can buy an Arriva CityPlus Student Ticket from the Students’ Union for £320 for theacademic year. This gives you unlimited travel within Leicesteron any Arriva bus.

The number 31 or 31A bus can take students from OadbyStudent Village to main campus and the city centre. At Oadby,you need to get onto the bus from the bus stop near the racecourse on London Road (a short walk from youraccommodation). To get to the main campus, you need to getoff the bus at the junction of London Road and University Roadand walk down University Road.

(The University is not responsible for the bus timetable above asthe company can sometimes change the operational times withlittle warning.)

HEALTH

How do I register with a doctor?

Information will be provided at the talk on Wednesday 28thSeptember about health care in this country.

It is important to register with a doctor and you can do this onThursday 29th September from 10.45am-4.00pm in the KenEdwards building, rooms 323, 324 and 325. Registration isfree and you will also be offered a free health check.

FOOD AND DRINK

There are a number of catering outlets on campus – see thecatering leaflet in your Welcome Pack for details.

For students in catered accommodation (in Oadby) dinner willbe served on Monday at 18.30 at Digby Hall and at 17.30 atStamford dining hall every other night during the ISWP exceptfor Friday when it will be served at the earlier time of17.00 so that you will have time to prepare for the Mayor’sWelcome to Leicester.

Where can I shop for groceries and otheressentials?

The University main campus is located near Morrisonssupermarket. It is about 10 minutes to walk from both the NixonCourt and Freemen’s Common accommodation sites, andapproximately 15 minutes from Opal Court and Regent/Salisburyaccommodation sites.

For students living at The Grange there are two Tesco expressstores located in the city centre as well as Sainsbury’s.

Oadby Student Village Halls are located close to Asdasupermarket. For students who live in City Livingaccommodations sites, there is a free Asda Bus service which runsduring term time. Keep a look out for the Asda Bus posters inyour accommodation giving information about the day of theweek on which this service operates.

During the first two days of ISWP (see Monday schedule andpages 5 & 6), Student Assistants will help guide you to Morrisons,Asda and the Chinese Supermarket so that you can buy essentialitems. Leicester also has one of the biggest open-air markets inthe UK located within the city centre. You will find an open-airfruit and vegetable market and a closed market selling meat, fishand cheese.

SPORT

What sports facilities does Leicester offer?

The university has a wide range of sports teams and clubs as wellas excellent facilities. To take part in sporting activities after ISWPyou will need to purchase a Sports Card. Sports Cards cost £75for the whole academic year and give you full access to all sportsfacilities. There will be a sports stand at the services fair where

The Safety Bus will be able to take you back to youraccommodation throughout the ISWP from Tuesday – Fridaybetween 21.00 - 00.00 for £2.


The Safety Bus will be available for safe travel home at night ifyou need to leave outside of the advertised bus times. You willfind the Safety Bus parked on the marked bay at the side of theCharles Wilson Building and the bus will leave when full andreturn back to campus.

You may wish to buy a Safety Bus card from ‘The Point’ in theStudent’s Union as the Safety Bus service also operates duringterm time. Prices are £39 for a term and £79 for a year.

Taxis: Local taxi firms include Victoria Cabs: 0116 270 6655 ABCTaxis: 0116 2555 111 and Queens Cabs: 0116 2701 700. Don’tforget to use a taxi or the Students’ Union run Safety Bus duringthe evenings if you need to get home by yourself.

Cycling: You can also cycle in Leicester, but remember that youcycle on the left side of the road in the UK.

Information about cycling in the UK can be found at thefollowing website:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Cycling/index.htm

If you do decide to have a bike in Leicester you can take it tothe Security Lodge on campus to be registered. From there youcan also buy a secure D-lock for your bike at the discountedprice of £10.

LEICESTER

How can I find out more about the city ofLeicester?

Maps of the city are available from the Information Desk. Formore information about the city and the surrounding area, cometo the ‘Find out more about Leicestershire’ talk on Wednesday,go on a ‘Discover Leicester Bus Tour’ or visit the TouristInformation Office located at Town Hall Square in the city centre.

City and campus maps are also available online –www.le.ac.uk/portals/maps/maps.html

Walking Tours: Leicester Civic Society will be running walkingtours throughout ISWP, to show you some of Leicester’s bestknown and interesting historical sites. Spaces are limited to 30per tour so please make sure you sign up at the InformationDesk. You must be at the meeting point for the start of thewalking tours at 13:30 or the bus will leave without you andplease be aware that transport will only be provided to the startof each tour, meaning you must make your own way back from

the city centre. Each tour will last approximately two hours andbear in mind you will be walking the whole time. For moreinformation about the walking tours pick up a flyer from theInformation Desk.

Please note that you can only book for one walking tourduring the ISWP.

RELIGIOUS PROVISION

Where can I practice my religion during ISWP?

The Chaplaincy (Gatehouse) will be open daily from 10am-4pm,for free tea, coffee, and the chance to meet the University’sChaplains and have a chat. There is a wide range of informationavailable for each major faith at the Gatehouse and the Chapel willbe open daily.

Catholic Mass will be held on Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 pmin the Gatehouse.

In the Charles Wilson Building on the mezzanine floor, there is aprayer room for female Muslim students which is open andavailable daily. The male prayer room will be in room 802 in theCharles Wilson Building until 30th September, after which it willmove back to the mezzanine floor.

Leicester Council of Faiths will be at the Services Fair onWednesday with further information about where to practice yourfaith in the city for each major religion.

IMMIGRATION

My visa sticker says that I need to register withthe Police – what do I do?

The University has organised police registration on campus forthose who need to do this. You will need to sign up at theInformation Desk where you will be given a time and place toattend. To book an appointment for changing your details with thepolice or registering for the first time, please visit the InformationDesk where a Student Assistant will help you. Police Registrationwill take place on campus in October. The police have made specialarrangements with the University for this and understand that thismay be more than 7 days since your arrival so please do not visitthe police station yourself or you may be sent away. You can findout more about the Police Registration and the documents you willneed at the Student’s Guide to Immigration session on Wednesday.

Use this table as a helpful memory aide of your choice of workshops and tours you would like to attend.

Title of Workshops/Tours Date and Time Comments To Do


Programme

Arrive at your accommodation and collect your room keys

Register for the ISWP in Queen’s Hall in the Percy Gee (Students’ Union) Building, collect the ISWPschedule and a Welcome Pack.

Time

10.00 onwards

Tuesday 27th September

Walking Tour: Explore Ancient Leicester (Repeated on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Meet a Student Assistant at the ISWP Information Desk who will accompany you to a minibus, which willtake you to the start of the tour. You must be at the meeting point promptly at 13:30 or the bus willleave without you. See page 4 for details.Limited to 30 per tour. Booking is essential – sign up at the ISWP Information Desk.

‘Relax and Pamper Yourself’ Session

Venue: Gatehouse, University Road

Take a moment out from the hectic schedule torelax, be pampered and make friends in thiswelcoming environment.

Games Afternoon

Venue: Concourse, Students’ Union Building(Percy Gee)

Join us in the games room to play darts, cards anddominoes and make new friends.

Shopping Trip to a Supermarket – Morrisons (near main campus – ten minute walk)

Venue: Meet outside the Students’ Union Building entrance (Percy Gee Steps)

Would you like to know where to buy food and other essentials? Student Assistants will accompany youto Morrisons, a local supermarket, assisting you with your first food shopping trip. Morrisons is locatednear Nixon Court and Freemen’s Common.

14.00 - 15.30

15.00 - 17.00

13:30 - 16:30

Welcome Event for Erasmus Students

Venue: The Scholar (Bar), Students’ Union Building

This is an introductory session to meet and make friends with other Erasmus students who are at theUniversity of Leicester. Refreshments will be available. You can also meet the University’s ErasmusCoordinator and the Erasmus Team.

14.00From Campus

Tours leaveevery hour from13.00, 14.00 and15.00

Tours leaveevery hourfrom 14.00,15.00 and 16.00

Discover Leicester Bus Tour

Venue: Meet at University Bus Stop (side of Charles Wilson Building). You will need your ticketto get on the bus. Repeated on Friday

Take a panoramic bus tour of Leicester. A guide onboard the bus will tell you about the city’s history andplaces of interest, such as the Golden Mile, National Space Centre and Abbey Park. There are 95 placesper tour so please ensure that you board the correct bus at the time stated on your ticket. Tickets are available at the Information Desk in the Queen’s Hall Building Entrance Hall.

Campus Tours (Repeated on Wednesday)

Venue: Meet a Student Assistant at ‘The Point,’ in the Percy Gee Students Union

Student Assistants will show you important facilities and services on campus like the David WilsonLibrary, support services, food outlets and academic departments.


15.00

16.00From GilbertMurrayReception

Venue: 02 Academy 1, Students’ Union Building Venue: John Foster Hall

Have lots of fun while you meet new people at this very popular and enjoyable icebreaker session. Apub quiz has been organized with prizes to be won! The event takes place on two sites – main campusand Oadby Student Village due to its popularity. Live Music will be provided on campus by the Bandand Gig Society.

Welcome to your Accommodation

Talk Venue: Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 1

Residential Services Managers give an introduction for students living in self-catered Universityaccommodation and private accommodation. There will also be a chance to meet your Residential Advisors.There will also be advice for those living in the community.

Following this talk, for students in City Living and private accommodation:

Shopping Trip to a Chinese Supermarket (located on Jarrom Street – 20 minute walk from maincampus)

Venue: Meet outside the Students’ Union Building entrance (Percy Gee Steps)

Would you like to know where the Chinese supermarket is in Leicester? A Student Assistant willaccompany you there.

Shopping Trip to Supermarket – Asda (near Oadby Student Village – ten minute walk)

Venue: Meet at Gilbert Murray Stamford Reception

Would you like to know where to buy food and other essentials in Oadby Student Village? A StudentAssistant will accompany you to Asda, a local supermarket, assisting you with your first food shopping trip.

Welcome Evening Meal

Venue: O2 Academy 1, Students’ Union (Percy Gee Building)

A free meal is provided at this event and a bar will beopen selling a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholicdrinks.

Meal served at 18.30

For students at Oadby Student Village:Welcome to your Accommodation Talk

Venue: John Foster Hall

An introduction for students living at OadbyStudent Village to living in UniversityAccommodation. There will also be a chance tomeet your residential advisors.

Oadby Student Village: Evening Meal Venue:Stamford Hall at 17.30

Tuesday 27th September (continued)

Welcome to Leicester: An Evening of Fun and Games19.30 - 22.00

18.00-19:30

Free bus service for students in Mary Gee Houses to Main Campus Accommodation talk andevening meal.

Venue: Mary Gee Bus Stop

17.15

17.30

Free bus service for students needing to return to Mary Gee Houses

Venue: Bus leaves from the campus bus stop (side of Charles Wilson Building)

22.15

Shopping Trip to Supermarket – Morrisons (near campus – ten minute walk)

Venue: Nixon Court Reception

Would you like to know where to buy food and other essentials near Nixon Court/Freemen’s Common? AStudent Assistant will accompany you to Morrisons, a local supermarket, assisting you with your first foodshopping trip.

16.00From Nixon Court


10.00

10.20

10:40

Postgraduate Students

(Students on full timecourses)

Venue: Peter WilliamsLecture Theatre(Library)

Erasmus Students

(European students on ashort course of up toone year)

Venue: Rattray LectureTheatre

StudyAbroad/ExchangeStudents

(One semester or oneyear only students)

Venue: RattrayLecture Theatre

Undergraduate andInternational StudyCentre Students

(Students on full timecourses)

Venue: Ken EdwardsLecture Theatre 1

Health Issues

Information about theNational Health Service,how to register with thedoctor and what to do ifyou become ill.

Important

Presenter: Gill Miles(Student Healthy LivingManager)

Banking in the UK

Find out how to open abank account in theUK, what documentsyou need and how toget them. Important

Presenter: KatrinaAbatis (InternationalStudent Adviser)

Vice-Chancellor’sWelcome

Professor Sir RobertBurgess, our Vice-Chancellor personallywelcomes you to theUniversity.

Health Issues


Important


Student’s Guide toImmigration (notrelevant if you arefrom the EU)

Session for anyone in theUK on a student visa.Includes advice overworking regulations,responsibilities and policeregistration.

Important

Presenter: Julia Coats(International StudentAdviser)





Health Issues


Important


BREAK

09.45

Wednesday 28th September

ARRIVAL AND INTRODUCTION

Banking in the UK

Find out how to open abank account in theUK, what documentsyou need and how toget them.

Important




Banking in the UK

Find out how to open abank account in theUK, what documentsyou need and how toget them.

Important



13.00 - 16.00

11.00

12.00 - 16.30

12.00 - 14.30 LUNCH will be available in all University catering outlets.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES FAIR

Venue: O2 Academy 1, Students’ Union

This is a chance to find out more about the rangeof student support services available at theUniversity and in the city of Leicester.

• Discover where places of worship are located

• Take the opportunity to talk to local banks andorganisations

• Find out more about University and Students’Union services

• Get a NUS Extra (student) card for discounts onshops, travel and eating out in Leicester

Student’s Guide toImmigration (notrelevant if you arefrom the EU)

Session for anyone on astudent visa. Includesadvice over workingregulations,responsibilities andpolice registration.

Important

Presenter: Julia Coats(International StudentAdviser)

Health Issues


Important


Face to Face Registration for fee-paying International Students only (Wednesday – Friday)

Venue: Sports Hall, ground floor of the Charles Wilson Building

Non – EU International students must complete their registration at the University. You will have received anappointment time when you registered for the ISWP at the Information Desk. You must already havesuccessfully completed online registration. You must attend your appointment – it is compulsory. If youare unable to attend, you must attend Monday to Wednesday of the first week of term.

Please bring your passport and visa/biometric ID card, or if you don’t have these documents because yourvisa application is currently being processed, a photocopy of these documents. Please also bring apassport sized photo with you.

Study Abroad/Exchange and Erasmus students have their own arrangements to complete their studentregistration. This information will have been given to you at the Wednesday morning session onRegistration Procedures.

Erasmus RegistrationProcedures


All the informationrequired to enable youto register as an Erasmusstudent in Leicester.

Important

Presenter: Cleo Bowen(Erasmus ProgrammeManager)

Study AbroadInformation Sessionand RegistrationProcedures

Venue: BennettLecture Theatre 2

Find out more about the programme andregistration procedures.

Important

Presenter: Paul Beavitt(Study Abroad Co-ordinator)

Wednesday 28th September (continued)

Postgraduate Students

Venue: Peter WilliamsLecture Theatre(Library)

Erasmus Students


Study Abroad /Exchange Students

Venue: BennettLecture Theatre 2

Undergraduate andInternational StudyCentre Students

Venue: Ken EdwardsLecture Theatre 1


13.00 - 16.30

Tours leave at13.00, 14.00,15.00 and 16.00

Campus Tours

Venue: Meet a Student Assistant at ‘ThePoint,’ in the Percy Gee (Students’ Union)

Student Assistants will show you importantfacilities and services on campus like theDavid Wilson Library, support services, foodoutlets and academic departments.

Workshop Programme

Each session is at 13.00 then repeated at 15.00

Find out more aboutLeicestershire

Venue: Bennett LectureTheatre 2

Would you like to know aboutthe city and the surroundingarea of Leicester? Aprofessional guide will tell youmore.

Presenter: Robert Gregory(Professional Guide)

English Language Support


A member of staff from theEnglish Language Teaching Unitwill explain the English languagesupport available during yourcourse, how to enrol and somepractical tips on how to improveyour English whilst you are here.

Presenter: Stella Smyth (StudySkills Director)

Living on a Budget

Venue: Peter Williams LectureTheatre (Library)

Find out how you can maximiseyour income, minimise your livingexpenses and get the most out of alimited budget, without feeling thatyou’re missing out. Includes adviceabout cheaper things to do and buyin Leicester and how to budget.

Presenter: James Pooley (FinancialAdviser)

13.00 and 15.00

19.30 - 22.30

Bus to OadbyStudent Villagedeparts 22.30and 23.00

Social Event: Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-li)

Venue: O2 Academy 1, Students’ UnionBuilding

A Ceilidh involves traditional Irish and Scottishdancing and music. There is dancing, laughterand an opportunity to make more friends. It isgreat fun and students always enjoy theevening. Don’t worry that you don’t know thesteps because the ‘caller’ will tell you what todo, just join in and have fun.

Wednesday 28th September (continued)

Free bus service for students needing to return to Oadby Student Village and Mary GeeHouses.

Venue: Buses leave from the campus bus stop (side of the Charles Wilson Building)

Walking Tour: Explore Ancient Leicester (Repeated on Thursday and Friday)Meet a Student Assistant at the ISWP Information Desk who will accompany you to a minibus, whichwill take you to the start of the tour. You must be at the meeting point promptly at 13:30 or the buswill leave without you. See page 4 for details.

Places are limited to 30 per tour. Booking is essential – sign up at the ISWP Information Desk.

13.30 - 16.00


10.30 - 11.30

11.00 - 16.30

9.15 - 10.15

Thursday 29th September

Undergraduate/Postgraduate/InternationalStudy Centre Students

Venue: Peter Williams Lecture Theatre (Library)

09.00

10.15

12.00 - 14.30

Studying Successfully at a British University

We want you to succeed in your studies whileyou are at the University of Leicester. Thissession is an introduction to the British style oflearning and teaching. It designed so that youcan find out how you can enhance and improveyour learning at the University, access support toimprove your studying techniques and explainsthe range of services on offer from StudentDevelopment.

Important

Presenter: Marta Ulanicka (Careers Service)

Your Students’ Union

An introduction to the University of Leicester’sStudents’ Union, clubs, societies, sports, politics,entertainment, student support – and how youcan get involved.

Presenter: Suzi Burtenshaw (SU Welfare andInternational Officer)

13.00 - 16.00 Sports Activities

Venue: Victoria Park

Playing sports together is always a good way tomake new friends. We have organised an afternoonof different sports for you to try.

Some university teams will be on hand to run tasteractivities.


Erasmus/Study Abroad Students

Venue: Rattray Lecture Theatre

Studying at the University of Leicester

We want you to succeed in your studies whileyou are at the University of Leicester. Thissession is an introduction to the British style oflearning and teaching. It designed so that youcan find out how you can enhance and improveyour learning at the University, access support toimprove your studying techniques and explainsthe range of services on offer from StudentDevelopment.

Important

Presenter: Marta Ulanicka (Careers Service)

Face to face registration for non EU International Students only (Wednesday – Friday)(See page 8 for details)


LUNCH will be available in all University catering outlets.

BREAK

Your Students’ Union

An introduction to the University of Leicester’sStudents’ Union, clubs, societies, sports, politics,entertainment, student support – and how youcan get involved.

Presenter: Suzi Burtenshaw (SU Welfare andInternational Officer))


13.00 and 15.00 Introduction to British Culture

Venue: Library Seminar Rooms1,2,3, Basement of the DavidWilson Library

What is British culture? Explorethese questions (and a few ideas!)with an International StudentAdviser.

Presenter: Katrina Abatis(International Student Adviser)

UK Higher Education Experience

Venue: Peter Williams LectureTheatre (Library)

An academic member of staff givesan overview about the UK academicsystem at Leicester and how it maybe different from your homecountry. They will talk about theexpectations of lecturers and whatyou can expect from the University.

Presenter: Dr. Chris Comber(Director of Research in the Schoolof Education)

Looking for Work


How can I find a part-time jobwhile I am studying? Can I gethelp on writing my CV? Findout how the University can helpyou get a job and a career.

Presenter: Valerie Matthews-Lane (Careers Adviser)

Thursday 29th September (continued)

19.30 Postgraduate Cheese, Wine & Soft Drinks Night

Venue: Senior Common Room, 5th Floor, Charles Wilson Building

This event is designed exclusively for postgraduate students, especially mature students. Relax and chatto other postgraduate students over a selection of wines, cheeses and soft drinks. There will also be achance to meet members of staff from different academic departments.

19.30 - 00.00 Karaoke Night

Venue: Students’ Union Building: The Scholar

How is karaoke different in England from Asia,Europe or America? Or is it all the same? Find outas you show your new friends your singing skills.

Free bus service for students in Oadby and Mary Gee to main campus.

Venue: Manor Road (outside Gilbert Murray Hall)

13.30 - 16.30 Walking Tour: Explore Ancient Leicester(Repeated on Friday)

Meet a Student Assistant at the ISWP InformationDesk who will accompany you to a minibus, whichwill take you to the start of the tour. You must beat the meeting point promptly at 13:30 or the buswill leave without you. See page 4 for details.

Places are limited to 30 per tour. Booking isessential – sign up at the ISWP InformationDesk.

Bus to OadbyStudent Villagedeparts from23.30 and 00.00

Free bus service for students needing to return to Oadby Student Village and Mary Gee Houses.


19.00

13.00 - 16.30 Workshop Programme

Each session is at 13.00 and 15.00


09.40

10.10 StudentSupport session

Undergraduate/Postgraduate/International Erasmus/Study Abroad StudentsStudy Centre Students

Venue: Peter Williams Lecture Theatre (Library) Venue: Rattray Lecture Theatre


HOST and FOSSIL

Would you like to meet a British family duringyour stay in the UK? HOST UK works withinternational students to give them a day or aweekend visit anywhere in the UK. FOSSIL is aLeicester based organization that arranges visitsso you get the chance to meet local families.

Presenter: Dr Chris Willmott (FOSSIL Co-ordinator)

Stay Safe

Advice from the Campus Police Officers onsafety whilst studying in Leicester.

Presenters: PC Harvey Watson and PCSO AmarjitSingh Sanghera

Important

Student Support

The University provides a fully integrateddevelopment and support service for students.Find out more about the wide range of centralsupport services and how to access them.

Presenter: Clare Taylor (Head of Student Welfare)

HOST and FOSSIL

Presenter: Dr Chris Willmott (FOSSIL Co-ordinator)

09.30

10.30

11.00 - 16.30

Friday 30th September

SOCIETIES FAIR

Venue: 02 Academy 2 & The Square

This is a chance to join student societies andassociations, which is a great way of meeting like-minded people at University. National societies,creative societies, and religious societies – the Fairwill have it all so come to sign up!

13.00 - 16.00

“Living in Leicester – what is it really like?”

Venue: Peter Williams Lecture Theatre (Library)

Discussion Groups with current students and Student Assistants who can probably give you all theunofficial information you need!

Presenter: Suzi Burtenshaw (SU Welfare and International Officer)

Student Support

Presenter: Clare Taylor (Head of Student Welfare)

Face to face registration for non EU International Students only (on Wednesday – Friday)(See page 8 for details)


Softball Taster Session

Venue: Victoria Park

Come and try softball with professional coaches, learn the basic skills of the game and play againstyour new friends.

13.00 - 16.00

11.00 andrepeated at 15.00

Stay Safe

Advice from the Campus Police Officers onsafety whilst studying in Leicester.

Presenters: PC Harvey Watson and PCSO AmarjitSingh Sanghera

Important

10.00 Stay Safesession


18.00

Tours leave everyhour from 13.00,14.00, 15.00,16.00

Discover Leicester Tour

Venue: Meet at University Bus Stop (side of Charles Wilson Building)

You will need your ticket to get on the bus. Take a panoramic tour of Leicester. A guide onboard thebus will tell you about the city’s history and places of interest, such as the Golden Mile, National SpaceCentre and Abbey Park. There are 95 places per tour so please ensure that you board the correct busat the time stated on your ticket. Tickets are available at the Information Desk in the Queen’s HallBuilding Entrance Hall.

Friday 30th September (continued)

Walking Tour: Explore Ancient Leicester

Meet a Student Assistant at the ISWP Information Desk who will accompany you to a minibus, whichwill take you to the start of the tour. You must be at the meeting point promptly at 13:30 or the buswill leave without you. See page 4 for details.

Places are limited to 30 per tour. Booking is essential – sign up at the ISWP Information Desk.

13.30 - 16.30

Free bus service for students in Oadby and Mary Gee to main campus.

Venue: Manor Road (outside Gilbert Murray Hall) to New Walk.

The Student Assistants will meet you at the bus drop off point on New Walk to guide you to the event.

Bus to OadbyStudent Villagedeparts at 23.30and 00.00

Free bus service for students needing to return to Oadby Student Village and Mary Gee Houses.


14.00 - 16.30 English Tea Party (Sponsored by Morrisons)

Venue: Gatehouse, University Road

Drop into the Chaplaincy for an English style tea. Find out what a cream tea is, have an informal chat toUniversity staff and make friends. A representative from HOST will be on hand to answer questions and givemore information. If you have brought your family to Leicester, why not you bring them along with you.

17.30 - 18.30 Meet Student Assistants to guide you to the New Walk Museum for the ‘Welcome toLeicester City’ event (for students in City Living or Private accommodation)

Venue: Steps of the Charles Wilson Building

18.00 - 20.00 ‘Welcome to Leicester City’ – by the Lord Mayor of Leicester

Venue: New Walk Museum

For this special evening, we invite you to dress in your national costume andattend a reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leicester. This is an exclusive eventfor students on the ISWP to have an official welcome to the city of Leicester.

20.00 - 00.00 Cultural Night

Venue: O2 Academy 2, Student’s Union Building

A highlight of the ISWP week, we invite you to join new friends for an evening of entertainment. Therewill be musical and dramatic performances by fellow students. You are welcome to show off yourcountry and your culture with a dance, a poetry reading, a song or a dramatic performance – ifyou are interested please let Student Assistants know on the night.

Following this, ‘The Big Shabang’ will take place in O2 Academy 1, with those attending the CulturalNight gaining free entry.


Sunday 2nd October 2011

Trip to Warwick Castle

Tickets will be sold from Wednesday 28th September to Friday 30thSeptember 9am-4pm at ‘The Point’ (Students Union Box Office) Numbers arelimited to 300 places. www.warwick-castle.co.uk

Cost £20 per person (transport and castle admission included)

Warwick Castle is less than a one hour drive from the University, and there is a lot to seeand do within the historic grounds. The castle dates back to William the Conqueror’sreign, built in 1068 the building has had many varied uses during its long history. Todaythe castle is owned by a waxwork group called Tussard’s who are famous for producinginteractive exhibitions. Whilst at the castle you can explore the Haunted Towers, CastleDungeons and Maiden’s Tower. There are many food outlets, where you can buy food,or you can bring a picnic lunch to eat in the grounds.

Coaches will leave:

• Outside Beaumont Hall, Stoughton Drive South at 08:45 (for students staying atOadby Student Village)

• Main University campus bus stop (opposite Charles Wilson Building) at 09:15 (forstudents staying at City Living sites)

We will leave Warwick Castle at 17:00, arriving back on campus at approximately 18:00.

Any person who misses the coach departures will be responsible for makingTHEIR OWN way there and/or back.

Saturday 1st October 2011

You will need to vacate your room by 10am at the latest.

Trip to Nottingham Castle

The International Students’ Association have arranged an afternoontrip to Nottingham Castle.

Buses will Depart from:

• Mayors Walk (Side of the Charles Wilson Building) at 10:00am

• Mary Gee: 10:10am • John Foster Hall: 10:15am

For more information or to buy a ticket please go to ‘The Point’in the Percy Gee Building.

19:00 – 22:00 – Chaplaincy Social Evening

Venue: The Gatehouse

Join us at our ‘Under the Sea’ themed social evening. There willbe music, refreshments and some laughter!


Tell your family you have arrived

Arrange payment of tuition fees

Complete online registration with the University

Complete face to face registration

Open a bank account

Arrange payment of accommodation fees

Register with the Freeman’s Common Health Centre

Insure your belongings

Buy a Television Licence (if you buy a TV for your room)

Register with the Police (if applicable)

Checklist – when you arrive in Leicester

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Further advice and information:

The Student Welfare Service is based in the Percy Gee Building(Students’ Union, first floor). The International Student Advisers areavailable from Monday – Friday between 10.00-16.00 but you mayneed to book an appointment.

Student Welfare Service

Percy Gee Building

University of Leicester

Leicester

LE1 7RH

Tel: +44 (0) 116 223 1185

Fax: +44 (0) 116 223 1196

Email: [email protected]

www.le.ac.uk/welfare

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