Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
- Arriving in the UK
- Airport Transfers (Heathrow Airport)
- Meet & Greet Service (Gatwick Airport)
- Other travel options
- Induction and Orientation
- International Students’ Orientation Programme (ISOP)
- Arrivals Fortnight
- Student Support - askBU - English language support
- other BU support services
- Free time activities
This webinar will tell you about:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 3
Read the
International Student
Welcome Guide!
http://issuu.com/bournemouthuniversity/docs/international_handbook_2014
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 4
Arriving in the UK
• Airport transfer service from Heathrow Airport
• Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2014
• Buses at 9.00, 12.00 and 15.00 each day
• Travel with other BU students and staff representative
• Welcome Pack on bus
• Drop off at Halls of Residence on arrival in Bournemouth
• £30
• ‘Meet & Greet’ service at Gatwick Airport
• Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2014
• Subject to demand
REGISTER ONLINE!
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/airporttransfers
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 5
Arriving in the UK
• Other travel options
• National Express buses www.nationalexpress.co.uk (approx £20)
• Taxi www.travelinkuk.co.uk (approx. £95 – book in advance)
Maps and detailed information about travelling to
Bournemouth:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/gettinghere
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 6
Arriving in the UK
• Airport transfer service from Heathrow Airport
• Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2014
• Buses at 9.00, 12.00 and 15.00 each day
• Travel with other BU students and staff representative
• Welcome Pack on bus
• Drop off at Halls of Residence on arrival in Bournemouth
• £30
• ‘Meet & Greet’ service at Gatwick Airport
• Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2014
• Subject to demand
REGISTER ONLINE!
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/airporttransfers
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 7
Arriving in the UK
• Other travel options
• National Express buses www.nationalexpress.co.uk (approx £20)
• Taxi www.travelinkuk.co.uk (approx. £95 – book in advance)
Maps and detailed information about travelling to
Bournemouth:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/gettinghere
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 8
International Students’ Orientation
Programme (ISOP)
Starting on Monday 15th September
• Lectures and seminars:
• Introduction to the UK academic system
• Immigration
• Finding part-time work
• Shopping and Budgeting
• British Culture
and more…
• International Information Fair
• the University Medical Centre, banks, mobile phone
companies…
• many BU departments like Chaplaincy, Music, Sport etc.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/isop
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 9
What to pack!
• Think about the British weather!
• Don’t forget we have shops in the UK!
• Bring some things to remind you of home
• Check luggage allowance for your airline
• Check restrictions re: bringing food into UK
• You will have to carry your suitcases!
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
Induction and Orientation
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 11
International Students’ Orientation
Programme (ISOP)
Starting on Monday 15th September
• Lectures and seminars:
• Introduction to the UK academic system
• Immigration
• Finding part-time work
• Shopping and Budgeting
• British Culture
and more…
• International Information Fair
• the University Medical Centre, banks, mobile phone
companies…
• many BU departments like Chaplaincy, Music, Sport etc.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/isop
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 12
International Students’ Orientation
Programme (ISOP)
• The International Welcome Receptions
• Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 September
• Register online for a FREE ticket!
• www.bournemouth.ac.uk/welcomereception
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 13
International Students’ Orientation
Programme (ISOP)
• Excursions
Stonehenge
London
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 14
Arrivals Fortnight
Arrivals Fortnight includes:
• International Students’ Orientation Programme (ISOP)
• Course induction
• sportBU activities
• Students’ Union at BU (SUBU) activities
• Social events
• Freshers’ Fair
Plan your time well!
Arrivals Events Guide (Full programme) available to download:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/essentials
(at the bottom of the page)
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 15
Arrivals Fortnight
Some social events:
• Chaplaincy ‘cream teas’
• Quiz night
• Film night
• Afternoon tea with the locals
• Karaoke evening
• Beach bike ride with Fish & Chips
• Chinese students social event (meet the CSSA)
Afternoon Tea
Beach Bike ride Fish & Chips Afternoon tea with the locals
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
Student Support
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 17
Student Support - askBU
askBU can help you with:
• Letters (including bank letters)
• Lost/replacement ID cards and Council Tax certificates
• Resetting computer passwords
• Immigration advice and extending your student visa
• Financial support
• General enquiries
• Referral to specialist support services
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 18
Student Support - askBU
• Talbot Campus
“The Base”
Ground floor
Poole House
• Lansdowne Campus
Library
1st floor
Bournemouth House
Telephone: +44 (0)1202 969696
email: [email protected]
askBU
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 19
English Language Support
• English LAB online resources (myBU)
http://studentportal.bournemouth.ac.uk/things/language/
• Grammar
• Pronunciation
• Listening
• Vocabulary
• Sony SansSpace Language Centre for practising your listening and
pronunciation skills
• Language Adviser (Paul Barnes)
• Individual appointments
• Advice on language learning techniques
• ‘Introduction to UK Academic Life’ lecture (during ISOP)
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 20
Student Support at BU
• Chaplaincy
• Can help you contact local faith communities (Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist)
• Offer friendly support and counselling
• Islamic Prayer Room
• Quiet room
• Global Café (every Weds 5.00pm)
• Student Advice Centre (Students’ Union at BU (SUBU))
• Housing contracts
• Complaints
• Personal problems, relationship advice etc.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
Free time activities
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 22
Things to do in your free time
• Join a club or society
www.subu.org.uk/main-menu/clubs-socs
• Volunteering
www.the-hub.org.uk
• sportBU
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sportBU
• Global Café (every Wednesday 5.00pm)
• Explore the local area
• The New Forest
• The Purbecks and Jurassic Coast
• 2 hours from London
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
