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This welcome pack will educate those staying at Carr-Saunders Hall on what to expect from the hall and the local area around it.
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Carr-Saunders
Hall Contents
Pages 3-5
Introduction
Welcome from your Warden
Carr-Saunders Hall
Travel information
Page 6-7
When you arrive and depart
What do I need to bring?
Catering on campus
Breakfast at Carr-Saunders Hall
Page 8-9
Carr-Saunders Hall rules and regulations
Social programme
Pages 10-11
Local area information
Things to do in London
Sightseeing
Food in London
Theatre and museums
Film in London
Pages 12-13
Things to remember
Keeping in touch with family and friends
Staying safe on and around campus
Oyster cards and public transport
Activating your IT account
Enjoy yourself
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Introduction
LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 27
year. We now also want to welcome you to your new hall of residence and wish you a happy
and productive stay.
LSE halls are designed to help you make friends and be part of a first-class student
community during your studies. We do our best to make sure that your stay with us is
rewarding, both socially and in terms of your studies.
The following pages will educate you on what to expect from your hall and the local area
around it.
We look forward to your arrival at your hall over the Summer.
Welcome from your Warden
I would like to offer you a very warm
welcome to Carr-Saunders Hall. We are
located in a Bloomsbury, a fantastic area
of London close to the beautiful Regent’s
Park.
Carr-Saunders has an experienced team
in place to help you make the most of your
stay here and to make sure you are well
looked after. The Reception Team provide
a smooth service during your stay and if
you have any questions about your
accommodation they will be happy to help.
If you have any enquiries about your
course including timetables, course
changes, event tickets, exams or if you
lose your LSE ID card you should go to
the Summer School Office, located in
Clement House, room 1.02.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me or one
of the Sub-Wardens if we can offer
assistance or advice during your stay. I
hope that you enjoy your time at Carr-
Saunders Hall and the LSE Summer
School.
Svetozar Rajak (Warden)
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Carr-Saunders Hall
Carr-Saunders Hall is the smallest LSE
hall and is a great place to meet new
friends.
To view our 360° virtual tour and an
overall summary, visit: Carr-Saunders Hall
Please note that contract lengths and
many other details apply only to full-time
students.
The facilities available are excellent and
include a large TV/common room shared
by all residents.
There is also an inexpensive card-
operated laundry on the ground floor, with
irons and ironing boards.
Wi-Fi is available to all residents.
Carr-Saunders Hall is very attractively
located, with great access to Tottenham
Court Road for shopping and nightlife.
Regent’s Park is also close by for walks
on sunny days.
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Travel Information
To Campus: Carr-Saunders is 28 minute
walk to campus. To view directions on a
map, visit:
Carr-Saunders to LSE
It is also possible to take public transport
to campus. Visit: TFL
To Carr-Saunders Hall: Carr-Saunders
Hall is situated at 18-24 Fitzroy Street,
London, W1T 4BN. To view on a map,
visit:
Carr-Saunders Hall
Closest tube stations: Goodge Street and
Warren Street. You can take public
transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL
From Heathrow: The best way to travel
from Heathrow airport to central London is
the London Underground Piccadilly Line if
you are carrying light luggage. Another
quick option is the Heathrow Express.
It runs from Heathrow to Paddington
Station every 15 minutes. National
Express also runs a coach service to
Victoria.
For more information, visit the following
websites. Heathrow Express
National Express
Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage,
you may want to consider taking a taxi to
Carr-Saunders Hall. The safest and
easiest way to book a taxi is using the TFL
Cabwise service.
You can access the Cabwise telephone
number or download their iPhone or
Android app by visiting: Cabwise
Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick
up passengers on the street. It is
important to be wary of unlicensed
minicabs.
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When you arrive and depart
On arriving at your hall, you’ll need to
check-in and pick up your key from the
reception desk.
This can be done from 3pm onwards. LSE
halls play host to many guests throughout
the year and we need the morning to
prepare your rooms for you.
If you arrive before 3pm, you will not be
able to gain access to your room, but we
do provide luggage storage space, so you
can drop your bags off and explore the
new area before checking in at 3pm.
When the day comes for you to depart
from your hall, you’ll need to vacate by
10.30am on the morning of your departure.
What do I need to bring?
Carr-Saunders Hall has a number of
facilities for you to access including an
inexpensive laundry room. You are also
provided with fresh towels and bed linen
throughout. For this reason it is not
necessary for you to travel with a great
deal of clothes and bed linen.
There are, however, some essentials to
remember. If you are travelling from
abroad and are carrying electrical
appliances with you, make sure to get a
UK power adapter. You will be unable to
use any electrical goods unless you have
an adapter. You should also make sure
that your electrical equipment is
compatible with UK standards. To learn
more about our electricity supply, visit:
Electricity supply
Remember to check your flight’s luggage
allowance before travelling and make sure
you know what items can and can’t be
taken on a flight.
Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK
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Catering on Campus
You’re going to be spending a lot of time
around LSE campus on your Summer
School course.
For light bites during the day we
recommend The Garrick restaurant
located at the entrance to Houghton Street.
The Garrick offers a delicious range of
Breakfast (8.00am-10.30am) and Lunch
(12.00pm-2.30pm) food at affordable
prices. View the breakfast menu here: The
Menu
They also run an afternoon special of tea
or coffee and a slice of cake for £3.15.
To find more information, visit: The Garrick
For a full range of restaurants and cafes
on campus, visit: Restaurants and Cafes
Breakfast at Carr-Saunders Hall
Carr-Saunders Hall includes high quality
dining facilities and will provide you with
breakfast to get your day started.
A choice of a full English or continental
breakfast is provided in the dining room
between 7.30am and 10am Monday to
Friday and between 8am and 10am at
weekends and on bank holidays.
Breakfast is limited to six items per person
plus unlimited tea, coffee, toast and juice.
Guests have a choice of English (Bacon,
sausages, beans, tomatoes, eggs, hash
browns, mushrooms etc) or continental
(Juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, croissants,
cheese and meat) breakfasts.
This list is a guide only and does not
guarantee an item will be available on a
given day. Breakfast is provided in the
Tower Restaurant on the sixth floor.
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Carr-Saunders Hall rules and regulations
Most halls have similar rules and
regulations. For detailed terms and
conditions relating specifically to your
Summer School accommodation, visit:
Terms and conditions
It is important to be familiar with these
terms to know what you can and cannot
do concerning your booking.
No halls permit smoking. It is against the
law to smoke anywhere in the building.
Other general rules and safety information
can be found on our information for
current residents:
Information for current residents
Remember that some of this information
relates only to term time students.
If you are unsure about any information
relating to your hall, you should check with
the reception desk.
Social Programme
Once you’re settled into life at Carr-
Saunders Hall, you can begin enjoying
yourself at LSE. You have a high quality
social programme to look forward to,
supported by your hall and by the Summer
School itself.
Your hall
On arrival, your hall will be hosting its own
social welcome event.
You can find out more about what events
are planned for you on arrival at your hall.
Just ask your reception.
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Summer School social programme
Throughout your course you’ll be able to choose from a wide array of events to take part in,
designed to immerse you in the culture of London and of LSE. There will also be separate
welcome receptions held by Summer School on 6 July.
You can view most of the schedule here: Summer School social programme
Highlights include:
The Famous LSE Summer School River Boat Disco
Day trips to Oxford and the Cotswolds
Theatre Evenings including The Lion King and the musical Les Misérables.
Public Lectures
LSE Summer School public lectures are renowned for drawing influential speakers across a
range of topics. This year is no exception.
More information on public lectures available to Summer School students will be given to you
by the Summer School office.
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Local area information
To help you navigate the local area, Carr-
Saunders has compiled a great list of
recommended places for you. Visit: Life
around Carr-Saunders
You’ll find a list of the closest
supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife
and other basic amenities.
There are also some great places to eat
on and around campus. For a guide (with
map) to all LSE restaurants around
campus, visit: Food and Drink
LSESU have some ideas of their own.
Visit: Fine Dining
Things to do in London
London is a diverse city and has
attractions for every taste. For a great way
to find what is going on in the city check
out Timeout London. It gives you a daily
breakdown of the best events, theatre, film,
music and food going in the capital. Visit:
Timeout
Sightseeing
London is home to some of the world’s
most famous landmarks, such as the
Palace of Westminster, and the Tower of
London. If you’re new to London, why not
pay a visit to some of our best. Visit:
London landmarks
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Food in London
London is one of the most diverse cities in
the world and this is reflected in the range
of cuisines available. Good food is never
far away no matter what your tastes,
culture or budget.
Have a browse in Timeout for the most
popular restaurants open today. Visit:
Timeout - restaurants and cafés
For light bites and cooking, a range of
produce and street food can be found in
London’s many markets.
Borough market is a great central example.
Visit: Borough Market
Theatre and museums
LSE campus is situated near Covent
Garden, Leicester Square and London’s
theatre land. Across the river at Waterloo
is the National Theatre and Shakespeare’s
Globe, both famous for their quality.
To find any kind of play or musical in
London, visit: Theatre and musicals
Close by to Holborn station is the British
Museum. Other leading museums and
galleries are in close travelling distance by
foot or public transport.
To find a recommended list, visit:
Museums and galleries
Film in London
London has been a dominant force in
British cinema for over a century and its
impact can be felt throughout the city.
Whatever your taste in film there’s always
something to keep you entertained.
The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an
excellent range of cinema at venues close
to campus. For more information, visit: BFI
Nearby Leicester Square is home to many
of the country’s cinema chains and is also
home to the Prince Charles Cinema,
famous for beer and pizza nights and all-
night marathons.
For more information, visit: Prince Charles
Cinema
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Things to Remember
There are a few things you should do to make your time with us a little easier. We’ve listed a
few things you should remember to do both before and after you arrive.
Keeping in touch with friends and family
You’ll probably be making a lot of extra
calls during your time with us.
It is important to have the right phone deal
to avoid extra charges, especially if you
are travelling from abroad. If you are
travelling from abroad, make sure that you
don’t rack up extra data roaming charges
by changing your phone settings on arrival.
You may want to think about getting a new
phone deal altogether. For more
information, visit: Mobile phones
Staying safe on and around the campus
No matter what you expect to gain from
your time in London, principally, you’re
coming to learn and enjoy yourself.
It’s important to take the proper
precautions to keep yourself safe while
you study.
Be vigilant and make use of our security
measures.
Be careful not to have valuables on show.
Avoid walking alone at night and try to
stay in groups with your friends.
A much more detailed guide is available
here: Campus safety tips
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Oyster cards and public transport
To travel cheaply and easily around
London, you should consider using public
transport, operated by Transport for
London (TFL). For more details on the
public transport network, visit: TFL
The cheapest way to use public transport
is with a top-up Oyster card. These allow
you to load money onto an electronic card,
and to swipe in and out of tube stations
and when boarding buses.
It offers less expensive fares and saves
time when getting on public transport.
Buses now only accept Oyster or
contactless card payments. There are also
student discounts.
For more information on where to get an
Oyster card, visit: Oyster online
Activating your IT account
All Summer School students will be given
LSE IT accounts, including an LSE email
address, to use IT facilities at LSE. There
are approximately 1,000 networked
Windows PCs available and there is
access to printing facilities in the public
computer rooms.
You’ll also have access to the Internet
from your Hall. To learn more about
activating your internet connection, visit:
Halls internet activation
Enjoy yourself The most important thing is have fun and
to gain as much as you can from your time
with us. Enjoy London and make the most
out of what LSE has to offer.
For any Summer School queries during
your time with us, remember to visit the
Summer School web pages for key
information and contact details.
Visit: LSE Summer School
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