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A Guide To Studying And Living In Britain

 

[ Buy this book ] S ome years ago, a confused international student approached me with several questions about student life in Britain. During the conversation I discovered that he’d had to scrounge for information to survive as a student in the UK. Later that evening, I walked into a bookshop ... [ Read More ]

1.Preface

2.Application
Benefits Of British Higher Education; Choosing The Right Educational Institution; The Application Process; Undergraduate Courses; Postgraduate Courses; English Language Requirements; Applying As A Short-Term Visiting Student; Glossary Of Educational Terms;

3.General Information
Facts About The Uk; British Customs And Habits; Money And Banking; Post Office Services; Insurance; Utilities; Shopping; Discount Cards; Time; Weights And Measures; Telephone; Internet; Emergency Services; Personal Safety; Radio; Television; Newspapers And

4.Travel
Travelling To The Uk; Getting Around The Uk; By air; list of Uk airports; train; coach; ferry; getting around the UK

5.Immigration
Passport Or Travel Documents; How Do I Apply For A Student Visa Or Entry Clearance?; Arriving In The Uk; Police Registration; Extending Your Student Visa Whilst In The Uk; Visas To European (Schengen) Countries; Visas To Other European Union Countries; Con

6.Health
National Health Service (Nhs); Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement; Registering With A Doctor; Nhs Direct Or Nhs 24; Dentists And Opticians; Pharmacies; Private Healthcare; Counselling Services; Vaccinations; Bringing Health Records To The Uk; Health Issues In

7.Employment
Eea Nationals; Non-Eea Nationals And Work Permits; Where To Find Work; Wages; National Insurance And Tax; Employment Rights; Glossary Of Tax And Nl Terms; Useful Telephone Numbers; Useful Websites;

8.Money
Bringing Money From Home; Bank Accounts; Choosing The Right Bank; Building Societies; Glossary Of Banking Terms; Budgeting; Financial Difficulties; What Would It Cost You?;

9.University Life
Settling In To University Life; Student Support On Campus; Student Media; Study Methods In British Colleges And Universities; Graduation; Religion; Equality; Lgb Groups; Volunteering; Sports And Clubs; Useful Websites;

10.Accommodation
Halls Of Residence; The Host System; Private Shared Accommodation; Repairs And Maintenance; Glossary Of Accommodation Terms; Useful Websites;

11.What Next?
Applying For Another Course; Staying On As A Tourist Or For Graduation; Working In The Uk After Your Studies; Students In Scotland; Storage; Sending Goods Back Home; Reverse Culture Shock; Useful Websites;