Guidance April 2007 - Glasgow Caledonian University

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CALEDONIAN COURT Caledonian Court Glasgow Caledonian’s modern accommodation Aserious question for young people going to university, and for parents and guardians, is about the availability of secure, quality accommodation. Conveniently based on the campus, Caledonian Court offers students the freedom of independent living with the discreet support of a team of trained , security and welfare staff. The team does their best to ensure that students living away from home have an enjoyable and memorable experience. Additionally, our flats are licensed Houses of Multiple Occupancy, regulated by the Environmental Health Office, giving extra peace of mind to residents, parents and guardians. Clustered around garden areas, the flats provide a close sense of community whilst giving the students the feeling of privacy and space. There is a controlled door entry system, and a payphone for each building, once again enhancing the sense of safety and security for the residents. Each of these flats accommodate six to eight students in mostly single rooms with either ensuite or shared facilities. Additionally, there are a few rooms which are adapted for residents with special needs. This unique mix ensures that there is accommodation to suit all requirements and budgets. There is a well equipped, spacious kitchen in each flat, providing the basic essentials for self catering while students are living away from home. Students also have access to a central ‘pay as you go’ laundry and can arrange to use the social area above the Accommodation Office in the heart of the residences. The rent is approximately £75 - £85 per week for the academic session, including gas and electricity, crockery, utensils and bedding. Residents’ own computers can be set up to allow 24 hour access to the internet for coursework and email. » University Open Days are held every year in September, inviting prospective students to come and have a look at the excellent facilities on our modern city centre campus. FOR INFORMATION ON CALEDONIAN COURT: T: 0141 331 3980 E: accommodation@gcal.ac.uk www.caledonian.ac.uk The accommodation application process is simple and details can be found on the university website. Once the student has accepted their unconditional offer of a course at Glasgow Caledonian University an application for accommodation can be made. Subject to meeting the allocations criteria and on acceptance of the terms and conditions of lease, an advance payment of £650 is required to confirm a place in the residences. The balance of the rent can be paid in instalments once students have settled in and started their studies. Students looking to live on campus in the city centre can be assured that Caledonian Court fits the bill. 06 GUIDANCE www.caledonian.ac.uk
THE EDGE PROGRAMME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. STUDENTS RELAXING AFTER THE IMMERSION PROGRAMME WITH A BOAT CRUISE ON LOCH LOMOND 2. STUDENTS AT RECEPTION WITH THE LORD PROVOST, GLASGOW CITY CHAMBERS 3. STUDENTS FROM POLAND, GLASGOW, CANADA AND THE USA AT THE LAUNCH EVENT 4. TEAM WITH THEIR CLIENT CONTACT, MR GLYNN JONES FROM THE STUDENT LOANS COMPANY 5. STUDENTS WORKING IN THE SALTIRE CENTRE The EDGE Programme Students on the EDGE programme gain far more than a degree from their time at Glasgow Caledonian. By participating in the Encouraging Dynamic Global Entrepreneurs (EDGE) programme at Glasgow Caledonian, students have the chance to earn money, improve their employability, make new friends from around the world and establish contacts with Scottish companies and business leaders. EDGE is an intense, eight week summer programme that gives our students the chance to learn about business and entrepreneurship. By working on real business projects for companies here in Glasgow students can work on a project to set-up their own new business. The EDGE Programme is run in partnership with Scottish Enterprise Glasgow, Careers Scotland, Glasgow City Council, University of Glasgow, the Universities of Simon Fraser and Waterloo in Canada and the University of Warsaw in Poland. Over the course of eight weeks, Caledonian students work in teams alongside students from partner universities in Canada and Poland and pupils from Glasgow schools. They work as consultants for a local organisation on real business projects. The wide variety of projects and companies involved provide opportunities for students on every degree to get involved. Some of the companies from EDGE 2006 included Campbell Construction Group, Soma Recordings Ltd, Community Central Hall and McLaren Software. This is the second year of the programme at Caledonian and the success speaks for itself. Students reported improved leadership and teamwork skills, as well as increased selfconfidence. Five students received job offers immediately and many developed a fantastic network of contacts which will help them get into the job market after they graduate. Kathryn Fernie, a Glasgow Caledonian University student said, ‘I applied for EDGE because I thought it would be a fun way to earn some money over the summer, but once it started I realised how much I would benefit. EDGE pushed me to use the skills I’d learned in university the business world and once I started I realised that I actually knew what I was talking about. EDGE gave me the confidence to try new things and not take myself too seriously.’ Not only the students benefited from the EDGE programme, the participating companies were delighted with our students work. Indeed, the early results for the Scottish Economy are excellent as well. The student recommendations are expected to increase the turnover of the companies by £12.2 million and create 65 new jobs in Scotland. Lynn Whiteside, Development Manager (Marketing) for Caledonian Business School said, ‘There are very few opportunities for students to make such an impact while still in university. Our students were working directly with executive and director level to produce outcomes that really benefit the business. We are delighted to be one of the two Scottish universities participating in this programme.’ FOR INFORMATION ON THE EDGE PROGRAMME: LYNN WHITESIDE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (MARKETING) CALEDONIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL T: 0141 331 8620 E: l.whiteside@gcal.ac.uk www.caledonian.ac.uk/cbs www.caledonian.ac.uk/student/enterprise www.caledonian.ac.uk GUIDANCE 07
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