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Toiletries (Bring enough for the first a couple of weeks as many of these can all be purchased in London ) q Toothbrush q Shampoo q Cosmetics q Toothpaste q Hair crush/comb q Towels q Lotions/creams q Shaving components q Body soap q Sunscreen q Travel size toiletires q Familiar over the counter Medicines (Band-Aids, Cough/Cold Medicine, Tylenol/ Ibuprofen, Pepto-Bismol/Imodium) Travel appliances q Adaptor/converter q Camera and batteries q Travel alarm clock q Sewing kit q Raincoat/umbrella Do not bring - Hairdryers and hair straighteners (they fry converters, it’s easier to just buy them in London) Other items q Cell phone (cell phones are q Laptop computer with network cable and adaptor inexpensive and easily bought in London) q Stationery: pens, diary, writing paper and envelopes Medical q Medication (Take enough for the full time that you will be living abroad, and a copy of the prescription from your doctor – with both the chemical name and the brand name). You may find that your medication is not available overseas and can not be shipped overseas. So you need to take enough for the entire period abroad. *Be sure you have a doctor’s prescription and letter explaining why you are carrying so much, and clearly label medicine. If you do not follow these procedures you may have difficulties with custom authorities. q Vaccinations for flu or other conditions should be given six weeks prior to departure. Talk to your doctor to make sure all your immunizations are up to date. Visit the doctor/dentist before you leave – you don’t want to run out of your prescription(s) or have a toothache while you’re abroad! Money exchange Currency Exchange Bureau rates in airports are not always good. It is suggested you have some money exchanged into local currency prior to arrival or you can make withdrawals at an ATM when you arrive. Note to students in independent housing: Remember to budget about $1,200 for the security deposit for your flat. Most landlords will require the money in cash or in traveler’s checks in British pounds. Preparing to Go: London – Fall 2012 11
GETTING TO LONDON There are two options with regard to travel to London. You can choose to participate in a group flight, offered by Advantage Travel, or you may choose to make your own travel arrangements and meet the group upon arrival in London. Admitted students receive an e-mail detailing both options. Group flights Participating in a group flight allows you the opportunity to travel to London with other students on our program, as well as a Syracuse University group leader. Upon arrival in London, you will be met at the airport by SUL center staff and taken by bus to the orientation hotel or to the prearranged housing. Group flight tickets are round-trip. It is important to note, however, that group leaders are not on the return flights to the US You are responsible for getting to the airport in London for your return to the US Independent travel Students who choose to travel independently to London will receive an independent travel memo, detailing how to meet with the group upon arrival in London. You will need to take a train and/or taxi from the airport in London to the orientation hotel or to the pre-arranged housing. If you arrive at the same time as a group flight you may only take the group flight bus to the orientation hotel if there is space available. You should plan on making your own arrangements to the orientation hotel or the pre-arranged housing). If you haven’t made your own arrangements for getting in from Heathrow or Gatwick and you'd like the assurance of someone meeting you, the SUL staff has arranged a discount for SU students in your situation with a very reliable firm called the Keen Group. Their phone number is + 44 20 8299 4455, and the Syracuse discount code is BAR001. If your flight is early/late they will text you personally to make sure you meet up. You might want to try posting a request on Facebook - if there's another SUL-bound student on your flight (and there might well be, given so many of you arrive the same day) you could meet up during the flight and split the cost of the taxi. Guidelines for booking independent travel: If traveling independently to London, purchase a flight that arrives in London by 2 p.m. on September 11. Your return flight should depart London on or after December 20. Students in pre-arranged housing must depart the housing by 10 a.m. on December, 20. Preparing to Go: London – Fall 2012 12
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