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14 Liverpool International College | About Uswww.liverpool.ac.uk/lic 15Our warm andwelcoming collegestaff will fully supportyou while you preparefor university. With usby your side, you willhave the confidenceto embrace newexperiences, excitingopportunities and formlifelong friendships.Getting ready for a new lifeOur support starts even before youarrive in Liverpool. Contact our advisorsand we will be happy to answer any ofyour questions, big or small. You’ll alsoreceive a pre-arrival guide, full of essentialinformation and advice for your journey.When you arriveFrom the moment you land in the UK,we are there for you. We can pick youup from the airport, take you to youraccommodation in Liverpool and ensureyou feel safe and comfortable in yournew surroundings.Your first weekDuring the first week of your course,you will meet your teachers and begiven introductions to the modules youwill study. Staff will show you aroundthe university campus and point outthe facilities that you can use, such aslibraries, sports halls, computers andstudent’s union. We also organise atour of Liverpool and provide importantinformation, such as how to find a localdoctor or set up a bank account.Help when you need itOur student services team is based onsite at the College and is completelydedicated to making sure you are happyduring your time in Liverpool. Fromwelfare and academic assistance totravel and accommodation guidance,the team are available to offer friendlyadvice and answer any questions youmay have throughout your course.Special arrangements are also put inplace for students with disabilities and wewelcome all to apply.Support for parentsWe have made a useful parents guideto help answer parents’ questions aboutstudying and living in the UK. All parentsreceive an invitation to our parents eventduring the first week of your course,where they can join campus and citytours and meet key college staff. We alsosend parents regular updates on youracademic progress and wellbeing, as wellas offer an extra guardianship service forstudents under the age of 18.Study and playWe really want you to enjoy studying inLiverpool and to make the most of allthe fun opportunities that this uniqueexperience has to offer. The studentservices team organise many differentsocial activities each term and promotelocal attractions, events and festivals.Get involvedHere are some examples of excitingactivities organised by the College:• lKaraoke• lVisits to art galleries and museums• lDay trips to theme parks• lFootball matches• lA ghost tour of Liverpool• lCultural food nights• lTrips to North Wales and Chester• lKIC Games sports tournamentStudent services at LIC:www.kic.org.uk/liverpool/student-servicesGuardianship service information:www.collegeguardians.co.ukAmazing Museum toursTrips to theme parksI really like my tutors. They care a lotabout our daily lives and are willingto help with any problems – they evenhelped me find my accommodation!I went to watch the KIC Games sportstournament and this really helpedme to make more friends andget more involved. I woulddefinitely recommend otherstudents to come here.Qiwen HuangChinaLiverpool at the KIC Games