University of Lincoln International Handbook 2013 (PDF)

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Prepare for your journeyBeing well prepared for your journey isvery important. You should make sureyou’ve got everything organised beforeyou leave home.In this section you will be able to think about what you will needto bring with you and how you can prepare for life in the UKand studying at Lincoln. There are several things outlined belowwhich you should consider before your journey.Find out what you are and are NOT allowed to bring into the UK,e.g. food items. Contact the British Embassy, High Commissionor Consulate in your country for more information.Documents required for your journeyBefore you travel to the UK, it is important that you keepyour passport, travel documents and tickets in a safe place.We advise that you take a photocopy of all the pages ofyour passport and keep it in a separate place in case ofemergencies.You will also need some important documents immediatelywhen you arrive at the UK airport or point of entry to the UK, asyou will be interviewed by immigration and health officials. A fulllist of these documents can be found in checklist 2.MoneyThe currency used in the UK is ‘Pounds Sterling’. Howeverthis is shortened to just ‘Pounds’ and the symbol ‘£’ is usedto denote this.Before you leave you will need to order British currency andtravellers’ cheques and bring enough money to cover yourimmediate needs on your arrival in the UK; including customscharges, rail fares and any emergency expenses. About£250 should be enough but, you will need more than this ifyou have any family travelling with you. If you are coming tothe UK from a country outside the EU and carrying morethan 10,000 Euros (approximately £8,500) you will need todeclare this to Customs.If you are planning to transfer extra money to the UK you shouldarrange this before you leave your home country.Also, check whether you need permission to transfer money tothe UK and whether your government has restrictions on theamount of money you can take out of the country. Opening abank account in the UK can take a few weeks.For further information and contact details, visit the HMRCwebsite. You should also check if there are limits imposedon foreign currency transactions by your home country.InsuranceBefore you leave you should also think about insurance foryour journey and for when you arrive. This may include:■■Travel insurance■■Personal belongings insurance■■UK health insurance (if applicable)PackingPacking can be a difficult task, especially if you areleaving home for a long period of time. The important thingto remember is that you should pack the essentials andtry not to bring too much. Remember that you can buyitems such as bedding and toiletries when you arrive.The UK has an enormous range of budget shops whichoffer good discounts.Make sure that you check your baggage allowance with theairline you are travelling with. If you go over your allowancethen you may get charged a lot of money at the airport.You will be arriving in the UK at a time of year when the weatherin the UK is changing from summer to autumn and it may takeyou some time to adjust to the climate. The weather in the UKis very unpredictable and it may be very cold one day and warmthe next, so make sure that you pack a variety of clothes whichwill keep you warm or cool appropriately.If you have arranged accommodation in advance you shouldcheck whether bedding will be available when you arrive,particularly for your first night.When you are ordering money, askfor a variety of bank notes. £50 notesare rarely seen in shops etc in the UKand you may have difficulty changingthem, so try to also order some £20and £10 notes.It can take a few days to open a bankaccount. Make sure you have enoughmoney with you for the first few weeks.International Student Handbook 2013/14www.lincoln.ac.uk13
Pre-Departure Checklist 2 - PackingItems to carry in your hand luggageYour valid passport, with visa or entry clearance if relevantYour travel tickets or E ticket detailsMoney - cash, travellers’ cheques, credit cardVaccination certificates and x-ray reports if required, any prescribed drugs or medicines you are taking, plus a letterfrom your doctor explaining what they areThe original letter of acceptance and CAS from The University of LincolnThe original documentary proof that you have money to pay your fees and meet your living costs (e.g. recent bankstatements, proof of scholarship, sponsor’s letter, reference letter from your bank in your own country)Originals documents of any degree certificates, transcripts or technical qualifications which have been used as part ofyour applicationConfirmation of any accommodation you have booked, including the full address and telephone numberDetails of your arrangements for onward travel within the UK e.g. maps, contact numbers etc.Insurance documentsWarm clothes/coat for when you arriveYour phone charger and a UK adapter plugItems to carry in your main luggageA photocopy of each page of your passport, including its number, the date and place of issue and any entryclearancesA note of the serial numbers of any travellers’ chequesBack-up photocopies of all essential documentsApproximately ten passport-size photos of yourself - you will need them for student identification cards, bus/railpasses and various other purposesClothing, toiletries, and any other main items which you will need during your stay.International Student Handbook 2013/14www.lincoln.ac.uk14
Page 1 and 2: International StudentHandbook 2013A
Page 3 and 4: Welcome to theUniversity of Lincoln
Page 5 and 6: Your step by step guideThe informat
Page 7 and 8: Receive your Certificate of Accepta
Page 9 and 10: If you are coming to Lincoln to stu
Page 11 and 12: Arrange your AccommodationIt is imp
Page 13: Arrival FormAs part of the registra
Page 17 and 18: Step 3Final checklist prior to depa
Page 19 and 20: International Arrivals LoungeThe In
Page 21 and 22: Step 5 Welcome to LincolnYour first
Page 23 and 24: MapsLocation of Lincoln in the UKGL
Page 25: Useful contactsFor all general enqu

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