International Student Handbook 2012 - University of Lincoln

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Prepare for your studiesThe teaching, learning and assessment stylein the UK may be different to what you havebeen used to in your own country and it cantake a few weeks to adjust to this change.Before you arrive in the UK, you can begin to develop new studyskills to prepare you for your academic life at the University ofLincoln with the Prepare for Success website:Visit the Prepare for Success website.The University of Lincoln English Language Centre (ELC) willbe an important service for you during your time in the UKand provides a range of support for international students.Our services are designed to help students to improve in allareas of their English language and develop their academicstudy skills. We are also here to help you to settle in andenjoy your new life in the UK.The well qualified and friendly ELC staff will guide youduring your learning, using a variety of methods, ensuringyou have every opportunity to reach your potential and tohelp you succeed on your course; whether you are studyingat undergraduate or postgraduate level.We offer a comfortable and relaxed environment for you tolearn in, with up to date facilities and have an ‘open door’policy all year round so whatever your problem we can helpyou with it.The ELC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP)language support throughout the academic year in the formof workshops and one to one sessions. We also organise ina range of social activities throughout the year, such as tripsto see cities around the UK.International Student Handbook 2012/13www.lincoln.ac.uk15
Step 3Final checklist prior to departureHave you applied for and received your UK entry clearance visa?Do you have your original documents with you?■■Passport■■VISA/CAS■■Offer letter■■Original certificates of education, bank statements etc■■References (if applicable)Have you made appropriate arrangements for any family members to come to the UK?Do you have enough money to cover both tuition fees and living costs?Do you have a copy of your unconditional offer letter and CAS statement?Have you checked whether there are any restrictions on the amount of money you can take out of the country?Have you checked whether you need permission to transfer money to the UK and how to do it?Do you have UK currency and/or travellers cheques for your immediate expenses on arrival in the UK?Have you organised travel to the UK?Have you booked your travel tickets and travel insurance and checked your baggage allowance?Have you packed adequate clothing which is suitable for the British climate?Have you arranged your accommodation or know where you are going to be staying?Have you planned how you are going to get to the University of Lincoln?Have you got a map of the UK and the location of the University?Do you know how long it takes to travel to Lincoln from your arrival airport?Do you know how to use public transport, e.g. the underground, buses and trains?Have you booked a University airport pick-up service?Have you completed and returned yourUniversity of Lincoln Arrival FormInternational Student Handbook 2012/13www.lincoln.ac.uk16
Page 2 and 3: ContentsWelcome to the University o
Page 5 and 6: Your step by step guideThe informat
Page 7 and 8: Receive your Certificate of Accepta
Page 9: If you are coming to Lincoln to stu
Page 12 and 13: Organise your travelArriving in the
Page 14 and 15: Prepare for your journeyBeing well
Page 18 and 19: Step 4When you arriveArriving in a
Page 20 and 21: Police RegistrationYour passport or
Page 22 and 23: English Language CentreAll internat
Page 24: Useful contactsFor all general enqu

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