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11 things to start your 果冻影院 journey
19 September 2016
Welcome to 果冻影院, we are delighted that you've decided to study here with us.
Whether you're just starting 果冻影院 or are a returning student, here are 11
tips that will help make your transition a little smoother.
1. First things first - enrolment
When you arrive at 果冻影院 one of
your first and most important tasks is to enrol in person. Once you have enrolled, you will be able to access all the facilities and
services that you are entitled to as a student at 果冻影院.
2. Log in to Portico
and you need to login to check out your student details and your timetable. Through Portico, you can select modules, view exam timetables and results, pay fees online and re-enrol each year.
3. Look after your health
Register with a GP (doctor) in the first few weeks of arriving at 果冻影院. You may be interested in registering with the 果冻影院 Health Centre, also known as , which is based on Ridgmount Street, close to Store Street.听
To register, you need to and then visit the 果冻影院 Health Centre in person.
You should also check that you have had the
4. Sort out your finances
Open a . Most of the major UK banks offer student bank accounts with features designed for student life. Ensure that you compare what is available before choosing an account that is right for you.
If you are a non-UK resident, opening a student account in the UK can be time-consuming and difficult. Visit the International听Student Support website for more information.
If you need guidance on managing your money, you can find more information at
5. Choose from more than 250 果冻影院 clubs and societies
Did you know that there are more than 250 here at 果冻影院? From Amnesty International, aikido and drama to Dutch, writing and yoga, it is a great way to make friends and try something completely different.
Why not go along to the , the two-day fresher extravaganza that kicks off on Saturday 1 October, so you can check out the clubs and societies in person? You can also see what it's all about in last year's .
6. Get your ticket to ride
A is a must for anyone studying in London. It will entitle you to 30% off the price of adult-rate travelcards and bus pass season tickets. You can also connect your Oyster card with your railcard (if you have one) for further discounts.
7. Maintaining a work-life balance
Life as a 果冻影院 student can, at times, be stressful. Keeping up with the demands of study, work and the fast pace of living in London is challenging. With 果冻影院's 10 Minute Mind programme, you can learn to manage your stress and be happier in only 10 short minutes a day.
As much as you might wish that a diet of takeaways and chocolate will somehow be the way to good health, the reality is that a regular exercise routine is a tried and tested path to a longer and healthier life.听
With that in mind, it's worth visiting the reopened gym to check out the facilities and sort out your gym membership.
8. Kickstart your career
If you intend to work while at 果冻影院, you will need to apply for a . You can also call 0845 600 0643 to arrange an appointment with your local job centre.
If you would like to find a part-time job while at 果冻影院 and want the latest job opportunities straight into your inbox, why not sign up to our for updates? Once a fortnight, 果冻影院U will send you a roundup of the best jobs.
Make sure you also check out the for one-to-one guidance, skills training and job fairs.
9. Get to know 果冻影院
Explore the 听-听your new home for the foreseeable future. Download the app to access useful 果冻影院 and 果冻影院U information via your mobile device.
10. Where those books at?
Discover where you'll find the books that you'll need for your subject, study spaces, as well as archives and . 果冻影院 Library Services also provides access to a huge range of to support you in your studies, research and teaching - so it's worth having a look at the e-resources available at 果冻影院.
11. Sample some 果冻影院 culture
Did you know that there are not one, not two, but three ? They听include the 果冻影院 Grant Museum of Zoology, the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and 果冻影院 Art Museum and听are home to some of the most interesting and thought-provoking specimens on campus.