Internatonal Students Welcome Programme

Student Welfare Service

International Students’ Welcome Programme
Tuesday 28th September – Friday 1st October 2010

www.le.ac.uk/welfare

2 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER · STUDENT WELFARE SERVICE

Dear Student,

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to the University of Leicester and to our
ISWP designed especially for international students.

The University of Leicester is a leading international university which is involved in the
pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. A degree from this University will
therefore be a major achievement which will certainly help to promote your future career.

Our Welcome Programme aims to provide an introduction to both studying and living in
Leicester. You will be shown around the University campus and given a guided tour of
the City of Leicester. The International Students’ Services Fair will provide information
about the excellent student support services which will be available to you during your
studies here. There will be many opportunities for you to ask questions plus free time and
social activities during which we hope that you will meet new friends.

The beginning of term is an extremely hectic time. We hope this gentle introduction
before the start of the academic year will provide time for you to acclimatise, to get used
to the British way of life, to answer those pressing questions and generally to settle in.

I wish you every success with your studies.

Professor Sir Robert Burgess,
Vice-Chancellor

INFORMATION DURING THE ISWP

Where can I ask questions about the
ISWP?
During the ISWP, there will be an Information Desk in the entrance spaces on some of the workshops due to room sizes. We do not
hall of the Students’ Union Building from 09.00 to 16.00 every day. ask you to pre-book for any of the workshops but you should
Use this Information Desk to sign up for walking and cycling tours, book for all the tours. Please be aware that you may not always
collect your Discover Leicester Bus Tour ticket and ask questions. be able to go to your first choice of session. There are a variety
of workshops and events which run at the same time in order to
You will also be able to ask unofficial questions about living and
minimise disappointment and you are advised to get to the room
studying in Leicester by leaving your questions in the ‘Living in
early. On page 4 there is space to write the time and date of
Leicester’ Question Box on the ISWP Information Desk – these will
your preferred sessions so you won’t forget!
be answered by current students at the ‘Living in Leicester’
workshop on Friday.
What are Student Assistants and how
What is in my Welcome Pack? can they help?
You will have received a Welcome Pack when you registered onto Our Student Assistants are the friendly and helpful people
the ISWP. It contains important material, such as information about wearing blue shirts with a University of Leicester logo. They are
University services, a campus map, a free phone SIM card with experienced and knowledgeable students who want to help you
some free credit and other useful information. Spare Welcome to settle in and will answer your questions.
Packs are also available at the ISWP Information Desk if you lose
your pack.
Where can I access the Internet during
the ISWP?
What sessions can I attend and should I
If you are in University Accommodation, then you will be able to
reserve a place?
access the internet in your room. You can also access the
We would recommend that you attend the morning lectures as internet from the Library IT Room 1 (ground floor) from 12:00-
they contain essential information. These are held in large lecture 16:00 on Monday to Thursday during the ISWP. On Friday, Ken
theatres. Other events are optional and you can come to as many Edwards computer room 101 is available. It is always a good idea
or few sessions or events as you like. There are a limited number of to contact your family and inform them of your safe arrival.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ WELCOME PROGRAMME 3

SAFETY

Am I safe in Leicester?
Leicester is a safe place to live, but as in all cities you need to be
aware of your own safety and security. There is an important
safety talk during the ISWP facilitated by the campus police
officer and there will be more safety information available at the
Services Fair on Wednesday afternoon.

A useful website for international students in the UK is
www.educationuk.org/Life-in-the-UK/creating-your-life-in-
the-uk/Stay-safe-during-your-UK-studies
The Safety Bus will be able to take you back to your
accommodation throughout the ISWP from Tuesday – Friday
FOOD AND DRINK between 21.00 - 00.00 for £2.

Where can I buy food and drink on campus?
Most of the catering outlets are located in the Charles Wilson TRANSPORT
Building, the David Wilson Library and the Students’ Union.
Please ask the student assistants if you need directions or look
How do I travel around Leicester?
at the leaflet in your Welcome Pack.

For students in catered accommodation (in Oadby) Buses during the ISWP
dinner will be served in Beaumont Dining Hall at 17:30 The number 80A Arriva bus will depart for campus
every night during the ISWP except for Thursday where each morning from Oadby Student Village during the
it will be served at the earlier time of 17:00 so that you ISWP at:
will have time to prepare for the Mayor’s Reception. 07:45 08:15 08:45 09:15 09:45
Bus stops are on Manor Road, Oadby (outside Stamford
and Digby Halls).

Please note that this bus also runs via Mary Gee Houses
(Ratcliffe Road).

The same service will operate from campus back to
Halls of Residence each afternoon during
the ISWP at:
16:15 16:45 17:15 17:45 18:15
A single ticket costs £2.10; a day ticket is £3.60 and the driver
will give you change if you do not have the exact cash. A
Where can I shop for groceries and other
weekly pass costs £15.00. You can buy an Arriva City Plus
essentials?
Student Ticket at the Services Fair for £280 for the academic
The University main campus is located within walking distance of year. This gives you unlimited travel within Leicester on any
Morrisons supermarket. It is about 10 minutes walk from both Arriva bus.
the Nixon Court and Freemen’s Common accommodation sites, A free Ausden Clark bus service has been arranged for
and approximately 15 minutes from Opal Court and Oadby and Mary Gee students to travel to and from
Regent/Salisbury accommodation sites. evening events on campus and this service will depart from
Oadby Student Village Halls are located close to Asda the marked bay at the side of the Charles Wilson Building.
supermarket. During term-time, there is a free Asda Bus service Please see the daily schedules for more information.
that operates from City Living accommodation sites. Look out for Both bus stops are marked on the University map on page 14.
the Asda Bus posters in your accommodation giving information
about the day of the week on which this service operates.
Cycling: You can also cycle in Leicester. We have arranged
During the ISWP, Student Assistants will help guide you to special cycling tours with local organisation ‘Cyclemagic’ so that
Morrisons, Asda and the Chinese Supermarket so that you can you can practise safe cycling in Leicester during the ISWP. Places
buy essential items. Leicester also has one of the biggest open- are limited to 12 people per tour so you will need to sign up for
air markets in the UK located within the city centre. You will a time at the Information Desk in advance. Cycling tours are
find an open-air fruit and vegetable market and a closed available every afternoon during the ISWP – you can check the
market selling meat, fish and cheese. daily schedules for more information.


The Safety Bus will be available for safe travel home at night if Treasure hunt: This will be an ongoing challenge throughout the
you need to leave outside of the advertised bus times. You will ISWP! Come and sign up at The Point (Students’ Union Percy Gee
find the Safety Bus parked on the marked bay at the side of the Building) at either 12:00 or 13:00 each day. Here you will receive
Charles Wilson Building and the bus will leave when full and then a list of clues and challenges to complete, to help you get your
return back to campus. bearings and meet important people around campus. There will
be prizes for the winning team! These include gig tickets, 50%
You may wish to buy a minibus card in the Students' Union as
off your bill at 1923 Restaurant, and merchandise vouchers for
the Safety Bus service also operates during term time. Prices are
Willingales and the Union shop. Make sure you hand in your
£40 for a term and £99 for a year.
completed forms to ‘The Point’ by 4pm each day.
Taxis: Local taxi firms include ABC Taxis: 0116 2555 111 and
Queens Cabs: 0116 2701 300. Don’t forget to use a taxi or the
Students’ Union run Safety Bus during the evenings if you need
RELIGIOUS PROVISION
to get home by yourself.
Can I attend a worship service during the ISWP?
LEICESTER The Chaplaincy will be open daily from 10am - 4pm, for tea,
coffee, and the chance to meet the University’s Chaplains and
How can I find out more about the city of have a chat. There will be two mass services for Catholic students
at 12:30pm on Wednesday 29th September and Friday 1st
Leicester?
October. Also on Thursday 30th September there will be a
For more information about the city and the surrounding area, Welcome Communion Service at 1pm.
come to the ‘Find out more about Leicestershire’ talk on
For more information about practising your faith in Leicester for
Wednesday, go on a ‘Discover Leicester Tour’, sign up for a
all religions, please visit the Services Fair on Wednesday where
walking tour or visit the Tourist Information Office located at
representatives from Leicester Council of Faiths will be present.
Town Hall Square in the city centre.

City and campus maps are available online –
IMMIGRATION
www.le.ac.uk/maps

Walking Tours: Leicester Civic Society will running interesting My visa sticker says that I need to register with
walking tours, throughout the week, showing you some of the Police – what do I do?
Leicester’s best known and interesting historical sights. Places
are limited to 30 per tour so please make sure you book at the The University have organised police registration on campus for
Information Desk. The themes of each walk are listed in the those who need to do this for the first time. You will need to sign
daily schedules and you should take note of the time allowed up at the ISWP Information Desk where you will be given a time
for each walk. and place to attend – you must be punctual. You can find out
more about police registration and the documents you will need
Please note that you can only book for one walking tour at the Student’s Guide to Immigration session on Wednesday.
during the ISWP.

Use this table as a helpful memory aide of your choice of workshops and tours you would like to attend.

Title of Workshops/Tours Date and Time Comments To Do


Tuesday 28th September

Time Programme

10.00 onwards Arrive at your accommodation and collect your room keys
Register for the ISWP in Queen’s Hall in the Students’ Union Building, collect the ISWP schedule and a
Welcome Pack.

Tours leave every Discover Leicester Tour
hour from 13.00,
Venue: Meet at University Bus Stop (side of Charles Wilson Building). You will need your ticket
14.00 and 15.00
to get on the bus. Repeated on Friday
Take a tour of Leicester on a red open-topped bus. A guide onboard the bus will tell you about the city’s
history and places of interest, such as the Golden Mile, National Space Centre and Abbey Park. There are
only 70 places per tour so please ensure that you board the correct bus at the time stated on your ticket.
Tickets are available at the ISWP Information Desk in the Queen’s Hall Building Entrance Hall.

13.30 Meet a Student Assistant at the ISWP Information Desk to guide you to the start of the walking tour.
Walking Tour: Ancient Leicester Part 1 (see page 4)
14.00 - 16.15
Survivals from Leicester’s distant past. Bow Bridge to Castle Gardens & St. Mary de Castro.
Limited to 30 per tour. Booking is essential – sign up at the ISWP Information Desk.

Tours leave Campus Tours Repeated on Wednesday
every hour Venue: Meet at the Students’ Union Building Entrance
from 14.00,
15.00 and Where are the important buildings on campus? Student Assistants will lead the campus tours to familiarise
16.00 you with the important services and facilities on campus like the Library, support services, food outlets and
academic departments.

14.00 - 15.30 Welcome Event for Erasmus Students

Venue: The Scholar (Bar), Students’ Union Building

This is an introductory session to meet and make friends with other Erasmus students who are at the
University of Leicester. Refreshments will be available. You can also meet the University’s Erasmus
Coordinator and the Erasmus Team.

14.00 Shopping Trip to a Supermarket – Morrisons (near main campus – ten minute walk)
Venue: Meet at the Students’ Union Building entrance
Would you like to know where to buy food and other essentials? Student Assistants will accompany you
to Morrisons, a local supermarket, assisting you with your first food shopping trip. Morrisons is located
near Nixon Court and Freemen’s Common.

Tours leave at Cycle Tours
14:00 and 15:00
Venue: Meet your guide at The Square, Students’ Union
Try cycling in Leicester – Cyclemagic will take you on a guided ride with routes around the centre and to
student accommodation. Limited to 12 per tour. Repeated during the week. Booking is essential – sign up
at the ISWP Information Desk.

15.00 - 17.00 ‘Relax and Pamper Yourself’ Session ‘Games Room’ Session
Venue: Chaplaincy, University Road Venue: Chaplaincy Patio Room
We have organised this session specifically for One for the boys – join us in the games room to
women attending the ISWP. Take a moment out play darts, cards and dominoes and make new
from the hectic schedule to relax, be pampered friends.
and make friends in this welcoming environment.


Tuesday 28th September (continued)

15.00 Shopping Trip to a Chinese Supermarket (located on Melton Street – 20 minute walk from main
campus)
Venue: Meet at the Students’ Union Building Entrance

Would you like to know where the Chinese supermarket is in Leicester? A Student Assistant will
accompany you there.

16.00 Shopping Trip to Supermarket – Asda (near Oadby Student Village – ten minute walk)

Venue: Meet at Gilbert Murray Stamford Reception

Would you like to know where to buy food and other essentials in Oadby Student Village? A Student
Assistant will accompany you to Asda, a local supermarket, assisting you with your first food shopping trip.

17.15 Free Ausden Clark bus service for students in Mary Gee Houses to Accommodation Event

Venue: Mary Gee bus stop

17.30 For students in City Living and Private For students at Oadby Student Village:
Accommodation (including Mary Gee):
Evening Meal
Evening Meal
Venue: Beaumont Hall Dining Hall (Oadby)
Venue: O2 Academy 1, Students’ Union Building
(main campus)
A free meal is provided at this event and a bar will be
open selling a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic
drinks.

18.30 Welcome to your Accommodation Talk Welcome to your Accommodation Talk

Venue: O2 Academy 1, Students’ Union Building Venue: Stamford Bar Junior Common Room
Senior Sub-Wardens give an introduction for students Following dinner, Richard Mobbs gives an
living in self-catered and private accommodation and introduction for students living at Oadby Student
how to solve or avoid potential issues. The Community Village to living in University Accommodation and
Warden will also talk about what to look for in private how to solve or avoid potential issues.
accommodation.
Presenter: Dr. Richard Mobbs (Warden)
Presenters: Rebecca Roberts and Edmund Hockley
(Senior Sub-Warden/Community Warden)

19.30 - 22.00 Welcome to Leicester: An Evening of Fun and Games

Venue: O2 Academy 1, Students’ Union Building Venue: Stamford Bar Junior Common Room

Have lots of fun while you meet new people and make new friends at this enjoyable icebreaker session.
Join in the pub quiz with your team – you may win a prize! The event takes place on two sites – main
campus and Oadby Student Village.

Enjoy live music at the Open Mic sessions hosted by the Band and Gig Society between quiz rounds in
the O2 Academy 1 venue. You are also welcome to bring your own instruments to the O2.

22.15 Free Ausden Clark bus service for students needing to return to Mary Gee Houses

Venue: Bus leaves from the campus bus stop (side of the Charles Wilson Building)


Wednesday 29th September

09.45 ARRIVAL AND INTRODUCTION

Postgraduate Students Undergraduate Erasmus Students Study
Students Abroad/Exchange
(Students on full time (European students on a
Students
courses) (Students on full time short course of up to
courses) one year) (One semester or one
Venue: David Wilson
year only students)
Library Lecture Venue: Ken Edwards Venue: Rattray Lecture
Theatre Lecture Theatre 1 Theatre Venue: Rattray
Lecture Theatre

10.00 Stay Safe Banking in the UK Vice-Chancellor’s Vice-Chancellor’s
Welcome Welcome
Advice from the Campus Find out how to open
Police Officers on safety a bank account in the Professor Sir Robert Professor Sir Robert
whilst studying in UK, what documents Burgess, our Vice- Burgess, our Vice-
Leicester. you need and how to Chancellor personally Chancellor personally
obtain them. welcomes you to the welcomes you to the
Presenters: PC Harvey
University. University.
Watson and PCSO Amarjit Presenter: Katrina
Singh Sanghera Abatis (International
Student Adviser)
Voted Best Session in
2009

10.30 Banking in the UK Vice-Chancellor’s Stay Safe Stay Safe
Welcome
Find out how to open a Advice from the Campus Advice from the Campus
bank account in the Professor Sir Robert Police Officers on how to Police Officers on how to
UK, what documents Burgess, our Vice- keep safe whilst studying keep safe whilst studying
you need and how to Chancellor personally in Leicester. in Leicester.
obtain them. welcomes you to the
Presenters: PC Harvey Presenters: PC Harvey
University.
Presenter: Katrina Watson and PCSO Watson and PCSO
Abatis (International Amarjit Singh Sanghera Amarjit Singh Sanghera
Student Adviser)
Voted best session in Voted best session in
2009 2009

11.00 Vice-Chancellor’s Student’s Guide to Banking in the UK BREAK
Welcome Immigration (not
Find out how to open a
relevant if you are
Professor Sir Robert bank account in the
from the EU)
Burgess, our Vice- UK, what documents
Chancellor personally An important session you need and how to
welcomes you to the for anyone on a student obtain them.
University. visa. Includes advice
Presenter: Katrina
over working
Abatis (International
regulations, visas and
Student Adviser)
police registration.

Presenter: Julia Coats
(International Student
Adviser)


Wednesday 29th September (continued)

Postgraduate Students Undergraduate Erasmus Students Study Abroad /
Students Exchange Students
Venue: David Wilson Venue: Rattray Lecture
Library Lecture Venue: Ken Edwards Theatre Venue: Bennett
Theatre Lecture Theatre 1 Lecture Theatre 2

11.30 Student’s Guide to Stay Safe Erasmus Registration Study Abroad
Immigration (not Procedures Information Session
Advice from the Campus
relevant if you are and Registration
Police Officers on how to Venue: Rattray Lecture
from the EU) Procedures
keep safe whilst studying Theatre
An important session in Leicester. Venue: Bennett
All the information
for anyone on a student Lecture Theatre 2
Presenters: PC Harvey required to enable you
visa. Includes advice
Watson and PCSO to register as an Erasmus Find out more about
over working
Amarjit Singh Sanghera student in Leicester. the programme and
regulations, visas and
registration procedures
police registration. Voted Best Session in Presenter: Cleo Bowen
2009 (Erasmus Programme Presenter: Paul Beavitt
Presenter: Julia Coats
Manager) (Study Abroad Co-
(International Student
ordinator)
Adviser)

12.00 - 14.30 LUNCH will be available in all University catering outlets.

12.00 - 16.30 Face to Face Registration for fee-paying International Students only (Wednesday – Friday)

Venue: Sports Hall, ground floor of the Charles Wilson Building

Fee-paying International students must complete their registration at the University. You will have received an
appointment time when you registered for the ISWP at the ISWP Information Desk. You must already have
successfully completed online registration. You must attend your appointment – it is compulsory. If you
are unable to attend, you must attend Monday to Wednesday of the first week of term.

Please bring your passport, photocopies of your passport (visa and photo page) and biometric card with a
copy (if applicable). Study Abroad/Exchange and Erasmus students have their own arrangements to complete
their student registration. This information will have been given to you at the Wednesday morning session on
Registration Procedures.

Tours leave at Campus Tours
13.00, 14.00,
Venue: Meet at the Students’
15.00 and 16.00
Union Building Entrance

Where are the important buildings
on campus? Student Assistants will
lead the campus tours to
familiarise you with the important
services and facilities on campus
like the Library, support services,
food outlets and academic
departments.


Wednesday 29th September (continued)

13.00 - 16.00 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES FAIR

Venue: The Square, Students’ Union

This is a chance to find out more about the range of student support services
available at the University and in the city of Leicester.
• Discover where places of worship are located
• Take the opportunity to talk to local organisations and banks
• Find out more about University and Students’ Union services

13.00 - 16.30 Workshop Programme

Each session is at 13.00 then repeated at 15.00

13.00 and 15.00 Find out more about English Language Support Living on a Budget
Leicestershire
Venue: Rattray Lecture Venue: David Wilson Library
Venue: Bennett Lecture Theatre Lecture Theatre
Theatre 2
A member of staff from the Find out how you can maximise
Would you like to know about English Language Teaching Unit your income, minimise your living
the city and the surrounding will explain the English language expenses and get the most out of a
area of Leicester? A support available during your limited budget, without feeling that
professional guide will tell you course, how to enrol and some you’re missing out. Includes advice
more. practical tips on how to improve about cheaper things to do and buy
your English whilst you are here. in Leicester and how to budget.
Presenter: Alan Joyce
(Professional Guide) Presenter: Stella Smyth Presenter: Katrina Abatis
(Study Skills Director) (International Student Adviser)

14.00 - 16.00 Walking Tour: Ancient Leicester Part 2 (see page 4)
Survivals from Leicester’s distant past. Jewry Wall Roman Baths & Saxon Church of St Nicholas to the Guildhall.

14:00, 15:00 and
16:00
student accommodation. Limited to 12 per tour. Repeated during the week. Booking is essential – sign
up at the ISWP Information Desk.

19.00 Free Ausden Clark bus service for students in Oadby and Mary Gee to main campus

Venue: Manor Road (outside Gilbert Murray Hall).

19.30 - 22.30 Social Event: Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-li)


A Ceilidh is traditional Irish and Scottish dancing and music. There is dancing, laughter and an opportunity
to make more friends. It is great fun and international students always enjoy the evening. Don’t worry that
you don’t know the steps because the ‘caller’ will tell you what to do, just join in and have fun.

Voted most popular social event in 2009

Bus departs Free Ausden Clark bus service for students needing to return to Oadby Student Village and
22.30 and 23.00 Mary Gee Houses.

Venue: Buses leave from the campus bus stop (side of the Charles Wilson Building)


Thursday 30th September

Undergraduate/Postgraduate Students Erasmus/Study Abroad Students
Venue: David Wilson Library Lecture Theatre Venue: Rattray Theatre


9.15 - 10.15 Studying Successfully at a British University Your Students’ Union

Venue: David Wilson Library Lecture Theatre An introduction to the University of Leicester’s
Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports, politics,
We want you to succeed in your studies while you
entertainment, student support – and how you
are at the University of Leicester. This session is an
can get involved.
introduction to the British style of learning and
teaching. It designed so that you can find out how Presenter: Kate Newton (SU Welfare and
you can enhance and improve your learning at the International Officer)
University, access support to improve your studying
techniques and explains the range of services on
offer from the Student Development.

Presenter: Marta Ulanicka (Learning Development
Adviser)

10.15 BREAK

10.30 - 11.30 Your Students’ Union Studying Successfully at a British University
An introduction to the University of Leicester’s Venue: David Wilson Library Lecture Theatre
Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports, politics,
We want you to succeed in your studies while
entertainment, student support – and how you
you are at the University of Leicester. This session
can get involved.
is an introduction to the British style of learning
Presenter: Kate Newton (SU Welfare and and teaching. It designed so that you can find out
International Officer) how you can enhance and improve your learning
at the University, access support to improve your
studying techniques and explains the range of
services on offer from the Student Development.

Presenter: Marta Ulanicka (Learning Development
Adviser)

11.00 - 16.30 Face to Face Registration for fee-paying International Students only (Wednesday – Friday)
(See page 10 for details)


12.00 - 14.30 LUNCH will be available in all University catering outlets.

13.00 - 16.00 Sports Activities

Venue: Victoria Park

Playing sports together is always a good way to
make friends. We have organised an afternoon
of different sports for you to try.


Thursday 30th September (continued)

13.00 - 16.30 Workshop Programme

Each session is at 13.00 then repeated at 15.00

13.00 and 15.00 Introduction to British Culture UK Higher Education Experience Looking for Work
Venue: Library Seminar Venue: David Wilson Library Venue: Rattray Lecture
Rooms 1,2,3, Basement of the Lecture Theatre Theatre
David Wilson Library An academic member of staff gives How can I increase my chances
What is British culture? Explore an overview about the UK academic of getting a job? Can I get help
these questions (and a few ideas!) system at Leicester and how it may on writing my CV? Find out
with an International Student be different from your home how the University can help you
Adviser. country. get a job and a career.

Presenter: Katrina Abatis Presenter: Dr Nick Ellis (Programme Presenter: Valerie Matthews-
(International Student Adviser) Leader: MSc Marketing) Lane (Careers Adviser)

14.00 - 16.15 Walking Tour: Victorian Leicester (see page 4)
The Architect, the Inventor and the Travel Agent. The Guildhall Cells to Welford Place.

13.30 Meet Student Assistants at the ISWP Information Desk to guide you to the Curve Theatre and Phoenix Square
14.00 Tour of the Curve Theatre and Phoenix Square
We have arranged a tour of Leicester's state of the art Curve Theatre, located in Leicester's Cultural Quarter.
Places are strictly limited to 30 people so make sure you sign up at the Information Desk in advance.

14:00, 15:00, Venue: Meet your guide at The Square, Students’ Union
16:00

17:30 - 18:30 Meet Student Assistants to guide you to the Museum for the ‘Welcome to Leicester City’ event

Venue: Outside Students’ Union Building

18:30 Free Ausden Clark bus service for students in Oadby and Mary Gee to event


18.00 - 20.00 ‘Welcome to Leicester City’ – by the Lord Mayor of Leicester
Venue: New Walk Museum
For this special evening, we invite you to dress in your national costume and attend a reception hosted
by the Lord Mayor of Leicester.

20.00 - 00.00 Cultural Night
A highlight of the ISWP week, we invite you to join new friends for an evening of entertainment. There
will be musical and dramatic performances by fellow students. You are welcome to show off your
country and your culture with a dance, a poetry reading, a song or a dramatic performance if you wish.

Bus to Oadby Free Ausden Clark bus service for students needing to return to Oadby Student Village and
Student Village Mary Gee Houses.
departs 23.30 and
Venue: Buses leave from the campus bus stop (side of the Charles Wilson Building)
00.00


Friday 1st October

Undergraduate/Postgraduate Students Erasmus/Study Abroad Students

Venue: David Wilson Library Lecture Theatre Venue: Rattray Lecture Theatre


09.40 Health Issues HOST and FOSSIL
An important presentation providing information Would you like to meet a British family during
about the National Health Service, how to your stay in the UK? HOST UK works with
register with the doctor and what to do if you international students to give them a day or a
become ill. weekend visit anywhere in the UK. FOSSIL is a
Leicester based organisation that arranges visits
Presenter: Gill Miles (Student Healthy Living
so you get the chance to meet local families.
Manager)
Presenters: Dr Chris Willmott (FOSSIL Organiser)
and HOST UK Representative

10.00 Student Support and Development Service Health Issues
The University provides a fully integrated Presenter: Gill Miles (Student Healthy Living
development and support service for students. Manager)
Find out more about the wide range of central
support services and how to access them.

Presenter: Clare Taylor (Head of Student Welfare)

10.20 HOST and FOSSIL Student Support and Development Service

Presenters: Dr Chris Willmott (FOSSIL Co-ordinator) Presenter: Clare Taylor (Head of Student
and HOST UK Representative Welfare)

10.40 BREAK

11.00 and 15.00 “Living in Leicester – what is it really like?”

Venue: David Wilson Library Lecture Theatre

Discussion Groups with current students and Student Assistants who can probably give you all the
unofficial information you need! Questions from the ‘Living in Leicester’ Question Box on the ISWP
Information Desk will be drawn and answered during this workshop.

Presenter: Kate Newton (SU Welfare and International Officer)

11.00 - 16.30 Registration for fee-paying International Students only (on Wednesday – Friday)
(See page 10 for details)


13.00 - 16.00 SOCIETIES FAIR


This is a chance to join student societies and
associations, which is a great way of meeting
like-minded people at University. National
societies, creative societies and religious
societies – the Fair will have it all so come to
sign up!


Friday 1st October (continued)

Tours leave every Discover Leicester Tour
hour from 13.00,
Venue: Meet at University Bus Stop (side of Charles Wilson Building)
14.00, 15.00 and
16.00 You will need your ticket to get on the bus

Take a tour of Leicester on a red open-topped bus. A guide onboard the bus will tell you about the city’s
history and places of interest, such as the Golden Mile, National Space Centre and Abbey Park. There are
only 70 places per tour so please ensure that you board the correct bus at the time stated on your ticket.
Tickets are available at the ISWP Information Point in the Queen’s Hall Building Entrance Hall.


14.00-16.00 Walking Tour: New Walk & The Georgian New Town (see page 4)

Elegance, deference and service. Welford Place to Victoria Park Gates. Limited to 30 per tour. Booking is
essential – sign up at the ISWP Information Desk.

14.00 - 16.00 English Tea Party

Venue: Chaplaincy, University Road

Drop into the Chaplaincy for an English style tea.
Find out what a cream tea is, have an informal chat
to University staff and make friends. If you have
brought your family to Leicester, why not you bring
them along with you.

14:00 and 15:00
Venue: Meet your guide at The Square, Students’ Union


19.00 Free Ausden Clark bus service for students in Oadby and Mary Gee to main campus


19:30 Postgraduate Cheese, Wine & Soft Drinks Night

Venue: Senior Common Room, 5th Floor, Charles Wilson Building

This event is designed exclusively for postgraduate students, especially mature students. Relax and chat to
other postgraduate students over a selection of wines, cheeses and soft drinks (event closes at 22:00).

19:30 - 00.00 Karaoke Night

Venue: Students’ Union Building: The Scholar
(karaoke)

How is karaoke different in England from Asia, Europe or
America? Find out as you show your new friends your
singing skills.

The Students’ Union will be open afterwards for ‘The Big
Shabang’ club night from midnight until late.

Bus to Oadby Free Ausden Clark bus service for students needing to return to Oadby Student Village and
Student Village Mary Gee Houses.
departs 23.30 and
00.00 Venue: Buses leave from the campus bus stop (side of the Charles Wilson Building)


Saturday 2nd October 2010
You will need to vacate your room by 10am at the latest.

Trip to Nottingham Castle
The International Students’ Association have arranged an afternoon
trip to Nottingham Castle.

For more information and to buy tickets please visit ‘The Point’
(Students’ Union box office).

Sunday 3rd October 2010
Trip to Warwick Castle
Tickets will be sold from Wednesday – Friday, 9am - 4pm at The Point (Students’
Union box office). Numbers are limited to 300 places. www.warwick-castle.co.uk

Cost £20 per person
Transport and Castle Admission included in cost – there are places to eat at the Castle, or
you could take a picnic lunch.
Warwick Castle is less than a one hour drive from the University. Built by William the
Conqueror in 1068, the castle sits on a cliff overlooking the River Avon. The castle was
used as a fortification until the early 17th century when it was converted into a country
house. It is now owned by the Tussard’s waxworks group who have introduced excellent
interactive exhibitions including Kingmaker, Royal Weekend Party, Haunted Towers,
Dungeons, Maiden’s Tower and many other attractions. The grounds are extensive and
there is lots to see and do.

Coaches will leave:
Beaumont Hall at 09:45 (for students staying at Oadby Student Village)
Mayor’s Walk, Main Campus at 10:00 (for students staying at City Living sites)
We will leave Warwick Castle at 16:00, arriving back at approximately 17:00.


Checklist – when you arrive in Leicester
Tell your family you have arrived Arrange payment of accommodation fees

Arrange payment of tuition fees Register with the Freeman’s Common Health Centre
Complete online registration with the University Insure your belongings
Complete face to face registration Buy a Television Licence
(if you buy a TV in your room)
Open a bank account
Register with the Police (if applicable)
Arrange payment of accommodation fees

Further advice and information:
The Student Welfare Service is based in the Students’ Union Building (first
floor). The International Student Advisers are available from Monday –
Friday between 10.00-16.00 but you may need to book an appointment.

Student Welfare Service
Percy Gee Building
University of Leicester
Leicester
LE1 7RH

Tel: +44 (0) 116 223 1185
Fax: +44 (0) 116 223 1196
Email: welfare@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/welfare

© University of Leicester 2010
Leicester LE1 7RH
UK

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