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Before You Go |
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What is the best time to come to the UK? You need to understand the correct time of year for your own personal requirements. This maybe affected by the Academic Year, the financial year, the tax year or the seasons. Check! |
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Arrival: What should I do when I arrive? You should be aware of the location of family or friends before you arrive. |
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What should I bring? Moving to a new country has its own challenges. You need to understand the UK requirements and bring with you originals of documentation required for banking, employment, visa’s etc. |
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Jobs |
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Prospects – You will not be able to get a job in the UK within a week of arriving. You have to be realistic. If you can eliminate some of your choices before your arrival, this will greatly assist you. i.e. don’t arrive wanting a job in the UK. For example a Business Analyst position in London is much better. |
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Do you always receive a quick response to your job application? Regretfully no, but this can be due to a number of factors. Therefore it is necessary to be vigilant in chasing your application. |
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Do I have to work in London? No, there are positions around the country, where there will be requirements for your skills, where the pace of living will be slower than London. |
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Do working conditions differ from around the world and throughout the UK? Yes in the UK about 20% of the population were born outside the UK. Therefore there are areas where there are specific communities. Also around the UK rates of pay differ from London, because there can be a lower cost of living and a slower pace of life. |
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It is colder in the North? Remember that by coming to the UK for most of you it is North, and it is colder, as is further away from the Equator. If you work in London and then have to move to Scotland it is colder still. So consider this when thinking about which clothing to take. |
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Social Life |
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What is the public transport like, we hear that London transport in particular can be difficult, is this true? Take a look at our link www.traveline.org.uk To work out journey times on the Underground it is considered to be 2 minutes between each station. |
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What is the social life like? You need to consider your own requirements. Is it eating and drinking? Being with friends? Sport? All these factors can help you settle more quickly into your new surroundings, and affect where you seek both accommodation and employment. A pretty cottage out in the countryside will not be suitable for a city job near pubs and restaurants, but maybe suitable for a quiet life next to the cricket ground. |
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Are there any UK rules of which I should be aware? It is advisable to check/discuss the local situation. For instance a number of venues may be no smoking, or there maybe a no drinking in the streets bylaw. Ask a local before you get caught. |
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Personal |
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Medical requirements – What happens if I am sick and need a doctor? What if I need a dentist? Take a look at the Resource Centre for detailed information. |
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UK cost of living – How much does it costs to live in the UK and what are some of the rates of pay to give me an idea of living costs. What is the rate of exchange? Visit the website detailed below to find the answers: www.studygroup.com |
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What is the UK quality of life like? You will find a high number of people around, especially in London and other major cities. This may be in direct contrast to your home. It is especially noticeable on trains, buses and in the main shopping areas. It is quite a cultural shock. |
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Where can I get my laundry done? For many people the first time away from home is quite difficult and finding a launderette is an urgent matter. If you are in rented accommodation, it is sometimes very difficult to get your washing dried. Take it to the Launderette where you can use just the dryer. |
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