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PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION 2013. STUDENTS’ LIVES AT NU AND IN THE UK. Chindanai Preuksapanich Rassa Herabat Nattaphol Ruthaiyanont. Nottingham. Nottingham. University of Nottingham. Welcome Week. Pick-up service at Heathrow Halls of Residence Bonding Activities
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PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION 2013 STUDENTS’ LIVES AT NU AND IN THE UK Chindanai Preuksapanich Rassa Herabat Nattaphol Ruthaiyanont
Welcome Week • Pick-up service at Heathrow • Halls of Residence • Bonding Activities • Open account, Medical check-ups (injection) • Introduction to University of Nottingham • Collect student ID card • Payments for Accommodation and Tuition
Accommodations -Beeston -Broadgate Park - Dunkirk -University
Bus - Indigo Cash Saver Covers unlimited 1 year ride Buy from Freshers Fair 189 GBP - NCT (Nottingham City Transport) Available from Portland Building in university Top-up in student ID card
Rail • Main operators • East Midlands Train • Virgin Train • Compare price at ‘National Rail’ • Book in advance • Purchase ‘Young Railcard’ What do you get? - Save 1/3 on fares across Britain - Costs just £30 for 1-year (£70 for 3-years)
National Express • For travelling to Heathrow • (Allow time for delays)
HSBC UniversityBranch (opening hours Mon, Wed, Fri) • Premier(Deposit according to Bank’s policy) • Opens account both in Thailand and UK • Make transfers without processing fee • Instant Transfer between Thai and UK account • Regular Account • Transfer with processing fee
NatWest • Branch in University (Opening Hours Mon-Fri) • Opens account in UK • Carry cash from Thailand to open account
Pay monthly vs. Pay as you go - Pay monthly will need a prove of address