Hatfield College International Induction Week Booklet 2016

INTERNATIONAL INDUCTION WEEK

2016

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE

Introductio Introduction duction from Maria, Senior Senior International Frep Hi there! Let me be one of the first to say congratulations, and welcome to Hatfield College!

My name’s Maria and I’m your Senior International Frep for 201617. I’m Portuguese and Belgian and am currently in my second year studying Combined Honours in Social Sciences (Politics and Business). My job is not only to organise your International Induction Week but also to support you all throughout the year as you settle in to Hatfield College, Durham, and the UK. My main tip would be to get involved with all that College has to offer!

International students are generally very active in College; there are even four of them currently on the Junior Common Room (JCR) Exec. We will be putting on loads of international events all throughout the year, so keep your eyes open for them and please do come along!

Going to university abroad is a big accomplishment but can seem like a daunting experience. Sorting out your visa, bank account, and flights can be a nightmare, which is why we’ve tried to make your first weeks in the UK as easy as possible. This booklet contains all the essential information you will need to settle in, as well as a schedule of the events going on in College during International Induction Week. I hope you find it useful!

My role is to make sure you are fully supported in this big transition, so do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have this year. I’m so excited to meet you guys and to welcome you to your new home - bring on October!

Contact me: maria.r.novoa-de-faria-branc@durham.ac.uk

Message from the JCR Communities Officer Hello International Freshers of the 2016/17 year, Congratulations on your acceptance to Durham University, and more importantly, your placement at Hatfield College! While going away from home to university is difficult enough, I believe there are more complications that arise from moving to a different country and adjusting to a new culture.

However, my job as Communities Officer and Maria's job as Senior International Frep have been created to make your lives easier! Just last year, we were bright-eyed international Freshers at Hatfield and we would like to use our knowledge to make your transition to university life, and to England, as smooth as possible.

Besides International Induction Week, it is our responsibility to make sure that you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your time at Hatfield College and Durham University. We will hold international events throughout the year so that you can showcase your culture to your international and British peers. If you have ideas of your own, you can apply to work under Maria as a Junior International Representative and help keep Hatfield diverse.

Diversity is something we encourage, support, and celebrate at Hatfield College. In fact, my job as Communities Officer was specifically created to represent and support all minority groups at Hatfield. If you find yourself interested in joining Hatfield's LGBTQ+ community, Hatfield’s community of students with disabilities, or the College’s sports teams or societies, please don’t hesitate to contact me before, during, or after Freshers' week.

Contact Meghan: hatfield.jcrcommunities@durham.ac.uk

Useful Contacts Use these contacts if you have any issues or queries during your time at Hatfield College!

College Officers and Staff

Tim Burt

Anthony Bash

Master

Senior Tutor

t.p.burt@durham.ac.uk

hatfield.seniortutor@durham.ac.uk

Michelle Crawford

Brenda Mitchell

Bursar

Senior Tutor’s Secretary

t.m.crawford@durham.ac.uk

hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk

JCR Exec and Reps

Brandon Roberts

Ben Bloom

Senior Man

VP Discipline

hatfield.seniorman@durham.ac.uk

hatfield.jcrdiscipline@durham.ac.uk

Welfare and Support

Brogan Harman

Emi Husband

Welfare Officer

Assistant Welfare Officer

hatfield.welfare@durham.ac.uk

hatfield.welfare@durham.ac.uk

Welfare anonymous online message:

Welfare phone (anonymous text service): 07858 364 474

http://community.dur.ac.uk/hatfield.jcrwelfare/

anonymous-chat/#/tab/message

Confidential, non-advisory, nonjudgmental, non-directive listening and online chat service run by students for students Phone: 0191 334 6444 Online: http://community.dur.ac.uk/nightline/

About Hatfield College Hatfield College was founded in 1846 as Durham University’s second residential college named after Bishop Hatfield. Originally called Bishop Hatfield Hall, the College was a lot smaller than it is today, comprising an old coaching inn (Dining Hall) and later A & B Stairs (The Melville Building). The first Master of the College, David Melville, was a pioneer of the residential college system we have today.

There have been many changes since the nineteenth century but the College remains the same sociable, supportive, and spirited community today. The Head of College is referred to as the Master, a position that is held by Professor Tim Burt. There are several other College Officers including Professor Anthony Bash (Vice-Master and Senior Tutor / Chaplain), and Michelle Crawford (Bursar). Brenda Mitchell (Admissions and Senior Tutor’s Secretary) is your first point of contact for all student support queries.

Porters are also notable members of staff, as you will certainly interact with them frequently. They are always available in the Reception / Lodge and act as the first point of contact out of office hours.

The College community is divided into three Common Rooms: The Senior Common Room (SCR) is made up of College Officers, academics, and mentors.

The Middle Common Room (MCR) comprises postgraduate students and is housed in Kitchen Stairs. The Junior Common Room (JCR) is the largest community and includes all undergraduate students at Hatfield College.

The community is led by an Executive Committee (Exec) of students headed by the Senior Man (Brandon Roberts).

Welfare Studying away from home in a different country is very exciting and rewarding, but may prove slightly stressful or challenging at times. Whatever the problem, whether it’s academic concerns, financial worries, homesickness, adjusting to life in the UK etc., it is important to remember that there are many sources of support to help you through any difficulties you may experience. Hatfield College has a fantastic staff- and peer-provided student support system if ever you need to get some of these problems off your chest; there are plenty of people you can talk to who will try to help where possible.

If you wish to speak to a member of the College’s Student Support Team, you can request a meeting with Professor Anthony Bash, the Vice-Master and Senior Tutor, by

contacting Brenda Mitchell, the Senior Tutor’s Secretary (tel: +44 (0) 191 334 2610 or email: hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk). There is also an Assistant Senior Tutor (post currently vacant) who will be happy to see you to discuss any concerns, problems, or questions you may have during your time at Hatfield College. There are also University-wide services available, including the International Office, University Health Centre, University Counselling Service, Nightline, Disability Support, and the Durham Students’ Union Advice Centre.

Hatfield College is lucky to have an excellent peer-provided support service. The JCR Welfare Team offer Drop-In Hours, run by students who are able to listen to all Hatfield members who need a listening ear - whether about work stress, cultural barriers, homesickness, relationships, etc. They can also help in dealing with difficult events (bereavement, family problems, friendship breakdown, etc.), offering guidance so as to signpost you towards the most relevant services available within the University.

The students who run Drop-In Hours, held at the top of D Stairs, are the Welfare Officer (Brogan), the Assistant Welfare Officer (Emi) and the three Senior Welfare Reps (Gaspard, Roshini, and Natasha). They have all completed a Nightline training programme and are committed to providing a non-judgmental, confidential (in keeping with your safety and the safety of others) and discreet environment where members can share their issues.

There are several methods of getting in contact with us in addition to the regular DropIns in the Welfare Room. These include Skype Drop-Ins; a mobile phone (text only); and an email address, which are all checked regularly. If you feel it is appropriate and preferable, you can arrange to meet a member of the team at an alternative location in (or out) of College. We also provide students with many free supplies (such as condoms, dental dams, lube, cough sweets, earplugs, etc.). These can be collected at Drop-Ins, or can be requested by text or email to be put discreetly in pigeon holes.

The Welfare Team runs a number of campaigns throughout the year to raise awareness of important issues such as night time safety, wellbeing during exam periods, and student mental health.

We all hope your transition to Durham University life and your time in the UK are as enjoyable as possible; should you find that it is not running as smoothly as you would like, do contact the College Student Support Team or the JCR Welfare Team to get the necessary help.

FREPS FROM ABROAD These are some of the Fresher’s Reps (Freps) who will be working hard to make your first few days at Hatfield as amazing as possible! The entire Frep team is made up of 43 reps, but here are the Internationals among us. Feel free to ask them any questions – they’re here to help!

Gaspard de Kervenoaël Kervenoaë l

Combined Honours in Social Sciences, 2nd Year As one of this year’s Senior Freps, this is one smiley French face you’re guaranteed to see around College a lot during your first few weeks. But fear not, Gaspard will continue to hang around long after Freshers’ Week is over, as he is also a Senior Welfare Rep, a SHAPED Rep and plays football for the mighty Hatfield C’s! Be warned, his accent is somewhat legendary around college and he has also earned the nickname of Sasspard - you’ll soon know why!

Brandon Roberts

Archaeology, 3rd Year The first of many Americans on this team, Brandon comes from Winston-Salem in North Carolina. As our Senior Man for the coming year, his role is to improve the university experience for Hatfielders, as well as leading the strategic direction of the Exec and making sure that they always represent the opinions of the JCR Members (P.S. come to JCR Meetings!). When not representing the JCR, Brandon keeps himself very busy. This year he’s been part of DUCK and SHAPED. He’s also played with the DU Men’s Lacrosse team and Hatfield Cricket. However, his true happy place is Urban Oven, where he can be spotted late at night trying to find the perfect burrito…

M eghan Hosch

English, 2nd Year In many ways Meghan’s exactly the same as the overly-excited American girl from Florida that she was in Freshers’ Week – keen, keen, and keen. Don’t be fooled by her height, as what she lacks in stature she makes up for 100 times in enthusiasm (and sass)!

As well as being the JCR’s Communities Officer she’s also the Secretary of Poetry Soc, Finance & Sponsorship officer of the Durham LGBT+, and is a dedicated member of the Durham belly dancing performance group.

Ben Bloom Bloom

Law, 3rd Year Ben came to Hatfield from a small town outside of Nashville, Tennessee in the United States two years ago and is now our JCR VP Discipline. Should you be required to attend a Disciplinary Meeting with the Master or Vice-Master, Ben will accompany you to represent the JCR.

Matteo Bertacca

PPE, 2nd Year Probably the most international student Hatfield has ever seen, this year's JCR Treasurer comes from sunny Italy, and has also lived in Holland, Thailand, England, and Singapore. In charge of managing the JCR finances, Matteo is the point of contact for any JCR monetary issues. Known for having featured in The Tab’s Fittest Fresher contest as well as for his atrocious chat (his words, not ours!), Matteo is your go-to guy for any DUAFC and HCAFC related questions - make sure to ask him about waking up in Newcastle…

Danielle Silverman

Archaeology, 2nd Year The last of the American Freps, Danielle comes from Voorhessville, New York but has quickly made Hatfield her home away from home. Rumour has it she likes Europe so much she hasn’t been back to the States since first arriving… She is the President of the College’s LGBTQ+ Society and can likely be found in Klute on a Tuesday or Sunday night, enjoying some cheesy tunes. Danielle is super bubbly and you’ll be hard pressed to miss her, her bright pink hair can be spotted from all the way down the Bailey!

Alice Freudiger

Combined Honours in Social Sciences, 2nd Year Alice travelled to Durham from her native city of Paris one year ago and has since managed to rank up an impressive number of extra-curricular activities! She plays the violin in the DU Orchestra, is the newly appointed President of the French Society, and plays rugby for HCWRFC. She is an avid formalgoer and hardly ever misses Cheapskates on Mondays and Loveshack on Wednesdays. You know what they say - work hard, play hard…

Jiannan Lyu

Law, 2nd Year It was a close contest but Jiannan might just take home the crown for being this year’s sassiest Frep - sorry Meghan and Gaspard! Having participated in and winning the Voice of Durham competition held by the Chinese society, Jiannan quickly became something of local Durham celebrity.

He is also an active member of the LGBT society, and will be one of the first to rave about the wonders of Pride week! If you ever catch him on the dance floor don’t forget to ask him to breakdance, we hear it’s one of his many hidden talents…

Roshini Turner

Sociology, 3rd Year Roshini travelled to Hatfield from Hong Kong, although her name and numerous passports dispute this. We think she must have loved being last year’s Senior Frep so much she just had to Frep again! It is a rarity to see her in anything but stash, as she is the captain of DUWRFC, plays for HCWRFC, and led the Bailey side to an epic victory in last year’s Hill-Bailey charity rugby match. Roshini does have a softer side though, being willing to help anyone out as part of the Welfare Team.

Thea WestwaterWestwater-Smith

Natural Sciences, 2nd Year This half Spanish-half British gal is the true college all-rounder!

Thea’s commitment to HCWRFC ended up getting her sent to A&E, but she’ll be gracing the pitch once more this year. You might also spot her playing some volleyball with HCVC or at a Rounders match during summer. A toastie bar queen, she’s the mastermind behind the now classic chicken, cheese, and pesto as well as the chocolate and banana toasties! Thea is also a Tea and Toast volunteer, and we hear she makes the best cup of tea in the whole of Hatfield...

Tips for living in the UK The tap water is safe to drink, drink unless specifically stated otherwise – it may taste a bit weird at first but it is fine!

You’ll hopefully never need it but the emergency number in the UK in 999.

999 Call 101 for a non-emergency police call. You can also use 111 if you need medical help but it isn’t an emergency.

Bring some mementos that will remind you of home – these will really help you to settle in and feel at ease.

Tackle homesickness by staying positive and keeping connected with home using Skype, keeping a blog, making phone calls, and sending cards and letters – it’s always lovely getting something back in the post too!

Join the International Student Association or one of the many societies for students from different countries, religions, or political beliefs. The people in these societies will have specific experience and understand your needs. This is also a great way to meet people – take a look at the Union’s website for more information.

Similarly, connect with people by joining other societies and clubs, clubs and through your course and College. This will be an amazing chance to make connections with people from all over the world and make some great memories! There is something for everyone at Durham!

Don’t overload yourself on the way here – you’ll be able to get all the essentials (bedding, crockery and cutlery, towels, etc.) in Durham. Buying upon arrival is easier than paying for extra baggage and dragging it all the way from home!

If you do want to bring more things from home than your luggage allowance will allow, think about shipping it another way - it may not arrive for your first few days at Hatfield, but it could be a cheaper alternative if you do have some heavier/ bulky things you want to have with you.

Bring or buy a coat – it does get very cold in Durham in the winter, even if it doesn’t actually rain all the time!

Voltage Vo ltage in the UK is 230-240V and the UK plug is a three pronged BS 1363 – you may need to bring voltage converters or plug adaptors.

Don’t let any language barriers deter you – there are language evening classes and additional support available.

The UK drinking age is 18, which may be different from some of your home countries – be aware of your limits and pace yourself if you do want to drink.

There is absolutely no pressure to drink if you’d rather not.

British humour is known for being a bit odd but try not to worry: you’ll get used to it in no time!

There are regional differences all across the UK, as there are with every country, and each of these regions may come with their own stereotype (many of which don’t hold true!) and different accents which may take some time to understand, but as with the humour, you’ll understand soon enough!

Checklist Bring Passport with relevant visa (tier 4 for non-EU full time student) Relevant documentation for visa Medical forms CAS number Qualification records Bank transfer information Winter clothes (you won’t need shorts) Waterproof

Any new adapters for computers/tablets since UK uses 13 amp square pin fused plugs (you can buy a Mac adapter in Durham) Personal photos or items Any essential products from your home country A carry-on bag that could also be used for weekend trips Formal attire Exercise / sport clothes Headphones

Buy All stationery Any books needed Extra coats / jumpers Room decoration Bedding Toiletries Fancy dress Hangers Doorstop Extension cable Cutlery and crockery

Finances Since you’ll be moving to a new country for three years it’ll be important to set up a UK bank account. Using an international account or card will require unnecessary fees and transfers will take much longer to process, this becomes very tiresome after several weeks. Therefore, it is recommended that you bring enough cash (but not too much!) to last a week or two before fully setting up your bank account. In reality, you will probably have to use your card a few times since you’ll be buying many essential items and the first week can get quite pricey. Please notify your home bank that you are living abroad!

Some banks may prevent you from spending over £100 or lock your account if not contacted in advance. You may also want to contact your bank at home and ask for

information on transferring funds to the UK. Paying tuition to the University and fees to Hatfield can be done through a three-time Direct Debit that will be set up several weeks into first term since it’s not due until the 1st of December. This can be set up with international accounts with Uni-pay. Please see the Durham University Finance Department for more information!

Banks Sadly, many banks do not offer the same exclusive offers to internationals as they do to home students. Many accounts require that you have lived in the UK for three years before setting up a full account. However, these accounts are available to students who have just entered the UK. Barclays - Located in City Centre, offer international student account, contactless debit card, mobile and online banking HSBC - City Centre, offer Basic Bank Account, contactless debit card with £300 daily withdrawal, mobile and online banking RBS & Natwest - Located in Prince Bishops Shopping Centre (RBS) and City Centre (Natwest), Debit card with £300 daily withdrawal, mobile and online banking, free Taste Card membership (very good deals at Durham restaurants!).

Lloyds - Located in City Centre, offer Classic Account, Debit card with £500 daily withdrawal, mobile and online banking, planned overdraft Santander - Located on North Road, offer International Student Current Account, Debit card, mobile and online banking, deposit of one foreign cheque a month, Apple Pay feature, £5 fee every month and requires a minimum £50 monthly deposit to earn interest. *All information and offers are up to date at publication, but are subject to change

What you’ll need in order to set up a UK bank account: Your passport UCAS letter Appointment- made at DSU international fair Bank Letter (letter confirming you are a student for banking purposes) available at the International Fair (and please make sure you know which bank you want to bank with before you go, as bank letters are bank-specific).

Alternatively, you can use the online form on Hatfield’s welcome pages to order a letter in advance.

Phones Due to the importance of having a mobile phone and the many conveniences that they offer, it is necessary to set yours up as soon as possible. As you can imagine, constantly looking for Wi-Fi becomes tiresome. It is also rather unavoidable, as Hatfield doesn’t offer landline phones within your accommodation block. You will need to be able to personally contact UK phone numbers, whether they are new friends, banks, estate agents, university departments, etc. Most mobile carriers require a credit check before they will set up a phone contract; this usually means you just have to set up a bank account. However, you can set up a pre-paid SIM card with no credit check. You can use your current phone in the UK as long as it is both unlocked and able to use a GSM network. If you already have a phone that works I recommend a pre-paid plan since you can cancel it during the holidays. If you don’t already have a working phone, you have the option of buying on all out and using a pre-paid plan or getting a phone contract with monthly payments on the phone. The following carriers can be found in Durham: • • • • •

Three: Three Prince Bishops O2: O2 Prince Bishops EE: Silver Street Vodafone: Silver Street Giffgaff: Online – runs on the O2 Network.

Tips International calls and texts can be made using regular data or Wifi with apps like Facetime, Viber, WhatsApp, and Skype. You won’t need an expensive plan to stay in contact with friends and family!

Travel Around the UK and b eyond!

Before going into all of the exciting travel opportunities that will be open to you once you’re in Durham, I’d first like to go over some details on your first arrival into the UK as a student. If you’re a UK passport holder or EU resident you should have no problems, as you do not need permission to study in the UK from the immigration authority.

However, if you are a non-EU international holding a Tier 4 visa the process is a bit longer. Depending on where you’re coming from, you’ll probably be exhausted by the time you reach London or Newcastle. However, be aware of announcements or signs directed towards new international students. There is often a different line for you to ensure that your visa receives the appropriate stamp (I know they do this at Heathrow but the process may be different elsewhere.) Airport employees should be aware of the policy and can point you in the right direction. If in doubt, it’s worth asking the airport staff! For various immigration reasons, it is advised that you do not have a layover in Ireland because your visa will not receive the proper stamp.

You will also have to have your CAS number and details of your accommodation at Durham. The College address is Hatfield College, North Bailey, Durham, Co. Durham, DH1 3RQ. If you have any further questions about this, feel free to contact me.

Transportation in the UK is incredible! From personal experience it is always very efficient and relatively cheap. This means that it is easy to travel around within the UK and even explore the rest of Europe. Below I’ll mention a few essential things to know.

Airports Heathrow - The busiest airport in the UK and probably the port of arrival for many longdistance international flights. It is located in west London and easily accessible via the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect from Paddington station in central London.

You can then take the Hammersmith & City line from Paddington to King’s Cross St. Pancras.

Gatwick - The second busiest airport and another you are likely to encounter travelling to and from the UK. It’s a good airport to use for cheap EasyJet flights around Europe. It is located about 30 miles (45 km) south of central London but can be accessed by the Gatwick express operated by Southern to Victoria station. You can then take the Victoria line to King’s Cross St. Pancreas.

Newcastle - A smaller airport with international and domestic flights but much more accessible to Durham. The three-hour train journey from London to Durham is just too tiresome especially after a long flight. You can usually pay a bit more to get a connecting flight from major European city to Newcastle and cut out a few hours from your overall trip. You can then take a train from the airport to Durham that will take just under an hour. If you’re flying into Newcastle in October then the University will have coaches to pick you up. (Please contact the University’s International Office to enquire about this service).

Trains Probably the easiest way around the UK. Durham has a train station located within reasonable walking distance, but if you’re carrying luggage you may want to consider a cab. From Durham station you can get about anywhere in the UK with enough connections. The station is on the line from King’s Cross in London to Edinburgh in Scotland. This line is mainly operated by Virgin East Coast although there are several others. You can usually save quite a bit of money booking long train journeys in advance. You can just purchase tickets from smaller trips such as Newcastle from machines at the station. I would highly recommend that you invest in a 16-25 Railcard since you save 33% on most trips. They cost £30 a year or £70 for three years. It’s definitely worth it, especially if you’re travelling to and from London often.

Buses These can also be good since trains cannot get you everywhere. They can bring you to more remote locations or can just be a cheaper alternative to a train. There is a bus station on the North Road with services to surrounding areas such as Newcastle, Darlington, and Gateshead. Ensure that you have enough cash with you for a day trip to buy a return bus ticket! For those of you who don’t mind sitting for several hours in order to save money, you can make use of Megabus. The journey from London to Newcastle will take about six hours and cost around £15.

Medical Registration Taking care of yourself and staying healthy whilst at university is very important. Since you will be living in a densely populated environment, illness can spread quickly. This is made a bit more difficult coming from another country, as you will be subjected to a new climate and diet. Luckily the National Health Service (NHS) offers some free coverage to international students coming from around the world. The NHS will cover these free: emergency treatment, family planning, treatment of communicable diseases, and compulsory psychological care. Sadly, most follow-up and more complicated treatments require payment if you are a non-EEA resident. If you live in the European Economic Area or a Swiss national you are entitled to full treatment. Residents of Australia and New Zealand also have full treatment. For everyone else, from 6 April 2015 an immigration health surcharge can be paid for full treatment. More information on qualification can be found on UKCISA.org.uk. Once registered you will receive an NHS card that will assign you a local general practitioner (GP). You will be able to make an appointment with their office and receive the proper care. The GP will also direct you to specialist or hospital if needed. If there is an emergency, you should dial the emergency number 999. The medical dispatcher will either send an ambulance or direct you to the nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. The closest A&E is the University Hospital of North Durham; it’s just a quick cab ride away. Any more specific information on healthcare can be found on the NHS website or from your GP.

Where to shop?

For such a small place, Durham has a surprising number of shops! Newcastle has even more choice and is just a short train ride away. Since many of these new shops will be unfamiliar to you, I’ve compiled them into categories so you can quickly find you what need! Make sure to keep in mind that many shops close or adjust their hours on Sunday.

Pharmacy These shops offer a wide range of products including toiletries, vitamins, beauty products, allergy medicine, and much more.

• Boots: Located in the city centre and near the Prince Bishop’s shopping centre. It offers a full pharmacy. This is a two-storey shop and you can find anything you need. There is a large selection of over-the-counter medicine that is very helpful, especially in the winter.

• Superdrug: Also located in Prince Bishop’s, this shop focus more on beauty products and toiletries but still offers some over-the-counter medicine.

Groceries There are many options available in Durham. Luckily you don’t have to worry about cooking this year but it’s good to keep a bit of food in your room (please note that there will not be a fridge in your room unless you have requested one prior to your arrival for documented medical purposes). There are small communal kitchens on most landings in accommodation blocks. There is also a kitchen available in H stairs. These stores are of varying quality and some also offer toiletries, alcohol, and cooking supplies.

• Tesco: Probably the most popular grocery store in Durham due to its size and cheap offers. Tesco offers everything you would need for cooking or just snacking.

The shop regularly has deals where it seems that half the store is half off! Tesco also has its own brands, which are decent for the price. It is located in the Market Place in the city centre. There is also another location on North Road that is open until 11.00pm.

• Dunelm Food Store: A popular destination among Hatfield students, especially those living in Palmer’s Garth. It’s mainly an off-licence and sells all types of alcohol but also offers quite a bit of snack food including crisps, sweets, and ready-made sandwiches. It is located on New Elvet and is open until 11pm.

• Marks & Spencer (M&S (M&S) M&S): A shop that is a bit more expensive than Tesco but offers higher quality food. Many of its microwavable meals are quite good in case you miss College dinner. M&S also offers much more including clothing and home furnishings. It is located in city centre right next to Tesco. It closes at 6pm.

• Sainsbury’s: A much smaller shop than Tesco but offers the same type of food at a similar price. It is located on the North Road and open until 11pm.

• Greengrocers: There are two fresh produce shops on the North Road offering lots of vegetables cheaply. Robinsons offers a student discount if you show your campus card.

• Golden Pearl: A restaurant on the North Road that also carries some specialist ingredients for Asian cooking. There is also another market for Asian ingredients directly opposite. More specific ingredients can be found in China Town in Newcastle (near St James’ Park football stadium).

Essentials Everything you need to make yourself comfortable in Durham: these shops offer linens, home goods, and decorations.

• Yorkshire Linen: Linen: Located in the Gates shopping off North Road, they offer a variety of linens and pillows. Also worth a visit during International Week!

• Poundland: Located in Prince Bishop’s, offers a variety of cheap goods for one pound; they have hangers, extension cords, batteries, etc.

• IKEA: Located in Gateshead, a short train or bus ride away. Good place to go if you need anything extra for your room. Will come in handy next year when you live out!

• Top Shop/Jack Wills/Next/H&M/New Wills/Next/H&M/New Look/Monsoon/Superdry Look/Monsoon/Superdry: Superdry: Some of the clothing shops available in Durham, and there are plenty more! These shops will be helpful if you find you need an extra coat or jumper once winter comes.

• Durham Indoor Market: An interesting market with a large variety of products including several butchers, a bakery, a fish monger, household goods, clothes and accessories, and hardware. There is an outdoor market with clothes, sweets, and fresh food on Saturdays and Sundays.

Barbers & Hairdressers • Bronx: Cheap men’s barber on Saddler Street, good for a quick trim. Will be under £10.

• Trampas: Good men’s hairdresser, located close to Hatfield on Owengate. Will cost £15.

• Chaps: Another good barber on the North Road, will cost less than £10 with student discount.

• Toni & Guy: Stylist for both men and women, located in the Prince Bishop’s.

• Saks: Stylist located in city centre.

International Induction Week Timetable Wednesday, 28 September Day Events All Day

Arrive at Hatfield! Collect your room key from the Porter’s Lodge and Freshers’ Reps (Freps) will be more than happy to help you move your luggage!

10:00- 11:00 11:00- 12:00 12:00- 13:00 14:00- 15:00

Tours of Durham/College Collect Essentials Lunch Tours of Durham/College

Freps will be happy to guide you to local shops to collect everything you need to settle in.

15:00- 15:30 09:00- 17:00

Visa Checking

17:30- 19:00

Please bring your passport! You will also need your student ID number (9 digits beginning 000) for visa checking. Freps will take you 15:30, 16:00 and 16:30.

Dinner

Welfare DropDrop-In Session One of our Senior Welfare Reps will be in the welfare room, located at the top of D stairs, for you to ask any questions in confidence, offer supplies or have a friendly chat (tea and biscuits provided!)

Optional Evening Activities 19:00- 20:30

20:30-23:00

Games and Films Common Room

in

the

Pace College Bar

Fancy a game of FIFA or just relaxing to a film? Freps will be putting on casual entertainment until midnight, so feel free to join in at any time!

A major social space for students. There is a lot to do including a pool table and TV projector!

The Library Finish your first night in Durham at a popular English pub and meet Hatfield’s international postgraduate students! Free snacks as well as soft drinks will be available.

23:00- 24:00

Tea and Toast Freps will be in Pace kitchen serving tea, hot chocolate, coffee and toast for anyone that wants a small snack or a chat before bed!

Thursday, 29 September Day Events All Day 8:00-9:00 9:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 12:00-13:00 13:00-14:00 14:00-15:00 15:00-16:00

16:00-17:00

17:00-17:30 17:30-19:00

International Welcome Breakfast Tours of Durham/ Newcastle DayDay-Trip College If you have completed Lunch your visa checking and have spare time, Café Tour Freps will lead you to Freps will lead you Newcastle, a larger city just north of to some of Durham, for a day of Durham’s most shopping and sightpopular cafes! seeing! There are many shops and restaurants to enjoy.

Dinner

Collect Essentials Grab some Freps and head into town to buy anything you may need to settle in!

Visa Checking – 09:0009:00- 17:00 Another opportunity to confirm visa details. You will need your passport as well as your student ID number (9 digits beginning 000) for this.

Welfare DropDrop-In Session

Optional Evening Activities 19:0021:00

21:0023:00

Games and Films in the Pace Common Room For those of you who wish to stay in College, Freps will be running activities until late in the evening. Please come Intercollegiate Mixer and join in!

An event that we’ve been planning for a while…

You will have the opportunity to meet international students from other colleges! More information will follow on the Facebook group or via email.

23:0024:00

Tea and Toast Freps will be in Pace Kitchen serving tea, hot chocolate, coffee and toasts for anyone that wants a small snack or a chat before bed.

Friday, 30 September Day Events All Day 8:00-9:00 9:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 12:00-13:00 13:00-14:00 14:00-15:00 15:00-16:00

16:00-17:00 17:00-17:30 17:30-19:00

International Welcome Breakfast Breakfast Tours of Durham/ Day Trip to the College Beach Lunch If you have Rowing Boats on completed your visa checking and the Wear have spare time, Join the Freps for a why not head down to a nearby leisurely row along the River Wear – we beach for a day of fun? Feel free to promise you’ll get the best view of the bring a barbeque or games!

Cathedral and Castle!

Dinner – please tell

Collect Essentials

Visa Checking – 09:0009:00- 17:00 You will need your passport as well as your student ID number (9 digits beginning 000) for this.

Welfare DropDrop-In Session

the College if you will not eat dinner in College tomorrow night but will go to Nando’s.

Optional Evening Activities 20:00-21:30

Things I wish I’d known as an International Fresher

21:30- 23:00

Curious as to what to expect from your first year of University? Join the international Freps in the Pace Common Room and listen to us talk about the biggest adventures, mistakes, and all the important things we wish we had known as an international Fresher! This is the moment to ask any of the burning questions you might have (and find out some embarrassing stories…).

Games and Films in the Pace Common Room Once the talk is over we’ll be putting on a film, come and relax with us!

23:00-24:00

Tea and Toast Freps will be in Pace Kitchen serving tea, hot chocolate, coffee and toasts for anyone that wants a small snack or a chat before bed..

Saturday, 1 October Day Events All Day

International Welcome Collect Essentials

8:00- 9:00

Breakfast

9:00-12:00

Tours of Durham/ College

12:00-13:00

Lunch

13:00-16:00

Tours of Durham/ College

Sport on Racecourse Freps will provide some sports equipment for a relaxing day down by the river. Feel free to kick around a football or just sit around in the sun!

16:00-17:00

Relax in College

17:00-17:30

We will be serving afternoon tea on Rectory Lawn, so come along for a cup of tea, some cookies and a chat!

17:30-18:00

Dinner in College

18:00-19:30

Welfare Drop in Session

Dinner at Nando’s!

Curious as to what exactly a “cheeky Nando’s” is? Come along and find out! A reasonably-priced nice dinner at one of Durham’s many restaurants.

Optional Evening Events All Night (19:00-23:00)

Games and Films in the Hang out in the Bar Pace Common Room End your International Induction Week with your new Will be running all night, feel friends in the bar! There will also be a few UK free to drop in! students arriving who will be happy to have a chat.

23:00-24:00

Tea and Toast Freps will be in Pace Kitchen serving tea, hot chocolate, coffee and toasts for anyone that wants a small snack or a chat before bed.

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