Bankside House Welcome Pack

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Bankside House Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden Bankside House Travel information Page 6-7 When you arrive and depart What do I need to bring?

Catering on campus Breakfast at Bankside House Page 8-9 Bankside House rules and regulations Social programme Pages 10-11 Local area information Things to do in London Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film Pages 12-13 Things to remember Keeping in touch with family and friends Staying safe on and around campus Oyster cards and public transport Activating your IT account Enjoy yourself

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Introduction LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 27 year. We now also want to welcome you to your new hall of residence and wish you a happy and productive stay.

LSE halls are designed to help you make friends and be part of a first-class student community during your studies. We do our best to make sure that your stay with us is rewarding, both socially and in terms of your studies.

The following pages will educate you on what to expect from your hall and the local area around it.

We look forward to your arrival at your hall over the Summer.

Welcome from your Warden Dear Summer School Banksiders,

If you have any enquiries about your course including timetables, course

I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to Bankside House. The residence is superbly located in the vibrant South Bank area, with art, music, theatre and film right on the doorstep – be sure to

changes, event tickets, exams or if you lose your LSE ID card you should go to the Summer School Office, located in Clement House, room CLM 1.02.

take advantage of the location while you

Please don’t hesitate to contact me or one

are here! LSE is a (very pleasant) 20

of the Sub-Wardens if we can offer

minute walk away, across the river.

assistance or advice during your stay. I hope that you enjoy your

Bankside has an experienced team in place to help you make the most of your

time at Bankside House and the LSE Summer School.

stay here. The Reception Team provide a smooth service during your stay and if you have any questions about your accommodation they will be happy to help.

Debra Ogden (Warden) d.ogden@lse.ac.uk

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Bankside House Bankside House is LSE’s biggest hall of

tennis and six TV rooms. There's even a

residence with a great sense of

piano room.

community.

Over 250 rooms have private shower/toilet facilities (including all twin rooms), the rest sharing a shower/toilet suite with just one other room.

To view our 360° virtual tour and an overall summary, visit: Bankside House Please note that contract lengths and many other details apply only to full-time

One of the most attractive features of

students.

Bankside House is its location. Situated on the south bank of the Thames, the hall is

The facilities are excellent and include a

only a short walk from London’s stunning

student bar and games room as well

river front and it’s many attractions.

as quiet study areas, laundry room, table

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Travel Information To Campus: Bankside House is a 25

To Bankside House: Bankside House is

minute walk to campus. To view directions

situated at 24 Sumner Street, London,

on a map, visit: Bankside to LSE

SE1 9JA. To view on a map, visit:

It is also possible to take public transport

Bankside House

to campus. Visit: TFL Closest tube stations: Southwark, London Bridge. You can take public transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL

From Heathrow: The best way to travel

Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage,

from Heathrow airport to central London is

you may want to consider taking a taxi to

the London Underground Piccadilly Line if

Bankside House. The safest and easiest

you are carrying light luggage. Another

way to book a taxi is using the TFL

quick option is the Heathrow Express. It

Cabwise service.

runs from Heathrow to Paddington Station every 15 minutes. National Express also runs a coach service to Victoria.

You can access the Cabwise telephone number or download their iPhone or Android app by visiting: Cabwise

For more information, visit the following websites. Heathrow Express National Express

Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick up passengers on the street. It is important to be wary of unlicensed minicabs.

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When you arrive and depart On arriving at your hall, you’ll need to

If you arrive before 3pm, you will not be

check-in and pick up your key from the

able to gain access to your room, but we

reception desk.

do provide luggage storage space, so you can drop your bags off and explore the

This can be done from 3pm onwards. LSE

new area before checking in at 3pm.

halls play host to many guests throughout the year and we need the morning to

When the day comes for you to depart

prepare your rooms for you.

from your hall, you’ll need to vacate by 10.30am on the morning of your departure.

What do I need to bring?

Bankside House has a number of facilities

that your electrical equipment is

for you to access including an inexpensive

compatible with UK standards. To learn

laundry room. You are also provided with

more about our electricity supply, visit:

fresh towels and bed linen throughout. For

Electricity supply

this reason it is not necessary for you to travel with a great deal of clothes and bed linen.

For a full list of facilities at Bankside House, visit: House rules, facilities and arrangements There are however, some essentials to remember. If you are travelling from abroad and are carrying electrical appliances with you, make sure to get a UK power adapter. You will be unable to use any electrical goods unless you have an adapter. You should also make sure

Remember to check your flight’s luggage allowance before travelling and make sure you know what items can and can’t be taken on a flight.

Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK

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Catering on Campus You’re going to be spending a lot of time around LSE campus on your Summer School course.

For light bites during the day we recommend The Garrick restaurant located at the entrance to Houghton Street.

The Garrick offers a delicious range of Breakfast (8.00am-10.30am) and Lunch (12.00pm-2.30pm) food at affordable prices. View the breakfast menu here: The Menu They also run an afternoon special of tea

To find more information, visit: The Garrick For a full range of restaurants and cafes on campus, visit: Restaurants and Cafes

or coffee and a slice of cake for £3.15.

Breakfast at Bankside House Bankside House includes high quality dining facilities and will provide you with breakfast to get your day started.

Breakfast will generally be served from 7.30am – 10.00am, but times may vary at weekends.

When choosing your breakfast you may select either a English (Bacon, sausages, beans, tomatoes, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms etc) or continental (Juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, croissants, cheese, meat and toast) breakfast.

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Bankside House rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and

Other general rules and safety information

regulations. For detailed terms and

can be found on our information for

conditions relating specifically to your

current residents:

Summer School accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions It is important to be familiar with these terms to know what you can and cannot do concerning your booking.

No halls permit smoking. It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the building.

Information for current residents Remember that some of this information relates only to term time students.

If you are unsure about any information relating to your hall, you should check with the reception desk.

Social Programme Once you’re settled into life at Bankside

programme to look forward to, supported

House, you can begin enjoying yourself at

by your hall and by the Summer School

LSE. You have a high quality social

itself.

Your hall

On arrival, your hall will be hosting its own social welcome event.

You can find out more about what events are planned for you on arrival at your hall.

Just ask your reception.

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Summer School social programme Throughout your course you’ll be able to choose from a wide array of events to take part in, designed to immerse you in the culture of London and of LSE. There will also be separate welcome receptions held by Summer School on 6 July.

You can view most of the schedule here: Summer School social programme Highlights include: 

The Famous LSE Summer School River Boat Disco

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Day trips to Oxford and the Cotswolds

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Theatre Evenings including The Lion King and the musical Les Misérables.

Public Lectures LSE Summer School public lectures are renowned for drawing influential speakers across a range of topics. This year is no exception.

More information on public lectures available to Summer School students will be given to you by the Summer School office.

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Local area information To help you navigate the local area,

There are also some great places to eat

Bankside House has compiled a great list

on and around campus. For a guide (with

of recommended places for you. Visit: Life

map) to all LSE restaurants around

around Bankside House

campus, visit: Food and Drink

You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife

LSESU have some ideas of their own.

Visit: Fine Dining

and other basic amenities.

Things to do in London London is a diverse city and has

breakdown of the best events, theatre, film,

attractions for every taste. For a great way

music and food going in the capital. Visit:

to find what is going on in the city check

Timeout

out Timeout London. It gives you a daily

Sightseeing London is home to some of the world’s

London. If you’re new to London, why not

most famous landmarks, such as the

pay a visit to some of our best. Visit:

Palace of Westminster, and the Tower of

London landmarks

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Food in London London is one of the most diverse cities in

Borough market is a great central example.

the world and this is reflected in the range

Visit: Borough Market

of cuisines available. Good food is never far away no matter what your tastes, culture or budget.

Have a browse in Timeout for the most popular restaurants open today. Visit: Timeout - restaurants and cafés For light bites and cooking, a range of produce and street food can be found in London’s many markets.

Theatre and museums LSE campus is situated near Covent

Close by to Holborn station is the British

Garden, Leicester Square and London’s

Museum. Other leading museums and

theatre land. Across the river at Waterloo

galleries are in close travelling distance by

is the National Theatre and Shakespeare’s

foot or public transport.

Globe, both famous for their quality.

To find a recommended list, visit: To find any kind of play or musical in

Museums and galleries

London, visit: Theatre and musicals

Film in London London has been a dominant force in

The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an

British cinema for over a century and its

excellent range of cinema at venues close

impact can be felt throughout the city.

to campus. For more information, visit: BFI

Whatever your taste in film there’s always something to keep you entertained.

Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of the country’s cinema chains and is also home to the Prince Charles Cinema,

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For more information, visit: Prince Charles

night marathons.

Cinema

Things to Remember There are a few things you should do to make your time with us a little easier. We’ve listed a few things you should remember to do both before and after you arrive.

Keeping in touch with friends and family You’ll probably be making a lot of extra

don’t rack up extra data roaming charges

calls during your time with us.

by changing your phone settings on arrival.

It is important to have the right phone deal

You may want to think about getting a new

to avoid extra charges, especially if you

phone deal altogether. For more

are travelling from abroad. If you are

information, visit: Mobile phones

travelling from abroad, make sure that you

Staying safe on and around the campus No matter what you expect to gain from

Be vigilant and make use of our security

your time in London, principally, you’re

measures.

coming to learn and enjoy yourself.

Be careful not to have valuables on show.

It’s important to take the proper

Avoid walking alone at night and try to

precautions to keep yourself safe while

stay in groups with your friends.

you study.

A much more detailed guide is available here: Campus safety tips

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Oyster cards and public transport To travel cheaply and easily around

It offers less expensive fares and saves

London, you should consider using public

time when getting on public transport.

transport, operated by Transport for London (TFL). For more details on the public transport network, visit: TFL

Buses now only accept Oyster or contactless card payments. There are also student discounts.

The cheapest way to use public transport is with a top-up Oyster card. These allow you to load money onto an electronic card,

For more information on where to get an Oyster card, visit: Oyster Online

and to swipe in and out of tube stations and when boarding buses.

Activating your IT account All Summer School students will be given

You’ll also have access to the Internet

LSE IT accounts, including an LSE email

from your Hall. To learn more about

address, to use IT facilities at LSE. There

activating your internet connection, visit:

are approximately 1,000 networked

Halls internet activation

Windows PCs available and there is access to printing facilities in the public computer rooms.

Enjoy yourself The most important thing is have fun and

with us. Enjoy London and make the most

to gain as much as you can from your time

out of what LSE has to offer.

For any Summer School queries during your time with us, remember to visit the Summer School web pages for key information and contact details.

Visit: LSE Summer School