Carr Saunders 2016

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Carr-Saunders Hall Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden Carr-Saunders Hall Travel information Page 6-8 When you arrive and depart What do you need to bring?

Catering on campus Breakfast at Carr-Saunders Hall Page 9 Carr-Saunders Hall rules and regulations Social programme Local area information Things to do in London Pages 10-11 Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film in London Connectivity Pages 12 Staying safe on and around campus Thank you!

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Introduction th

LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 28 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 academically.

The following pages will inform you of 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 I would like to offer you a very warm welcome

you should go to the Summer School Office,

to Carr-Saunders Hall. We are located in

located in Clement House, room CLM 1.02.

Bloomsbury, a fantastic area of London close to the beautiful Regent’s Park.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me or one of the Sub-Wardens if we can offer assistance or

Carr-Saunders has an experienced team in

advice during your stay. I hope that you enjoy

place to help you make the most of your stay

your time at Carr-Saunders Hall and the LSE

here and to make sure you are well looked

Summer School.

after. The Reception Team provide a smooth service during your stay and if you have any questions about your accommodation they

Svetozar Rajak (Warden)

will be happy to help.

Carr-Saunders@lse.ac.uk

If you have any enquiries about your course including timetables, course changes, event tickets, exams or if you lose your LSE ID card

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Carr-Saunders Hall Carr-Saunders Hall is the smallest LSE hall and is a great place to meet new friends.

The facilities available are excellent and include a large TV/common room shared by all residents.

There is also an inexpensive card-operated laundry on the ground floor, with irons and ironing boards.

Wi-Fi is available to all residents.

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Travel Information To Campus: Carr-Saunders is around a 25 minute walk to campus. To view directions on a map, visit:

National Express also runs a coach service to Victoria.

National Express

Carr-Saunders to LSE Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage, you It is also possible to take public transport to

may want to consider taking a taxi to Carr-

campus. Visit: TFL

Saunders Hall. The safest and easiest way to

To Carr-Saunders Hall: Carr-Saunders Hall is situated at 18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BN. To view on a map, visit: Carr-Saunders Hall

book a taxi is using the TFL Cabwise service.

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

From Heathrow: The best way to travel from Heathrow airport to central London is the London Underground Piccadilly Line if you are carrying light luggage.

Another quick option is the Heathrow Express.

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

For more information, visit the following websites. Heathrow Express

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

Closest tube stations: Goodge Street and Warren Street. You can take public transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL

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When you arrive and depart On arrival at your hall, you’ll need to check-in

(dates/times will be advertised in your hall).

and pick up your key from the reception desk.

You’ll be able to find them in Reception or the Common Area and they’ll be easy to spot in

This can be done from 3pm onwards. If you arrive before 3pm, you will not be able to gain

Summer School T-Shirts.

access to your room, but we do provide

They’ll be able to help with any questions you

luggage storage space, so you can drop your

might have about the hall, the local area or

bags off at the hall before checking in at 3pm.

the support available to you during your stay.

On the day of departure, you’ll need to vacate your room by 10.30am.

Summer School Welcome Helpers will be present at each hall on the afternoon/evening of Arrival Sunday.

There will be cupcakes and juice available to refresh you after your journey.

The Welcome Helpers will also be available at certain times throughout your stay

What do you need to bring?

Carr-Saunders Hall has a number of facilities for you to access including an inexpensive laundry room. You are also provided with fresh towels and bed linen.

If you are travelling from abroad, you are advised to bring a UK power adaptor with you.

You will be unable to use any electrical goods

Remember to check your flight’s luggage

unless you have one. You should also make

allowance before travelling and make sure

sure that your electrical equipment is

you know what items can and can’t be taken

compatible with UK standards. To learn more

on a flight. Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK

about our electricity supply, visit: Electricity supply

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Catering options on campus 4th Floor Restaurant Old Building, Houghton Street 8am - 3pm This is the largest catering outlet and offers traditional dishes, international specialities, vegetarian alternatives and a street food and salad bar. There is even a roof terrace for sunny days!

LSE Garrick Corner of Houghton Street/Aldwych 8am – 6pm Downstairs serves premium cooked breakfasts and lunches, while the ground-floor coffee bar provides a great range of barista hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, sushi and cakes.

Plaza Café Opposite LSE Library 10am – 6pm Located right outside the library, grab a quick bite to eat and drink in this boutique coffee shop.

Café 54 Ground Floor, New Academic Building 8.30am – 4.30pm Ideal place for ‘grab and go’; selection of sandwiches, sushi, ramen noodle pots and hot soups.

The Bean Counter Basement, 32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 10am – 3.30pm Speciality hot and cold barista drinks, cakes, sandwiches and hot snacks.

Seating provided.

George IV Corner of Portugal/Portsmouth Street 12noon – 11pm The LSE’s very own traditional 19th Century pub.

Serving ‘real’ ales and bar snacks.

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LSESU have some ideas of their own.

campus a guide (with map) to all LSE restaurants

Visit: Fine Dining

around campus, visit: Food and Drink

Breakfast at Carr-Saunders Hall Guests have a choice of English (Bacon, sausages, beans, tomatoes, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms etc) or continental (Juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, croissants, cheese and meat) breakfasts.

This list is a guide only and does not guarantee an item will be available on a given A choice of a full English or continental

day. Breakfast is provided in the Tower

breakfast is provided in the dining room

Restaurant on the sixth floor.

between 7.30am and 10am Monday to Friday and between 8am and 10am at weekends and on bank holidays.

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Carr-Saunders Hall rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and regulations.

information can be found on our information

For detailed terms and conditions relating

for current residents:

specifically to your Summer School accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions Prior to arrival, please familiarise yourself with the LSE Summer School Residences Regulations [PDF] It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the building. Other general rules and safety

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 Carr-Saunders

look forward to, supported by your hall and by

Hall, you can begin enjoying yourself at LSE.

the Summer School itself.

You have a high quality social programme to

Local area information To help you navigate the local area, Carr-

There are also some great places to eat on

Saunders has compiled a great list of

and around campus. For a guide (with map) to

recommended places for you. Visit: Life

all LSE restaurants around campus, visit: Food

around Carr-Saunders

and Drink

You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife and other basic amenities.

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

It gives you a daily breakdown of the best

every taste. For a great way to find what is

events, theatre, film, music and food going in

going on in the city check out Timeout London.

the capital. Visit: Timeout

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Sightseeing London is home to some of the world’s most famous landmarks, such as the Palace of Westminster, and the Tower of London. If you’re new to London, why not pay a visit to some of our best.

Visit: London landmarks.

More information on the tours can be found here: City Sightseeing Hop on and off tours.

Special discounted tickets (10% off) for an open Bus Tour of London attractions are available to buy at the Reception Desk

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

For light bites and cooking, a range of produce

world and this is reflected in the range of

and street food can be found in London’s

cuisines available. Good food is never far away

many markets.

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

Visit: London Markets

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Theatre and museums LSE campus is situated near Covent Garden,

Close by to Holborn station is the British

Leicester Square and London’s theatreland.

Museum. Other leading museums and

Across the river at Waterloo is the National

galleries are in close travelling distance by

Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe, both

foot or public transport.

famous for their quality.

To find any kind of play or musical in London,

To find a recommended list, visit: Museums and galleries

visit: Theatre and musicals

Film in London London has been a dominant force in British

Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of

cinema for over a century and its impact can

the country’s cinema chains and is also home

be felt throughout the city. Whatever your

to the Prince Charles Cinema, famous for beer

taste in film there’s always something to keep

and pizza nights and all-night marathons.

you entertained.

For more information, visit: Prince Charles The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an

Cinema

excellent range of cinema at venues close to campus. For more information, visit: BFI

Connectivity Mobile Phones

use IT facilities at LSE. There are

You may want to think about getting a new

approximately 1,000 networked Windows PCs

phone deal. For more information, visit:

available and there is access to printing

Mobile phones

facilities in the public computer rooms.

You’ll also have access to the Internet from

Activating your IT account

your Hall. To learn more about activating your

All Summer School students will be given LSE

internet connection, visit: Halls internet

IT accounts, including an LSE email address, to

activation

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

Be vigilant and make use of our security

time in London, primarily, you’re coming to

measures. Be careful not to have valuables

learn and enjoy yourself.

on show. Avoid walking alone at night and try to stay in groups with your friends.

It’s important to take the proper precautions to keep yourself safe while you study.

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

Thank you!

We wish you a pleasant stay at Carr-Saunders Hall.

If you have any questions regarding the hall, please contact the Reception team.

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

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