Rosebery Hall 2016

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

Catering on campus Breakfast at Rosebery Hall Page 9 Rosebery Hall rules and regulations Social programme Pages 10-11 Local area information Things to do in London 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 LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 28th 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 A warm welcome to Rosebery Hall, your home

you should go to the Summer School Office,

for the next few weeks! Rosebery Hall is

located in Clement House, room CLM 1.02.

located in the fashionable area of Islington and close to Exmouth Market; so there are lots of general amenities nearby, as well as nice cafĂŠs and restaurants.

Members of the Warden Team will be at the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening to answer any questions you might have about your time at Rosebery. We hope you enjoy

During your time at Rosebery Hall, our

your stay and your studies at the LSE!

experienced Reception, Warden and Housekeeping teams will aim to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Our catering team will also prepare a delicious breakfast each morning, which is a nice way to start the day and meet up with fellow students.

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

Mathijs Pelkmans (Warden)

tickets, exams or if you lose your LSE ID card

rosebery@lse.ac.uk

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Rosebery Hall One of the most attractive features of

The facilities are excellent and include a

Rosebery Hall is its location. Situated in

common room equipped with a pool table and

fashionable Clerkenwell, the hall is

table football. There is also a computer room.

surrounding by attractive restaurants and bars.

An inexpensive self-service laundry and irons

Be among the half a million visitors to the

and ironing boards are also available.

iconic Sadlers Wells theatre for contemporary

Communal kitchens will be locked from

dance located on Rosebery Avenue since 1683.

11:30pm-5am each night, however, drinking fountains are available in the residence.

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Travel Information To Rosebery Hall: Rosebery Hall is situated at:

Another quick option is the Heathrow Express.

90 Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4TY.

It runs from Heathrow to Paddington Station every 15 minutes. National Express also runs

To Campus: Rosebery Hall is a 25 minute walk to campus.

To view directions on a map, visit: Rosebery

a coach service to Victoria. For more information, visit the following websites: Heathrow Express

National Express

Hall to LSE Closest tube stations: Angel, King’s Cross/St

Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage, you

Pancras, Farringdon.

may want to consider taking a taxi to

You can take public transport from all major

Rosebery Hall. The safest and easiest way to

stations. Visit: TFL transport from all major

book a taxi is using the TFL Cabwise service.

stations.

You can access the Cabwise telephone

From Heathrow: The best way to travel from

number or download their iPhone or Android

Heathrow airport to central London is the

app by visiting: Cabwise

London Underground Piccadilly Line if you are carrying light luggage.

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 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

Summer School T-Shirts.

arrive before 3pm, you will not be able to gain 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?

Rosebery 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 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.

on campus a guide (with map) to all LSE

Visit: Fine Dining

restaurants around campus, visit: Food and Drink

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

When choosing your breakfast you may select either an English (Bacon, sausages, beans, tomatoes, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms etc) or continental (Juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, Rosebery Hall includes high quality dining facilities and will provide you with breakfast to get your day started.

croissants, cheese, meat and toast) breakfast.

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Rosebery Hall rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and regulations.

It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the

For detailed terms and conditions relating

building. Other general rules and safety

specifically to your Summer School

information can be found on our information

accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions

for current residents:

Prior to arrival, please familiarise yourself with

Information for current residents

the LSE Summer School Residences Regulations [PDF]

Remember that some of this information relates only to term-time students.

It is important to be familiar with these terms to know what you can and cannot do concerning your booking.

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 Rosebery Hall,

forward to, supported by your hall and by the

you can begin enjoying yourself at LSE. You

Summer School itself.

have a high quality social programme to look

Local area information To help you navigate the local area, Rosebery

There are also some great places to eat on

Hall has compiled a great list of recommended

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

places for you. Visit: Life around Rosebery Hall

all LSE restaurants around campus, visit: Food 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.

Special discounted tickets (10% off) for an open Bus Tour of London attractions are

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

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.

Visit: London Markets Have a browse in Timeout for the most popular restaurants open today. Visit: Timeout - restaurants and cafés

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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 theatre land.

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.

The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an

For more information, visit: Prince Charles Cinema

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

Connectivity Mobile Phones

are approximately 1,000 networked

You may want to think about getting a

Windows PCs available and there is access

new phone deal. For more information,

to printing facilities in the public

visit: Mobile phones

computer rooms.

Activating your IT account

You’ll also have access to the Internet

All Summer School students will be given

from your Hall. To learn more about

LSE IT accounts, including an LSE email

activating your internet connection, visit:

address, to use IT facilities at LSE. There

Halls internet 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.

learn and enjoy yourself.

Be careful not to have valuables on show.

It’s important to take the proper precautions

Avoid walking alone at night and try to stay in

to keep yourself safe while you study.

groups with your friends.

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

Thank you!

We wish you a pleasant stay at Rosebery 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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