International Student Orientation programme 2015

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Your guide to welcome events, activities and student life at UWE Bristol

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“Firstly, congratulations for getting here! I know for many of you it has taken a lot of hard work and determination to arrive here at UWE. My job is to help you make the most of your time now that you’ve arrived!

On Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September 2015 we will be running a number of workshops and events to help you settle in to life in the UK. We’ll be joined by our Global PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) Leaders – a group of current UWE students on-hand to help you over the coming weeks and throughout the year.

All the workshops are really useful and some will be repeated over the two days. You can book the workshops by following the links in this document.

I look forward to meeting you all!”

Nic Yates Global Student Support Co-ordinator

Your workshops Workshop A Keeping healthy at University

Workshop B Getting involved in life at UWE Bristol

Workshop C Managing your money

Come along and find out about all of the healthy schemes we have here at UWE Bristol and how you can get involved.

Find out about volunteering in the local community, fun inter-cultural activities and faith and spirituality from the Community Hub team.

A fun interactive workshop to help you manage your money while you study in the UK. If you want practical ideas on making your money go further, then come along.

Workshop D Library/English Language and Academic Skills

Workshop E Working in the UK/Advice at UWE Bristol and working in the UK

Workshop F How to access medical care in the UK

An introduction to the English Language courses, writing courses and the workshops run by the English Language and Academic Skills Unit.

All the help and information you will need about your time at UWE Bristol and working in the UK. The workshop will cover getting paid the right money, paying and reclaiming income tax, and your employment rights. The Advice session also gives you additional guidance on support services here at UWE.

Come along and find out about how to sign up to the medical centre and where to go if you need to see a doctor. You can even sign up during the workshop.

Workshop G Making the most of your time in the UK

Workshop H British Culture

Workshop I The Wellbeing Service

Come and find out more about British culture and customs at this fun workshop.

Be prepared to join in!

Find out about the Wellbeing Service and how to sign up for their varied workshops.

Come along and find out about what Bristol and the UK has to offer and how to book cheap travel across Europe.

What’s on Wednesday 9 September

*Compulsory attendance

Book your workshops now Time

Event

Location

09:00-10:00

Orientation Registration*

Glendinning Foyer

10:00-10:20

Welcome from Jo Midgley, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience)*

2D Glendinning Lecture Theatre

10:40-11:20 Choose a workshop or tour

Workshop A Keeping healthy at University

Q block 3Q82

Workshop B Getting involved in life at UWE Bristol

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Workshop C Managing your money

Q block 2Q43

Workshop D Library/English Language and Academic Skills Unit

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Workshop E Working in the UK

Q block 4Q68

Workshop F How to access medical care in the UK

Q block 3Q87

Campus tours around key areas of Frenchay Campus

Start from Glendinning theatre

11:20-11:40

Refreshment break

Q block

11:45-12:25 Choose a workshop or tour

Workshop B Getting involved in life at UWE Bristol

Q block 4Q050

Workshop C Managing your money

Q block 2Q43

Workshop G Making the most of your time in the UK

Q block 3Q67

Workshop E Advice at UWE Bristol and working in the UK

Q block 4Q68

Workshop H British Culture

Q block 4Q51

Workshop D Library/English Language and Academic Skills Unit

Q block 3Q68

Workshop F How to access medical care in the UK

Q block 3Q87

Campus tours around key areas of Frenchay Campus

Start from Q block

Workshop C Managing your money

Q block 2Q43

Workshop G Making the most of your time in the UK

Q block 3Q67

Workshop E Working in the UK

Q block 4Q68

Workshop H British Culture

Q block 4Q51

Workshop D Library/English Language and Academic Skills Unit

Q block 3Q68

Workshop F How to access medical care in the UK

Q block 3Q87

Campus tours around key areas of Frenchay Campus

Start from Q block

13:10-14:00

Lunch

Q block

14:00-17:30

British Tea Party - tea and cake, activities, tours, sports, henna, crafts, socials and more!

The Students’ Union

19:30-late

Global Fusion Party Come join us at the Students’ Union for your official international welcome party! Enjoy classic British food, dancing to music from around the world, shisha, mocktails, face painting and games.

The Students’ Union Bar

12:35-13:10 Choose a workshop or tour

c’s Tip i N Join the British Culture workshop and find out more about weird and wonderful UK traditions

What’s on Thursday 10 September - morning Book your workshops now Time

Event

Location

09:30-09:50

Banking in the UK. All the details about different types of account and how to open a bank account.

Glendinning theatre

10:10-10:50 Choose a workshop or tour

Workshop A Keeping healthy at University

Q block 3Q82

Workshop B Getting involved in life at UWE Bristol

Q block 4Q050

Workshop C Managing your money

Q block 2Q43

Workshop D Library/English Language and Academic Skills Unit

Q block 3Q68

Workshop E Working in the UK

Q block 4Q68

Workshop F How to access medical care in the UK

Q block 3Q87

Campus tours around key areas of Frenchay Campus

Start from Glendinning theatre

10:50-11:15

Refreshment break

Q block

11:20-12:00 Choose a workshop or tour

Workshop I The Wellbeing Service

Q block 3Q82

Workshop H British Culture

Q block 4Q51

Workshop C Managing your money

Q block 2Q43

Workshop D Library/English Language and Academic Skills Unit

Q block 3Q68

Workshop E Advice at UWE Bristol and working in the UK

Q block 4Q68

Workshop B Getting involved in life at UWE Bristol

Q block 4Q050

Workshop F How to access medical care in the UK

Q block 3Q87

Campus tours around key areas of Frenchay Campus

Start from Q block

Workshop I The Wellbeing Service

Q block 3Q82

Workshop C Managing your money

Q block 2Q43

Workshop D Library/English Language and Academic Skills Unit

Q block 3Q68

Workshop E Working in the UK

Q block 4Q68

Workshop G Making the most of your time in the UK

Q block 3Q67

Workshop F How to access medical care in the UK

Q block 3Q87

Campus tours around key areas of Frenchay Campus

Start from Glendinning theatre

13:10-14:00

Lunch

Q block

14:00-14:30

Take local bus to city centre for Thursday afternoon events

12:10-12:50 Choose a workshop or tour

c’s Tip i N

Workshop D will let you know about the English language and academic support you can get throughout the year

Play crazy golf at Jungle Rumble

Enjoy an afternoon cream tea

Go bowling at The Lanes

Take a Harbourside boat trip

What’s on Thursday 10 September - afternoon and evening Book your afternoon and evening activities by clicking on the links below Time

Event

14:30

Group city centre challenge Explore the city with a Global PAL Leader and Meet at Q block Book now answer questions as you go!

16.00

Crazy golf at Jungle Rumble* Enjoy a round of crazy golf at Jungle Rumble, situated inside the stylish Cabot Circus shopping centre. Cost £3

Jungle Rumble, Cabot Circus Book now

Afternoon Cream Tea* Come with us to experience a traditional afternoon English Cream Tea of scones and tea! Cost £3

Brown’s, Park Street Book now

Bristol Museum Trip* Explore collections of art, nature and history on our tour of the Bristol Museum.

Bristol Museum, Park Street Book now

M-Shed Museum Trip* Experience Bristol, past, present and future at the M-Shed, a modern museum which celebrates the city’s history and heritage.

M-Shed, Wapping Wharf Book now

Harbourside Boat Trip* Come and experience Bristol from the water with this boat tour around Bristol’s historic Harbourside. Cost £3

Bristol Harbourside Book now

16.30 start

Bowling at The Lanes* Join us for a game of bowling at the Lanes, a popular city centre ten pin bowling venue. Cost £3

The Lanes, City Centre Book now

19.00

Fish and Chip Supper** Enjoy a traditional British fish and chip supper served in Onezone on Frenchay Campus.

Onezone, Frenchay Campus Book now

20.00

Quiz Night** Put your knowledge of all things British and Bristolian to the test in our fun quiz night. There will be a range of fantastic prizes available for the winning team, so be sure to make the most of your city centre tour.

Onezone, Frenchay Campus Book now

*Please note that you can only book one of the these events

Location

**Book these events in advance

Other activities in September/October The Welcome Lounge The Welcome Lounge is a place where you can come and ask our Global PAL Leaders anything about life at UWE and in the UK, have a friendly chat and have a cup of tea or coffee. If you need help finding accommodation the Welcome Lounge is the place to go and ask for advice.

Open: Monday - Thursday 09:30-13:30 and 15:00-18:00 Friday 09:30-12:00 and13:30-16:00 7 September - 2 October Location: The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon)

Key for the following events Advance booking required

Glenside Campus activity

Bower Ashton event – booking may be required

No booking required – the more the merrier!

Date/Time

Activity

Friday 11 September 17.00

Board Games with the Board Game Society Spend the last evening of orientation 2E026, Inside OneZone, week enjoying a relaxed board gaming session. Hosted by the Students’ Union Board Frenchay Campus Games Society, there will be a variety of fun games to take part in.

Location

Saturday 12 September 14.00

Trip to the Supermarket Need to know where and how to go about purchasing those essential items? Then come along with us on a trip to a local supermarket.

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus Book now

Saturday 12 September 14.00

Specialist Supermarket Tours Missing your favourite foods from your home country? Then come along to our tour of Bristol’s specialist world food outlets and discover the city’s cosmopolitan range of specialised stores.

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus Book now

Saturday 12 September 09:45-15:00

Bristol Open Doors Day Come along on this tour for a behind the scenes look at some of Bristol’s most amazing buildings and organisations.

Meet at Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ Book now

Sunday 13 September 12:30

Sunday Lunch Enjoy a traditional English Sunday Lunch at the fantastic Royal Oak. A variety of delicious roasted meats and vegetarian options will be available to cater to all tastes. No halal option.

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus at 11:30 or The Royal Oak pub, 385 Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8TN Book now

c’s Tip i N Bristol is famous for its street art.

Join the Graffiti Tours to see why!

Date/Time

Activity

Location

Monday 14 September 09:30-16:30

Bower Ashton Welcome Day Bower Ashton Welcome Day will provide Bower Ashton students with a fantastic opportunity to get to know the staff and facilities at their campus.

Bower Ashton Campus

Programme of activities 9.30-13.30 Drop in for new students with light refreshments available.

Room 1F5

14.30-15.00 Welcome talk by Study Support Team

Room OD37

15.00-15.30 International Student work experience and employment opportunities

in the UK

Room OD37

15.30-16.30

Room OD37 Welcome talk by Nicola Yates – Global Student Support Room OD37 Co-ordinator. If you have not already attended the Main International Student Orientation, come and find out about doctor or police registration, bank accounts, support resources and networks and much more.

Monday 14 September 10:00-16:00

Police Registration If you need to register with the Police you will be able to do this on Frenchay Campus. You will be able to do this with your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), if you already have it, or without your BRP if you have the letter stating where you must collect this. Please bring your passport, 2 passport sized photographs and £34 in cash.

To be confirmed – please check the UWEGlobal Facebook page for updates.

Monday 14 September Evening

Comedy Night Enjoy a night of laughter at the Students’ Union Comedy Night.

See The Students’ Union website for details.

The Students’ Union at UWE

Tuesday 15 September 10:00-16:00

Police Registration See details Monday 14 September.

To be confirmed – please check the UWEGlobal Facebook page for updates.

Wednesday 16 September 11:00-20:00

Glenside Welcome Day Glenside Welcome Day will provide Glenside students with a fantastic opportunity to get to know the staff and facilities at their campus.

Glenside Campus

Wednesday 16 September 14:00-16:00

International Student Orientation If you have missed Main International Student Orientation we would love to meet you. Come and meet the Global Student Support Co-ordinator and find out about the important things such as doctor and police registration, bank accounts, support resources and how to make the most of your time at UWE and the UK.

The Students’ Union at UWE Meeting Room 1 Book now

Thursday 17 September 17:00-19:00

Language Café taster Come and find out what the Language Café is all about and make new connections from across the world. Refreshments available.

The Community Hub Lounge, (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus

Thursday 17 September 19:00

Glow Games Glow in the dark games at the Centre for Sport run by the Students’ Union.

Centre For Sport, Frenchay Campus

Friday 18 September 11:00-16:00

Fresher’s Fair UWE hosts the largest Fresher’s Fair in the UK. This is where you can learn about and join the Students’ Union at UWE sports clubs and Societies. Find out more:www.thestudentsunion.co.uk/activities/fair

UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre (ECC)

Friday 18 September Morning tour: 10:00-12:00.

Afternoon tour: 13:30-15:30.

Graffiti Tours Bristol has a long history of vibrant street art, with a wide range of interesting works, including pieces by Banksy, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Meet at Millennium Square

Saturday 19 September 14:00

Trip to the Supermarket See details Saturday 12 September.

This tour is ideal for Bower Ashton students, but limited spaces are also available for students based at other campuses.

Cost: £5 per student

Follow UWE Global support on Facebook www.facebook.com/uweglobal

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus Book now

Date/Time

Activity

Location

Wednesday 23 September 14:00-16:00

International Student Orientation See details Wednesday 16 September.

Students’ Union Building, Meeting Room 1 Book now

Wednesday 23 September 14:00

Trip to the Supermarket See details Saturday 12 September.

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus Book now

Thursday 24 September 12:30-13:30

i-con lunch i-con lunch happens every Thursday and is a chance for you to have a cheap, tasty meal and meet people from all over the world.

The Community Hub Lounge, (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus

Thursday 24 September 19:00

International Social Evening An International evening at the Polish centre. All students who attend need to bring dishes from their home country, so come along make new friends and experience new dishes or amaze your fellow students with your culinary skills. Please sign up at the Bower Ashton INFOPoint.

The Polish Centre Bristol BS8 1LP

Graffiti Tours See details Friday 18 September Friday 25 September Morning tour: 10:00-12:00.

Afternoon tour: 13:30-15:30.

Saturday 26 September 12:00

Bristol Zoo and picnic with The University of Bristol. Come and enjoy a trip to Bristol Zoo with students from The University of Bristol. Bring a picnic and really enjoy the day! Cost: ÂŁ10 per student

Meet at Millennium Square

Meet outside Bristol Zoo at 12:00, Bristol BS8 3HA or outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon) at 11:00 to travel to the zoo.

Book now

Find new friends at UWE Bristol

Date/Time

Activity

Location

Tuesday 29 September 19:00-22:00

Meet to Eat You will be taken away to a secret location where you will discover some of the best food in Bristol. Book via SU Website.

See Students’ Union website for details

Wednesday 30 September 14:00-16:00

International Student Orientation See details Wednesday 16 September.

The Students’ Union at UWE Meeting Room 1 Book now

Wednesday 30 September 11:00-15:00

UWE Volunteering Fair Volunteering can be a great way of gaining work experience. Come along and find out about opportunities in Bristol.

UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, Frenchay

Wednesday 30 September 11:00-15:00

i-con lunch See details Thursday 24 September.

The Community Hub Lounge, (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus

Street food at St Nicholas Market

Bristol has a great range of shops

Amazing animals at Bristol Zoo

Date/Time

Activity

Location

Wednesday 7 October 14:00-16:00

International Student Orientation See details Wednesday 16 September.

The Community Hub Lounge, (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus Book now

Wednesday 7 October 13:00-15:30

Language Cafe Come and learn about a new language and culture and make friends from across the world.

The Community Hub Lounge, (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus

Wednesday 7 October 14:00

At Home with the Lord Mayor An opportunity to visit Bristol’s beautiful Mansion House, the official residence of the city’s Lord Mayor, who will be present to meet students on arrival.

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus at 13:00 and travel on local bus to the Mansion House, Clifton Book now

Nic’s Bristol tips “Bristol is a brilliant place to live, and during your time here I’m sure you’ll discover your own favourite parts of it. But to get you started, here’s some of my top tips of things to do around the city.”

Sightseeing

Shopping

The 150-year-old Clifton Suspension Bridge is the most iconic attraction in the city – a must see! Bristol streets are also covered in wonderful street art – one of my favourites is the famous Banksy piece on Park Street.

Cabot Circus is a shopping area full of designer and leading high street shops. Gloucester Road and Park Street offer an abundance of quirky independent stores.

Beyond Bristol

Festivals

Bristol is perfectly positioned to visit other great UK destinations – from the neighbouring historic city of Bath to the world renowned Stonehenge and Harry Potter Studios.

We work with travel organisation Absolute Fun Times to offer a range of day trips out of the city. We’ll let you know about them by our Global newsletter (sent to your UWE email address) and on our Facebook page: facebook.com/uweglobal

It feels like there is a different festival every weekend during Bristol’s summer. The famous Balloon Fiesta and St Pauls Carnival are definitely worth a visit.

Food and drink There are so many good places to choose from! Head to St Nicholas’ Market for tasty street food or go to Gloucester Road for independent cafés and bars. Harbourside restaurants are great when the sun is shining to relax and watch the world go by.

Gloucester Road

Park Street

St Nicholas Market

Cabot Circus

Llandoger Trow

Home of the St Pauls Carnival

Take a day trip to the neighbouring city of Bath

Support whilst you’re here Sport

HOST UK

The Students’ Union societies offer the opportunity to play most sports, and there are many independent sports clubs across Bristol to get involved with as well.

Fancy spending the weekend with a British family? HOST UK offers the chance to experience home and community life and learn what it means to be British and share your own culture too. UWE will even pay for your first visit during your studies!

UWE Community Hub There are always plenty of exciting things inside the Octagon, so make sure you pay the Community Hub a visit to find out about the latest activities.

Prayer rooms The Community Hub at Frenchay Campus offers a place to worship to followers of all faiths.

The Students’ Union at UWE Whether you want to join a society, or have your voice heard on student matters, UWESU provide a wide range of services to all UWE students.

Getting a job The Students’ Union job shop, which can be found in the Students’ Union building, advertises jobs - so make sure you sign up to find out about current opportunities.

Academic workshops Make sure you sign up to sessions run by the English Language and Academic Skills Unit (ELASU). They offer a range of sessions from English language courses, to writing courses and a variety of workshops from plagiarism to critical thinking.

Global PAL Leader Sessions Global PAL Leaders run weekly English conversation mentoring sessions. These fun sessions will give you the opportunity to learn about British culture and customs, as well as help you to improve your English and increase your confidence. They will be run by the same Global PAL Leaders each week so will be a great way to get to know new people too!

Important contact numbers and sources of information Information point

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 85678

University security

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 86404 (24 hours)

UWE Police

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 82669

UWE Students’ Union

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 82577

Global student support

E-mail: globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk

Emergency telephone numbers Police, Ambulance, or Fire Service 999 (off Campus) 9999 (on Campus phone) Non-emergency Police

101

Non-emergency Health

111

UWE Global support on Facebook www.facebook.com/uweglobal

www.uwe.ac.uk

UWE, BRISTOL

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