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100 Years Of Excellence. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing 100 Years Of Excellence. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Contents • Key Dates • Before You Leave Home • Travel to Sheffield • Contents • Key Dates • Before You Leave Home • Travel to Sheffield • Your First Weeks in Sheffield • • • Accommodation / Finances Practical Tips / What to Bring With You! Questions? What will happen when? When to arrive? Preparations before you travel to Sheffield. - Meet and Greet Scheme - Residential Orientation Programme - Intro Week - Registration 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

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Key Dates. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications Key Dates. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications What Will Happen When?

Key Dates Meet and Greet Scheme / Manchester Airport Pick-Up Sunday 11 September – Key Dates Meet and Greet Scheme / Manchester Airport Pick-Up Sunday 11 September – Sunday 18 September 2011 (inclusive) Residential Orientation Programme for International Students 12 th to 17 th September 2011 (inclusive) Intro Week Monday 19 - Sunday 25 September. Registration is on Monday 19 Sept Students are expected to arrive by Sunday 18 th September at the latest to be able to attend the Registration event on Monday 19 September. University accommodation contract holders MUST arrive by Sunday 18 th September at the latest. Academic teaching begins on Monday 26 th September! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Key Dates • Two semesters in the academic year: • • • Autumn Semester Key Dates • Two semesters in the academic year: • • • Autumn Semester 26 September 2011 to 17 December 2010 - 16 January to 4 February 2012 Spring Semester - 6 February to 31 st March 2012 - 23 rd April to 9 th June 2012 Followed by dissertation for PGR and PGT students • Total study period: 9 months for UG and 12 months for PGT/PGR students • Semesters are separated by vacations: • • Christmas Vacation Easter Vacation • There is no formal teaching in vacations although most facilities are open. 4 weeks (17 Dec 2011 – 15 Jan 2012) 3 weeks (1 st April 2012 – 22 nd April 2012) 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Before You Leave Home. Your Checklist 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department Before You Leave Home. Your Checklist 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Before You Leave Home • Have you met the conditions of your offer? • Before You Leave Home • Have you met the conditions of your offer? • Have you accepted your offer? We will not send CAS information until offer has been accepted! • Have you paid your deposit (if required)? • Have you obtained ATAS clearance (if required)? • Have you received your Pre-Arrival Pack? • • • Purple – Welcome to The University of Sheffield: International 2011 -12 Pink – Registration: The Essential Guide 2011 -12 Information for New International Students 2011 -12 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Before You Leave Home • Obtain a valid passport. Ensure your name on your Before You Leave Home • Obtain a valid passport. Ensure your name on your CAS record is identical to the name in your passport! • For the visa application you require a CAS number (a Confirmation for Acceptance of Studies number) no more than 6 months old. This CAS number is not issued until you’ve accepted your offer and paid your deposit (if required). • Obtain study visa/entry clearance from UKBA before you leave your country. • Ensure you are clear about when to arrive so your visa is issued accordingly Will you be attending Residential Orientation and/or Intro Week? 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Before You Leave Home • Find somewhere to live and apply online for University Before You Leave Home • Find somewhere to live and apply online for University accommodation by the deadlines given. • Read Financial Requirements and: - Complete & Return Financial Guarantee Form (for sponsored students) - Complete online Financial Declaration (for all other students) Do this before September 3 rd! • Complete & Return UCard Request Form with photo by post. Do this before September 10 th! • Complete University Health Service Registration & Medical Questionnaire online. Do this before September 17 th! • Prepare for module choice (UG only) - more information on page 16 of Pink booklet! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Before You Leave Home • Health Matters: All international students should be immunised against: Before You Leave Home • Health Matters: All international students should be immunised against: - Tetanus - Polio - Meningitis C - MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) - Dentistry, Nursing, Speech Science and Medicine students also require Hepatitis B vaccinations - Tuberculosis Chest X Ray (Do this before obtaining a visa!) • • • Book plane tickets. Buy travel/medical insurance to cover your trip to Sheffield and for your stay in the UK when you study for less than 6 months. Bring extra passport photographs – they will come in handy! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Visas. Where To Get Advice How The University Can Help 3/16/2018 © The University Visas. Where To Get Advice How The University Can Help 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Visas • PBS (Tier 4): You require 40 points (30 from CAS number, 10 Visas • PBS (Tier 4): You require 40 points (30 from CAS number, 10 from funds). • ATAS (Required for some courses. ) • University provides: • CAS number after offer becomes UA (and deposits paid, if required) • Separate scholarship letters (if applicable) • Deposit receipt (if deposit has been paid) – Having paid a fee deposit will help your visa application! • Show financial documentation & other documents from the University. • NEVER come to Sheffield without having sufficient funding to pay for your complete tuition fees and living expenses. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Visas • CAS • Once your status is UA (Unconditional – Accepted) and you Visas • CAS • Once your status is UA (Unconditional – Accepted) and you have paid your deposit (if required) you will receive a CAS Application E-mail within 7 days. • Follow the instructions and complete the online form, confirming information is correct and notifying us of any incorrect or missing information. Do this as soon as possible! • We will submit your CAS Application Information to the UKBA (within 5 working days of you completing and submitting the online form). • The UKBA will process your information and (if everything is correct) they will issue your CAS number (within 1 working day of receiving your CAS Application Information). • We will send your CAS Statement E-mail, with your CAS number (within 2 working days of us receiving your CAS number from the UKBA). • You can now use this number to apply for your visa! If you respond to your CAS Application E-mail immediately, the longest it can take is 15 days! • Seek local help from British Council or a university representative (if required). • For visa amendments while in Sheffield help is available from the University and the Students’ Union • The University employs a special visa officer to assist students. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Travel To Sheffield. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Travel To Sheffield. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Please fly to Manchester Airport. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Please fly to Manchester Airport. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Travel To Sheffield Manchester Arrivals • • • Meet and Greet Scheme (Sunday 11 Travel To Sheffield Manchester Arrivals • • • Meet and Greet Scheme (Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 September) Direct National Express coach from Manchester Airport to Sheffield - £ 8. 00 (approx. ) Direct train from Manchester Airport to Sheffield (75 minutes) - £ 19. 00 (approx. ) London Heathrow Arrivals • Direct coach to Sheffield from Heathrow Airport - to Sheffield National Express Airlink coach service – you may not get a seat in September, pre-book online at www. nationalexpress. com (£ 39. 00 approx) – 4/5 hours • Travel to Sheffield by tube and train (£ 70 -£ 90) – 5/6 hours Take “tube” to King’s Cross/St Pancras Railway Station and then take train from St Pancras Station to Sheffield • Take National Express coach from Victoria Coach Station 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Meet And Greet Scheme. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing Meet And Greet Scheme. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Meet And Greet Scheme Manchester Airport • • • Operates from Sunday 11– Sunday Meet And Greet Scheme Manchester Airport • • • Operates from Sunday 11– Sunday 18 September 2011 It is for students but parents/relatives or friends accompanying you can book a place, if they are available. Students will greet you in the arrivals hall at Manchester Airport Collection from Manchester Airport to Sheffield (08: 00 – 18: 00 hrs) Outside these hours you have to make your own travel arrangements Cost: £ 25 (£ 10 from Doncaster Sheffield Airport) with £ 5 discount for prompt payment Payable on arrival in Sheffield. Parents/relatives and friends must pay the full £ 25! Only for people who pre-book, although you may get a seat when you have not booked. Apply online at: http: //www. shef. ac. uk/meet/ and do so by August 31 st! Confirmed bookings will receive a confirmation email. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Meet And Greet Scheme Sheffield Railway and Bus Station • Operates from 11 – Meet And Greet Scheme Sheffield Railway and Bus Station • Operates from 11 – 18 September, 11 am-6 pm • Students will be waiting in railway station arrivals hall • All buses from London and London Airports will be met by university representatives • Free mini-bus to University Campus/Endcliffe Student Village 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Your First Weeks In Sheffield. Your First Weeks In Sheffield.

Residential Orientation Monday 12 – Saturday 17 September • For international students only! • Residential Orientation Monday 12 – Saturday 17 September • For international students only! • Optional introduction to University life. • Allows for easy transition and adjustment and facilitates easy academic orientation. (Introduction to campus, union, university, cultural, social and practical issues. ) • A chance to meet other international students before the crowds arrive. • Includes University accommodation, breakfast and dinner. • The cost of the programme is £ 146 for Sunday arrival (11 September 2011) and £ 120 for Monday arrival (12 September 2011) 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Residential Orientation Monday 12– Saturday 17 September • Information sessions, seminars/lectures, campus tours, evening Residential Orientation Monday 12– Saturday 17 September • Information sessions, seminars/lectures, campus tours, evening activities, entertainment, day trip to Peak District, international student information fair, social events and a formal dinner with VIP guests. Read page 52 in the Purple booklet for more information! • Deadline to apply is Tuesday 31 st August • It is a ‘First-Come, First-Serve’ basis for bookings! • Extra nights can be included at a cost of £ 24 per night on B&B basis, beginning on Thursday September 9 th. You can book online at: onlineshop. shef. ac. uk/ • You MUST to arrive on Monday 12 September at the latest, in order to participate! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Non-Residential Orientation § This programme is for all new students of The University of Non-Residential Orientation § This programme is for all new students of The University of Sheffield. There are many students who arrive to Sheffield early in September. This programme is intended for all new students, British and overseas. • In an attempt to promote integration between international and home students, we are inviting all new students to attend the Non-Residential Orientation. • We can now provide the opportunity to students (who would not otherwise have attended the programme) to join individual events, either by dropping-in or by signing up. • This is an opportunity for students to have a smoother transition from Home to University, before the hype of Intro Week. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Non-Residential Orientation • It is not a formal programme. From Monday 12 to Friday Non-Residential Orientation • It is not a formal programme. From Monday 12 to Friday 16 September 2011, there is an opportunity for international and commuter students to: • • • Explore the campus Drop in to or sign up for events Meet each other Have contact for Intro Week and beyond 11 th-17 th September 2011 Signing up to the programme is free of charge, but you may be required to pay a small amount for specific events. Some events are free; others cost a small amount. Students pay for their own food and drink. • Is accommodation provided? • The programme is non-residential and is open to any student who wishes to attend and can find and pay for accommodation for these dates. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Intro Week (Freshers’ Week) Monday 19 – Sunday 25 September • For all new Intro Week (Freshers’ Week) Monday 19 – Sunday 25 September • For all new students (both UK and international). • Academic introductions, departmental meetings, registration with university, department, CICS, Library, Health Service Interviews, etc. The Students’ Union also ensures it is a very social week with lots of fun events on campus, live music, discos, bbq, clubs and societies fair, sports fair, fresher’s fair, etc. • Attend your Introductory Academic Meeting! They should contact you with details of the date/time, but if you have not received it before coming be sure to contact them! • Registration is MANDATORY! For the date you must attend, please see the Centre Pages of the Pink booklet). You must attend the Introductory Academic Meeting first! • International Student Fair (your chance to join new societies and sports clubs)! www. sheffield. ac. uk/introweek 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Student Accommodation. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications Student Accommodation. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Student Accommodation 3 types of student accommodation available to students: University owned accommodation (booked Student Accommodation 3 types of student accommodation available to students: University owned accommodation (booked via university) • • Endcliffe Student Village (3, 500 en-suite or shared facilities) – 1. 5 miles from campus Ranmoor Student Village (1, 000 en-suite, shared facilities, family and studio rooms) – 1. 5 mile from campus Managed Partnership accommodation (booked via university) • City and Central Campus Halls of Residence (1, 050 en-suite, shared facilities, deluxe rooms) - 0. 5 miles from campus Private sector accommodation (booked privately, without university help) • Privately owned Halls of Residence or Student Houses 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

University Accommodation Self-catered accommodation – Halls of Residence (US or private owned) • Individual University Accommodation Self-catered accommodation – Halls of Residence (US or private owned) • Individual study bedroom with private shower and toilet or shared facilities • Cluster of flats shared with approx 3 -11 other students • Single or mixed gender accommodation (as requested by you) • You must provide your own meals, although ‘Eatwith. US’ meal card is optional • Includes all bills, contents insurance, and 10 Mbps wired or Broadband wireless internet access. (In non-university Halls of Residence internet access comes at a separate charge, as well as one university accommodation. ) • Contract length 42 weeks (and some 51 week contracts are available at various halls) Catered accommodation - Halls of Residence • As above but. . . • Very popular with first year students • Meals provided (breakfast & dinner) – ‘Eatwith. US’ meal card. • Contract length 42 weeks (some 51 week contracts are available) General: All food allowances do not cover Christmas and Easter vacations ! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Standard Accommodation Studio Apartment En-suite Accommodation Deluxe Accommodation 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield Standard Accommodation Studio Apartment En-suite Accommodation Deluxe Accommodation 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Accommodation Guarantee UNDERGRADUATE • Need to have selected Sheffield as CF/UF by 6 July Accommodation Guarantee UNDERGRADUATE • Need to have selected Sheffield as CF/UF by 6 July • Apply for accommodation by 31 August and complete form correctly, as soon as you have selected us as your Firm Choice. Apply online! • We will not allocate a room until offer is UA and student has Visa. POSTGRADUATE • Accept conditional/unconditional offer by 6 of August • Apply for accommodation by 31 August and complete form correctly, as soon as you have accepted your offer. Apply online! • Return your confirmation slip! The University will begin allocating accommodation in mid-July and will continue through August and September (for all students)! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Accommodation Guarantee • Check Accommodation website: http: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/accommodation (Choose ‘Prospective Students’ Accommodation Guarantee • Check Accommodation website: http: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/accommodation (Choose ‘Prospective Students’ and then the ‘International Students’ link on left. ) • Apply online: Check above webpage for link. • Can’t apply online? You can download paper forms from the above website as well! • Haven’t applied or forgot to apply? Don’t worry, there is plenty private sector student accommodation available in Sheffield. Check out the Propertywith. US office in Students’ Union. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Private Sector Accommodation 2 Types of private sector student accommodation Halls of Residence (managed Private Sector Accommodation 2 Types of private sector student accommodation Halls of Residence (managed and owned by private developers) • • • All city centre based (0. 5 miles from campus) Configuration same as University Halls of Residence All Self-Catering, no meals included Cluster of flats shared with approx 3 -11 other students Single or mixed gender accommodation (as requested by you) Rent includes water, electricity but NOT contents insurance and internet. Student Houses (managed and owned by a private landlord/landlady) • Based around the city, most notably the areas of Crookes and, Upperthorpe and Broomhill 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Private Sector Student Accommodation • • Good range and plenty of private accommodation available Private Sector Student Accommodation • • Good range and plenty of private accommodation available in Sheffield. Contract with private landlord or lettings agency. You will pay a monthly rent and on top of this you will pay bills (electricity, water, gas), phone/internet, and contents insurance. You have no say in who you live with unless you apply as a group. Help available from the University in finding accommodation once you’re in Sheffield via the Students’ Union Propertywith. US office. Private sector accommodation cannot be organised in advance of your arrival in Sheffield. Therefore, NEVER sign a contract or agree a deal before you arrive in Sheffield! www. accommodationforstudents. com/sheffield (Overview of privately owned student Halls of Residence) 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Accommodation Deposit • • • Once applied wait for instructions to be emailed to Accommodation Deposit • • • Once applied wait for instructions to be emailed to you by ACS department. A deposit of £ 150 is required to reserve your accommodation. Pay up to 7 days after receipt of your accommodation contract by: - Credit card by phone or online - Bank transfer Deposit is returned when you leave your room at the end of your contract. Pick up your key and move into your accommodation by date given by Accommodation Office! This will be either Saturday 18 or Sunday 19 September. • If this is not possible to arrive by the 19 th you MUST contact the ACS! • Any problems or missed your flight? Contact ACS! If we don’t hear from you, your room will be given to someone else and you loose your deposit. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Temporary Accommodation For parents, relatives and friends • There is a good range of Temporary Accommodation For parents, relatives and friends • There is a good range of guest houses, B&B & hotels that your parents, relatives, and friends can stay at if they arrive with you in Sheffield: www. yorkshiresouth. com/stay • You must arrange temporary accommodation if you have no other arrangements BEFORE you come to Sheffield! • The University has a limited number of B&B rooms the week s prior to the beginning of the term: http: //onlineshop. shef. ac. uk - this can only be used by students (no family, relatives, or friends). 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

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Finances Fees Living expenses Work during your studies 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield Finances Fees Living expenses Work during your studies 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Living Expenses • UNDERGRADUATE 9 months = £ 5, 400 • POSTGRADUATE 12 months Living Expenses • UNDERGRADUATE 9 months = £ 5, 400 • POSTGRADUATE 12 months = £ 7, 200 • Dependent adults or children = £ 400 per month extra. • Ensure you have extra money to cover exchange rate fluctuations! • The above covers all expenditure apart from tuition fees and flights to UK. • Sheffield has third lowest living expenses of all UK student cities. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Tuition Fees (Payment Options) 1. Part or full payment before visa application A receipt Tuition Fees (Payment Options) 1. Part or full payment before visa application A receipt will be issued as soon as payment has gone into the University tuition fee bank account. Overseas students should pay a deposit as high as possible before they apply for their visa (min. £ 2, 000), this will help with your visa application! 2. You can pay your tuition fees in 2 or 4 instalments. 3. Remainder of first instalment (50% or 25% of tuition fees, depending on instalment plan, minus deposit already paid) is payable during registration. 4 Four instalments payable on: 01 Oct 2011 - 01 Dec 2011 - 01 Feb 2012 - 01 Apr 2012 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Tuition Fees (Payment Options) • All payments can be made by: - Credit card Tuition Fees (Payment Options) • All payments can be made by: - Credit card (online, by post or by phone) - International Bank transfer (‘BACS Payment Form’ in form in back of Pink booklet) - Bank draft made out to ‘The University of Sheffield’ - Through sponsor (we can invoice the sponsor) - GBP Traveller’s Cheques, credit card or cash during registration • Payments can only be accepted in British Pound Sterling! • Different rules apply to sponsored students. You need sponsor letter and complete financial guarantee form if you are a sponsored student. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Opening a Bank account • Opening an account can take several weeks so bring Opening a Bank account • Opening an account can take several weeks so bring enough funding for first few weeks and to pay tuition and accommodation fees. • You can open an account at most high street banks in Sheffield (HSBC, Santandar, Natwest, Yorkshire Bank, Lloyds-TSB, Coop, Halifax, Barclays, RBS). • Banks will promote their student account packages at our Fresher’s Information Fair during Intro week. • The University of Sheffield will provide you with letters for all of the major banks during Registration Week, to assist with your applications. • Check if your current bank allows you online access to your funds while in the UK and/or allow access to cash via ATM machines in the UK. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Opening a Bank account • When opening a UK account choose carefully (Current/Student Account, Opening a Bank account • When opening a UK account choose carefully (Current/Student Account, Debit Card) • To open an account you need - Passport - Proof of address - Proof of student status (certifying letter or letter issued by SSi. D, also available during Residential Orientation Programme and Registration Week) 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Part-time Work • International students can work up to 20 hours per week during Part-time Work • International students can work up to 20 hours per week during their studies. • We recommend 10 -12 hours maximum per week. • Help available from Student Union Job shop, local Job Agencies or Careers Service. • TIER 2 Work Visa after studies. • NEVER come to the UK depending on income received through work to pay for your studies. Competition for jobs is tough, especially in the current economic climate! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

What To Bring. The essentials you need to bring to Sheffield What To Bring. The essentials you need to bring to Sheffield

Essentials For Hand Luggage • • • All original documentation and (offer/scholarship) letters from Essentials For Hand Luggage • • • All original documentation and (offer/scholarship) letters from the University Copies of Bank statements, a sponsor’s letter or bank draft Your passport Accommodation confirmation letter (if you have one) Medical certificates / Chest X-ray report / Proof of vaccinations All your original mark sheets, transcripts and certificates Original English language qualifications (IELTS or TOEFL) Purple and Pink booklets (for last minute queries and contact numbers) Valuables, medicines 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Other Essentials • Some clothes and toiletries in case your suitcase doesn’t arrive • Other Essentials • Some clothes and toiletries in case your suitcase doesn’t arrive • Contact email addresses and phone numbers • Personal possessions, i. e. family photos • Warm jumpers/coat/good pair of shoes • Traditional costume if you have any (for festivals and international events that will be arranged throughout the year). • Laptop (if you have one) and adaptor. Most of campus is Wifi enabled and CICS will set up your laptop for you. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Other Essentials • £ 150 - £ 200 (cash or in Travellers cheques) to Other Essentials • £ 150 - £ 200 (cash or in Travellers cheques) to cover personal expenses in your first few weeks after arrival. • Please note that if you go in a non-university private halls of residence or student house your landlord/lady will ask you to pay a bond or deposit (usually covering 2 months of rent) • NEVER bring large amounts of cash (you can transfer this later) Please bring small denominations as £ 50 notes are usually not accepted. • Take out travel insurance/medical insurance covering your trip to the UK • A happy positive attitude and some patience during the first weeks. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

What Not To Bring • There’s no need to bring everything you own! (there What Not To Bring • There’s no need to bring everything you own! (there are shops in Sheffield …) • Airlines will charge for overweight baggage. • Bedding can be purchased at the University (through the online shop) or purchased in Sheffield (for example: www. argos. co. uk ) • Cooking equipment and utensils can be purchased in Sheffield, there also a number of Asian shops that will sell ingredients for cooking. • Don’t buy or carry books for your studies (Students’ Union organises second-hand book fair, Amazon, Library) 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Electricity • UK Mains Voltage is 230 V • Ensure you obtain an adaptor Electricity • UK Mains Voltage is 230 V • Ensure you obtain an adaptor if you bring any electrical equipment. • Most electrical equipment has a transformer (i. e. laptop power supplies) that can cope with 110 -240 V but please check ! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

When You Arrive Practical Tips What To Do When You Arrive 3/16/2018 © The When You Arrive Practical Tips What To Do When You Arrive 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

When You Arrive • Remember the 3 most important words to use in the When You Arrive • Remember the 3 most important words to use in the UK “Please” & “Thank You” People that don’t use these words are regarded as being rude • Please call home immediately after you’ve arrived in Sheffield ! (UK data protection legislation prevents us from informing relatives about your whereabouts) • In front of luggage belt 1 at Manchester Airport is a machine that issues calling cards (get hold of some pound coins if possible) 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

When You Arrive • Consider ordering a pre-paid international calling card or buy one When You Arrive • Consider ordering a pre-paid international calling card or buy one in Sheffield www. planetphonecards. com & www. eurocallingcards. com • Bring your own mobile and use a UK sim card. (Please check if your phone can be used with foreign sim cards. If so, a UK pay-as-you-go sim card in the UK is about £ 5 -£ 10) • Use Skype to stay in touch with the home-front, free of charge 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

University Medical Centre. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and University Medical Centre. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

University Medical Centre • Medical care covered as part of the NHS • Ensure University Medical Centre • Medical care covered as part of the NHS • Ensure you submit the medical questionnaire before arrival in Sheffield • During Intro Week you will attend a health interview/medial registration at the university Health Centre • Ensure you bring name, address and contact details of your current doctor and next of kin. • Bring details on any medical conditions, medicine • Difficult (if not impossible) to find a NHS dentist, hence get a dental check-up before you arrive 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

A Word Of Caution Academic Integrity 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department A Word Of Caution Academic Integrity 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

A Word Of Caution • Different educational systems offer different teaching methodologies • It A Word Of Caution • Different educational systems offer different teaching methodologies • It is important to be aware of our different rules and regulations. One of those relates to plagiarism • Plagiarism is “passing off others’ work as your own, whether intentionally or unintentionally, to your benefit. The work can include ideas, compositions, designs, images, computer code, and, of course, words. ” • In Sheffield we want students to develop themselves as independently thinking, unique individuals and not simply recite other people’s work. • All material used in written work must be attributed to its sources and noncompliance will lead to you being removed from the course. As one of very few UK universities featured in the ‘Global Top 100 of Best Universities in the World’ we have a reputation to uphold and we will allow no one to bring our reputation into disrepute. You ARE what makes the University of Sheffield. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

And Finally … 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and And Finally … 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Climate • The temperature in Sheffield can be 25 – 30 degrees Celsius (June Climate • The temperature in Sheffield can be 25 – 30 degrees Celsius (June to August) and below freezing in the winter months (November to March). • In spring the temperature is about 12 degrees Celsius (April – May) • You can expect snow at some stage during winter! • You will have to get used to the UK weather but in the end you’ll probably learn to appreciate it. 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Where to download all the information discussed today? http: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/international/welcome 3/16/2018 Where to download all the information discussed today? http: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/international/welcome 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Web Chat Please note the International Office will be hosting a web chat on Web Chat Please note the International Office will be hosting a web chat on different topics including pre-departure soon. For further information please go to our home page. http: //www. shef. ac. uk/international 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Questions? • Carefully read the Purple and Pink booklets which you should have received Questions? • Carefully read the Purple and Pink booklets which you should have received and use check list page 4 (Pink booklet) if you have any further questions please contact the team, Miss Jill Molyneux jill. molyneux@sheffield. ac. uk Miss Ruth Lauener ruth. lauener@sheffield. ac. uk Mr. Rasshad Khan rasshad. khan@sheffield. ac. uk 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

See You Soon In Sheffield! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of See You Soon In Sheffield! 3/16/2018 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications