Everything you need to know about living in this great city!

We asked some of our Student Advisors their favourite things about London… Julie Roberts Specialist Student Money Advisor Vy-liam Ng Specialist International Advisor Aagje Sleightholme Assistant Student Housing Advisor Lucy Tomaka Assistant International Student Advisor

Welcome to London! Let’s test your London knowledge… How old is the oldest church in the City of London 1805 1392 675

Answer: Answer: AD 675 All Hallows by the Tower, near Tower Hill, was founded in 675. The undercroft has Roman pavement dating from the 2nd century A.D. How many bathrooms are there in Buckingham Palace? 58 78 118

Welcome to London Download the ‘King’s Mobile’ app KCLSU Unlocking London – events guide www.kclsu.org/unlockinglondon/ Explore your surrounding area on foot – it’s great exercise too! Make a London ‘To Do’ list By the way, the answer was 78 bathrooms! So much to do, will explore this with you. An overview would be: Students’ Union – clubs, societies and events; Museums and galleries – over 300 in London! Concerts, plays and musicals; Football, cricket and other sporting events; Festivals and other events; Parks; Public Buildings and Monuments; Pubs and Clubs; Eating out. Give a brief overview of what these different things are and the average cost. e.g. museums are usually free eating out and cinemas vary in price, have a look in your campus guide

Do you know them…? Ferris wheel 1. Vue Cinema Cinema 2. Royal Albert Hall Prestigious concert hall in Kensington 3. Saatchi Art gallery Art gallery Art gallery 4. Tate Modern Art gallery Olympic swimming pool 5. VeloPark Cycling centre 6. London Eye Ferris wheel A commercial skyscraper 7. London Aquatics Olympic swimming pool Sculpture in the Olympic Village 8. The Globe Shakespeare’s theatre 9. The Shard An 87-storey skyscraper Shakespeare’s theatre 10. The Gherkin A commercial skyscraper Cycling centre An 87-storey skyscraper

Arts & Culture Most major museums and galleries are free: Tate Modern and Tate Britain; National Gallery; British Museum; Imperial War Museum; Victoria and Albert Museum Natural History Museum and Science Museum. (You will usually need to pay for special exhibitions.)

Music Free concerts/events: Somerset House & National Theatre (both near King’s!); Music venues such as the Barbican, Wigmore Hall and Royal Festival Hall often run free lunchtime concerts – look in Time Out for information www.timeout.com/London; Loads of London festivals www.timeout.com/london/music- festivals/the-best-music-festivals-in-london Many churches have regular free lunchtime concerts; Open-air events in summer.

Sport in London Sport at King’s International Venues Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford Wembley Football Stadium Twickenham Rugby Stadium Professional Sport Clubs London Parks & Recreational Sport www.getactivelondon.com Cycling, bike rental – TFL Santander Cycles Sport at King’s King’s Sport Health & Fitness Centre – Waterloo Campus The Thomas Guy Club – Guy’s Campus – social sport programme Club sport – Student Clubs (KCLSU) Performance Sport Scholarships kcl.ac.uk/sport Ticket booth in centre of Leicester Square (not other ones!) Lastminute.com has good offers. KCLSU Sport has over 70 sports clubs, something for everyone at all abilities

Going out – evening events Time Out – What’s on www.timeout.com/london – great for FREE things to do! KCLSU – Unlocking London events Visit London website - www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/budget- london Hundreds of cinemas – some unusual! www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/whats- on/film/unique-and-unusual-cinemas Theatre shows www.timeout.com/london/theatre

Shopping Oxford Street www.oxfordstreet.co.uk Famous shops: Selfridges, Harrods, Hamleys; Westfield Stratford, Westfield White City – huge shopping centres; Markets www.visitlondon.com/things-to- do/shopping/market/londons-top-markets Argos & Ikea – cheap for home essentials; Waterstones Gower Street – big academic bookshops; Amazon Student Prime – free next day delivery with your K number.

Where will you go in London? Identify three things you would like to do in London this year and talk to others in the room about this

Travel Tips Oyster card is the cheapest & most convenient way to pay for your travel; Student Oyster card can save 30% off on weekly / monthly / annual cards only; NOT PAY AS YOU GO! Apply through www.tfl.gov.uk 16-25 Railcard will get you a discount on trains outside of London www.16-25railcard.co.uk Buses can be cheaper than the tube (£1.50 per journey) Only use Black cabs or licensed cabs – ‘Uber’ ‘Hailo’ and ‘Cabwise’ are useful apps to download Never try and avoid paying for travel http://www.lifehacker.co.uk/2014/05/29/10-best- london-tube-hacks-get-around-city-faster Brief discussion around transport-London has a lot to offer but knowing how to get to these places will save you a lot of headaches-there are many options on how to get around the city Tube (Underground) Overground Bus – cheaper than the tube! Train DLR Cycle on Santander bikes Taxi – Black Cab, Uber River transport Walk London has an expansive network of (all the above). 18-25 railcard – can buy online or at a ticket office at a station There are various tickets that you can get for your needs explain: season tickets travel cards pay as you go Student Oyster card – highlight the discount is only on travelcards and not pay as you go Network card etc Transportation is really safe in London, but you do still want to ensure you are being vigilant

King’s College London Students’ Union Located at Guy’s, Strand and Waterloo; Clubs, societies, volunteering & job opportunities; Lots of cultural and nightlife events throughout the year with Unlocking London www.kclsu.org/unlockinglondon/ Two bars and a shop www.kclsu.org University of London Union Free membership for King’s students; Lots of facilities, e.g. a large swimming pool and a gym; Club, societies and activities; www.studentcentral.london

Top tips Want to earn some extra cash? The Careers & Employability Service can advise you on part-time work www.kcl.ac.uk/careers Top tips TV License – needed for all viewing, live, catch up or on demand on TVs or computers– £145.50 per year http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/ Council Tax exemption letter – pick up at enrolment or the Compass Use Skype & Whatsapp Calling to make phone calls for free; Protect your belonging – get insurance! www.endsleigh.co.uk Use price comparison website to compare phone deals http://www.choose.net/ , http://www.uswitch.com/ or http://www.billmonitor.com/ Don’t forget to register with a GP now – see the NHS Health Centre at the Market place Free newspaper and Time Out www.timeout.com Ask for student discount – NUS card www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra King’s International Student Facebook page www.facebook.com/kingsinternationalstudentsupport Buy a brolly (umbrella!)

Being safe and confident in London Finding apps for services you use (Uber, TFL, maps) Use map apps to explore areas you have not been to before – think about how to feel safe away from your family and friends Do attend the Welcome to Kings events and safety talks 21st and 22nd September Normal city rules apply: Be aware of safety issue of being out late at night on your own Keep valuables secure Look after each other while you are out and about socialising https://www.uber.com/ http://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/getting-around-london/london-maps-and-guides/apps#aWGgx5Ru8wZauTq3.97 Travel Plan your route before you leave tfl.gov.uk , www.citymapper.com/london; Only use taxis or registered minicabs; Try not to walk alone a night – keep to well-lit areas & roads; Keep your valuables out of sight. Bars & Clubs Keep your property safe, don’t ever leave your bag unattended; Do not accept drinks from strangers & never leave your drinks unattended. Emergency Services Police, ambulance, fire department on 999 or 112 – only use them in a real emergency; To report non-urgent crime, contact your local police station by calling 101.

Do you want to talk? If you are unhappy, confused, or have a problem and need help or advice… You’re not alone! Don’t ignore the issue; You do not have to pay someone for advice; Use the services at King’s for free! Student Advisors, Disability Advisors, Wellbeing Coaches, Counsellors, Mental Health Advisors, the Compass, Chaplains and the Students’ Union are all here to help! All free, confidential and impartial. www.kcl.ac.uk/studentservices

Enjoy exploring London! Any questions? Enjoy exploring London!