Practical tips for living in the UK

Practical Tips for Living in the UK Immigration: International Student Support International students and the National Health Service: Dr Kate Thomas Banking in the UK: Mark Abbott, Natwest Bank Policing and Personal Safety Religious support: Chaplaincy Team Getting the most out of your Exeter experience

Immigration The International Student Support Office is dedicated to advising and supporting non-UK students on all campuses. We provide Immigration advice, Welfare support and much more We offer one-to-one appointments, term time drop-ins and workshops as well as detailed advice by and SID online.

International Student Support Website: Immigration and Tier 4 responsibilities: Complying with your Tier 4 visa Reporting Changes Lost or stolen passports Study Status/Interruptions Extending your visa Working during your studies Staying in the UK after your studies

The NHS The National Health Service

The NHS Mostly Free Good Slow hospital appointments

The NHS Prescriptions - £8.20 per separate item Opticians Dentists Private services some vaccinations for travel private hospital appointments (quicker) medicals for sports etc

MUST REGISTER WITH A GP General Practitioner Wide training Deal with most illnesses in the Health Centre Will refer to hospital specialist when necessary Nurses Extra training Can deal with minor ailments Urgent cases normally seen by nurse first

If you need medical help Phone Surgery for appointment If urgent for that day you will be seen that day, usually by the nurse first Pharmacist for minor illness NHS Direct – 24 hr nurse telephone line NHS Walk in Centres Out of hours call doctor at Devon Doctors – number given on answer phone Accident and Emergency Department Ambulance phone 999

Medicines May have:- Same Same with different name Nearest equivalent Private prescription Supply from home

To Register Online Or link from

See at Health Centre if: You have ongoing medical condition You need to see a doctor/nurse You would like to have a blood pressure and urine check You need vaccination

Vaccinations recommended MMR – Mumps, Measles, Rubella Meningitis ACWY ‘Flu’, influenza for some medical conditions

Staying Healthy Look after yourself Healthy eating British Weather Contraception Keep up with work Socialise Expect to get colds

The common cold A common viral illness affecting nose/throat Fluids, Paracetamol See the pharmacist for advice Lasts 3-10 days The cough lasts up to 3 weeks Adults get 2-4 per year ANTIBIOTICS ARE NOT HELPFUL

Other services Wellbeing Service International Student Support AccessAbility Chaplaincy team Student Guild

How to find us: Student Health Centre Reed Mews, Streatham Campus Opposite Wellbeing Opening hours: Monday -Friday 8.45am - 5pm

Banking in the UK Mark Abbott, Natwest Bank

Policing and Personal Safety in the UK Call 999 here for your safety Think THEIF! Safe walking routes Cars, Pavements, Headphones

Chaplaincy Tips for living in the UK Simon Taylor, Chaplaincy Team

Chaplaincy Religion in UK: Christianity the biggest religion % describe themselves as Christian 8 % go to church regularly State church is Church of England/Anglican

Chaplaincy UK has religious freedom Here you can choose to believe what you want to believe & how to worship You can choose not to believe You can choose to change your faith But – all are subject to the law

Chaplaincy UK seeks to show religious tolerance: You can believe what you want to believe but you are expected to respect what others believe Learn to live with difference University of Exeter affirms diversity & equality

Chaplaincy If you are shown: Intolerance for what you believe Disrespect of you & your faith or If you feel pressured or coerced by someone to accept their faith tell someone!

Chaplaincy Religion in Exeter: Mainly Christian One mosque (York Rd) One of the oldest synagogues in UK Hindu community Bahai community Various Buddhist groups

Chaplaincy Visiting a place of worship: Most will be pleased to welcome you Do not have to be a Christian to visit a church Christian churches do not expect you to dress in certain way when visit Will expect you to show respect

Chaplaincy Street Pastors are there to help you (and they are jolly nice)

Chaplaincy The University Chaplaincy University staff A multi-faith team One full-time, most part-time NOT a student society!

Chaplaincy

...whether you have a faith or not…

Chaplaincy We are available 24/7 365 days a year In an emergency chaplains can be contacted through Estate Patrol.

Chaplaincy Someone to listen & share a problem A friendly face Support in a crisis Support you in your faith Link with local church/faith community Chaplains offer...

Chaplaincy How do you find us?

Chaplaincy Through the university website

Chaplaincy Find us in the Forum

Chaplaincy Or drop into the chaplaincy room in the Old Library

Chaplaincy Places for prayer/quiet Mary Harris Chapel Catholic Chaplaincy, near Birks Grange St Luke’s Chapel, St Luke’s Campus Chaplaincy Room, Old Library Muslim Prayer Rooms (male and female) - Old Library, Streatham Campus - Holnicote Building, St Luke's Campus

Chaplaincy

Making the most of your ‘Exeter Experience’ Zoe Rutterford Student Support Officer (Transition and Integration)

Expectations and First Impressions

Getting involved at Exeter Speak to people! Clubs and Societies: international, faith based, sporting, and everything else… Community Groups: Global Chums, Global Gathering, Open House, Friends International Cultural events on campus and day trips September: Jurassic Coast Cruise – 15 November: Diwali! 26 November: Thanksgiving 25 December: Christmas lunch

Look after yourself Eat Well Eat regularly Remember that fruit and vegetables are your friends! Don’t forget that water is a drink too Check our Student.cooking.tv Look after your body Exercise will help your mind work better Use the pathways around campus to walk – not the roads! Driving regulations Look after your mind

Support at Exeter Language support at INTO (talk Friday) Global Chums – The Activities Fair Study Support (talk Friday)

Support at Exeter International Student Support, Student Services Centre, Forum Appointments through SID

Support at Exeter Guild Advice Unit, 1 st floor Forum INTO Wellbeing Centre Chaplaincy Residence Life Teams Community Liaison, Community Wardens Estate Patrol Harassment Officers

Support in your College Personal Tutors College Office Peer mentoring schemes

Any questions?