CGS London Programme
� CGS London Fall 2014 When You Arrive Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Make your own way to the housing Arrivals Day activities: Walking tour Flat meeting BU London Orientation � 1
� CGS London Fall 2014 Fall Orientation Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Welcome Meetings London Paperchase Weekend Trip to the Lake District � ‘ The Lake District trip was absolutely amazing. I wouldn’t change the 2 experience for the world. I think that these were the moments that built the foundation for the programme. ’ – Gabby Vasquez, Fall 2013
� CGS London Fall 2014 Programme Outline Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Natural Sciences Humanities Social Science British Culture Elective British Faculty Field Trips ‘ [BC 201 is] one of the best courses I ’ ve taken. Not only did the class fill me 3 in on British culture but I also learned a lot about myself and being an American. ’ CGS Student, Fall 2012
CGS London Fall 2014 Staying in touch with BU Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Dean Godnick is your main contact at CGS +1 617 353 2850 sgodnick@bu.edu 4
CGS London Fall 2014 Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here 5
CGS London Fall 2014 Location: Kensington Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here 10 minutes walk from BU London Centre Close to London attractions Convenient public transportation links 6
CGS London Fall 2014 Getting Around Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Tube and buses Student Discount Oystercard Night Buses/Taxis Zones 7 www.tfl.gov.uk
CGS London Fall 2014 Cost of Living Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here London is Expensive!!! Weekly Food Shopping: £35-45 ($58-74) Club Entrance: £5-20 ($8-33) Cinema Ticket: £10-15 ($17-25) Zone 1-2 Monthly Travelcard: £84.10 ($140) (with student discount) 8
CGS London Fall 2014 London on the Cheap Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Museums Parks Time Out: Find out about free events! 9
CGS London Fall 2014 Social Programme Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Discounted Theatre Tickets Weekend Trips Daytrips Experience the London Social Scene 10
CGS London Fall 2014 Health & Safety Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Crisis? What Crisis? a) Your shower is not working b) You are hit by a car while visiting Greece and fracture your pelvis c) You cannot connect to the wireless network The correct answer is B! 11
� CGS London Fall 2014 Studying ABROAD Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here BU London Campus BU Boston Campus 12
CGS London Fall 2014 Culture Shock Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here “ …two countries divided by a common language. ” George Bernard Shaw 1. Queue for the till Line up at the cash register 2. Pants and vests Underpants and undershirts 3. Put the rubbish in the bin Throw the trash in trashcan 13
CGS London Fall 2014 Start to Follow British News Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here § www.bbc.co.uk § www.guardian.co.uk § www.timesonline.co.uk § www.thisislondon.com 14
CGS London Fall 2014 Packing Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here If possible, bring a laptop with a plug adaptor for the UK Layers of clothing for hot and cold weather Enough prescription medication for full term Bath towels! 15 Airline restrictions only allow ONE free checked bag (50lbs)!
CGS London Fall 2014 Immigration Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Make two copies of your passport. Take a copy with you and leave a copy at home. Passport: If your passport is due to expire within 6 months of your expected arrival in London, you must apply for a new passport. Visa (if required) Immigration letters (found on your London Personal Page) 16
CGS London Fall 2014 CGS Top 10 Tips Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here 10. Get a job for the summer to raise some funds – it’s worth it! 9. Remember it ’ s expensive! 8. Get to know about the politics before arriving 7. Never let a Saturday go to waste! 17
CGS London Fall 2014 CGS Top 10 Tips Number 6: Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Use the Barclay’s Bike scheme (‘Boris Bikes’). It’s a cheaper way to get around the city and it will really help you learn your way, fast! 18
CGS London Fall 2014 CGS Top 10 Tips Number 5: Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here When travelling, don’t expect it to all go smoothly. 19
CGS London Fall 2014 CGS Top 10 Tips Number 4: Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here ‘ Pack less because you will buy and go home with much more than you bring! ’ - Andrew Pineda, Fall 2013 20
CGS London Fall 2014 CGS Top 10 Tips Number 3: Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Learn to cook something or a few basics so you can cook for yourself. Check out www.5by25.com 21
CGS London Fall 2014 CGS Top 10 Tips Number 2: Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here ‘ Travel to different parts of the UK. London is spectacular but I also found that it was well worth it to go out and visit other areas of the UK, such as the Lake District trip we went on at the start of the semester. ’ - CGS Student, Fall 2012 22
CGS London Fall 2014 CGS Top 10 Tips Number 1: Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here ‘ Experience everything. Don ’ t get stuck going to the same places every weekend just because you like it. You ’ ll miss out on the opportunity to find even more things you like. ’ - Colleen Kneafsey, Fall 2012 23
CGS London Fall 2014 London Personal Page Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Select Housing Order Social Programme Tickets 24
CGS London Fall 2014 Contacts Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here London Academic Affairs: sfarrow@bu.edu katwell@bu.edu BU Study Abroad: sw1@bu.edu Student Life: studentlife@bu-london.co.uk 25
CGS London Fall 2014 Questions Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here 26
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