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CGS London Programme

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• Make your own way

to the housing Arrivals Day activities: Walking tour Flat meeting BU London Orientation

• When You Arrive

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• Welcome Meetings

London Paperchase Weekend Trip to the Lake District

Fall Orientation

‘The Lake District trip was absolutely amazing. I wouldn’t change the experience for the world. I think that these were the moments that built the foundation for the programme.’ – Gabby Vasquez, Fall 2013

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• Natural Sciences

Humanities Social Science British Culture Elective British Faculty Field Trips

Programme Outline

‘[BC 201 is] one of the best courses I’ve taken. Not only did the class fill me in on British culture but I also learned a lot about myself and being an American.’ CGS Student, Fall 2012

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Dean Godnick is your main contact at CGS +1 617 353 2850 sgodnick@bu.edu

Staying in touch with BU

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Location: Kensington

10 minutes walk from BU London Centre Close to London attractions Convenient public transportation links

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Tube and buses Student Discount Oystercard Night Buses/Taxis Zones

www.tfl.gov.uk

Getting Around

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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)

Cost of Living

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Museums Parks Time Out: Find out about free events!

London on the Cheap

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Discounted Theatre Tickets Weekend Trips Daytrips Experience the London Social Scene

Social Programme

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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!

Health & Safety

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BU Boston Campus

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• BU London Campus

Studying ABROAD

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“…two countries divided by a common language.”

George Bernard Shaw

• 1. Queue for the till
• 2. Pants and vests
• 3. Put the rubbish in the bin

Line up at the cash register Underpants and undershirts Throw the trash in trashcan

Culture Shock

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§ www.bbc.co.uk § www.guardian.co.uk § www.timesonline.co.uk § www.thisislondon.com

Start to Follow British News

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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!

Packing

Airline restrictions only allow ONE free checked bag (50lbs)!

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Immigration

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)

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• 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!

CGS Top 10 Tips

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Number 6: 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!

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Number 5: When travelling, don’t expect it to all go smoothly.

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Number 4: ‘Pack less because you will buy and go home with much more than you bring!’

• Andrew Pineda, Fall 2013

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Number 3: Learn to cook something

• r a few basics so you

can cook for yourself. Check out www.5by25.com

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Number 2: ‘Travel to different parts of the UK. London is spectacular but I also found that it was well worth it to go

• ut 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

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Number 1: ‘Experience everything. Don’t get stuck going to the same places every weekend just because you like it. You’ll miss out on the

• pportunity to find even more

things you like.’

• Colleen Kneafsey, Fall 2012

CGS Top 10 Tips

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Select Housing Order Social Programme Tickets London Personal Page

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London Academic Affairs:

sfarrow@bu.edu katwell@bu.edu

BU Study Abroad: sw1@bu.edu Student Life: studentlife@bu-london.co.uk

Contacts

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Questions