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Personal Profile 1
Research Report 4
Review 6
FQS 11
Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:
Patterson Group
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17/12/2014 Volume 1, Issue 1
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MOHAMMED ALMOHAMMED ALMOHAMMED AL---QARNIQARNIQARNI
My name is Mohammed Al-Qarni, I am majoring in English at King Abdul-Aziz University
in Saudi Arabia. I got a scholarship to study in the United Kingdom for one academic year.
Now, I am studying at CELE (University of Nottingham) to improve my English skills.
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Personal Profile
YNAN SHENYNAN SHENYNAN SHEN
My nationality is Chinese. I have my bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Ja-
pan in 2012. The reason that persuaded me to come to this city is because the University
of Nottingham is truly global; also my future Master degree International Law is one of
the first top school in the UK. I believe that Nottingham’ study will prepare me well for
the future occupation.
ALI MOFTAH ALI MOFTAH ALI MOFTAH
my name is ALI MOFTAH i am from Libya, this second time for me in the UK. also i
am teaching assistant in Sirte University. Now I am studying presessional course at
Nottingham university ( CELE ). I have found these interesting and needs much hard
work, I found myself motivated and excited, to study this period which I think it will
helps me, to arrange and prepare for this course, and to study a master next year. I
love Nottingham as a city and my friends recommended me to study here, who com-
pleted their undergraduate studies there. The course I am looking for it covered many
interesting and important area of Animal nutrition, and I knew it would provide the
first step towards being a chartered Animal nutrition.
ABDULMAJEED BADAWABDULMAJEED BADAWABDULMAJEED BADAWi i i
my name is ,Abdulmajeed Badawi , 23 of age, born in the west area of Saudi Ara-
bia, with 4 years experiences as student at King Abdulaziz university in English
literature field. I chose to study in CELE, because it has excellent English tutors
who have a clear role to promote skills within it.
HU, HSUANHU, HSUANHU, HSUAN---JUNGJUNGJUNG
Why I chose CELE was because I wanted to improve my language, in order to
reach a higher score on IELTS. Also language is very important to my future
career which is related to human resource management, so I want to enhance
my ability both knowledge and language
AHLAM ALAHLAM ALAHLAM AL---HADBANIHADBANIHADBANI
I’m studying at CELE. I want to improve my English skills because I will complete my
master degree in future. I chose to study at Nottingham University because it one of the
best University in UK and it has a good reputation.
HETAF BAKRHETAF BAKRHETAF BAKR
I am KAU student and my major is European Languages (English). Moreover, KAU Uni-
versity gave me a great opportunity to study abroad in the University of Nottingham
(CELE) and I am privileged to become part of this community. Also the University is pre-
paring me to become a better person through gaining more valuable experiences and to
know what my weaknesses are.
YARU WANG YARU WANG YARU WANG
The reason why I choose CELE When I finished my undergraduate, I would like to go
to abroad to study. So I joined the CELE to study language and it in order to my
future subject.
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NGUYEN THI NGUYEN THI NGUYEN THI
My name is Kim. I come from Viet Nam. I have graduated at Quy Nhon University
in my country. However, I want to study English to find a good job. I choose Notting-
ham University to improve my English skills because this is a good University in
the UK with high reputation about teaching quality. After one course I feel satisfied
about tutors, teaching style and so on.
Personal Profile
NASSER ALOTAIBI NASSER ALOTAIBI NASSER ALOTAIBI
I am Nasser Alotaibi, I am undergraduating student. Chemical engineering is my future
displine, I am interested in studying at CELE because of the high academic level of educa-
AMAL SAFAR ALNUFAIEAMAL SAFAR ALNUFAIEAMAL SAFAR ALNUFAIE
I am lecturer in University of Taif. Therefore, I came to Nottingham university to
complete Phd. Moreover, I am looking forward to write some stories by using Eng-
lish language.
Personal Profile
MONKETH MOHAMMED MONKETH MOHAMMED MONKETH MOHAMMED
My name is Monketh Mohammed and I am from Babel, a governorate in the
middle of Iraq. I have a master degree in civil engineering, studied at Universi-
ty of Babylon. After completing my MSc I worked as Assistant lecturer for three
years. I am currently a student at the Centre of English Language Education
and after finishing this course I aim to study for a PhD in civil engineering at
Nottingham University.
ARAM JAF ARAM JAF ARAM JAF
My name is Aram Jaf I am from Kurdistan. I chose the University of Nottingham to
complete my postgraduate degree (PhD in Biology) because it is one of the best univer-
sities in the UK especially in the field of life science. Moreover, I chose CELE because
it has a good staff and organized systems to improve my academic English language to
assist me in my future study.
NASSER ALOTAIBINASSER ALOTAIBINASSER ALOTAIBI
I am Nasser Alotaibi, I am Kuwaiti student in the UK. I am undergraduate student. I am in-
teresting in CELE because of the high academic level which will help me in my future study.
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Business Tagline one of the ways of learning anything is to practice it, so learning English needs
practicing as much as possible. The next graph shows what the most places students are shy to
make mistakes in.
From looking at this graph, it is clear that 13 students said that they are shy of making mistakes in shops
and 10 participants are shy of making mistakes in with families and this was a surprising for me as a re-
searcher. The possible reasons for this might be because they feel less confident when they speak to native
speakers or probably because some people make fun of their mistakes. From the interviews, student B said
‘when I meet someone at the first time, I cannot speak fluently because I feel nervous, so I cannot control
my idea and I lose my vocabulary’. Additionally, participant C indicated that he cannot speak English with
his family because he is majoring in English, so they expect him to have the whole control in English and
when he makes mistakes they make fun on him. Generally, everyone makes a lot of mistakes in their lives,
so it is not the end of life. Therefore, be strong and know that you are still learning.
CONCLUSIONCONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
This study was about what the challenges that face international students in learning English. Also it was
interesting to know that some countries or nationalities are good in some skills than the others. For exam-
ple, Chinas are maybe good in writing and Saudis in speaking and so on. Additionally, maybe all nationali-
ties in this study agreed that the weakest skill is speaking and that the main reason usually for students to
come here to the UK is to be good speaker and also to make friends from the native speakers. Unfortunate-
ly, this skill has the least focus at CELE. On the other hand, some people said that it is the student respon-
sibility to make friends out of CELE and I think this is the kay point in developing English skills and also to
know more about other cultures. The most surprising finding is that some students are shy to make mis-
takes with their families and this might be because their families make fun of them when they make mis-
takes. As a result of this, they keep silent at home, which means no speaking and no progress. In general,
we learn from our mistakes, so do not shy of making mistakes because this is the way we learn.
Research Report
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Research into the most common methods of transport in Nottingham City.Research into the most common methods of transport in Nottingham City.Research into the most common methods of transport in Nottingham City.
Transports systems help connect people with the places they want to go.
ConclusionConclusion
This research study is to help international students obtain more information about transportation
facilities in Nottingham and to find out how to choose suitable transportation facilities from different
sides such as time, cost and society. The main results obtained that bus was the most common method
of transport for international students and most of them have problem with the bus information at the
bus stops. There are several implications for this. Students might find difficulties to understand bus
information and waste their time looking for right bus. Therefore, the solution for this may be by using
a simple layout which clarifies the path of each bus, and each of these paths should have a specific
colour and names of popular areas. On the other hand, the research also found that the majority of
participants did not know about the bicycles services in the campus and this might lead to lose
students the opportunity of practising cycling sport, in addition to save their time of travel to/from
campus. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that a more advertising required and also make discounts
for renting bicycles to students.
Recommendation for new studentsRecommendation for new studentsRecommendation for new students
1- The research advice to students want to travel outside Nottingham city to make online registration
in transport companies like National Express, because this registration gives students discount reach
up to 30% through a year.
2- This study encourages students to use bicycle instead of transport to/from campus on foot.
3- Students must be aware there are different types of bus tickets in Nottingham city and also if they
do not have tickets need to have change with them.
Research Report
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Review 1
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Description:Description:
Fitness Unit is a part of sport centre in Nottingham University Jubilee campus. Sport centre locat-
ed on the east side of campus, by the side of railroad. There is a Starbuck just near the front door.
It takes only 20 meters to Yen, Fujia building. The price of one-year member package is £135 for
membership who is student and £165 for non-student member. It open from 7 o’clock to 22.30 every
working days, and from 9 o’clock to 22 o’clock for every weekends.
Review:Review:
This sport centre really located on a brilliant place which is very wonderful to park their car, also
you can park your bicycle on the front of building. The next door is a medium scale of Starbucks, it
is nice to have a mug of hot milk after doing exercise. Members can use all facilities in centre, alt-
hough there is no swimming pool in Jubilee campus but do not let it discourage you, because you
can go to swimming pool in Nottingham University’s main campus via taking the free shuttle bus
between these two campuses which is called hopper bus.
When you enter the building, and enter the door on the right hand side, there are two large chang-
ing room for different gander, and also you can find several comfortable shower rooms in changing
room, you also can use the hair dryers if you need it. The water machine did not work for a few
weeks, but now it is ready for used, but if you forget to bring your own battle, otherwise you can
buy some drinks from vending machines in the aisle which are just near the water machine, and
there also have several benches.
The fitness Unit is on first floor with a whole well view, you would not feel doing exercise in a small
dark space. Although there is not much space for benches, but it is almost full with numerous excel-
lent training equipment. With plenty of facilities, you would not spend time on waiting. How excit-
ed to find those equipment be carefully maintained everyday so they looks like new. If you have any
problems on using the equipment, the guilders are available during the open time.
Conclusion:Conclusion:
Briefly, I recommend this fitness unit without hesitate, it is valuable even if you only use the fit-
ness unit, you can go to pool or join other sport clubs for free if you interesting in.
Fitness Unit in Sport centre, Jubilee CampusFitness Unit in Sport centre, Jubilee Campus
★★★★☆
Review by HU, Hsuan-Jung
Cons:Cons:
Room is not large
No chair available for rest
Pros:Pros:
Price is reasonable
Excellent location
Open for a long time per day
Provide a large changing room and shower
room
Training Guilders are available during the
open day
Have a water machine
Review 1
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Nottinghamshire Sightseeing TourNottinghamshire Sightseeing Tour
★★★★☆
Review by Yunan Shen
Pros:Pros:
Very easy to register
Know about Nottinghamshire
Meet new friends
Free of charge
Cons:Cons:
Long time stay on coach is tired
Can not walk around and take photos
Take a long ride
Description:Description:
The Nottinghamshire Sightseeing tour is a social event organized by the School of Education and
just for this department’s students only. The tour departs at 10:00 am from the Jubilee Campus,
and returns to the Campus around 4:00 pm by coach. The most important information is the cost
is free. This tour includes carious locations around Nottinghamshire, such as Sherwood Forest,
Nottingham Castle, Southwell, Newark and Wollaton Park. An experienced tour guide explains
the history and story about these venues.
Review:Review:
It is very easy to register on this tour. Students who belong to the School of Education depart-
ment can get the information form the university email or search the School of Education’s web-
site. Either way, it is can easy to book this tour for free.
Basically, the whole tour was sitting on the coach, and listening to the experienced tour guide
talking about the history and the story of the buildings and places. The regrettable part is we
could not have any opportunities to hop off the coach to take photographs.
At the first few hours was exciting to hear about all the new information. Nevertheless, after 3 or 4
hours, I was hungry and wanted to use the bathroom. In addition, we spend a lot of time heading to
the Sherwood Forest for lunch, which is a place in the countryside. I was a little bit disappointed be-
cause there was noting intertied me.
As a new student who recently arrived in Nottingham, this tour helped me to know more about the
locations around the city, allowing me to familiarize myself with the area. Additionally, it was a great
chance to meet new people, and make new friends here. What is more important was when I listen to
the tour guide; it was not only just learning English, but also understanding the British culture by
learning the history and the story from the knowledgeable tour guide.
In addition, this tour was certainly convenient and easy. The coach picked up students from the Jubi-
lee Campus, which is very close to my house. Thus, it is convenient when I return back home. Alt-
hough sitting on the coach the whole day was tiring, it is better than walking around the city in this
cold season.
Conclusion:Conclusion:
Overall, I would definitely highly recommend this event due to the fact that it is an extremely valua-
ble opportunity to know Nottingham city. It is a great chance to know more about Nottinghamshire,
meet some new people, and experience a different culture. For people who are interested in this type
of tour, it is better if you can check the information from the university email. You might find some
other tour is more suitable for you.
Review 2
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Review 3
Atrium Restaurant in University of NottinghamAtrium Restaurant in University of Nottingham
*****
Review by Amal Alnufaie
Pro:Pro:
Big place
Beautiful place
Comfortable
Friendly and helpful staff
Suitable price
Friendly and helpful staff
Free Wi-Fi
Con:Con:
Busy
Short time for lunch
Fresh juices are not available
Description:Description:
Atrium Restaurant is an eco-design in Jubilee Campus. It is also in the centre of the university. In
addition, it has two gates; the main entrance overlooks a small lake while the back door overlooks
the university buildings. As a matter of fact, most of the users are students and tutors. So, prices,
which start 0.70 pence to 3 pounds, may be suitable for students. There is a self-service when you
want to hot drink.
Review:Review:
This restaurant is a suitable location for eating lunch, because it is located in the central Jubilee
Campus. Moreover, it is easy to find because it has two entrances. Additionally, there are two shop
sign above doors. Also, the restaurant is a very comfortable from the inside, whereas it lacks some
colours that may add the glamor to the place. Furthermore, the tables and chairs, which are ar-
ranged in a very beautiful, also it accommodates approximately 800 consumers.
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Review 3
The food is really delicious in this restaurant, but it has no new meals, thus people get bored. In
fact, a meal, which includes one chicken sandwich, chips, salad and coca cola, costs around £7.90.
Also, there is a free glass of water with a meal or when the customer spends around £4. On the oth-
er hand, drinks are extremely bad because there are no fresh juices. Indeed, drinking a cup of coffee
is a bad idea even though there is a good coffee machine. This is due to the quality of the coffee that
is available there.
In general, the services are a very good and the staff are friendly. In addition to this, there is a good
heater that gives us warmth, as well as free Wi-Fi.
In fact, the time of lunch is limited between 12 and 2 in this restaurant, and this time is a rush
time, thereby there is no enough time to buy anything. Therefore, this is the biggest problem that I
suffer in the restaurant, in that I stood in the queue around half an hour. This is considered a
waste of the time.
Conclusion:
To sum up, I would definitely recommend this restaurant. It has good service and good food. I sug-
gest coming early to avoid delays getting to class.
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1.1.1. What do you know about the language advisor?What do you know about the language advisor?What do you know about the language advisor?
Your academic advisor is a professional member of CELE community with experience in course
selection, major exploration, and degree completion. It is important to know who your advisor is
and to seek their advice each academic semester. You meet the advisor at least 8 times each se-
mester, booking session is required.
2. Where can I find help if I have some problems? 2. Where can I find help if I have some problems?
The International Office is a place can help international students to deal with different issues.
Such as, Study VISA, family VISA, part-time/ full-time job information, tips for live in Notting-
ham city, etc.… to find more information, please check:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/aglobaluniversity/internationaloffice/index.aspx
3. Where can I find help if I have some problems? 3. Where can I find help if I have some problems? 3. Where can I find help if I have some problems?
The International Office is a place can help international students to deal with different issues.
Such as, Study VISA, family VISA, part-time/ full-time job information, tips for live in Notting-
ham city, etc.… to find more information, please check: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
aglobaluniversity/internationaloffice/index.aspx
4. How can I open a bank account?4. How can I open a bank account?4. How can I open a bank account?
Some banks require for a bank letter, so you have to order one from their web sire. After you get
the letter you have to register an appointment to open your account and this process might take a
long time. For example, NatWest. But if you are in hurry some banks don’t require for bank let-
ter. Therefore, it can be opened in the same day such as Santander.
5. What is the opening time in the library ?5. What is the opening time in the library ?5. What is the opening time in the library ?
The library opening during term time is (8:00 am—9:45 pm) from Monday to Friday and in Satur-
day from (9:00 am - 4:45 pm), but computer room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week..
6. 6. 6. Where I can find health care if got ill?Where I can find health care if got ill?Where I can find health care if got ill?
At first you have to find the nearest GP from your home and also make sure to register your name
in the GP. After that, if you feel ill you can book an appointment from their web site and choose
your doctor, date and time.
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GENERAL QUESTIONSGENERAL QUESTIONSGENERAL QUESTIONS
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