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Welcome to UCLU
International Students’ Orientation Programme (ISOP)
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WHAT IS UCLU?UCLU is your students’ union:
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WHAT IS UCLU?
University College London Union, founded in 1893, is England’s oldest students’ union.
We operate independently from UCL to bring you various extracurricular activities, provide commercial services and to represent your academic interests.
We’re here to ensure you have the best university experience possible.
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WHAT IS UCLU?
The principle function of your Union is to represent the needs of all UCL students at a college, local and national level.
Student Officers are democratically elected by you to run the Union and make decisions about its strategic direction. Find them at uclu.org/officers
As an international student, you are represented by a Welfare & International Students’ Officer, Mehj, who strives to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all. Contact Mehj at [email protected]
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REPRESENTING YOUR ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
Each UCL Faculty/Department has a Student Academic Representative (StAR) for every level of study across all programmes.
There are over 1200 StARs working to represent you.
Go to uclu.org/stars to find your StAR.
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THE VOICE OF ALL OUR MEMBERS
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THE VOICE OF ALL OUR MEMBERSThe International Students’ Forum is an Academic Section, representing and advocating for international students.
Your International Students’ Forum Officer is Ummar Omar who you can contact at [email protected]
Events: Photo contests, Trips, Parties, Language Exchanges- http://uclu.org/international-siblings-scheme
Campaigns: Campaign to freeze international student fees
Follow facebook.com/uclu.isf
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THE VOICE OF ALL OUR MEMBERS
If you’re a graduate student, you’re automatically members of the Postgraduate Association, led by Mark and a committee of current students.
Events: Monthly pub quiz, 3 Minute Thesis Competition, Cocktail making, Coffee hours,
Campaigns: Fair pay to teaching assistants and better facilities for PhD students
Go to uclu.org/pga
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THE VOICE OF ALL OUR MEMBERS
Other sections include:
LGBT+ Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Women Disabled
School of Pharmacy SSEES RUMS IOE
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PROVIDING SERVICES, SUPPORT & ADVICE
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PROVIDING SERVICES, SUPPORT & ADVICE
All our outlets (cafés, bars, gym and shop) and events are as low cost as possible. UCLU is not a profit making organisation and any surplus from cafes and bars goes back into funding other student activities.
Take a look at uclu.org/bars for full details of all our offers.
The George Farha Café - The Lewis’s Building10/10 bacon rolls in the morning for less than £2
Gordon’s Café - 25 Gordon StreetThe original home of our famous paninis
The Bloomsbury Café - The Bloomsbury BuildingWindow seating makes this cafe a great spot for people watching
The Print Room Café - South QuadA sit down meal in the day, drinks and live music in the evening.
Phineas - 25 Gordon StreetThe biggest of UCLU’s bars, home to our weekly pub quiz, resident Saturday night party and LGBT+ night Glittoris.
Mully’s - The Lewis’s BuildingHome to hundreds of club and society events as well as Saturday Karaoke, it’s unavoidable.
The Huntley - The Lewis’s BuildingA more traditional pub, this is a hotspot for ale drinkers. Spiritual home of medical students.
The Institute - UCL-IoEPizzas on sale and outdoor space when the sun is shining. Plus the venue to head to for a game of pool.
The Shop – 25 Gordon StreetA top range of chocolate and sandwiches alongside stationery, stamps and our hugely popular UCL branded clothing.
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PROVIDING SERVICES, SUPPORT & ADVICE
Bloomsbury Fitness is UCLU’s gym, located at the heart of the Bloomsbury Campus.
A 6-month student membership costs just £99 –offer ends 31 January Go to uclu.org/bf
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PROVIDING SERVICES, SUPPORT & ADVICE
If things get tough, or you’re not feeling yourself, the Rights & Advice Centre is here for you.
They offer support and advice to international students and help adjusting to life in the UK.
They can help with the following:
VisasImmigrationWork permits CitizenshipAcademic Concerns
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PROVIDING SERVICES, SUPPORT & ADVICE
UCLU recognises that your education is your top priority, and have a number of projects to help support your academic achievement.
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PROVIDING SERVICES, SUPPORT & ADVICE
If English isn’t your first language, the Writing & Language Support programme can help you with your written and spoken English, including: • a regular programme of
workshops every Monday 5-6pm
• bookable one-to-one sessions Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• ‘Coffee and Conversation’ every Friday 10am.
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“I liked the workshops because we used to make many practical
activities and at the same time it was a good opportunity to meet new
people.”
“I think [the WALS programme} is my favourite thing at UCL and it is really
helpful for non-native English speakers.”
“It was really helpful for me, so I would recommend it to everyone who has problems with academic writing
in English.”
“Of course [I would recommend it]! It is very useful especially for those who have never written academic essays
in English before.”
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OBSERVATIONS FROM AN AMERICAN “Sorry!”
Dates: DD.MM.YY
24-hour time
Metric system
Week ‘starts’ on Monday
Pubs close around 11pm during the week
Backhand peace sign = insulting
Walking is sometimes quicker than the Tube!
Tubes are eerily quiet (so are queues)
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HELPFUL BRITISH TERMONOLOGY
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Cockney
Brummie
MancScouse
Geordie
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UK Regional slang
ChockaAce
BevvyMad keen Mingin’Nowt
By ‘eck MardyChuffed
LushButt Bab
TidyReem
BareHaving a giraffe
Propa CannyPet
AyeCraic What about ye?
Bostin’
BonnieWee
Bairn
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Reem
Bare Having a giraffe
UK Regional slang
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FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE COMMON INTERESTS
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FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE COMMON INTERESTS
Clubs & Societies are a huge part of creating student communities and are also great for helping you develop skills outside of your course. Find the full directory online at uclu.org/clubs-societies
There are more than forty Culture & Faith clubs at UCLU that add a vibrance and colour to life at UCL. These are groups that bring together communities of people with similar experiences and interests.
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The Volunteering Services Unit coordinates opportunities to volunteer time and effort to a huge range of activities on both an on-going and one-off basis.
Find all the information at uclu.org/volunteer
Please take note of visa restrictions if this applies to you.
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FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE COMMON INTERESTS
Check out UCLU events that we have in store to welcome you and to help you meet new people, show you popular places in London and introduce you to some of the popular ways people in the UK choose to socialise and relax.
For events: uclu.org/isop
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FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE COMMON INTERESTS
Give it a Go Offering theatre trips and exciting outings across London and the UK. Great one off activities! uclu.org/giag
UCLU’s Project Active offers a wide range of beginner friendly opportunities. No membership or commitment needed! Take part in:
Weekly Project Active sessionsIntramural (IMS) leaguesOne off events and taster experiences
See more online at uclu.org/projectactive
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STAY CONNECTEDUCLU is your students’ union
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23 Feb - 02 March
2017
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Ideas for lunch and suggestions for weekend plans
http://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do