1, common sense of accommodation safety
Many school dormitories are managed by special personnel. In the event of an accident, there is usually an emergency notification system or security personnel can get help quickly, so there is no need to worry too much about the safety of residence. However, although living in the school dormitory is relatively safe, you should be careful with your belongings. Most university dormitories in Britain are from four to twelve people, so there are many people and many guests, which is more complicated.
If you are assigned to a dormitory shared by many people, or you haven't fully met your roommate, whether you go to the toilet or answer the phone, you should take your key and lock the door when you go out. In addition, dormitories in Britain are not always divided by sex, so female students must also be alert to sexual harassment or abuse, and report to the school immediately if they are worried about this.
In addition to the school dormitory, if you want to experience the real family life in Britain, or if you can't apply for a school dormitory for some reason and need to rent a house outside, then the choice of off-campus dormitory is a decision that needs to be cautious and can't be ignored. In addition to understanding roommates, the safety and convenience near the house, as well as the relevant rights and norms of renting a house, are personal and practical topics.
When looking for a place to live on your own, you should try to avoid the aforementioned areas with poor public security. As for those places in the city with poor public security, you should consult your senior sister, accommodation consulting office or international affairs office as soon as possible.
2, go out safety knowledge
During studying in the UK, in addition to schools, communities and neighboring cities, traveling inside or outside the UK is also a major event for studying abroad. Just like living in China, whether living in a big city or a small town, it is very important to be familiar with and know your own environment.
Don't take out too much cash at ordinary times and put it in different places. If you are used to carrying a handbag, don't put important documents such as cash and passport in your bag, and be vigilant when getting on and off the vehicle.
Many people go to study in Britain far away from their parents, and they are alone outside. While integrating into local life, we should also protect our own safety and pay attention to safeguarding our legitimate rights and interests.
3. Common sense of work safety
In Britain, working in restaurants, hotels, public hospitals and other British-run units is guaranteed in terms of safety. Generally, foreign students choose housekeeping, cleaning, restaurant waiters and other jobs. The main reason is that there are many job opportunities. As long as you are willing to find a job, you can usually find a job. In Britain, we should also pay attention to obey the traffic rules, because we are not used to driving on the left, so traffic accidents happen from time to time.
Further reading: list of accommodation expenses for studying in the UK.
I. Host families
Boarding with local families in Britain is one of the most popular ways at present. Applications are generally made online, and the school will have the responsible department directly concentrated on the official application interface, so everyone can screen according to their own requirements.
The choice goes both ways. You need to fill in your basic information and check-in requirements when applying. After receiving the application, the family can also check the students. Fees are generally charged on a monthly basis, and 5000-8000 yuan needs to be prepared in one month. If you need catering service, you need to pay extra.
Second, the student dormitory
International student dormitory application is preferred. There are single rooms and multi-person suites to choose from Rooms are generally not very big, but the basic facilities are relatively complete. Applications can also be submitted directly at the school. As long as there is a house, it is directly allocated to students.
The higher end is catering, in addition to independent location, it will also provide two meals in the morning and evening; Ordinary people take care of themselves. Studio is a Standard single room with complete bathrooms. En-Suite and Standard are suites. The former has a separate bathroom, while the latter has only public facilities.
You need to pay a deposit for living in the dormitory. The amount is one month's rent. The rent is paid weekly, 800- 1200 a week and 3200-4800 a month. When returning the lease, the equipment will be inspected, and if it is not damaged, it will be returned in full. If it is damaged, take it directly from the deposit.
Third, renting a house independently.
When you arrive in Britain, you will find that renting a house is actually cheaper than living in a dormitory, especially sharing it with others. Therefore, many students will choose to leave the dormitory and rent a house directly after finishing a school year and having better friends.
Everyone must confirm the safety of renting a house. The more reliable channel is the intermediary. Although extra money is needed, it can save a lot of trouble in the future. However, you still have to carefully check the surrounding and internal configuration of the house to ensure that there are no security risks.
There will be more room types to choose from, and the single room area will be larger if one person lives; Sharing has different scales, such as standards and houses. The more people live, the more cost-effective, but be sure to confirm in advance that the monthly rent after sharing is between 3000 and 5000 years.
Further reading: What bank card is better for studying in the UK?
I. International credit cards
To study in Britain, you must apply for an international credit card. Students can choose to apply for a domestic one and a British one, which will be more convenient to use. Among them, if you apply for international credit cards in China, you can generally choose China Bank and China Merchants Bank. The Bank of China has launched a sterling credit card for students, which can be used directly in the UK, which is very convenient and fast. China Merchants Bank has launched an international dual-currency credit card for students. Students can repay in RMB and directly by mobile phone, which is more convenient and fast.
In addition, to apply for a credit card in the UK, you can choose a bank in the UK. Among them, China students from HSBC are welcome. The credit card of this bank is not only high in amount, but also convenient to deposit and withdraw money. Standard Chartered Bank is also one of the banks that many students like. There are branches in China, and it is convenient and fast to open accounts and handle related businesses in domestic banks, which is welcomed by many students.
Second, the international debit card
International debit cards can be spent directly in British stores, and the fees will be deducted from personal accounts through bank settlement. It is also a very necessary bank card. Among them, international debit cards can be handled at HSBC, Bank of China or Lloyds Bank of England. Debit cards of these banks are relatively easy to handle, with many outlets, large scale and relatively low fees.
Third, cash cards.
Cash card is a bank card that must be processed after studying in the UK. This card is one of the necessary items for British students, mainly to help students access cash at banks or ATMs. Among them, students can apply for cash cards from well-known British banks such as Barclays Bank, Lloyd's Bank and HSBC, because these banks have more outlets and it is more convenient for students to deposit and withdraw money. Moreover, these banks, as old British banks, have regular services, large scale, many services and convenient handling.
Fourth, others.
In addition to the above-mentioned bank cards, students can also choose to apply for other bank cards according to their actual situation. For example, some parents are not very comfortable with students' consumption, so they can apply for a supplementary card under their own credit card name for their children to use, so that parents can not only understand their children's consumption, but also cultivate their rational consumption awareness.
Further reading: a list of employment channels for British graduates studying abroad
1. Career Counseling Center (the career counseling center of the school) Employment channels for British students:
Most universities in Britain have career counseling centers, and there will be special people to guide students how to choose their ideal jobs. Moreover, there will be a wealth of employer information and the latest employment information for students to choose from.
2. Job Fair for British Students:
The school organizes a job fair every year, so that employers can meet students directly. Participating in such activities can allow you to communicate face to face with your employer, understand the situation or sell yourself. If some companies have a good impression on you, they will take your resume or write down your contact information and will contact you on their own initiative.
3. Employment channels for British students:
British newspapers and magazines publish many job advertisements every day, among which professional media have strong pertinence and a wide range of comprehensive media. In addition, there are often mysteries hidden in business news. For example, a company has got a new project, a company is expanding, and even some companies have personnel promotion and transfer, which all reveal that the company may recruit new people, so smart students should keep their eyes open at this time, even if they log in to the company official website or send their resumes to the company's human resources department.
4. the library of Employment Channels for British Students:
Whether in university libraries or community libraries in the UK, there will be a large number of books on job hunting and employment for your reference, such as teaching you how to design a resume, how to build a personal network, interview skills, who's who or company details. I believe these are very beneficial for students to find jobs!
V. personal N network (Personal N Network):
Students studying in Britain usually have to make all kinds of friends. The wider the network, the more employment information you get and the more opportunities you have. The proportion of overseas students in China who have successfully found jobs in this way. However, this is by no means a patent for international students in China. London Business School, one of the top business schools in the world 10, always holds regular alumni associations, with the aim of enabling students to establish relationships with alumni who have already made a name for themselves, so that they can be promoted in the future.
6. Computer Information Network of British Students' Employment Channels;
As a new job-seeking medium in the 2 1 century, the network is playing an increasingly prominent role. By inputting keywords such as work and occupation on the Internet, a large number of related websites can be searched, and students can find the relevant information they need through website search.
7. Job Centre for Overseas Students in the UK:
There are job centers in every part of Britain. Registration of international students is very simple. Just fill out a form, write down your address and bank account number, and leave your contact number. Enterprises that have an agreement with the employment center will tell the center about the needed personnel in the near future, and the center will get in touch with registered job seekers according to this database. However, most of the jobs provided by the employment center are factory assembly line operators, which may not be suitable for international students! But it is also a way to get employment information!