Arriving in a different country can be a disorienting experience at first. Do not be surprised if, after the excitement of arriving, you later find the UK strange or you miss home. You won't be alone; others will be feeling the same way.
Before arriving in the UK, there are steps you can take to lessen any initial feelings of shock you might have. Do your homework before you arrive: the more you know about the UK and the city or region you will be living in, the better prepared you will be.
Packing
Once you have decided to study in the UK and have been accepted onto a course, you must ensure you have the right documents and money before leaving. Make sure you carry the following items with you:
- your valid passport, with visa or entry clearance
- travel tickets money - cash, travellers' cheques, credit card - preferably in a money belt or a very secure inside pocket
- letter of acceptance from your institution
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documentary proof that you have enough money to pay your fees and meet your living costs originals
- Certified true copies of any degree certificates or technical qualifications you
have
Arranging your arrival
When booking your travel to the UK, make sure you know what time it will be in the UK when you get here. Arrange to arrive on a weekday, rather than at the weekend or on a public holiday, and try to arrive in the morning. This will give you time to reach your final destination and settle in during working hours, when transportation links are most frequent, and all services and facilities (such as banks and shops) are open.
Many students make their arrangements for traveling to their school or college when they make their flight arrangements with a travel agent. In this case, when you reach the UK, you can continue on your journey by following the instructions you have already been given. Similarly, if the British Council arranges your visit, your local Council office will advise you about your journey onward.
You may well find that your chosen school, college or university operates a 'meet and greet' service, where a representative will collect you from the airport and take you to the institution or your accommodation.
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