What to do after studying in England?

First, school registration

After settling down, bring all relevant documents to the school to register. Some shuttle services include bringing students to register. It is recommended to use this method, which is more convenient and quick. Another very important thing is to ask the school to issue a letter to prove your student status, length of study and registered address. This letter is very important. It is needed to open an account, register with the police station, apply for a Schengen visa and so on.

Second, the police station registration

According to British regulations, people who need to stay in Britain for more than six months for the first time must register with the local police station within seven days. International students are obviously in the prescribed ranks. You need a passport, two passport photos, a registration fee of 34 pounds, an admission notice and address, and a registration form when you go through the registration formalities. This form should be properly kept after processing. In later life, whenever the address is changed, renewed or other registration information changes, you need to re-register at the police station. There is no charge for re-registration.

Three. China embassy registration.

After arriving in the UK and registering as an official student, you need to register with the Education Office of the Chinese Embassy in the UK. Overseas students who have studied, visited or studied for a degree in a regular British institution of higher learning or scientific research for more than six months may apply to the education department for the Certificate of Returned Overseas Students when they return to work.

Fourth, open a bank account.

When you arrive in England and everything is settled, the first thing you need to do is to open a bank account. The major banks in Britain have many branches all over the country, and some even set up branches on campus for the convenience of students. So, find a bank near your living area, prepare the following information and open a personal account.

Passport within the validity period (for European students, some banks can also use ID cards instead of passports).

2. Registration Confirmation Letter. When you have completed all the registration procedures of the university, the university will send you a confirmation letter to prove that you will become a formal student of the university. It usually takes some time to send letters, especially at the beginning of each semester or during busy hours, so these periods are staggered.

3. Confirm the start date of your study in the UK and your address in China. This information is usually found in your registration letter or the admission letter sent to you by the school.

4. A letter of introduction from your bank in China or a copy of the bank deposit list for the last six months. It is suggested that these materials be translated into English.

Compared with other types of accounts, it is much easier to open a basic bank account when studying in the UK, but you need to carefully consider which accounts you need to open. If you want to change money at ordinary times, you can change money through the post office or the bank, or you can use the ATM on campus.

Verb (short for verb) Accommodation arrangement

Accommodation for studying in the UK is very important for students. Because many British schools don't have enough dormitories, if they don't apply or apply late, they need to rent their own houses. So make sure the school applies for a dormitory with the school. Some students choose to live in a British family, and get in touch with the owner in advance to ensure that someone in the house will arrange your place to live.

Daily precautions of intransitive verbs

Britain is a very safe country, with a low proportion of illegal crimes and violent incidents; However, issues involving personal information disclosure need special attention:

1. Pay attention to protecting personal information, and pay attention to unfamiliar emails, text messages and phone calls involving personal information and money, knowing that your personal information does not represent the official background of the other party;

2. In case of discrimination, violence and other incidents, keep the evidence while ensuring your own safety, and actively seek help from the police, schools, embassies, etc. Protect your personal rights and interests;

3. Be wary of criminal traps such as "international students taking part-time jobs" and revealing bank accounts, and strictly reject any suspicious criminal activities such as money laundering and illegal employment;

4. Pay attention to your mental health, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and actively seek help from professionals and schools when encountering problems.

Extended reading: a detailed explanation of the teaching methods of studying abroad in Britain

I. Lecture

A lecture is a lecture. Usually three or five classes of students sit together in the lecture hall and listen to a professor giving a lecture in front, that is, attending a large class. The number of students in the class usually exceeds 100. Teachers will call the roll in class and check the attendance of students through spot checks, so students must attend classes on time to ensure good attendance, so as not to affect your semester grades!

Second, the seminar.

Seminar means discussion class. The number of classes varies from 5 to 20, and the teaching form is very flexible. The topics discussed by students in each discussion class are similar. Usually, assistant teachers will lead students to discuss and study topics together. The teaching form of discussion class is relatively free. Because of the small number of students, teachers can take care of every student, interact well with students and understand the real situation of students' learning. The discussion class teaching mode is the most typical English teaching mode, and every student has a full opportunity to speak in the discussion class.

Third, demonstrate.

Presentation can be translated into presentation, which may sound unfamiliar to everyone. In fact, China University also has this teaching method. Let me explain something to you. In domestic universities, tutors need to use PPT to assign homework to students. After the students finish PPT, they send an email to the teacher even if their homework is finished. However, in Britain, there is an extra display link. After the professor assigned the PPT homework, not every student did it alone, but everyone participated in the discussion class, * * * completed the PPT together, and then sent a student representative to demonstrate it in class.

Further reading: list of accommodation forms for studying in the UK

I. Student accommodation

School dormitories are mainly divided into three types:

1. standard (public toilets, public kitchens)

Standard room is the most basic standard room. Rooms are equipped with single beds, tables and chairs, and wardrobes, but you need to share the bathroom and kitchen with others. The facilities are simple, so the price is relatively low.

2. Suite (with its own bathroom and public kitchen)

A suite is a room with its own bathroom, and the kitchen and living room need to be shared with others. There is a sofa and TV in the living room. There is a stove and a refrigerator in the kitchen. A suite can have some private space, and the room will be cleaner.

3. Studio (with its own bathroom and kitchen)

The studio has a standard separate bedroom, a separate bathroom and a private kitchen. The bedroom is equipped with TV, oven, refrigerator, etc., but the price is more expensive.

Second, the host family (homestay)

For students who are eager to experience the primitive life in Britain, homestay is a very good choice, because it is the most direct way to experience British culture, which can not only help you integrate into the local culture in a short time, but also improve your English quickly. According to Nanchang Study Abroad Cloud, students can apply through the school's international office or stay with their host families through the relevant websites in the UK.

After choosing a host family abroad, you can confirm the arrival time with the other party. If the flight is delayed or changed, please inform the host family as soon as possible to avoid no one at home when you arrive. We should also take advantage of the phone call to make a good impression on each other first. After moving in, it is very important to adjust your mentality to the life of the host family, regard yourself as a member of this family and respect the living habits and norms of this family. On the other hand, the host family will treat you as a member of the family. Living under the same roof will inevitably lead to some misunderstandings or different living habits, but with a positive attitude and sense of humor, you can quickly integrate into the host family.

After arriving at the host family, you can confirm the school transportation route, meal time, bath time, whether you can use kitchen utensils, telephone (with your own phone card), washing machine, etc.

Third, off-campus rental (private rent)

If you don't want to live in a host family or dormitory, and some friends want to share the rent, you can choose to rent outside the school. Generally speaking, renting houses in Britain is usually rented by landlords and managed by intermediary companies. Renting a house off campus is risky, so finding a reliable intermediary and housing is the top priority.

Students can find rental listings or advertisements from school accommodation, libraries, bulletin boards and local newspapers. They can also find suitable houses through the school student union or their relatives and friends in the UK.