March 2017 International Student Advice Service Newsletter
Welcome to a new semester To our new students joining ARU we send you a warm welcome. We hope that our returning students had successful coursework submissions and exams. We’ve prepared this Newsletter to keep you up to date with information relevant to international students, such as visa and immigration issues, cultural events and social activities. If you would like to contribute to the next Newsletter, please email us. For more information about our service visit our MyAnglia page
It’s time to start getting excited for ARU Global Week!2017, which is taking place between the 13th- 17th of March in the MAB Reception. This annual event is organised by the International Office and Students' Union and celebrates our different cultures and global community at ARU.
There will be plenty of events to get involved with, activities include:
Henna Tattooing, Scottish dancing, Around the world Coffee tasting sessions, Face painting, African Society events, Active Anglia Sporting Events, and much more!
We’d like to thank all of you who attended the International Orientation Programme from 23rd of January 2017. We’ve enjoyed meeting all of you and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. Remember to check on the International Student Advice Service page for up to date information. http://www.anglia.ac.uk/isas
Look after your passport and BRP while travelling abroad
Losing your passport and visa (BRP) is very inconvenient and expensive. If you are planning on travelling over the Easter holidays make sure you keep your passport and BRP safe at all times. If you are staying in the UK, then you don't need to carry it with you all of the time. You will only need proof of identity if you are going to a bar or nightclub. Otherwise we would recommend you keep your passport and BRP in a safe place in your accommodation.
If you're looking for accommodation for September 2017 and would like some help, come along to our information stand in MAB Reception on:
21 March 2017
10am-2pm
The International Society is open to all students regardless of where you are from. It's an opportunity to make new friends from different countries and cultures or meet new friends who share your interests. We hold regular meetings on every Thursday.
MAB 116, 6-7pm
Celebrating Chinese New Year with Lion Dancing
If you would like to celebrate your country's national day or organise an event please contact the International Student Advice Team in advance and we'll try to help you: internationaladvice@anglia.ac.uk
Beware: Scam Affecting International Students
If you receive a telephone call, email or letter from someone claiming to be from the UKVI asking you to make a payment of money through the Western Union please bewarethis is a scam. Please do not make any transfer of money. If you receive any correspondence asking for additional payment and are unsure if it is real or not then please come to the International Office and we can investigate this for you.
Spend a weekend in a British home with HOST! Experience British culture, make new friends in the UK, and see inside a British home. HOST offers these unique opportunities for a day or a weekend.
Visit www.hostuk.org to find out more and to submit your application.
Do a website comparisonbefore buying flight tickets, insurance, phones, broadband etc. for the best prices.
Good luck with your assessments and exams
Exams and assignements can make you feel stressed and anxious, we can support you. We recommend you use our study skills website.
Tips for successful submissions Do make sure you are aware of your submission deadlines now! Do ensure you know where to find your assignment coversheets. Do ensure you leave plenty of time to print your work Do make sure you are aware of the regulations on extensions and mitigation Don’t leave printing and submission until the final hours Don’t suffer in silence if you are facing personal problems Don’t ignore the problem if you fail to submit on time – see your Faculty Student Adviser as soon as possible Don’t leave everything to the last minute. Don’t panic!
Need a break from your studies? Try Campus Sport!
We offer plenty of activities which you can get involved in such as zumba, football, golf, running group and many more. Campus Sport requires no commitment all you have to do is book on, show up and have some fun! We also have a Reward Scheme, it’s simple the more you participate, the better the prize. Make sure you pick up a reward card and get it stamped at each session. For further information and a timetable of activities click here
Have you joined the Gym yet?
Our on campus gyms offer a heavily subsidised price for students, joining the gym is an excellent way to keep fit at ARU. For more information or to have a tour of the gym please visit Mildmay Sports Centre (Chelmsford).
There's plenty to get involved with including a number of Give It A Go trips to London sightseeing, Harry Potter Studios, Oxford and many more.
All of these events are run by ARU Students’ Union. We’re here to help you create the university life you want by supporting clubs and societies, representing your views to ARU and giving you opportunities to try new things. Together we can make your ARU experience the best it can be.
Kat, ARU Students’ Union Welfare Officer
In the next edition: Photos of Global Week 2017.
If you wish to contact the International Student Advice Service please email us: internationaladvice@anglia.ac.uk or come to the drop in session 10-12am weekdays in 2nd Floor Rivermead Gate Building.
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