Studies in the UK : Before Leaving - Health Insurance

In England, the National Health Service (NHS) offers most of the foreign students the opportunity to receive free both primary care physician consultations as most typical of a hospital, provided that in the case of emergencies. Other treatments, such as those that include operations, require a waiting list of several months.

» Health Insurance

All those people who suffer from a particular condition or just want to have extra coverage for your health can take out private insurance. However, you should learn what each policy covers services in the UK and in which clinics, which usually always offer a high quality service.

» Introducing drugs into the UK

To travel with medicines from another country (eg prescribed treatment in the place of origin) is advisable to check first if its use is permitted in the UK.

Once in the destination country, the drugs always be carried in a container provided by the pharmacist and which appears on the label of what it is. In addition, it is recommended to carry a prescription signed by a doctor or any kind of official record with details about medication transported. It is useful to potential control at borders, since the same drugs in certain countries do not require a prescription, may need it in the UK.

For more information contact the Customs and Excise Advice Centre. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8929 0152.

» Emergency Treatment

Emergency treatment is free in the hospitals of the National Health Service. However, if the patient is eventually admitted, but their entry has been through emergency, you pay part of the services except in the following cases:

• It has a state pension in the UK.

• He is a citizen or resident of the European Economic Area.

• A refugee or displaced resident in the European Economic Area or dependent or survivor of a resident, regardless of nationality.

• A national or resident of any of the countries that have reciprocal agreements with healthcare the UK: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Malta, New Zealand, Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova , Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and residents of Anguilla, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Channel Islands, Falkland Islands, Isle of Man, Montserrat, Poland, Romania, Saint Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Remember that the exemption only applies to rate treatments during your visit strictly necessary. Consequently, if you want more coverage can take out private insurance.

Studies in the UK :Before leaving - Financial Matters

In United States financial system is very serious. To open an account, first, if you do not work, you must provide proof of address.

When I have work, the normal requirements are: proof of address, proof of work (employment contract) and identification (passport). In addition, you can order accessories as payroll requirements, etc ...

As essential advice, you should bring all contracts for accounts you have in your country as well as contracts for the cards, etc ... And once you're established, ie as soon as possible, you should call your / s bank / s and tell her that you send all new mail to your new address in the UK.

Almost all banks will open theaccount when you have a job. A sometimes take a medical examination, a letterhead in contracts, etc ... The fees are higher and even, sometimes, you do not get any card and you have to make do as formerly: going to your office every time you need money.

Finally, do not have to be discouraged if at first you get a card a little limited (sometimes you get exclusive use cards at ATMs) because surely at six months and when I resultes better known, will provide a better condition.

Studies in the UK : Before Leaving - Accommodation

In many cities there is more demand British universities that offer student housing, so once you have decided where to go, you should start looking for accommodation. Many colleges help their students find a room in the residence halls or student apartments.

» University Housing:

If your host university residences available, live in will help you make friends and meet other students and participate from day one in the social life of the university.
There are two types of residence hall:

•Halls of Residence: Large buildings with single or shared. In some halls (the oldest) are shared bathrooms. Most feature phones and lounge serving breakfast and dinner. It is the most expensive option.

•Self-catering halls: Residential rooms and kitchens where residents can store food and make their meals. It is the ideal choice for many foreign students, because they can choose their meal times and eat according to your tastes. Sometimes buildings are large, complex and sometimes houses.

Must apply university accommodation before coming to college. Search the Accommodation Office on your website host university, and contact them.

» Other types of accommodation:

If you prefer to seek alternative accommodation, cheaper or more independently, there are several possibilities:

• Student hostals, inns offering accommodation, food and sometimes let their guests make their own food.

• Lodgings, a rented room in a private house. You will have to adapt their lifestyle to theirs and the degree of independence is less, but this option has the advantage of having company and learn how to live the British.

• Shared student house, a room in a rented house and shared with other students. It is usually the cheapest option. Often the quality of the houses is not very good, but for many it is a great advantage to share with other college students. Normally you have to bring sheets, towels, etc..

• Bedsits, studios many times in big houses, they are stories of a room where you have to live and sleep. Sometimes you have to share kitchen and bathroom with other tenants.

If you sign a contract to rent a room or house, you should read it carefully before signing and get receipts for all payments you make. If you need legal help, you can go to the so-called Law Centre or Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).

» Useful links

• University Accommodation Offices :
http://www.pastures-new.co.uk/student/guides/accommodationoffices.asp

Click here for all housing offices UK.

• Student Accommodation :
http://www.accommodationforstudents.com/

It is a site created by two recent graduates with an accommodation search.

• IES Student Residence Hall London:
https://www.iesabroad.org/Londonhousing.htm

Residence Hall in central London recently opened.

» Useful

• Housing Advice and Resettlement Team
(Advice on accommodation in London)
4TH FLOOR, 17 SHAFTESBUR AND AVENUE
UK LONDON W1V 6NE
Tel + (44) (171) 437 44 66

• London Housing Unit
(Advice on housing in London)
2nd Floor, Bedford House, 125 Camden High Street
LONDON NW1 7JE UK
Tel + (44) (171) 284 31 47

• The London Housing Aid Center (SHAC)
(Assistance in finding housing in London)
189A Old Brompton Road
UK LONDON SW5 0AR
Tel + (44) (171) 78 41

• Threshold Housing Advice Center
(Advice on housing and social security)
126 Uxbridge Road - UK LONDON W12
Tel + (44) (181) 749 29 25

Studies in UK :Customs and Luggage

When preparing your study tour there are different considerations in customs depending on their nationality, the type of luggage you take and whether or not traveling in the company of some animal or pet.

They can enter, free of customs duties and VAT:

Your luggage of travelers.

Items without commercial which has become the Arrival Duty free up to $ 500.

They can also enter the country temporarily, by a prior declaration to the Customs Service, goods such as photographic equipment and accessories, cameras, film and slide projectors, portable typewriters, record players and records, and cassette recorders, portable radios; binoculars, general sporting goods, camping equipment and other effects used, provided they are of the tourists who normally carry with them for personal use and return him to his departure.

They can enter a vehicle on a temporary basis for a period of ninety days from the date of the tourist income, subject to the procedure, which is described below.

The entry into the country of the goods it can effect (the) tourists directly to the Customs Service, without the intervention of Customs Agent or need other authorization.

Remember the international airport security is very strict. You should review the regulations on hand luggage with your airline before traveling to the UK and get to the airport in time to pass through security procedures.

They usually have a baggage allowance of 20 kg and 32 kg between the check-in bag. Most airlines charge for excess baggage, so it is best to check the exact boundary before traveling to the UK. This can be indicated on the ticket or you can do by looking at the website of the airline you're flying.

Before you leave

If you have decided you want to pursue their studies in the UK and has been accepted by a university is the time to plan your trip. There are many details to consider when traveling to a foreign country to study.

Enprimer place is important to be very clear about the kind of documentation that is required to reside in the UK as a student.
This may refer to the information regarding passports and visas. should also know that the data on the customs and baggage for both your trip as their entry into the country, spend without any problem. Once information has assimilated documentation is time to decide where to stay during your stay. In paragraph housing may decide to stay.

When you have defined the place where you reside,  you have to think about the problems that may arise while you are abroad. This provides information about health insurance as well as data relating to financial matters. All these details will help you complete the preparation of your trip before leaving home. Remember to prepare all the details carefully and be cautious is a good start to make your stay in the UK is not only a good academic experience, but also to enrich you personally and will provide the perfect complement to their future employment .