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Student life in the capital

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Where to start?!

• Apply for your student Oyster card to receive a discount when using public transport.

• NUS card (£11) doubles up as International student identity card www.nusextra.co.uk

• Consult the My Local Area guides on the King’s website.

• Find out what’s free and what’s cheap for students.

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Transport

• Visit www.tfl.gov.uk and click ‘Get Oyster’. You’ll need your Enrolment ID, a photo to upload and £10.

• Never forget to pay your fare.

• Full time students are eligible for a Young Person’s Railcard, regardless of age.

• London Transport Museum (and shop!) in Covent Garden.

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Health • You can find health information, including details of

local health services at www.nhs.uk• International students can use the National Health

Service (NHS) if here for more than 6 months in total.• You must register with a doctor, even if you are not ill.• The College Health Centre at the Strand is open to all

those in King’s halls and in nearby boroughs – check www.kcl.ac.uk/health for details.

• For serious illnesses and accidents, call 999 for an ambulance or visit an Accident and Emergency (A&E) hospital department.

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London for Students • Students’ Union facilities, such as bars, club

nights and the gym, are usually cheaper than public facilities.

• Theatres often run student offers/last minute offers.

• Cinemas, restaurants, galleries and events often offer student discounts, so always check just in case.

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Close to Camberwell

• Brixton – the Ritzy, Brixton Academy • Take the 345 towards South Kensington to

visit the museums – Natural History; Science; V&A

• London Bridge – Borough Market, Bankside (trains from Denmark Hill)

• The Horniman Museum & Gardens• Dulwich Picture Gallery

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Close to Camberwell• Ruskin Park (on Denmark Hill)• Brockwell Park & Lido (468 or 68 toward

South Croydon)• The Horniman Museum & Gardens• Dulwich Park• Crystal Palace• Battersea Park (trains from Denmark Hill)• Burgess Park

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Shopping• Large branches of major supermarkets are cheaper

than their smaller, local provision and than corner shops.

• Major supermarkets are ASDA, Morrisons, Tesco, the Co-Op, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. Lidl, Aldi and Iceland are discount supermarkets.

• For essentials like kettles, crockery or bedding try Argos.

• Markets are great for bargains, crafts and food. Time Out lists local London markets online.

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Utilities and services• Use price comparison websites to shop around for good deals .

• Use Skype to make calls.

• Visit Carphone Warehouse or Phones4U for mobile deals.

• Open a UK bank account.

• Remember if you have a TV you must buy a license www.tvlicensing.co.uk

• Insure your belongings.

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Help, Advice and Support at KCL• Free

• Impartial• Confidential• Available to everyone• If you need help, just ask!

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The Compasswww.kcl.ac.uk/thecompass

• The first point of contact for support and guidance for students with centres at Strand, Guy’s and Waterloo Campus

• Search FAQs or log an enquiry online via the tab in OneSpace Student Records

• Issue new and replacement Student ID cards and provide Confirmation of Study letters for banks, councils, embassies etc.

• Host Drop-In Sessions and Dissertation Clinics

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KCLSUwww.kclsu.org

• Student Centres at Guy’s, Strand and Waterloo

• Get information on joining Clubs, Societies, Volunteering

• Buy tickets for events • Find part-time work in the Union• Get a drink or a coffee and relax• Get Academic Advice and support

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Counsellingwww.kcl.ac.uk/counselling

• Free and confidential advice from trained, experienced counsellors

• Appointments available at each of the main campuses

To book an appointment:

• Download a form from the website • Visit one of our offices or the Student Health Centre

and pick up a form• Telephone the Counselling Service directly on 020

7848 1731

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Chaplaincywww.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy

• There for all students, no matter what their beliefs• Chaplains based on every site• Trained listeners with lots of experience supporting students• Organise lots of events and trips during the term• Regular services and activities throughout the week• Free international lunches

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Most importantly…

Enjoy your studies!