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International student
welcome programme
January 2019
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Hello and welcome
Hello and welcome from the Student Communications and Events Team at Glasgow Caledonian University. We are
delighted you have chosen to study at GCU and join our international University. This is an exciting time as you take
the next step towards your future.
We host the International Welcome Programme to support Meet the Team
you in making this big step. The programme includes social Stuart is our Student Comms and Events Officer and Jessica
events, opportunities to meet students and staff, and essential is our Student Events Coodinator and they are responsible for
information. delivering our International Welcome Programmes, as well as
Freshers' Week and other on-campus student events. Make sure
As you begin your studies, you may find that joining a new to say hello if you see them on campus!
university and moving to a new city or country can be a
challenging experience. We are here to help you throughout
this time. Remember, other students are going through similar
experiences to you so invite your new friends along to events and
activities as well.
We wish you every success in your studies at GCU and hope the
experience is rewarding, successful and most of all, fun.
We look forward to meeting you during the programme and
getting to know you during your journey at GCU.
Stuart Jessica
Click here to read Stuart's bio: Click here to read Jessica's bio:
Read on to discover our Welcome Programme . . . http://condense.it/uyf6 http://condense.it/vyf6
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.uk
Support for international students
Visa Immigration Support and Advice (VISA)
The VISA Team specialises in visa and immigration advice within the University. If you have any enquiries
regarding your visa status, please contact the team directly. All visa and immigration advice can only be given
by qualified staff within VISA at the University.
The VISA Team is a Professional Service are scheduled for visa submissions and Contact us
dedicated to supporting international complex enquiries. When meeting a VISA For visa enquiries and appointment
students, their family and staff. The advisor for visa advice ensure you bring requests, please contact the team at
team specialise in visa and immigration your original passport and visa. The team visa@gcu.ac.uk. You can visit our website
advice within the University. If you have host a series of workshops, please visit our for more information at www.gcu.ac.uk/
any enquiries regarding your visa status, website for dates and more information. internationalstudent
processing a visa application or anything
else related to visas, please contact the Helpful Guides Check out the Student Events Team on
team directly. The team have publications social media
to guide and assist you through the
Confidential Support and Advice process of applying for your visa to study gcuvisa
They offer advice and guidance on at GCU. Look out for their Visa and
processing visas, visa conditions, police Immigration Student Journey guide and gcuvisa
registration and more. They check and series of Online Visa Application Guides.
process visa applications, providing All their literature is available on their
gcuvisa.eventbrite.co.uk
personalised checklists, assisting with website.
completing online application forms and
sending your in-country applications to UKCISA pre-arrival info: www.ukcisa.org.
the Home Office. For students applying uk/Information--Advice/Preparation-
outside the UK, they offer support via and-Arrival/Preparing-for-your-arrival-
email checking online applications and to-the-UK
documents provided over email. For any
personal issues they also offer support For information and advice on Travelling to
and guidance. All communication is the UK, check out the VISA Team’s Visa
confidential and free of charge. and Immigration Student Journey guide:
www.gcu.ac.uk/visaguides
Meeting an advisor
VISA are located in Level 1, George
Moore Building. You can meet with a
tion
VISA advisor at a drop-in session, by Immigra
Visa and Jo u rney
appointment or at a workshop. A drop-in StudenVItSA Team
session is for quick enquiries and to Advice fro
m
obtain initial visa advice. Appointments
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.uk
Arriving in Glasgow Free Meet & Greet Taxi Service
Make your arrival in Glasgow as stress-free as possible and sign up to our airport taxi service.
We offer a free Airport Meet and Greet Cost Sign up for our taxi service at
Taxi Service for international students Free https://goo.gl/jfsxsE
arriving at Glasgow International Airport
in January 2019. Public transport
For students not eligible to use our meet
This service is only available to new and greet service, there is a shuttle bus
International students studying on full time that runs from the airport to the bus
programmes at GCU. station in the city - please make sure you
have money to cover the fare (approx
The registration process is simple - sign up £7.50). You may need to provide proof
via the registration form online and provide of student status (offer letter) in order to
details of your arrival time, flight number, obtain a student rate. The bus station in
programme of study, as well as select a the city centre is directly across the road
drop-off point in Glasgow City Centre. from The University.
When you arrive at Glasgow Airport, you
will need to report to the Taxi Information
Desk (located next to Domestic Arrivals),
sign in with an advisor at the desk and you
will then be directed to a taxi.
Location
Glasgow International Airport,
International and Domestic Arrivals.
Programme dates
The service will operate from Wednesday
the 26th of December 2018 until Thursday
the 31st of January 2019, 7:00am -
10:00pm daily.
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.uk
Getting to GCU
It is very easy to get to GCU. The city has two train stations – Glasgow Central Station and Glasgow Queen Street Station –
these are both within walking distance of the University (uphill walk from Glasgow Central Station). We also have two airports –
Glasgow International Airport (closest to Glasgow) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
You can visit the New2GCU website for maps and travel information on getting to the University and Glasgow City.
Glasgow
We are here
University and colleges
Bus station
A Glasgow Caledonian University
B City of Glasgow College campus
C City of Glasgow College campus
J
National and regional travel
Train stations
D Central Station
E Queen Street Station
H
Bus station
F Buchanan Bus Station
Local and regional travel
K
Train stations
G Argyle Street
H Charing Cross
I Anderston I
Subway stations
J Cowcaddens
K Buchanan Street
L St Enoch L
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.uk
Welcome desk
There are welcome areas, events and activities offering you the opportunity
to meet new people and staff, ask questions and find out information.
Student Welcome Ambassadors are on hand to tell you about events, answer
questions, provide information and literature, and guide you around the campus. They
know what it is like to be an international student in a new place and are very happy to
help.
Dates: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January 2019
Venue: Campus Life, Level 1, George Moore Building
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.uk
International Welcome Events Ikea trip Welcome Night @ The Students' Association Sunday 20th January 2019 Thursday 31st January 2019 Visit our IKEA superstore to pick up those much needed Your first chance to meet GCU Students’ Association and find out essentials for your new room - the perfect opportunity to make more about the services they offer. Hot food and refreshments your new space feel like home. will be provided, as well as an interactive quiz, a speed meeting Meeting point: Coach will pick up and drop off on main road exercise and live music. outside Caledonian Court security office Venue: Re:Union Bar and Grill (Students' Association Building) Time: Bus will depart 12:00pm Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: Free Cost: Free Glasgow Mural Trail Monday 21st January 2019 Glasgow's breathtaking murals are a huge talking point around the city! Join on us on our mural trail and see how these huge splashes of colour are brightening up the city centre, as well as supporting local artists by providing a space for their unique creations. Meeting point: Seminar Rooms 1 & 2, Campus Life Lounge, level 1, George Moore Building Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm Cost: Free Register for all events here: www.studenteventsgcu.eventbrite.com Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.uk
Events schedule 2019
Welcome address to new Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Bannockburn and Glengoyne Distillery
International students Friday 18th January 2019 Saturday 19th January 2019
Friday 18th January 2019 The Kelvingrove Art Gallery is one of the We'll visit the Battle of Bannockburn
The University's Deputy Vice Chancellor city’s star attractions. It houses such works Centre - 700 years after the battle, the
(Strategy) James Miller provides an as Salvador Dali’s Christ of St John of the new 3D experience puts you right at the
informal welcome to GCU. Cross and boasts wonderful collections of heart of the action!
Venue: Deeprose Lecture Theatre (A005) natural history and European Art. A must Then on to Glengoyne - Scotland's
Govan Mbeki Building see during your time in Glasgow. top-rated whisky distillery! You'll learn
Time: 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting point: Main gates of The about the whisky making process, as well
Cost: Free University, outside The Arc Gym, as getting to sample a 12 year old malt - a
Cowcaddens Road. wee dram as we call it.
GCU Scavenger Hunt Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Meeting point: Main gates of The
Friday 18th January 2019 Cost: Free University, outside The Arc Gym,
Orientation challenge giving you the Cowcaddens Road.
chance to familiarise yourself with GCU Time: 9:30am departure – approx. 5:00pm
and the surrounding city. Prizes to be won! Cost: £15
Meeting point: Deeprose Lecture Theatre Get your ticket here:
(A005) Govan Mbeki Building www.store.gcu.ac.uk/
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Register here for all events:
www.studenteventsgcu.eventbrite.com
When applying for a back account in Scotland you will need additional information
this year. Check with the bank you are planning on setting up an account with
beforehand, to ensure your setup goes as smoothly as possible.
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.uk
Events schedule 2019
Glasgow Accent Challenge (Talk the Talk) Riverside Museum Dinner at The Chippy Doon the Lane
Monday 21st January 2019 Friday 25th January 2019 Tuesday 22nd January 2019
The Scottish accent can be difficult to The Riverside Museum was voted Britain is famous around the world for Fish
understand. In this interactive workshop, European Museum of the Year 2013. It and Chips. Join us at Glasgow’s iconic
we’ll teach you some basic words and is home to some of the world’s finest Chippy Doon the Lane for a 'Chippy Tea' or
phrases to get you started, as well as cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and the vegetarian option of macaroni.
exposing you to the famous Glasgow locomotives. Interactive displays and the Meeting point: Seminar Rooms 1 & 2,
humour and give you advice about living in hugely popular historic Glasgow street Campus Life Lounge, Level One, George
the city. scene bring the objects and stories to life. Moore Building
Venue: Seminar Rooms 1 & 2, Campus Life We will be travelling by coach to the Time: 4:30pm -6:30pm
Lounge, Level One, George Moore Building museum. Cost: Free
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting point: Main gates of The
Cost: Free University, outside The Arc Gym,
Cowcaddens Road
Time: 11am - 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Glasgow Myths and Legends Tour Register here for all events:
(Walk the Walk) www.studenteventsgcu.eventbrite.com
Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Glasgow is steeped in history with myths
and stories passed from generation to
generation. Join us on guided tour of the
City Centre courtesy of Student Tours
Scotland as we share some of these stories
with you.
Meeting point: Main gates of The
University, outside The Arc Gym,
Cowcaddens Road
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Time: Free
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.uk
Events schedule 2019
Taste of Scotland British Afternoon Tea
Thursday 24th January 2019 Wednesday 23rd January 2019
You’ll have heard about the weird and Britain is famous around the world for
wonderful things we eat here in Scotland. Afternoon Tea. Join us at one of Glasgow’s
Now come along and try our traditional most famous tea rooms The Butterfly and
dishes – haggis will of course be on the Pig for the chance to sample the tradition.
menu. Vegetarian options will also be You’ll receive tea/coffee and a selection of
available. cakes. It doesn't get more British than this!
Venue: Seminar Rooms 1 & 2, Campus Life Meeting point: Seminar Rooms 1 & 2,
Lounge, Level One, George Moore Building Campus Life Lounge, Level One, George
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Moore Building
Cost: Free Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Cost: Free
The Great Scottish Pub Crawl (in
association with ESN)
Tuesday 22nd January 2019
The Great Scottish Pub Crawl is one of the Register here for all events:
highlights of International Welcome. Get www.studenteventsgcu.eventbrite.com
to know Glasgow's bustling pub scene
with our friends from the Erasmus Student
Network - you may even discover your
new local! Strictly Over 18S Only
Meeting point: Re:Union Bar and Grill
Time: 7:00pm - late
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukEvents schedule 2019
Ikea trip Re-Freshers Fayre Tennents Brewery Tour
Sunday 27th January 2019 28th and 29th January 2019 Wednesday 30th January 2019
Visit Glasgow's IKEA superstore to pick Campus Life Lounge Tennents Brewery is an institution here
up those much needed essentials for your Come along and find out more about in Glasgow. Join us for a guided tour of
new room - it's the perfect opportunity to how to get involved in clubs, societies the premises and find out more about the
make your new space feel like home. and groups at GCU. Meet the students compnaies remarkable history. We'll round
Meeting point: Coach will pick up and involved and grab a freebie from one of our off the tour by getting to sample a pint of
drop off on main road outside Caledonian sponsored stalls. the good stuff too.
Court security office Meeting points: Seminar Rooms 1 & 2,
Time: Coach will depart at 12:00pm Activities Re-Launch Campus Life Lounge, level 1, George Moore
Cost: Free All sports clubs, society and group re- Building
launch their regular activities on the 28th Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
January. To find out more details check out Cost: Free
online.
www.gcustudents.co.uk/get-involved/ Register here for all events:
sports-clubs/weekly-club-timetable www.studenteventsgcu.eventbrite.com
www.gcustudents.co.uk/get-involved/
sports-clubs/weekly-club-timetable
www.gcustudents.co.uk/events
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukDates for your diary 2019
Dates for your diary
Don’t worry; the fun doesn’t stop after International Welcome! Teaching officially starts on 28th of January 2019 but we’ll have
loads of exciting events throughout the semester for you to get involved in.
Medical and Dental Registration
Monday 28th January 2019
Drop in between 10am and 4pm to register for a dentist
and/or GP.
Venue: Seminar Rooms 1 & 2, Campus Life Lounge, Level One,
George Moore Building
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Saturday 26th January 2019 Saturday 27th January 2019
Coach Trip: Loch Ness, Monster Mythology and Highland Cows Coach Trip: Edinburgh City
GCU Exclusive Tour - You must buy your ticket in advance GCU Exclusive Tour - You must buy your ticket in advance
Spaces are limited. Spaces are limited.
This is the big one. Travel with us to Loch Ness via some smaller Scotland's capital city is wonderful and we will take you around
bodies of water with some great stories and legends, as well as the sights. There will be stories, myths and legends plus some
stopping in a nearby village for a woodland walk along the river. deep delving into the history of the Old Town as we travel.
Cost: £26.00 per head Cost: £22.00 per head
Meeting Place: Outside the ARC Sports Centre on main campus Meeting Place: Outside the ARC Sports Centre on main campus
Time: 07:45 hours to around 19:30 hours Time: 08:45 hours to around 19:00 hours
For Tickets: https://goo.gl/QYSVjF For Tickets: https://goo.gl/n24Lxg
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukStudent Tours Scotland
There will be lots of fun social activities throughout the year!
The splendour of Scotland’s scenery is not to be missed so make the most of your
time here byInformation
getting out ofwill always
Glasgow andbe postedit!on our official Facebook group:
exploring
www.facebook.com/groups/Januarywelcome2016
We work closely with Student Tours Scotland – a local tour operator specialising in
affordable day trips for students around Scotland.
They offer weekly tours to some of the country’s most breath-taking attractions
– all delivered by knowledgeable and experienced guides. If you’re looking to see
Scotland at its finest, we recommend booking a trip with Student Tours Scotland.
For more information on upcoming tours, check out their website!
http://studenttoursscotland.com/gcu
Keep upto date on social media:
www.facebook.com/studenttourssco
https://twitter.com/StudentToursSco,
https://www.instagram.com/segagary/
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukYour new home from home
Coming to university is a chance to discover new interests and make new friends – and there will be plenty of
opportunities to do both on and off campus. Glasgow is home to over 130,000 students, so whether you’re a local or
new to the city you’ll be in great company.
People make Glasgow! boasts world-famous architecture and Things to do in Scotland
Glasgow’s a great place to live – and plenty of green spaces. Plus, our great air, • Experience the world-famous Edinburgh
it’s just small enough that you’ll feel at rail and coach connections make it easy to Festival and Hogmanay (New Year)
home right away. It’s bursting with cafés, explore Scotland’s stunning countryside festivities
museums and galleries, bars and clubs, and cities, the rest of the UK or even • Explore breath-taking scenery and test
world-class sports facilities, shopping and Europe. your nerve with adventure sports
theatres. • Investigate our colourful history of epic
Scenic Scotland battles, castles, myths and legends
There’s definitely something for everyone, With a beautiful landscape filled with • See global music artists or discover
and you’ll find plenty of student discounts mountains, hills, lochs and rivers, Scotland up-and-coming bands at world famous
and offers. is the perfect place for getting outside. venues such as King Tut’s or Barrowlands.
You’ll never be short of things to do when
A compact city that’s easy to explore from you’re not studying. Get to know Scotland
GCU’s city-centre campus, Glasgow • www.peoplemakeglasgow.com
• www.visitscotland.com
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukSport and recreation Fashion and shopping Things to do in Glasgow
GCU has a vibrant sports scene, much Glasgow has been rated the best place to • Go shopping! Glasgow is the second
of it focused on the Arc, the on-campus shop in the UK outside London’s West End, largest retail centre in the UK www.
health and fitness centre. The Arc has two so it is ideal for students with a passion for glasgowstylemileshoppingfestival. com
sports halls and three gyms and is home to fashion. Glasgow’s ‘Style Mile’ showcases • Visit one of the city’s 13 free museums
35 sports clubs and the base for activities designer labels and high-street brands, and • Experience one of Europe’s richest art
organised by the Students’ Association – there is also a great range of independent collections in the city’s many galleries
from badminton and basketball to riding, and vintage shops, cementing the city’s www.glasgowlife.org.uk
swimming, martial arts, hockey and growing global profile as a leading retail, • Watch a sporting event at Hampden Park
football. www.gcu.ac.uk/arc cultural and style centre. Stadium
• Enjoy a famous band at one of the city’s
music venues www.glasgowcityofmusic.
com
• Admire the elegant “Glasgow style”
architecture across the city centre
• Visit one of the dear green place’s 90
stunning green spaces, more per head
than any other European city
• Join one of the many walking tours
offered around the city
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukImportant! Key Information
Student visa i.e. 10 or 20 hours per week. Please be must do this within 7 days of arriving in
Most of you will be joining GCU on a aware that working more hours than you the UK, so you are not in breach of your
Tier 4 Student visa. As stated on your visa are permitted is considered a serious visa conditions.
there are conditions of your immigration immigration offence. For the purposes of
status – it is vital that you adhere to these. work, UKVI define a week as a “period of 7 You will require an appointment to obtain
You will be given information regarding days starting on a Monday and ending on a new or replacement Police Registration
the conditions of your student visa during a Sunday”. Certificate (PRC). If you have any
the welcome programme. If you have any changes to your personal information and
questions regarding your visa status and As a Tier 4 Student, you are responsible for circumstances, such as, your address, visa,
conditions on your visa in the UK please ensuring you work within your permitted course and study details while in the UK,
contact VISA immediately by emailing hours. A student cannot work multiple you must notify the police of this and have
visa@gcu.ac.uk contracts across the university, or your PRC updated. You do not require an
externally, that exceeds the permitted 10 appointment to update your certificate.
If you need to extend your student visa, it or 20 hours per week across all contracts.
For more information, please see
is essential to contact VISA Team 90 days The VISA Team can clarify this, simply
www.gov.uk/register-with-the-police
before your visa expires in order to prepare bring your visa documents to one of their
and contact the VISA Team if you have any
for your visa extension. The VISA Team drop-in sessions.
questions.
will advise you on the required documents,
assist you with completing the online National Insurance Number (NINo)
Enrolment and Attendance Monitoring
form and process (check and submit) In order to work in the UK, you will be
International Students are required to
applications to the Home Office. You must required to obtain a National Insurance
provide your passport and visa (BRP)
submit your visa application to VISA Team Number and provide this to your employer.
when collecting your student card.
no later than 3 weeks before your visa See www.gov.uk/national-insurance for
expires. details. The VISA Team can advise you on
It is important that you attend all lectures,
the processing of applying for a NINo.
seminars, tutorials, assessments and
It is your responsibility to ensure you have
submit coursework as required. You
valid leave to study within the UK and at You should check your visa/BRP to ensure
must inform your department of any
Glasgow Caledonian University and that that you have been issued the correct
temporary absence. Additionally, students
you do not breach any conditions of your working conditions i.e. hours of work
with a visa to study in the UK, must
visa. permitted. If they are incorrect, the VISA
attend Checkpoints and re-present your
Team can assist you with amending this. If
passport and visa documents. Failure to
Working in the UK you are unsure, please attend a VISA drop-
attend classes or checkpoint could result
Your working conditions will be stated on in session for clarification.
in students being reported to the Home
your visa – if you require clarification on
Office.
your working allowance, please contact Registering with the police
VISA Team. You must not undertake If you are required to register with the
Re-registration
paid work during term time for more police, this will be stated on your 30-day
It is your responsibility to ensure you
than the permission stated on your visa vignette or your visa decision letter. You
re-register with the university as required.
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukLost/Stolen Passport, VISA (BRP) or Healthcare Opening a UK bank account
Police Registration Certificate You must register with a doctor (also We advise you to open a bank account in
These are all important documents. We known as a GP) while studying in the the UK. If you have to extend or apply for a
advise you to not carry your documents UK. You can visit a doctor for all general visa, it is an advantage to have an account
with you unless absolutely necessary. If medical problems. As a full-time Tier 4 in the UK. Santander is a University
you lose any of these documents, please student, you and your dependants are partner, their branch is on campus next
contact the VISA Team as soon as possible entitled to free essential NHS care and this to John Smith’s bookshop.
to assist you with reporting the loss/theft includes a doctor and Hospital treatment.
to the Police and the Home Office and Everyone is entitled to emergency medical The Santander Branch on campus are
obtaining replacement documents. care. running a stall in Campus Life, level 1,
George Moore Building from 12:00pm –
Contact details We have close links with other medical 4:00pm over welcome weekend for those
You must update the University if there are services such as dentist, opticians and keen to start the process early
any changes to your Visa Information and family planning clinics. If you would like
Contact Details. any information on these services, please In order to make visa requirements easier,
contact studentevents@gcu.ac.uk we advise you set up to receive monthly
You should check your student email on bank statements and also register for
a regular basis and respond to requests You can register for a GP at our session online banking.
promptly. in seminar Rooms 1 & 2, Campus Life
Lounge, Level One, George Moore
It is a responsibility of your visa status to Building on Monday 28th January 2019
ensure your Police Registration Certificate from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
is accurate and up-to-date. If you change
your place of study, course, address or
visa status, you must inform the police
immediately.
Accommodation
We strongly advise you to arrange
accommodation before you arrive in
the UK. It can be difficult to source
accommodation once here. Please contact
our Accommodation Office for advice:
studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukStudent Wellbeing Service
Our service offers FREE and In the UK it is not unusual to go and talk The Student Wellbeing Service will be
CONFIDENTIAL advice and services to to a professional counsellor for help running a number of different workshops
ALL students at GCU. if you are struggling emotionally or and groups across the academic year
psychologically. to support your wellbeing. These will
Disability include anxiety management, recovery,
Do you have a long term health condition We want to reassure you that the Student mindfulness and more. To get signed up,
or disability which might affect your Wellbeing Team is able to offer support to please visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/
studies? Our team of Advisers can offer you. All of our counsellors and advisers are student-wellbeing-service-12185631475
you advice and support so that you are qualified and experienced in working with
able to fully participate in university life, international students and understand For Information
and perform to the best of your ability. In some of the cultural issues that students www.gcu.ac.uk/disability
the UK, we have laws and cultures which experience. www.gcu.ac.uk/studentwellbeing
ensure that disabled people are treated
equally to those without a disability.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
To get the most from your time at the
University it is important that you are
happy and healthy. However, it is not
uncommon to feel sad and lonely when
you are away from your home, friends and
family especially if this is the first time you
have experienced living independently.
This year the wellbeing service is pleased
to introduce a new informal programme of
activities for students to take some time
out to focus on their health and wellbeing.
This will be a good opportunity to meet
people and develop new skills in a relaxed
and friendly environment. The programme
will run every Wednesday afternoon from
1:30pm. Visit the Wellbeing webpages for
further information.
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukCareers Support for International Students
Arriving to study at GCU is an exciting Opportunities for students and graduates The Common Good Award
time for you. Career planning is so We can help you: The Common Good Award is a personal
important, no matter what stage of your • Explore internships, part-time or development and skills award and is open
studies you are at or where in the world voluntary work while you study or during to all students. By participating in this
you want to work. The careers team can the vacation periods award scheme you will be able to provide
support you while you are here and help • Understand the UK recruitment and valuable evidence to employers of the
you to plan for a brighter future. application process skills, experience and Common Good
• Find out about graduate opportunities Attributes you have been gaining through
Our team of careers advisers are and provide job search advice and paid or voluntary work, giving you a
professionally qualified and we have support for the UK and global markets competitive edge in the jobs market.
careers partners working alongside For further information, visit The Common
programme leaders in each School. We know that as an international student Good Award or e-mail
Workshops and presentations may be you may be planning to return to your CGAward@gcu.ac.uk.
delivered as part of your programme or home country after finishing your studies,
through a series of opt-in sessions. so it is equally important that you keep Careers Drop in for International
connections there as well. Students
Once you are settled in GCU make sure to When: Thursday 31 January 2019
use the Careers Service website and check The Work Experience Hub Time: 12:00pm
out our Global Careers section. Individual The Work Experience Hub, based in the Where: Careers Centre, Campus Lounge,
appointments can be made online and Careers Centre, provides students with 1st Floor George Moore Building
details about careers events and activities a ‘one stop shop’ gateway to a range of Drop-In sessions are ideal for any quick
are posted on our website. GCU’s on-campus and part time work questions that you have. No need to make
experience opportunities. By undertaking an appointment, simply turn up for a chat
a work experience role, you will be able to with a careers adviser. First come, first
gain essential skills which employers value. served so get here early if you can!
For further information visit The Work
Experience Hub or e-mail jobs@gcu.ac.uk.
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukGlobal buddies
Are you new to GCU and want help settling in?
We can find you a home student to help
through our Global Buddies program!
Find more information on our website www.gcu.ac.uk/globalbuddies
and if you would like to sign up email us at studentevents@gcu.ac.ukFaith & Belief
At Glasgow Caledonian University we Building. The centre offers three worships
welcome all students and staff of any a for multi-faith use. There is also washing
faith or none. The Faith and Belief Centre facilities, a kitchen and a piano which
is located on Level 0 of the William can be used by all students and staff.
Harley Building. The centre offers three The University has a diverse and vibrant
worship rooms, a Chaplains office, small community and we aim to celebrate this
kitchen, projector and screen, washing through events and meetings on campus
facilities, disabled access, storage throughout the year. You can visit our
facilities and a piano. website for information on the facilities,
societies and events available that are
At Glasgow Caledonian University we open to all students and staff.
welcome all students and staff of any faith
or none. The Faith and Belief Centre is For more information, visit the website at
located on Level 0 of the William Harley www.gcu.ac.uk/student/faith
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.ukChecklist
Before you arrive After you arrive
Bring your national dress for events Use our Meet and Greet Service at Glasgow International
Apply for your student visa Airport: www.gcu.ac.uk/new2gcu/essentials/international
Get travel insurance Visit our Welcome Desk in Campus Life Lounge
Arrange student accommodation Attend our International Orientation Week events
Register arrival details: Complete your registration by collecting your student ID card
www.gcu.ac.uk/new2gcu/essentials/international from the CEE Building, Level 1. You will need to show your
passport and visa documents
Join our official facebook group:
www.facebook.com/groups/Sept2018welcome/ Register with a doctor/GP and dentist
Visit New2GCU on www.gcu.ac.uk/new2gcu Register with the Police (if you are required to)
Register for our International Orientation Week activities: Open a UK Bank Account – Santander are available on
www.studenteventsgcu.eventbrite.com campus
Register online following the joining instructions sent from Arrange insurance for your contents
the Registry Apply for a National Insurance Number to allow you to work
Prepare for Scottish weather i.e. waterproof clothing and part-time
footwear Ensure you are aware of your student visa and working
Ensure your hand luggage includes your essentials and conditions. Contact: visa@gcu.ac.uk for clarification
visa documents i.e. copies of your passport, visa, CAS and Find vacancies and work experience opportunities
maintenance evidence www.careerhub.gcu.ac.uk/students
Prepare method of transferring funds to a UK bank account in Find careers events on and off campus
your name www.gcu.ac.uk/careers/events/
Contact Student Events Team for advice in preparing to come
to Glasgow: studentevents@gcu.ac.uk
Internationalwelcome@gcu.ac.uk/GCUstudents @GCUstudents /GCUstudents @GCU_students
www.GCUstudents.co.ukEat with us Make great food a part of your
University experience and visit
one of our six outlets!
Feast
Open for breakfast, lunch and everything in
between, the George Moore restaurant is the place
to go for a hot meal, healthy salad or our famous
7 item breakfast! On the run? Head to Grab N Go
instead for a quick bite on the go.
Relax
Our three cafes are the perfect place to take a
breather. Sip on freshly brewed coffee, munch on a
deli style sandwich or have your cake and eat it!
Socialise
ESTABLISHED 2017! Re:Union Bar & Grill is the place
to be on campus whether it’s grabbing a bite to
eat with friends, relaxing with a Starbucks coffee or
hosting your own event. Find us on Facebook for
more information!
Twitter @GCUBaxterStorey Facebook @ReunionbargrillCampus Life Team
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow G4 0BA
Contact Student Events Team
E: studentevents@gcu.ac.uk
Join our Official Group:
groups/Janwelcome2019/
Connect Visit
InternationalWelcomeGCU gcu.ac.uk/students/studentlife/events
GCUStudentsLife
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