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The international student's survival guide : how to get the most from studying at a UK university
The International Student's Survival Guideis a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to studying and living in the UK. It will be invaluable in preparing international students for the inevitable differences in culture, customs, and academic life, and helps to ensure they get the most out of their time at University. Gareth Davey provides students with all the information needed to make the right choice about where to study and provides valuable advice on how to settle into your new surroundings, including guidance on: Choosing and applying for a course Leaving home and arriving in the UK Managing finances and living costs Academic culture Teaching and assessment methods Health and welfare Life after graduation Throughout the guide there are checklists and self-evaluation forms to help the reader chart their progress. A glossary is included to aid understanding of the topics covered, and directories of additional sources of information make it easy to find out more where necessary. This guide will be a useful resource for students coming to the UK to embark on either undergraduate or graduate study in any subject.
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Wild garden weekends : explore the secret gardens, wild meadows and kitchen garden cafés of Britain
This stunning and original British travel guide charts lesser known gardens, spectacular meadows, the best kitchen garden food, plus wild places to camp and stay. From traditional cottage gardens and walled-gardens, to newly designed gardens planted for bees and nature, this is a timely book which will appeal to garden-lovers, foodies and nature-lovers of all ages.
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Rivers of Britain
Britain's rivers deserve to be better known. Teeming with wildlife, steeped in history, sporting bridges, docks and stunning architecture, not to mention supporting riverside pubs, waterways museums and a variety of places of interest, they are the country's essential arteries, connecting inland Britain with the sea. Covering Britain's best known tidal rivers (the Avon, Severn, Dee, Mersey and Thames), the picturesque rural ones (the Camel, Wye, Orwell and Crouch), the industrial rivers of the Medway, Tyne and Clyde, right down to the smallest and lesser known of Britain's tidal waterways, this is a fascinating and comprehensive guide, packed with maps, colour photographs and interesting facts about the lifeblood of our country. Of interest to sailors, fishermen, motorised craft and canoeists keen to discover beautiful unfrequented spots, stopping points, places of interest, riverside pubs and lookout points, as well as practical information on rapids, weirs and nearby towns and car parks, it will also interest walkers, cyclists, families and holidaymakers discovering the local history, folklore, riverside architecture and places to take river trips. This is a unique comprehensive and fascinating guide to Britain's river system, providing a revealing insight for anyone with an interest in Britain's watery arteries.
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The International Student′s Survival Guide
An invaluable guide for the many international students that come to study in the UK. It will help them deal with the academic and social challeges that will face them.
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United Kingdom Media, Internet & Telecommunications Complete Profile
Get all three comprehensive reports bundled into one for a complete media and communications profile of United Kingdom. An excellent source of practical information, this profile offers an extensive dialing guide with city codes, a listing of ISPs and Internet cafes, profiles of the major media outlets (with contact info!) and more.
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Intro -- Map and Time Zones -- At a Glance (2002) -- Basic Information -- Geography -- Politics -- Parliament -- Political Parties -- Economy -- Background -- Current Trends -- Regional Differences -- Investment and Trade -- E-commerce -- Preparing to Leave -- Scheduling -- Visas and Documentation -- Customs Preparations -- Immunizations, Prescriptions, and Health Insurance -- Money -- Things to Pack -- Clothes -- Gifts -- Adapters -- Business Cards -- Interpreters -- Cellular Phones and Calling Plans -- Hotel Reservations -- Getting Around -- Transportation -- Airport to Hotel -- Getting Around in London -- Travel Outside London -- Communication -- Telephoning -- E-mail and Fax -- Mail -- Purchases -- Keeping Safe and Well -- Summary of Risk -- Food, Drink, and Cigarettes -- Terrorism -- Violent Crime -- Theft -- Legal Rights and Obligations -- Making a Good Impression -- British Reserve -- British Perceptions of Americans -- Conversation -- Dialects and Accents -- Rules -- Body Language -- Gift-giving -- Business Entertainment -- Dining -- Table Manners -- Paying for Meals -- Doing Business -- The Workweek -- Industrial Relations -- Introductions -- Presentations -- Negotiations -- Giving Feedback -- Departing and Following Up -- Airport Formalities -- Follow-up -- Useful Contacts -- U.S Department of Commerce -- National Institute of Standards and Technology (division of Dept. of Commerce) -- U.S. State Department -- Overseas Citizens Services 24-hour hotline (service of State Dept.) -- United States Embassy to Great Britain -- British Embassy to the United States.
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