University of Lincoln International Handbook 2013 (PDF)

Step 5 Welcome to LincolnYour first few weeks in the UK will be bothexciting and challenging. The University alsoarranges a variety of welcome events to helpyou to settle into life in the UK and your studies.It is important that you try to attend these events■■Orientation Workshops■■International Welcome Events■■Faculty and Course Inductions■■English Language Centre Workshops■■Social activitiesOrientation workshopsWe will be organising some Orientation Workshops for newinternational students during the first few weeks of term, whichwill provide advice on how to settle in to life in the UK. This willinclude sessions on:■■Dealing with culture shock■■Adjusting to student life in Lincoln■■An introduction to the English Language Centre■■Visa compliance adviceFurther details of these workshops will be given to youon arrival.International Welcome EventsInternational Student Services Welcome ReceptionYou are invited to attend our ‘International Student ServicesWelcome reception’ which will take place on:Wednesday 2nd October 2013 at 5.00pmin the Atrium of the Main AcademicBuilding, Brayford campus.You will be welcomed to the University by the Vice-Chancellorand will receive important information on the support servicesavailable to you during your time with us. The evening will alsoinclude a buffet and an opportunity for you meet staff andstudents.Postgraduate International Sudent Tea PartyIf you are an international postgraduate student, you will beinvited to attend a tea party hosted by the Vice-Chancellorwhich will take place on:Wednesday 9th October from 4.00pm to6.00pm in the EMMTEC building on theBrayford campus.This will be an opportunity for you to meet other postgraduatestudents, as well as academic members of staff.International Student Handbook 2013/14www.lincoln.ac.uk20