University of Lincoln International Handbook 2013 (PDF)

English Language CentreAll international students have free access to our EnglishLanguage Centre during their time here and you will beinvited to register with the centre as soon as you arrive.The services offered range from:■■Study skills workshops■■Academic Reading■■Academic Writing■■Active Listening■■Social Conversation■■One to one supportReligionWe’re here for everybody, of all faiths or none, offering personaland confidential guidance, volunteering opportunities, on siteprayer/worship, social justice campaigning faith and spiritualguidance.Access to Student Support servicesThe University has a variety of support services available for allstudents and these are accessible through our Student SupportCentre. They can provide advice on a range of areas.Faculty and course inductionWhether you are studying as an Undergraduate or aPostgraduate student, there will be a welcome and inductionprogramme in place to introduce you to your course and yourfellow students.You should ask for the timetable for your course on enrolmentor visit the Faculty or Department for further details.Social ActivitiesStudents’ UnionThe University of Lincoln Students’ Union (SU) is accessibleto all students and offers a variety of events and activitiesthroughout the year. During Welcome Week, the SU will beholding a ‘Freshers Fayre’ and you will have the opportunityto join some of the clubs and societies and collect usefulinformation on events taking place throughout the year.Sports and RecreationIf you are interested in keeping fit and active, the Universityof Lincoln Sports and Recreation Centre has some excellentfacilities. It is primarily used to accommodate the needs of bothstaff and students of the University of Lincoln and provides youwith the opportunity to participate in fitness classes and manysports based activities.Here at University of Lincoln we recognise the importance ofspiritual support and nurture as much as social and academicsupport. Our Chaplain and faith advisers from a variety of faithsare therefore available to all students at University of Lincoln,whether you have faith or not. They are here to help you thinkabout your spirituality. We offer you personal and confidentialsupport about any issue – it need not be faith related.To find out more about the range of activities offered by theChaplain at chaplaincy@lincoln.ac.uk or call us on+44 (0)1522 886079And finally…We know that your time in the UK and at the University ofLincoln will be a truly happy and rewarding experience. All youneed to do is to plan properly and read this guide and otherinformation we have provided for you carefully. If you need anyfurther help then please remember that you can contact uspersonally for advice.We look forward to meeting you!International Student Handbook 2013/14www.lincoln.ac.uk21