Student Practical Tips

First Things First
Need to know where to get groceries? buy a phonecard? go to the gym? Come to the admin office and/or find a GC! At the start of the semester we will schedule a Practical Walking Tour of the area – don't miss it!

Budget London
We know that most students in London are on a budget. London can be expensive, but the locals know where to get the best deals and the staff can share their tips for saving money. Many attractions offer cheap entrances on certain days or at certain times. Several museums and galleries have FREE admission. Most places, from clothing stores to cinemas, theatres, transportation and nightlife, offer student discounts – so have your ISIC card ready!

Click here to download our tips on budget London.

Click here to find out the current exchange rate.

Transportation and Getting Around
Your welcome packets contain an AZ map, a tube map and a bus map. The internet is also a useful resource to help you get around and explore the city. Don't forget – you can walk to most places in zone 1 from the Study Centre!

• Check out Transport for London's homepage for more information on tickets and fares: www.tfl.gov.uk .
• The Journey Planner can plan any trip and tell you how long it will take: www.tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner .
• For maps of London check out www.streetmap.co.uk .

Weather
The weather is a national obsession! In one word, the weather here is unpredictable . Click here for a brief summary of what to expect during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.