Questions and Answers

In this section of the website we have posed questions that you are most likely to ask.

We have tried to make this user friendly so its rather like having a conversation with us.

Please click on one of the questions below , or select one of the sections in the submenu directory to view all questions regarding a topic of your preference. If you cannot find the answer or wish to ask us a direct question e-mail the person responsible on the  contact details page. 

We will do our best  to answer you within 24 hours.

Questions:

• Travel:
  • What if my Plane, Train or Coach is delayed and I arrive later than expected?
  • Where are the airports in the UK?
  • If it is more expensive to fly to London - should I use the regional airports?
  • Is local travel by bus expensive?
• Welfare:
  • What do I need to bring with me?
  • What happens if I have to go to the doctor, dentist or hospital?
  • Can I drink water from the tap or do I have to buy bottled water?
  • Can I use my mobile phone in the UK?
  • Can I use the internet?
  • What are the times of opening for shops?
  • Can I open a bank account or have a UK bank card?
• Internships:
  • I am planning to undertake work experience, how will my employer behave towards me and how many hours will I have to work?
  • How will I know where to go for my work experience or language training? Do I have to go on my own on the first day?
  • How will I get home after work?
  • If I have any questions before I arrive, who should I speak to or e-mail?
  • If I have problems with my internship, who should I talk to first?
• Cultural differences:
  • How will I feel when I arrive in the UK and during the first few weeks?
  • English eating habits; What can I eat whilst in the UK?
  • What kind of social life can I expect in the UK?
  • What about the British culture?
  • Will I meet students of other nationalities whilst I am there?
• English language:
  • What about my level of English?
  • Do I need to take lessons in English?
  • How will I know where to go for my work experience or language training? Do I have to go on my own on the first day?