London is the largest city and the capital of UK. London is also one of the world’s major financial capitals. London is well known for it economy as well as its history. Joining Queensbury College means coming to London and experience one of the world’s greatest cities. The city of London is an amazing city to study and live in. The information below will provide you with an idea of what to expect when you arrive in the UK and give you some advice on what to bring with you.

Accommodation is a very important part of your stay in England and we will help you to find the best place possible. We will do our best to ensure that you are lodged in safely, and comfortably, while giving you a choice of options available. Please tell us about any special needs you may have and we will try our best to meet them. Our staffs are always available to help you. Contact the Accommodation Office at accomodation@queensburycollege.com for further information.

 

 

 

1) Lodgings: This means renting a room in a private house. The landlord/landlady will also live in the house, perhaps with their family. You will probably have to share the bathroom and kitchen. You may have to fit in with the family’s way of life and you should be respectful of the customs within the household. Meals may be provided or you may be able to use the kitchen to cook your own food. The weekly cost will reflect whether or not meals are included in the rent. The College has lists of lodgings offering self catered facilities and full board.

 

2) Flats and Houses: You may wish to share a furnished house with a group of friends once you have been in the UK for a period of time. The College can help you find a student house to share or find you a room in a house where the students are already living. You will share the cost of the rent, heating and lighting bills and the food bills. You will have to provide your own bed linen and towels and do your own cleaning. The Accommodation Officer will advise you on the legal matters concerning this type of accommodation.

 

3) Temporary Accommodation: The Accommodation Officer can advise on hotels and guesthouses around Queensbury College that will offer reasonably priced rooms. This can provide useful temporary accommodation, which you can reserve while still in your home country.

 

Weather in the UK can be unpredictable. Differences between the seasons are not as extreme as in some countries and London is warmer than many other parts of the UK.  Autumn temperatures are around 12 - 20 degrees. Summer is around 20 to 30 degrees.
Latest weather report for London can be found at Met Office website at http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/  

 

London resources
London offers first class resources to support you while you study, with an amazing focus on libraries, museums and research institutes. The Study London website is a great source for information on the capital.

 

There are many places to visit and things to do in London which do not cost too much money, including visiting “London Sea Life Aquarium”. The London Aquarium is situated in the heart of London and is one of Europe’s largest marine attractions.
There are also many museums to visit which include the British Museum, the Science museum, the Victoria and Albert museum; which is one of the world’s greatest art and design museums and Madam Tussauds; a wax museum where you will come face-to-face with some of the worlds most famous faces.

All London attractions are only a bus ride or a train ride away and shouldn’t take too long to reach. For more information and ideas of days out in London, leaflets are usually sold low-priced at train stations and can also be researched online.

 

 

Whether you enjoy spending your evenings eating out, having a quiet drink or a lively nightclub atmosphere, London has something to suit everyone, from Chinese, Indian and Thai restaurants to fast food take-aways and pulsating nightclubs to quiet pubs.
There are many popular locations to spend your night outs including Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road and Trafalgar Square; you can plan your travel by visiting the transport for London website.

London is an expensive city but you may be able to buy lots of cheap household goods and cheap clothing in shops and in some markets. Check with the airline you are travelling with on how much luggage you can bring and be careful - paying for excess baggage may be expensive.

 Light clothes will be needed in summer and warm clothes in winter and it is also advisable to have a waterproof jacket.
In winter you should wear warm clothes to keep warm and to adapt to changing temperatures in and out of the college. You may want to wait until you arrive in London to buy some of your clothing as many students find it cheap in some London markets.
Voltage in the UK is 240. If you are bringing equipment from home you will need an adaptor to use in UK sockets (UK plugs have 3 square pins).  If you are thinking of buying a computer, it may be better to wait until you start your course to find out exactly what you need. IT staff will be able to give you advice.

TimeOut London - Authoritative views and reviews of everything that's great in London

View London - The Londoner's guide to London 

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