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 Where will I stay?- What happens when I arrive?
- Will I fit in?
- How fluent in English do I need to be to apply for an HND course?
- Will I need a student visa?
- Is it cold in Scotland?
- How can I pay my fees?
- How would I get home in an emergency?
- What if I fall ill or have an accident?
- How can I keep in touch with home?
- Will someone help me to organize my return home when I complete my studies?
- How can I continue my studies?
Where will I stay?
When you arrive, your accommodation will be in Halls of Residence. This accommodation will be pre-booked for you for the first month. Some students decide to remain in Halls for the duration of their studies, others decide to rent privately on their own or to share a private rent with other students. The decision is entirely yours. Whatever you decide, the International Student Advisor will be happy to assist you.
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What happens when I arrive?
You will be met on arrival by a member of College staff and taken to your accommodation. A welcome pack of food will be in the fridge for you. You will be taken to College next morning to enroll and meet College staff and others on your course.
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 Will I fit in?
Students at South Lanarkshire College come from a range of backgrounds and ages, bringing different experiences and abilities. Although more than 5,500 students study at the College each year, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and staff and students have excellent working relationships. The feedback from previous students reflects the level of personal support that they have experienced during their studies. A high percentage of our students come on the recommendation of family, friend or employer.
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How fluent in English do I need to be to apply for an HND course?
Your level of ability in English needs to be detailed within your application form, and we will then evaluate your capability. We do offer help with English for candidates who we feel are able to cope with the courses if given additional tuition.
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Will I need a student visa?
Yes, we will help you with the correct documents.
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Is it cold in Scotland?
The temperature in summer averages 20°C and in winter it is 6°C.
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How can I pay my fees?
Payment of the first year's fees (by bank draft or electronic funds transfer) will be required with your application.
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How would I get home in an emergency?
We would organise travel arrangements for you from the College, and accept flight payment either by electronic means from home, or by cheque (British bank only), traveller's cheque, credit card or cash.
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What if I fall ill or have an accident?
You are registered with a doctor immediately on arrival and would be seen by a GP. If your condition were more severe, the doctor would refer you to a hospital. Health care for full-time international students is free, however you do have to pay for any prescribed medicines. A member of the College staff would accompany you, if you wish.
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How can I phone home?
We will issue you with an e-mail address, and public pay telephones are available within the student accommodation. If you need to buy a mobile phone, we will assist you. If you already have a mobile phone, it must be switched off whilst in College.
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Will someone help me to organize my return home when I complete my studies?
Yes. We will ensure everyone is notified of your departure, help organise your travel arrangements, and accompany you to the airport.
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How can I continue my studies?
Our staff will help you secure a position at university.
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