Tips for travel and living in the UK.
The following are a selection of questions from the Life in the UK test, which you need to pass if you want to become a British citizen. This is the new study guide for 2020. In order to study for the Life in the UK test you should order a copy of the OFFICIAL practice …
Save money on your calls by searching for alternative numbers that are covered by your mobile phone plan. Usually that’s only numbers beginning in 01,02 or 03 for landlines and also mobiles, which start with 07. Many UK companies only provide phone numbers beginning with 0844 or 0845, which are charged at a higher rate …
As many places come furnished you’ll probably only need some basics like towels, pillows, a duvet (a doona or quilt) and bed linen to get you started. You can buy these through an online store like Argos or Bonanza and get it delivered. With Argos you can also opt to pick up from a local store. Keep in …
OK. So you’ve decided to move to Europe and perhaps where you’re from (like me) it doesn’t get so cold – in fact Brisbane is an average 17 degrees in Winter, so moving to London was a bit of a shock to the system. So what should you bring with you to make it through …
Post is delivered Monday to Saturday in the UK. You can choose first class or second class delivery. Second class is the slower, cheaper option. Most first class mail will arrive the following day, but it’s not guaranteed. If you need to send something securely or quickly (like a passport) you can pay a bit extra for …
Whether you’re staying with friends (dossing as it’s known in the UK) or staying at a hostel until you find somewhere to rent, there are some things you should know before you arrive. Dossing It’s polite to offer to pay a small amount towards the rent, even if you are staying on the couch. If …
When you first arrive, if you don’t already have accommodation sorted out you might not have Internet access. If you have your own laptop you can pick up Internet dongles at very competitive rates, without being locked in to a contract. Checkout these mobile Internet providers: Orange mobile broadband Talk mobile broadband
Eating Well – It’s easy to resort to meals of 2-minute noodles and take aways when you are busy studying for your exams or writing your thesis, but it’s important to look after your health so you can perform well academically. If you find yourself snacking on unhealthy food, try replacing crisps and chocolate in …
London can be an overwhelming place, so it helps to think about the areas where you might want to live before you start your search. There are some online tools that can help you to determine where to search for accommodation before you arrive. While I’m trying not to make this website too London centric, many …
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Most universities will offer halls of residence for their students. Have a look on your university’s website for information on how to apply. Here are some useful sites for finding other student accommodation: unite-students.com gumtree.com (not student specific, but a good site) A&B Relocation (accommodation moving service)
Find out what shops to go to both on the high street and online. Grocery shopping If you live in a city you’re likely to find a small local shop that will stock many of the things you’ll need on a regular basis like milk and bread – so you can buy these as …
If you have just arrived in the UK you might need to put a deposit down before you can get a mobile phone. You might also be restricted to getting a prepaid account known as Pay As You Go. Once you have a credit or debit card you should be able to apply for a …
