well with things being so crazy at the moment i have left out alot of vital information that might be useful to international students when they are either coming to uclan or going to another foreign institution.
first thing i can tell you is to plan how to travel with money as i assure you you will spend alot. when i arrived i luckly had a place to stay before going to uni accomodation (by the way the best way is just to pay and get university accommodation as private is alot more work is sorting out contracts and rent payments and all the hassel that you dont want to deal with). accommodation is very small. so dont expect much and you will have to buy cutlery and pots and pans and everything. and depending where you go (country and store) it can get really expensive. when i first met my room mates i really like them, they are funny although they are young as they are just starting university but that can be a good thing as they want to meet people and all the people i have met so far are nice and are fun and really outgoing and like to drink and have a good time and include everyone. although i have heard horror stories of other peoples flatmates. i find that all the people here and the university attitude is more student orientated. they direct more of an effort in to the students having an experience which i dont find the same at kwantlen. uclan and pretty much all british universities have a freshers week in which the student union gives out free stuff that you need, coupons and puts on events at low prices and has parties in our own student club so that people can have a good time and meet other individuals. it is an atmosphere which forces you to join and be outgoing even if you arent. also the university encourages sports and other activities as it has many clubs, the school even has a half day on wednesdays so that NO CLASSES ARE PAST THE AFTERNOON as this encourages people to join clubs and participate and again meet new people. i though this was a brilliant idea. which i hope universities in canada adopt.
one of the most important rules is to have alot of drinking money to spare as that is mostly what you will doing during your spare time :) also just experience everything possible, join in, even if you look stupid as no one will make fun of you cos they are all having a good time and making a fool of themselves anyway.
at uclan the most helpful center is the "i" center they help with all information that you need, all in one place and hires older students as some times what is needed is a student perspective. (that is key) . they also have a futures department and student union that is always active around campus.
one major problem i have found was that classes are really hard to enrol in it is really difficult to get the information you need to first find if classes are offered and then to see if you can take those classes and then to find out where and when they are and what you need for the class. it has been quiet a headache. i only just found out what classes i am taking and it is the 20th of september and i only just start class tomorrow, some classes dont even start to mid october to it is very unique situation which is one thing i like about kwantlen is you find out ahead of time the schedule and plan around that, NO LIMBO.
well if i think of anything else more useful i will be sure to point it out. now i am going for a pint :) student life!
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