destination uk! the journey of a lifetime. introduction congrats! about british council and team...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Destination UK!
The Journey of a Lifetime
![Page 2: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Introduction
• Congrats!
• About British Council and Team
• Agenda of the Day
• Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=mqWaQWUP1ig&list=PL1eoSk9uXqxj3HGLKdm3EipM1nW9tkOt3
![Page 3: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Preparing For Your Journey
• Being well prepared makes life a lot easier
• Your place of study should have sent you information: read it carefully!
• Get organised (checklist)
![Page 4: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Check List
Do your researchVisaHealth Insurance Accommodation Flight ticketPick up arrangementWelcome Week/Orientation: Important to Attend Etc
![Page 5: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
VISA
• Tier 4• UK Visa and Immigration • VSFhttp://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/indonesia/
![Page 6: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Accommodation
1.University/college accommodation
2.Private accommodation
3.Home stay
Know check in date
![Page 7: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Sharing Accommodation
![Page 8: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Luggage
Clothing and other items
Maximum weight
Precious items
Restricted items
List baggage items
![Page 9: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
What to Bring
Valid passport, with visa or entry clearance
Travel tickets
Health documents (an X-ray report)
Letter of Acceptance
Finance documentation
Originals (or certified copies) of qualifications
Money
![Page 10: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
***Make sure you keep required and/or important documents***
![Page 11: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
What Else to Bring
An address, telephone number and travel instruction to final destination
Prescribed drugs or medicine and a letter from doctor explaining what they are
A reference letter from your bank in Indonesia – will be useful when opening a bank account in the UK
National dress to wear at social events (batik?)
Indonesian souvenirs
![Page 12: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Money Matters
Bring enough money to cover your immediate needs upon arrival • Accommodation • Daily needs• 1-2 months
Max cash amount to enter UK
![Page 13: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
To Do List Upon Arrival
Settling in
Choose mobile phone provider
Open a local bank account (preferably a recommended one)
Attend welcome/orientation week
Register at GP at the nearest clinic
Report to the Indonesian Embassy
Visit in smaller cities and hold a gathering for Indonesian students
Report to the nearest local police station if needed (please check
with your institution for further advice)
![Page 14: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
UK Education and YOU
![Page 15: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
“What I noticed coming here is that all around me are different people, from
different cultures, different backgrounds and different faiths. British people have
a great capacity for accepting these different faiths.”
Chiara, Italy
International Atmosphere and Diversity
![Page 16: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
“The social life is very good. It’s very very easy to make friends . . .
it’s not just study, study, study all the time.”
Meldra, Latvia
Friendship and Networking
![Page 17: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
![Page 18: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Culture Shock
Stages1.Honeymoon2.Rejection 3.Acceptance4.AssimilationReversed Culture Shock
Coping Skills•Reach out: family, friends, PPI, Indonesian Embassy/consulate, NUS, counseling center •Balance•Look after self
![Page 19: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Study Method
Individual & Group Work Lecturer’s style Writing assignment/paper Be an active student
![Page 20: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
![Page 21: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Looking After Yourself
![Page 22: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
![Page 23: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Weather
Summer : June – August Autumn : Sept – Nov
Winter : Dec – Feb Spring : Mar - May
![Page 24: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Travel and Transport
![Page 25: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Food
Cook vs. Eat Out
![Page 26: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
“I go to the pub with my British friends and just because you go to the pub
doesn’t mean you have to consume alcohol.”
Vidyhaah, Sri Lanka
Free Time
![Page 27: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
![Page 28: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
![Page 29: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
![Page 30: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Graduation
Meinanda Chudahman, International Business, Birmingham University (2007)
![Page 31: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Career Plan
“Through your programme, you do make a lot of contacts, so that I feel that when I graduate, there will be a lot of people I can talk to who will help me on my way. It doesn’t just end at university.”
Kathryn, Canada
![Page 32: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Returning Home
• Reversed culture shock
• New Career
• Stay in touch with your institution and make sure you are listed on their alumni network
Promote UK educationGive Back/Contribute British Council UK Alumni Engagement
• Alumni Gathering
• Alumni of the Month
• UK Alumni Awards
• Etc.
![Page 33: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Programs in the UK
Related to Maritime
•University of Strathclyde: Marine Engineering, Offshore Floating Systems, Ship and Offshore Structures, Ship and Offshore Technology, Subsea and Pipeline Engineering and Offshore Renewable Energy
•University College London: Maritime Engineering and Naval Architecture Specialism
•University of Greenwich: Maritime Policy, Maritime Security, Maritime Engineering
•University of Liverpool: Marine Planning and Management
•Plymouth University: Marine Science and Engineering
•Cranfield University: Marine Accident Investigation and Marine Transport
•University of Southampton: Marine Environment and Resources, Marine Sciences, Maritime Engineering Science
![Page 34: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Programs in the UK
Related to Fisheries and Oceanography
•University of Hull: Fisheries Policy and Planning, Fisheries Science, Inland Fisheries Management and Aquaculture
•University of Wales-Bangor: Shellfish Biology, Fisheries and Culture
•University of Aberdeen: Applied Marine and Fisheries Ecology
•University of Southampton: Ocean and Earth Science, Oceanography, Ocean Sciences
![Page 35: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia UK (PPI UK)http://ppiuk.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ppiunitedkingdom
Twitter : twitter.com/ppiukofficial
Programs: ISIC, Palapa Project, OX-ID, etc
Indonesian Embassy in London38 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 2HW
Tel : +44 (020) 7499 7661
Fax : +44 (020) 7491 4993
Email : [email protected]
Useful Contacts
![Page 37: Destination UK! The Journey of a Lifetime. Introduction Congrats! About British Council and Team Agenda of the Day Video: The Adventure of a Lifetime](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062518/5697bf7a1a28abf838c82f47/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
• Comments• Questions• Story: volunteers • Questionnaire
Best of Luck!
Thank You!
Closure