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Student life in the capital
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Where to start?!

• Apply for your student Oyster card to receive a
  discount when using public transport.
• NUS card (11) doubles up as International
  student identity card www.nusextra.co.uk
• Consult the My Local Area guides on the Kings
  website.
• Find out whats free and whats cheap for
  students.

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Transport

• Visit www.tfl.gov.uk and click Get Oyster.
  Youll need your Enrolment ID, a photo to upload
  and 10.
• Never forget to pay your fare.
• Full time students are eligible for a Young
  Persons Railcard, regardless of age.
• London Transport Museum (and shop!) in Covent
  Garden.

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Health

• You can find health information, including
  details of local health services at www.nhs.uk
• International students can use the National
  Health Service (NHS) if here for more than 6
  months in total.
• You must register with a doctor, even if you are
  not ill.
• The College Health Centre at the Strand is open
  to all those in Kings halls and in nearby
  boroughs check www.kcl.ac.uk/health for
  details.
• For serious illnesses and accidents, call 999 for
  an ambulance or visit an Accident and Emergency
  (AE) hospital department.

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London for Students

• Students Union facilities, such as bars, club
  nights and the gym, are usually cheaper than
  public facilities.
• Theatres often run student offers/last minute
  offers.
• Cinemas, restaurants, galleries and events often
  offer student discounts, so always check just in
  case.

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Close to Camberwell

• Brixton the Ritzy, Brixton Academy
• Take the 345 towards South Kensington to visit
  the museums Natural History Science VA
• London Bridge Borough Market, Bankside (trains
  from Denmark Hill)
• The Horniman Museum Gardens
• Dulwich Picture Gallery

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Close to Camberwell

• Ruskin Park (on Denmark Hill)
• Brockwell Park Lido (468 or 68 toward South
  Croydon)
• The Horniman Museum Gardens
• Dulwich Park
• Crystal Palace
• Battersea Park (trains from Denmark Hill)
• Burgess Park

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Shopping

• Large branches of major supermarkets are cheaper
  than their smaller, local provision and than
  corner shops.
• Major supermarkets are ASDA, Morrisons, Tesco,
  the Co-Op, Sainsburys and Waitrose. Lidl, Aldi
  and Iceland are discount supermarkets.
• For essentials like kettles, crockery or bedding
  try Argos.
• Markets are great for bargains, crafts and food.
  Time Out lists local London markets online.

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Utilities and services

• Use price comparison websites to shop around for
  good deals .
• Use Skype to make calls.
• Visit Carphone Warehouse or Phones4U for mobile
  deals.
• Open a UK bank account.
• Remember if you have a TV you must buy a license
  www.tvlicensing.co.uk
• Insure your belongings.

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Help, Advice and Support at KCL

• Free
• Impartial
• Confidential
• Available to everyone
• If you need help, just ask!

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The Compasswww.kcl.ac.uk/thecompass

• The first point of contact for support and
  guidance for students with centres at Strand,
  Guys and Waterloo Campus
• Search FAQs or log an enquiry online via the tab
  in OneSpace Student Records
• Issue new and replacement Student ID cards and
  provide Confirmation of Study letters for banks,
  councils, embassies etc.
• Host Drop-In Sessions and Dissertation Clinics

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KCLSU

• www.kclsu.org
• Student Centres at Guys, Strand and Waterloo
• Get information on joining Clubs, Societies,
  Volunteering
• Buy tickets for events
• Find part-time work in the Union
• Get a drink or a coffee and relax
• Get Academic Advice and support

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Counsellingwww.kcl.ac.uk/counselling

• Free and confidential advice from trained,
  experienced counsellors
• Appointments available at each of the main
  campuses
• To book an appointment
• Download a form from the website
• Visit one of our offices or the Student Health
  Centre and pick up a form
• Telephone the Counselling Service directly on 020
  7848 1731

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Chaplaincywww.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy

• There for all students, no matter what their
  beliefs
• Chaplains based on every site
• Trained listeners with lots of experience
  supporting students
• Organise lots of events and trips during the
  term
• Regular services and activities throughout the
  week
• Free international lunches

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Most importantly

• Enjoy your studies!