Welcome To Crewe!

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Welcome To Crewe!
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MMU Campus!

• Here are a few things you should know
• The campus is small! Its actually smaller than
  Bridgewater believe it or not. However, it does
  have everything you need!
• Reception
• Security
• Library
• Student Zone
• Halfway House (Housing)
• School Store

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Student Zone

• The student zone has been a great resource for
  us. Our housing didnt have internet so we often
  had to go to the student zone to use theirs.
• During the day there is a café for students to
  get lunch if they are on campus.
• At night it is used either as a study area or a
  night club. Most nights it is quiet and you can
  get work done or Skype home. However, Wednesday
  is the big party night on campus and things get
  pretty crazy!

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Security

• Security has also been a big part of our stay
  here.
• They are always wandering around campus and are
  always friendly!
• On Wednesdays when the student zone gets wild,
  they let us use the security office to use the
  internet.
• Also, when our fire alarm went off (twice) they
  were right there to disarm it.

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Halfway House!!
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• Houses seven people (3 double rooms and one
  single).
• HUGE kitchen with plenty of space for food in the
  cabinets, plenty of dishes, one refrigerator, and
  one freezer. So far all of us have been able to
  store all of our food comfortably without a
  problem.
• One washer dryer (not that big and not that
  great). You can barely fit a whole load in there
  and it doesnt really dry that well. You usually
  have to run the dryer twice. However, for the
  most part it has been fine and no one has really
  had to wait long to use it and we havent had to
  lug our laundry across campus or pay for it. So
  it is a plus having one in here.
• A decent size guest room with one couch and two
  chairs. It also has a T.V. with a pretty good
  amount of channels. No DVD player or VCR.
• Two bathrooms but only one has a shower.
  However, so far we havent had a problem. Our
  showering schedules have been different and
  havent had to wait long to use it, if at all.
• All in all Id say it has been nice living here.
  It is a nice house and the other students who
  live here are friendly.

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Crewe Community
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Crewe Facts...

• Crewe is a great community! It is a relatively
  small town but again there is everything you need
  and most things are in walking distance!
• Tesco is where we got all of our groceries. It
  is a convenience store that is about a 10 minute
  walk from the campus. They have just about
  everything that you could need and it is pretty
  cheap.
• However, Crewe also has a town center that is
  about a half hour walk from the campus and there
  is a huge shopping plaza there with all types of
  stores and restaurants. If you cant find it at
  Tesco you can find it in the center.
• There is also a train station only 15 minutes
  walk from the campus. You can find a train that
  goes anywhere from this station so it is very
  convenient. You can buy at the station or book
  tickets online. For far trips I suggest you book
  in advance because the tickets are usually
  cheaper that way and you are guaranteed a seat.
• Nantwich road is the main road that runs through
  Crewe and brings you to the school. There are
  plenty of shops and restaurants along this road
  as well.

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St. Marys Catholic Primary SchoolCrewe, England
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About St. Marys

• St. Marys is one of the bigger primary schools
  in Crewe.
• Friendly and welcoming staff.
• Mission Statement Our overall mission is to
  provide within a caring Christian community an
  education which develops and supports the
  individual needs and talents of all the children
  and enables then to learn and live through faith
  and education.

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Teaching in Crewe

• St. Marys is located about 2 miles from the MMU
  campus.
• Expect to be in the classroom Tuesday-Thursday.
• You will partake in whole class instruction as
  well as small group instruction.
• You will gain experience working with English
  language learners since there are several Polish
  speaking students in each classroom.

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Year 3 Class 10
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Year 6 Class 17
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Year 6 Class 18
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Travel

• Plenty to do in the UK
• London
• Manchester
• Liverpool
• The Lake District
• Wales

Outside of the UK Ireland Paris Scotland Italy
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Tips to Travel

• Plan in Advance! Usually plan 1 or 2 weekends
  before, especially for outside of the UK and to
  London. The closer you get to the trip, the more
  expensive the train/plane tickets get!
• Crewe Train Station takes you anywhere in the UK.
  
• When flying Fly out of Liverpool. 20 (35)
  roundtrip by train/bus to get to John Lennon
  Airport.
• Cheap airlines in the UK Ryanair Easyjet-
  flights to Dublin about 60 (110).
• Flying out on Thursdays usually was cheaper! Fly
  out late Thursday night after school.
• Book Hotels and Hostels ahead of time online.
  Read reviews before booking-they usually are
  accurate. Cheap hotels Premier Inn, Travelodge
  (both usually close to train stations and
  airports)

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A Little More on Trains

• Each big city has an underground train station
  similar to the T.
• London The Underground or Tube
• Paris The Metro
• Everywhere you go, be prepared to walk. Bring a
  good pair of walking shoes!!!
• Get a map as soon as you arrive at your
  destination at the train station before venturing
  out on your own.

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Money

• England uses the pound, . The exchange rate is
  about 23.
• Example 100 will get you about 65 OR to take
  out 200 from the ATM it will cost 300.
• Outside of the UK (Ireland, Paris, etc.) uses the
  Euro. Exchange rate 34
• Example 100 will get you about 75 OR to take
  out 200 from the ATM it will cost 265.

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Tips to Spending

• You can use your Debit card at any ATM!
• Some banks (Bank of America) have sister banks,
  where there is no fee. Most ATMs, however,
  charge a small fee (5). Check with the bank you
  use!
• You can use your credit cards!
• Again, most credit card companies charge a small
  transaction/conversion fee.

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So What Will it Cost?!

• Plane 800-1000
• Accommodations 300-400, 600-800
• Living (food, etc.) 20-30, 40-50 per week.
  300-400 total.
  
• Travel (Optional) 0-2000
• Total No Traveling- 1800-2200
• Traveling Every Weekend - 3000-4000

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Summary

• We traveled EVERY weekend! This experience is
  what you make of it. It is more about seeing the
  world, learning about other cultures, and saying
  you saw the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and the
  Blarney Stone. If youre worried about money,
  dont! In 20 years, is 3000 going to make a
  difference to you?
• Think about that

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The Sights
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