I. List of Necessary Items for Studying in Britain
1. Passport (Note that visas in the UK are based on the validity period indicated on the visa, not the date of entry into the UK, so you should leave appropriate preparation time when applying for a visa in case the visa expires. )
2. Original 2.Offer (admission notice) and invitation letter (visiting scholars, etc.). )
3. Health certificate (health travel certificate and immunization certificate) (nobody checked it when boarding the plane and nobody checked it when entering the country. It is said that the inspection in London is quite strict)
4. Air ticket (e-travel to travel itinerary, now you board the plane directly with your ID card and passport, mainly to remind yourself when to board the plane and the flight number. ) You need to fill in the disembarkation card (UK address) when boarding or disembarking, and you also need this information.
5. The copy of passport/visa /offer should be separated from the original (backup), and the passport should copy the identity information page, the signature page on the bottom page and the visa page. At least two of the above.
6. Passport-type photos (about 1 inch and 10 inch each) are used when going through various procedures after arriving in the UK. Although many places collect digital photos on the spot, including electronic registration cards issued by British universities in the future, there are also places to take photos in Britain, but taking these small things will not occupy space and save money. Photos of Britain are usually taken by self-service machines, which seems to be 5 kg). If you travel to Europe first (just stay in Britain for six months), it is recommended to bring some other recent photos, which are different from those in your passport.
7. Take about 100~200 pounds in cash with you (take some dollars or euros as appropriate for connecting flights), preferably in small denominations, such as coins of 1 pound, 5 pounds,1pound or 20 pounds. It is rare to see someone using a 50-pound note when shopping in a British supermarket (the maximum denomination is 50 pounds, and the Bank of China can change it as long as it has time). Fifty pounds is a lot of money. You can buy a pair of Nike sneakers or sweatshirts.
In case of connecting flight, you can change it into euros or dollars at the airport supermarket or currency exchange office in the airport (Dubai or Frankfurt) (I personally suggest a global foreign currency credit card), or buy a temporary international calling card for temporary consumption and emergency. [Note] Since May 20 14 1 day, the old version of the pound has been withdrawn from circulation. Please pay attention when you exchange the pound in China.
8. Notebook computer with wireless network card, microphone and camera (free wifi at Capital Airport can be used for 5 hours and can be extended twice for free), and there is no free wifi at Frankfurt Airport in Germany. Due to the temporary adjustment of the plane, I searched everywhere for telephones or calling cards at Frankfurt Airport. In fact, there must be some calling cards in the supermarket at the airport, which are more expensive. If I buy one for 5 euros, I will deduct 1 euro as soon as I connect it, and then start deducting 0. 1 euro every ten seconds, but it is enough for emergencies.
9. Emergency telephone numbers (classmates, friends, guardians, school, airport pick-up, loss reporting of British credit cards) are used for emergency contact.
Other personal belongings (nail clippers, Swiss army knives and other sharp objects, as well as shampoo, shaving foam and other liquids are prohibited when registering, and need to be packed and checked).
10, people with a history of carsickness and airsickness should take airsickness medicine.
Second, international students enter the UK.
When you enter the British airport, immigration officials and health officials will ask you to show seven documents, so remind international students to put these documents in their carry-on handbags for easy removal. These seven documents are visa issuance, valid passport, air ticket, international travel health examination certificate and international vaccination certificate, school admission notice, economic documents, such as draft, traveler's check or wire transfer document, economic guarantee letter, scholarship certificate (if any), original degree and qualification certificate (or a copy with official seal), and relevant documents for studying in the UK.
It is essential to carry some cash with you when studying in Britain. Not too much. 500 pounds is enough for an emergency. It's best to prepare coins of about 10 to make a phone call at the airport, because in many airports in Britain, you can only make a phone call but not a phone call. If you carry a lot of cash with you, remember, never put it in the checked baggage.
When you arrive in Britain, remind you to take an emergency contact phone book with you, including the phone numbers of your family, school, friends and tutors. If possible, you can copy several phone numbers and put them in different parts of your luggage, so you don't have to panic if one of them is lost.
Third, the visa materials for studying abroad
1, identity materials
First, you need to get your passport. During off-peak hours, you can get it in a week. I suggest you apply early. You only need a copy of the information page to show your passport materials. You can choose to scan color printing, which will be clearer.
Then there is the school's offer, which is the identity certificate of your international student. After you get it, keep the original and prepare several copies for later use. You also need to submit a copy of your visa. You just need to submit a copy.
2. Academic literature
These materials are basically consistent with the application materials of colleges and universities. You need to show your diploma and school grades, and you need to translate and accept notarization, but there is no requirement for the content, just be true and effective.
Language transcripts are also very important, and exams will be more rigorous. You must reach IELTS 6.0 or above to study and live in the UK normally, unless you want to study in the preparatory course first.
3. Proof of funds
Then there is the preparation of funds, which needs attention. We must first understand the amount of funds that need to be presented. If you can't confirm it just by looking at the information, you can call face-to-face to avoid accidents.
In addition, if there are no special circumstances, it is guaranteed to be kept in the bank for a quarter so far, and it should be kept regularly, without income and expenditure and running water, and it should be able to show legal sources of funds.