International Arrival GuideA practical guide during your first week2012–2013

The University of Edinburgh has been welcoming overseas students since its foundation in 1583. At present, out of a total student population of 30,000, we have over 11,000 international students from over 130 different nations studying at the University.

We are justifiably proud of the international nature and diversity of our student population and the contribution that you make to life at the University. It not only provides opportunities for social contacts but also serves to enhance our learning.

The International Office exists to support international students with their transition to the University and city and to provide guidance and support whilst you are a student here.

We look forward to meeting with you in the coming weeks and helping you adjust to your new life here in Edinburgh.

The International Office is centrally located at 33 Buccleuch Place which is in the main University area and we encourage you to come and visit us if you have any issues or concerns that you wish to seek assistance with.

Settling into a new environment and adjusting to new situations can be initially daunting but there are a variety of support services on hand at the University that are here to assist with this.

Our main wish is that you enjoy your time at the University of Edinburgh and in Scotland. We sincerely hope that you find, as many have in the past, that Edinburgh becomes your home from home!

Best wishes,

Welcome!

Alan Mackay Head of the International Office The University of Edinburgh

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University emergency contact 24hr line: +44 131 650 2257

Your arrival in Edinburgh .............. 2• Callingyourfamily• Baggage(luggage)reclaim

Accommodation ........................... 2• University Accommodation• Temporary Accommodation• Bed and Breakfast/Guest Houses• Hostels• Helpfindinglong-term

accommodation

Internet access ............................. 6• University computing labs• Internet access around the city

Shopping ...................................... 8• Clothing• Mobilephones• Charityshops• Bargainstores• Co-operatives• Internationalfood• Supermarkets

Opening a bank account ........... 10• Documentsrequired• Listofbanks• HowtorequestaletterofIntroduction(Bankletter)

• Questionsorproblems?

Police registration ....................... 11• Registeringbyappointmentatthe

University• RegisteringdirectlyatthePoliceHeadquarters

• Documentsrequired

Your first week ............................ 12• TheInternationalOfficeChatandCoffee

• InternationalDay• InternationalFair• PracticalInformationSessions• StudyOrientationDayforTaught

Masters Students• TheInternationalCaféand

Information Point• ToursduringFreshers’week• TheInternationalStudents’Centre

Map ............................................ 16• Universityaccommodation• Supermarkets• Specialistshops

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Nightline is a confidential support service run by students for students in Edinburgh.Linesopendailyfrom8thSeptember2012,8pm-8am:

0131 557 4444

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Calling your familyIt’simportanttoletyourfamilyknowthatyouhave arrived safe and well. There are public payphones located in the Arrivals Hall at Edinburgh Airport. You will also be able to callhomefromtheInternationalCafewhichis open from 8 – 14 September. See page 13 for details. If you need to purchase a mobile phone, please refer to our shopping section on page 8.

Baggage (luggage) reclaim

In the exceptional case of your luggage being lost, the first thing you must do is reportyourlostbagstotheLostBaggage

desk at the airport. Seek assistance from a member of the airport staff or the Welcome Team for more information. If your luggage is delayed, you will need to provide a telephone number and address in the UK to deliver your items.

If you need to purchase essential clothing and toiletries while your luggage is delivered, please read the information about shops on page 8.

Some airlines offer reimbursment on presenting original receipts for emergency purchases.

Your arrival in Edinburgh

University Accommodation

If you have fully accepted your contract offer of University accommodation, you will be able to move into your allocated accommodation from 9am on Saturday 8 September, the start of Coming Up Weekend. Over Coming Up Weekend, between 9.00 and 22.00 on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September, keys will be issued at your Site Office, if you are stayinginself-catererdflats,orinyourHouseCommonRoom,ifyouarestayinginPollockHalls. Staff will be on hand throughout to guide you to your room.

Fulldetailsaboutarrivalandkeycollectioncan be found in your accommodation offer pack.

If you arrive after 22.00 on either Saturday 8 or Sunday 9 September, you should check your offer pack for information on how to access your accommodation. In most cases, you will be admitted to your accommodation

on a temporary basis by the security staff, and will be able to complete the necessary admissions procedure the following day.

Please note: If you have NOT fully accepted your on-line accommodation contract before arriving in Edinburgh, you should go to our main Reception Centre at Pollock Halls (18 Holyrood Park Road, EH16 5AY). If you are arriving late at night (after 22:00), you may need to book temporary accommodation in a nearby guest house or youth hostel for the first night.

CheckyourAccommodationofferregardingthe provision of bedding/ crockery etc. as you may have to buy these items if you are in a student flat.

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,contactAccommodationServices: Phone:+441316672042

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Temporary accommodation

Bed & Breakfast/ Guest Houses

BedandBreakfast(B&B)andGuestHousesare a type of inexpensive hotel that offers accommodation and breakfast. Prices vary between£23-£89perpersonpernight.Thefollowingareclosetotheuniversity:

Abercorn Guest House

4 Mayfield Gardens www.abcorn.com +441316676548

Aonach Mor Guest House

14 Kilmaurs Terrace www.aonachmor.com +441316678694

Appin Guest House4Queen’sCrescent www.edinburghappin.co.uk +441316682947

AuldReekieGuestHouse

16 Mayfield Gardens www.auldreekie-guesthouse.co.uk +441316676177

Amaragua Guest House

10 Kilmaurs Terrace www.amaragua.co.uk +441316676775

Ardgowan Guest House1LadyRoad www.ardgowan.com +441316677774

Ascot Guest House

98DalkeithRoad www.ascotguesthouse.co.uk +441316671500

Airlie Guest House

29 Minto Street www.airlieguesthouse.co.uk +441316673562

Allison House Hotel 17MayfieldGardens www.allisonhousehotel.com +441316678049

Barony House

20 Mayfield Gardens www.baronyhouse.co.uk +441316677184

BenDoranGuestHouse

11 Mayfield Gardens www.bendoran.com +441316678488

ClarinGuestHouse4 East Mayfield Gardens www.clarin-guesthouse.co.uk +441316672433

ClassicGuestHouse

50MayfieldRoad www.classicguesthouse.co.uk +441316675847

Ellesmere Guest House

11 Glengyle Terrace www.edinburghbandb.co.uk +441312294823

Gifford Guest House 103DalkeithRoad www.giffordhouseedinburgh.com +441316674688

Glendale Guest House5LadyRoad www.glendaleguesthouse.co.uk +441316676588

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Highfield Guest House83MayfieldRoad www.highfieldgh.co.uk +441316678717

International Guest House

37MayfieldGardens www.internationalguesthouse.co.uk +441316672511

Kenvie Guest House

16KilmaursRoad www.kenvie.co.uk +441316681964

Kilmaurs Guest House

9KilmaursRoad +441316678315

FourSeasonsHotel 47MintoStreet www.fourseasonsedinburgh.com +441316672963

Kingsway Guest House

5 East Mayfield www.edinburgh-guesthouse.com +441316675029

LaudervilleGuestHouse52MayfieldRoad www.laudervilleguesthouse.co.uk +441316677788

Number 45 45GilmourRoad www.edinburghbedbreakfast.com +441316673536

Panda Villa12KilmaursRoad www.pandavilla.co.uk +441316675057

Parklands Guest House20 Mayfield Gardens www.parklands-guesthouse.co.uk +441316677184

RichmondHouseHotel20LeopoldPlace,LondonRd www.the-richmond.co.uk +441315563556

SixMary’sPlaceGuestHouseRaeburnPlace www.sixmarysplace.co.uk +441313328965

Smiths Guest House77MayfieldRoad www.smithsgh.com +441316672524

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SouthSide Guest House8NewingtonRoad www.southsideguesthouse.co.uk +441316684422

The Kenneth Mackenzie Suite7RichmondPlace www.edinburghfirst.com +441316512007

The San Marco Guest House24 Mayfield Gardens www.edinburgh-guesthouse.net +441316678982

HostelsThese hostels are the nearest to George Square.Prices vary between £11-20 per person per night.

Argyle Backpackers14 Argyle Place www.argyle-backpackers.co.uk +441316679991

Brodies Backpackers93 High Street www.brodieshostels.co.uk +441315562223

CaledonianBackpackers3QueensferryStreet www.caledonianbackpackers.com +441312262939

CastleRockHostel15 Johnston Terrace www.castlerockedinburgh.com +441312259666

CowgateHostel 94-112Cowgate www.cowgatehostel.com +441312262153

Edinburgh Backpackers 65CockburnStreet www.hoppo.com +441312201717

EdinburghCentralYH9 Haddington Place www.syha.org.uk +441315242090

Edinburgh Metro YH11/2Robertson’sCloseCowgate www.syha.org.uk +441315568718

High Street Hostel8 Blackfriars Street www.highstreethostel.com +441315573984

Princes St East Backpackers

5WestRegisterStreet www.edinburghbackpackers.com +441315566894

RoyalMileBackpackers 105 High Street www.royalmilebackpackers.com +441315576120

SmartCityHostelsEdinburgh

50 Blackfriars Street www.smartcityhostels.com +441315241989

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Help finding long-term accommodationThe University Accommodation Services will beprovidinganAdviceCentreatPollockHallsofResidence,18HolyroodParkRoad,duringFreshers’Week.

Staff will offer advice to any student who has not yet obtained accommodation in Edinburgh.

Property pages from the local newspapers, telephone and internet access will be available(aswellasadvice)onobtainingaccommodation in the private sector.

Newspapers&Magazines• TheScotsmannewspaperpropertypagesandESPCPropertyGuidecomeout every Thursday. The Scotsman is availableinallnewsagents,theESPCis free and is available in many estate agencies.

• TheListisafortnightlymagazinewhichtellsyouwhat’soninEdinburghandGlasgow – it also has some adverts at the back for flatmates or rooms for rent.

Noticeboards

Checktheuniversitynoticeboards(includingthoseintheInternationalOffice)foradverts put up by students looking for an extra flatmate. Noticeboards at the entrance to cafes and pubs may also have accommodation advertisements.

Online• www.lettingweb.com

• www.studentflatfinder.com

• www.edinburghstudentpad.co.uk

• www.unite-students.co.uk

• www.propertyfinder.com

• www.rightmove.co.uk

• eusa.ed.ac.uk/forumisanoticeboardontheEdinburghUniversityStudents’web site. You could post a message there saying that you are looking for a place. And as the start of the year gets closer current students post their own messages to say they are looking for a flatmate.

University computing labsThere are many open access and departmental computing labs for use by all matriculated students and staff of the University.

You need a username and password to useanycomputinglab:theseareissuedtostudents at enrolment.

The King’s Buildings Campus

• KBCentre Level1(SpotCafé),level2and level 3.

• JamesClerkMaxwellBuilding Room3210,level3café;Robertsonlibrarylevel1;andtheJCMBlibrary,level4.

• DarwinBuilding Ground and first floors.

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Central Area Campus

• MainLibrary Ground,1, 3 and 4 floors.

• HughRobsonBuilding Lowergroundfloor.

• HighSchoolYards Ground floor of the Institute of Geography buildinginDrummondStreet.

• AppletonTower AbsorbCaféarea,groundfloorandmezzanine floor.

• AlisonHouse Level1.

• TeviotRowHouse Mezzaninefloorinthecaféarea.

Holyrood Campus

• MorayHouseLibrary DalhousieLandonlowerground,ground,1 and 4 floors.

Halls of Residence

• HollandHouse,PollockHalls Ground floor.

• Mylne’sCourt Groundfloor.Forresidents’useonly.

• RichmondPlace Groundfloor.Forresidents’useonly.

Internet access around the cityTherearenumerousinternetcafésaroundEdinburgh,someofthemare:

• CaféNumedia 67NicolsonStreet +441316684040

• CoffeeH@meInternet 28CrightonPlace,LeithWalk +441314778336

• CommunicationsPoint 117LauristonPlace +441312288477

• E-Corner 54 Blackfriars Street +441315587858

• EdinburghCentralLibrary 7-9GeorgeIVBridge +441312428000

• EdinburghComputerRepairs 44 West Preston St +441314667767

• EscapeInternetCafé 5LondonRoad +441316610664

• INTPhonebooth 88SouthClerkSt +441316672445

• NetversalCommunicationsLtd 76SouthBridge +441312201112

• NewWingsInternetCafé 71NicolsonStreet +441316684777

• TheEdinburghInternetCafé 98 West Bow +441312265400

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Please note that the following is a guideline only and you will find that products may cost more or less in different shops and supermarkets.

ClothingMost clothing shops are located along Princes Street, one of the most popular streets for shopping.

• GAP

• H&M

• NewLook

• Next

• RiverIsland

• Topshop&Topman

• Zara

Mobile PhonesCarphoneWarehouseLtd• 25PrincesStreet

• 134PrincesStreet

• StJamesCentre,LeithStreet

O2• 72-73PrincesStreet

• 135PrincesStreet

• StJamesCentre,LeithStreet

Phones 4 U• 16-17PrincesStreet

• 119-120BPrincesStreet

• StJamesCentre,LeithStreet

The Orange Shop• 133PrincesStreet

• StJamesCentre,LeithStreet

T-Mobile• 21PrincesStreet

• 113PrincesStreet

VodafoneRetailLtd• 24PrincesStreet

3 Store• 74-75PrincesStreet

Charity ShopsCharityshopsareoperatedbycharitableorganizations for the purpose of fundraising. There is a wide selection of charity shops within the vicinity of the University central campus, between South Bridge and South ClerkStreet,andonthewestsideofthecity,betweenHomeStreetandLevenStreet.Most of their products are second hand items in very good condition ranging from clothes to toys and household items.

• Oxfam

• BritishHeartFoundation

• SavetheChildren

• Shelter

• PDSA

• TheBethanyShop

Bargain StoresBargainstoressellconsumergoods(kitchenware, stationery, electrical items, batteries, etc.)atalowprice.

Argos

www.argos.co.uk

• 11-15NorthBridge

Edinburgh Bargain Stores• 5-9StPatrickSquare

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Poundstretcherwww.poundstretcher.co.uk

• 100-106SouthBridge

• 42ShandwickPlace

• 142LothianRoad

• 245GorgieRoad

Ali’sCave• 139-145LothianRd

Poundlandwww.poundland.co.uk

• 52NicholsonStreet

• StJamesCentre,LeithStreet

Co-operativesHeartySquirrelco-operative• SolidarityGoods,35GuthrieStreet:

Organised by the Edinburgh University Co-OperativeSociety(EUCS),theHeartySquirrelprovidesgoodrawfoodat affordable prices.

International Food

Please see our map on pages 16-17 for location of the following specialist shops and supermarkets.

Specialist Shops• Aihua(ChineseandAsian)

• Al-Medina(MiddleEast)

• BismillahFoodStore(MiddleEast)

• DeAfrica(AfricanandMediterranean)

• DeliPolonia(PolishandEuropean)

• HuaSingLtd(ChineseandAsian)

• JanathaFoodStore(Indian)

• LupePintos(Mexican,LatinAmerican,SpanishandMediterranean)

• MadeinFrance(French)

• Maqbool’s(Halalmeat,AsianandMiddleEast)

• OrientThaiMarket(ThaiandAsian)

• Rajah’sSupermarket(Halalmeat,IndianandOriental)

• RedSeaFoodStore(Halalmeat,MiddleEastandMediterranean)

• Salutlepetitmarche(French)

• Valvona&Crolla(ItalianandMediterranean)

KosherFood

Although there are no kosher delicatessens in Edinburgh, you can buy bread and other limited items of food from specialist shops or from some larger supermarkets in Edinburgh.Formoreinformation,visit www.ehcong.com/KASHRUT_NEWS.htm

Supermarkets

The following are the most popular supermarketslocatedaroundthecity:

• Asda

• Farmfoods

• Iceland

• Lidl

• Morrisons

• Sainsbury’s

• Scotmid

• Tesco

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It is very useful to open a bank account once you arrive in Edinburgh. You will only be able to open a bank account once you have moved into your accommodation. The information below is an extract from ourwebsiteaboutbanking.Formoreinformation about choosing the best accountforyou,pleasegoto: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/banking

Documents required• Proofofyouridentity(e.g.passportorEUidentitycard)

• Yourvisa(ifapplicable)

• Proofofyourstatusasastudent(ifyouareopeningastudentaccount)suchasyour letter of offer or your matriculation card

• ProofofyouraddressinEdinburgh(normallythiswillbeacopyofyouraccommodation lease or a utility bill or a CouncilTaxstatement)

Fornewstudents,providingaproofofaddress in the UK is often difficult. To make things easier the University can provide you witha‘letterofintroduction’.

LetterofIntroductionforstudentsinUniversity accommodation

After you have fully checked in to your University accommodation you can download and print a copy of the letter from yourMyEdstudentportal.LookinMyEdforthe‘PrintBankLetter’facility.

Once you have a copy of the letter you can take it to one of the bank branches listed below with the additional documentation requested.

LetterofIntroductionforstudentsinprivate accommodation

If you are not in University accommodation then you can apply for a letter of introduction onlineat: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/banking

Once you apply, the International Office will mail you a letter of introduction to your address in Edinburgh.

Students who are not in University accommodation can also present other proof of Edinburgh residence such as a lease from a recognised letting agency. Checkwithyourpreferredbankwhattheywill accept.

The University of Edinburgh has negotiated for this letter to be accepted by the following banksandbranches:

Santander www.santander.co.uk

• UniversityBranch,5/2BristoSquare,EH89AL

• 82NewingtonRoad,EH91QN

• 31HannoverStreet,EH22EB

Barclays Bank www.barclays.co.uk

• 1StAndrewSquare,EH22BD

Halifax/Bank of Scotland www.bankofscotland.co.uk

• UniversityBranch,StudentCentre,4BristoSquare,EH11JB

• 300Lawnmarket,EH12PH

• 91HolyroodRoad,EH89AL

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HSBC www.hsbc.co.uk

• 118PrincesStreet,EH42AA

LloydsTSB www.lloydstsb.com

• 9-11ClerkStreet,EH88JH

RoyalBankofScotland www.rbs.co.uk

• UniversityBranch,61ForrestRoad,EH12QP

• 30NicolsonStreet,EH89DL

Please note that this letter may not be accepted at branches or banks not listed here.

Questions or problems? ContacttheInternationalOffice:

33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh EH8 9JS Telephone:01316504296

Policeregistrationisalegalrequirementforcertain nationalities. We understand that you will have a lot of things to do when you first arrive in the UK, so we have arranged for the local police to come to the University to make police registration easier for you.

Youarerequiredtoregisterwithin7daysofarriving in the UK, unless you book on one of the dates below.

Book an appointment DavidHumeTower,ConferenceRoom:

• Thursday13September

• Tuesday18September

• Wednesday19September

• Tuesday25September

• Wednesday26September

You can book an appointment online at:

www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/immigration/new-students/police-registration

Once you have booked your appointment online you will receive a confirmation email, with a link to the Initial registration form which you should print out, fill in and bring to the appointment.

What do I need to bring?To register, you must bring to the appointment:

• yourpassport

• theregistrationfee-£34(cashonly)

• 2passport-sizephotographsofyourself

• aprint-outofyourunconditionalofferofstudyattheUniversityofEdinburgh(thiscanbefoundinyourMyEdemailinbox)

• proofofyouraddressinEdinburgh(e.g.University accommodation contract in My Ed / other accommodation contract / autilitybill/abankstatementetc.)

• yourcompletedInitialRegistrationform

Police registration

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The International Office Chat and CoffeeWednesday 5 September

Time: 10.00–11.00Place: RoomG.009,RichardVerneyHealth

Centre(7BristoSquare)

ForthosearrivingpriortoFreshers’Week,this is an opportunity to meet the International Officestaff,askquestionsandhaveacupof coffee or tea in an informal environment. Bring your family along with you!

The International Café Saturday 8 September 10.00 – 16.00

Monday 10 – Thursday 13 September 10.00 – 16.00

Friday14September 10.00 – 14.00Place: DavidHumeTower,

FacultyRoomNorth

DropintotheInternationalCafétomeetother new international students, to relax over a tea or coffee, phone home and use the internet. This is also a place to find answers toyourquestionsandgetinformationandsupport. Some student societies will also be dropping in!

Your first week

Matriculation and card collection10-14September

If you need to complete matriculation, arrange to pay fees or collect your student card, you shouldattendAdamHouse,ChambersStreetasindicatedbelow:

9.15 - 12.30 12.30 - 16.30

Monday 10 AllstudentsinCollegeofMedicine&Veterinary Medicine

AllstudentsintheCollegeofScience&Engineering

Tuesday 11 Undergraduate students in the SchoolsofBusiness;Divinity;HealthinSocialScience;History,Classics&Archaeology;Law

Undergraduate students in the Schools ofEducation;EdinburghCollegeofArt;Social&PoliticalScience;Philosophy,Psychology&LanguageScience;Literatures,Languages&Cultures.

Wednesday 12 Postgraduate taught students in the CollegeofHumanities&SocialScience

Postgraduate research students in the CollegeofHumanities&SocialScience

Thursday 13 AllstudentsintheCollegeofScience&Engineering

AllstudentsintheCollegeofMedicine&VeterinaryMedicine

Friday 14 PostgraduatestudentsintheCollegeofHumanities&SocialScience

UndergraduatestudentsintheCollegeofHumanities&SocialScience

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International DaySunday 9 September

InternationalDayisagreatopportunitytoget advice, learn more about your upcoming academic and social life at Edinburgh, and meet new friends.

The programme consists of morning and afternoon sessions held in Appleton Tower, GeorgeSquare.Firstsessionsstartat10am.

In addition to practical sessions on topics such as bank accounts and working in the UK,InternationalDaycoverstheEdinburghexperiencefromthestudents’pointofview. Get involved right away by learning more about societies, sport clubs, and volunteering opportunities!

FinishthedaywithtryingyourhandatsometraditionaldancingattheCeilidhintheTeviotDebatingHall!

Sessions are designed for international undergraduates, postgraduates, and students with dependents.

Study Orientation Day for Taught Masters Students

Tuesday 11 September

Time: 12.30–17.30(TBC)Place: NewCollege,AssemblyHall

The University is running a half day programme for all new international students who are starting their Taught Masters programmes.

The orientation provides an opportunity for you to meet other students, to exchange ideasandtoaskquestions.

Registrationisnecessaryforthisevent: www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/new-students/events/int-student/study-orientation-day

Wehopethatbyparticipatingyouwill:

• gainabroadoverviewofteachingandlearning environments at Edinburgh and expectations of Masters students

• considerhowyoucanmakethemostofyourMasters’experiencesandfindoutabout the support available.

This is a very popular event which students find informative and enjoyable – a good way to meet other students and find out about the University and the academic environment.

The International Students’ Centre (ISC) Open: Monday–Friday

12.00 – 16.00Place: 22bBuccleuchPlace,

EdinburghEH89LN

MembershipintheISCinFREEandautomatic for all University of Edinburgh matriculated students regardless of nationality.

TheISCisrunentirelybyvolunteerssoweare always looking for friendly and reliable people to donate an hour or two each week.

Volunteer perks include free tea and coffee and a party at the end of each term, but most of all, it is a great way to get to know a wide variety of people. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, just get in touch with the committee or sign up during Freshers’Week.

Formoreinformation,youcansubscribetoournewsletter(sendusanemailtoisc@ed.ac.uk)orjoinusinFacebook(searchfor“InternationalStudentCentreEdinburgh”).

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Monday 10 September

ISCLounge:12.00–16.00Comeoninforafriendlychat,meetnewpeopleandenjoyafreecupof tea or coffee!

Tuesday 11 September

ISCLounge:12.00–16.00Comeoninforafriendlychat,meetnewpeopleandenjoyafreecupof tea or coffee!

ISCCoffeeEvening:16.00–18.00

CometotheISC(22bBuccleuchPlace)andenjoyfreshlybrewedfreeCoffeeandTea,meetlotsofnewpeopleandhavecaketoo!

Wednesday 12 September

ISCLounge:12.00–16.00Comeoninforafriendlychat,meetnewpeopleandenjoyafreecupof tea or coffee!

HistoricalTour:13.00–14.30DoyouwanttofindoutabitmoreaboutthehistoryofEdinburgh?WhatdarkdeedsareondisplayattheSurgeon’sHallMuseum?OrwhyAppletonTowerisnamedjustthat?ComewiththeISConahistorical walking tour around campus and some of Edinburgh and you’llgettheanswers.MeetoutsidetheISCat22bBuccleuchPlace.

Potluck@theISC:19.00–lateBringyourfavouritedishoraninterestingdesserttotheISC(22bBuccleuchPlace)foraneveningoffoodsharingandgeneralmingling. There will be free coffee and tea – and maybe a little drink of something else.

ISC Freshers’ Week timetable

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Thursday 13 September

ISCLounge:12.00–16.00Comeoninforafriendlychat,meetnewpeopleandenjoyafreecupof tea or coffee!

FirstVolunteersSign-upMeeting:19.00–21.00WouldyouliketohelpouttheInternationalStudentCentre?Weare100% volunteer run and can always use a hand! Whether you wish to help organise trips around Scotland, culturally themed events or is just happy to spend an hour in our lounge every week brewing coffee and chatting with people – we need you! So come hear more and sign up to helpus!MeetattheISC,22bBuccleuchPlace.

MeetandGreetPubNight:21.00–lateGo to the pub, have a drink, meet new people. The perfect recipe foragoodnight.AndwiththeInternationalStudentsCentreyou’reguaranteedtomeetpeoplefromallovertheworldand,whetheryou’reScottishorChinese,somebodyfromacountryyouhaveneverbeento.Pleasenote:MeetoutsidetheISC,22bBuccleuchPlace,at21.00and go to the pub of the night from there.

Friday 14 September

ISCLounge:12.00–16.00Comeoninforafriendlychat,meetnewpeopleandenjoyafreecupof tea or coffee!

HistoricalTour:13.00–14.30DoyouwanttofindoutabitmoreaboutthehistoryofEdinburgh?WhatdarkdeedsareondisplayattheSurgeon’sHallMuseum?OrwhyAppletonTowerisnamedjustthat?ComewiththeISConahistorical walking tour around campus and some of Edinburgh and you’llgettheanswers.MeetoutsidetheISCat22bBuccleuchPlace.

Saturday 15 September

TriptoStAndrews:FulldayGovisitSt.Andrews,thehomeofgolf,seetheCathedralandtheCastle!Pleasenote:Ticketedevent.Moreinformationontimesandhowto get tickets can be found at isced.blogspot.com.

Sunday 16 September

WalkupArthursSeat:14.00–15.00Fresher’sWeekharshtoyourbody?CometakeawalkupArthursSeat,get your body going and enjoy the magnificent view. We will gather outsidetheISC,22bBuccleuchPlace,at14.00andwalkfromthere.Bring appropriate footwear!

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Specialist Shops 9 Aihua(Chinese,Asian)36WestCrossCauseway

10Al-Medina(MiddleEast) 10NicolsonSquare

11 BismillahFoodStore (MiddleEast)3NicolsonSquare

12 DeAfrica(African,Mediterranean)163DalryRoad

13 DeliPolonia(Polish,Bulgarian)237LeithWalk

14 HuaSingLtd(Chinese,Asian)50RatcliffeTerrace

15JanathaFoodStore(Indian) 34-36MontroseTerrace

16LupePintosLupePintos (Mexican,LatinAmerican) 24LevenStreet

17Maqbool’s(Halalmeat,Asian, MiddleEast) 38 Potterrow

18MadeinFrance(French) 5LochrinPlace

19 OrientThaiMarket(Thai,Asian) 162 Bruntsfield Place

20 RedSeaFoodStore (Halalmeat,MiddleEast) 35 Marshall Street

21Rajah’sSupermarket (Halalmeat,Indian,Asian) 3 Albert Street

22 Salut, le petit marche (French) 18 Teviot Place

23Valvona&Crolla (Italian,Mediterranean)19ElmRow

University AccommodationPollockHallsReception

1BlackwoodCrescent

2Causewayside

3CollegeWynd

4DarrochCourt

5DavidHornHouse

6 East Newington Place

7FraserCourt

8 Holland Annexe

9Hermit’sCroft

10 Kitchener House

11Kincaid’sCourt

12Mylne’sCourt

13MorganCourt

14 New Arthur Place

15RichmondPlace

16Robertson’sClose

17 Sciennes

18 Sciennes Place

19SouthClerkStreet

20WarrenderParkCrescent

21WarrenderParkRoad

22WestMainsRoad

Supermarkets 1 Asda

2Farmfoods

3 Iceland

4Lidl

5 Somerfield

6 Sainsbury’s

7 Scotmid

8 Tesco

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