nu oip 2012 briefing
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Singapore Institute of TechnologyOverseas Immersion Programme
- Newcastle ExperienceAt Newcastle University, UK
9 July – 3 August 2012
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Accommodation Important dates Administrative information
- Travel Information- Travel Insurance- SIT OIP Form- Additional requirement for FHN students
Estimated costs- Financial Assistance
Important Contacts Useful links Q&A
Agenda
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Richardson Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AW 0
Accommodation
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http://www.ncl.ac.uk/tour/accommodation/richardson-road/ Virtual tour:
Rooms 6 single rooms in 1 apartment unit 1 communal lounge/kitchen and shower/toilet within apartment Internet connection
Facilities Laundry facilities Beside University Sports Centre & The Forum catering outlet (offers breakfast, hot lunches, snacks & drinks)
Accommodation – Richardson Road
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Services Weekly hygiene area clean on Wednesdays Weekly change of bedlinen on Fridays
Check-in/Check-out Latest check-in date: Sunday, 8 July 2012 Check-out date: Sunday, 5 August 2012
Accommodation
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Payment
£18/night x 30 nights = £540 (based on 7 Jul to 5 Aug 2012)
Payment to be made online (Details to be advised)
Room arrangements
6 to an apartment
Accommodation
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Important dates to note
Date (2012) Item
15 June End of summer term
8 July Students to arrive in Newcastle
9 JulyOverseas Immersion Programme
3 August
5 August Students to leave Richardson Road
20 August Exam resit*
24 September AY 2012/13 commences*
*Students are to arrive in Singapore in time for the new term / exam resit.
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Airplane tickets
Students may purchase their own tickets from any agent.
Passport validity Students should ensure that their passports have a minimum 6 months validity.
Travel Arrangements
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Flights
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Agency (by alphabetical order) Price (includes tax)American Lloyd Travel Services Pte Ltd350 Orchard Road #17-07/08/09, Shaw HouseSingapore 238868 Tel: 6737 8777Fax: 6733 7527
S$1380 - S$2270
AVIATION SERVICES PTE LTD100 Tras Street #13-02/03 Amara Corporate Tower Singapore 079027
Tel : 6226 2811 Fax : 6226 0012STA Travel Pte Ltd534A North Bridge Road Singapore 188749
Tel: 6737 7188
Students are free to purchase air tickets from their own preferred airline/agency
SIT student insurance will cover “Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit” and “Hospitalization & Surgical Benefit”
(see SIT Student Handbook for information on coverage)
Travel Insurance
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Students should purchase travel insurance which covers the following:-
Travel Insurance
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Recommended Coverage
Accident Medical Expenses Travel Inconvenience Benefits
Emergency Medical Evacuation Loss of Personal Baggage
Repatriation Expenses Laptop Computer
Felonious Assault & Battery Loss of Travel Document
Hospital Visit (2 ways) for relatives Baggage Delay
Compassionate Visit (2 ways) Travel Delay
Accidental Death & Permanent Disablement
Personal Liability Abroad
Study Interruption Accident & Sickness Medical Expenses
Sponsor Protection
Travel Visas
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Country Require Student Visitor Visa?
Singapore No
Malaysia No
China Yes
India Yes
Indonesia Yes
Myanmar Yes
Vietnam Yes
NU and SIT will each issue a supporting letter for students to apply for student visitor visas for entrance to the UK.
Students should prepare a folder with the following documents: 1.NU and SIT support letter2.3 months Certificate for Financial Resources 3.Copy of confirmed return ticket 4.Travel insurance
A Certificate of Financial Resources* is to be shown as financial proof that you are able to support yourself through your stay in the UK.
*Document could be any of the following, depending on country requirements and nationality of passports.
1) Bank Letter giving information on the account holder and the amount available (signed by bank manager).
2) Bank Statement (Original bank statement printed on bank’s letter head showing account details & balance amount. This cannot be an online statement.)
Travel Visas
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Travel Visas
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Official UK visa application website
Students need to apply for their visas in person at The Corporate office at Robinson Road. Students should ensure that they get their visas before leaving Singapore. Students are encouraged to apply early as time taken for application of visas varies.
(Guide to visa processing times)
1. NU Smartcard (Existing card,given at point of registration)
To be carried with you at all times on the NU campus. Students who forget their Smartcard are required to get a replacement from Robinson Library for £10.
2. Photocopy of your Passport3. Identity Card4.Supporting letters for student
visitor visa5.Bank statement as financial
proof that you are able tosupport yourself in the UK.
6. Credit card with pin number
Important things to bring
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Notes
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• Weather conditions: 10-25 degree Celsius
• Extended daylight hours* : Sunrise(0430-0500); Sunset (2130-2100)
• Muslim students to note Ramadan begins: 21 July 2012 MUIS contact: +65 63591199
• NSMen to notify MINDEF via www.ns.sg
* Reference from the Weather Channelhttp://uk.weather.com/climate/sunRiseSunSet-Newcastle-upon-Tyne-UKXX1695?month=7
SIT OIP Form
SIT OIP Form will be available after 1 April 2012.
Students are to submit the SIT OIP Form located in the Student Portal by 30 April 2012
Note: Submit hard copy of indemnity form to the NU admin office
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Microsoft Office Word 97 - 2003 Document
Additional requirement – FHN students only
As part of their OIP programme, Food & Human Nutrition students will be visiting a University Farm.
Mandatory to get a tetanus shot
Documentation required to be furnished
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NU OIP 2012 Estimated Cost
Items Estimated Cost (SGD)
Air fare(flight route Singapore – Newcastle – Singapore)
1,733.50
Accommodation 1,000
Food (based on £100/week) 1,000
Travel Visa (if applicable, cost varies with nationality) 200
Travel Insurance 150
Miscellaneous 800
Total ≈ S$ 4,900 – S$5,000
Based on exchange rate: £1: SGD 2.025
*Estimated costs do not include expenses incurred travelling outside of the OIP.
OIP Financial Assistance(For Singapore citizens only)
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OIP Financial Assistance
• PSEA (Post-Secondary Education Account) (ad-hoc) application - To check for balance, call MOE at 6260 0777
• OSP (Overseas Student Programme) loan application
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NU OIP Financial Assistance Application Period
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Loan Quantum – S$4500
Download Form from:
To be submitted to: Period:
Students to update bank account number
- Complete the online OIP FA form via SIT Student Portal
*1 Apr 12 – 8 May 12
PSEA (ad-hoc) application
SIT Student Portal
Academic Programmes 7 May 12 – 11 May 12
OSP loan application SIT Student Portal
DBS/POSB Branch 7 May 12 – 19 May 12
Disbursement of money to students’ bank accounts
- - 18 - 22 June 2012(2 weeks before the departure of the trip)
Microsoft Office Word 97 - 2003 Document
Microsoft Office Word 97 - 2003 Document
Microsoft Office Word 97 - 2003 Document
Microsoft Office Word 97 - 2003 Document
Overseas Student Programme (OSP) loan
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Key eligibility criteria: All students who are Singapore citizens (SC) and are enrolled in full-time undergraduate courses can apply for OSP loan subject to approvals; This loan requires a guarantor and he/she must be SC of at least 21 years and not exceed 60 years of age. Cannot be full-time student or bankrupt and must be gainfully employed; Entitled to only 1 OSP loan during his/her course of study in SIT; Must not concurrently hold another loan, bursary, scholarship etc that covers full costs of OSP; Maximum repayment period is 5 years. Interest will only start accruing from the third month after graduation and instalment payments of at least $100 per month will start upon
employment.
Janice [email protected] Newcastle University6550 0138 (NYP Office)6469 4081 (NP Office)
Lisa [email protected] Institute of Technology6592 1181
Important contacts
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High Commission of the Republic of Singapore – UKTel: 01-44-(20) 7235-8315Email: [email protected]: www.mfa.gov.sg/londonEmergency No.: 001-44-(77) 1034-8335
High Commission of Malaysia, LondonMain Tel: 0044 20 72358033Website: www.kln.gov.my/web/gbr_london/home
Important contacts
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Chinese Embassy in UKGeneral Line: 0044-20-72994049, 0797 0292561Website: www.chinese-embassy.org.uk/
High Commission of India in London – UKGeneral: 00-44-20-78368484
020 7632 3123 (after office hours)Email: [email protected]: www.hcilondon.in
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Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London – UKGeneral Line: 020 7499 7661Email: [email protected]: www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/
Embassy of the Union of Myanmar, LondonGeneral: 44 207 499 4340Email: [email protected]
Important contacts
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Embassy of the Vietnam in London – UKGeneral Line: 0207 937 1912Email: [email protected]: http://www.vietnamembassy.org.uk/
Important contacts
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Useful links
Information for international students at NU Life at Newcastle for international students Pre-arrival information International students handbook and brochures Estimated Living Costs
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Useful Links
Airlines www.EasyJet.com www.RyanAir.com www.airberlin.com www.germanwings.com www.jet2.com www.flybe.com www.norwegian.com/en/
Hostel bookings http://www.hostelbookers.com/ http://www.hostelworld.com/ http://www.hihostels.com/
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Useful links
Railways www.nationalrail.co.uk www.britrail.com www.northernrail.org www.eurostar.com
Information on Newcastle The Crack Magazine NewcastleGateshead Newcastle City Council – Tourism and Travel 10best.com
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Student Sharing – Keegan & Peiting
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Q & A
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