First Day Orientation
The first day starting at a new college can be a daunting experience. eCollege London has developed a short induction programme that gives students all the information they need to accustom themselves to their new surroundings.
This orientation helps students to learn about their new environment. Many international students are not only beginning a new educational programme, but are also experiencing a whole new culture for the first time. It is particularly important that students are guided through this process. At eCollege London we help prepare students for their academic programme and student life in UK while providing fun and relaxing opportunities to socialise with other students.
The Orientation Programme will cover the following broad range of topics:
- Welcome to eCollege London!
- Receiving the eCollege London Student Handbook
- Receiving the timetable
- How to get a student card
- How to use the College's PC's
- How to open a bank account
- How to prepare for classes
- What to expect in the College classroom
- How to obtain medical insurance (if this has not already been obtained)
- What services are available on campus
- What services are available in the community
- How to use the bus and underground system
- What facilities are available on campus
- How to be a successful college student
- Home Office rules and services
- Working in the UK - how to find a job and the immigration regulations associated with this
- Finding accommodation in London
- Do's and Don'ts of living in London/UK
- Short introduction to the history and culture of the UK
- Health & Safety guidelines at the College
Throughout the programme, students will have the opportunity to ask questions as group discussion is an important component. By the end of the day, students will feel more accustomed to their new surroundings and have made lots of new friends!
- eCollege London is an excellent place to study because it is such a friendly campus. It brings together people from all over the world. The lecturers make sure we have all the knowledge we need to succeed and they are always there to help! I enjoyed the classes and found the projects and assignments interesting.
- Leslie Legaspi Escondo
- Philippines. ID: 30111
