Summer School Handbook 2011

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www.exeter.ac.uk/international

The University

General Information: www.exeter.ac.uk +44 (0)1392 721000

Outside office hours (emergencies only): +44 (0)1392 723999

The International Office: www.exeter.ac.uk/international

The Summer School: www.exeter.ac.uk/international/summerschool

University Virtual Tours: www.exeter.ac.uk/virtualtours

Pre-arrival information

www.exeter.ac.uk/international/summerschool/pre-departureinformation

Visa/entry to the UK www.ukvisas.gov.uk(select visa information)

Local Information

Exeter: www.exeter.gov.uk

Devon: www.discoverdevon.com

Cornwall: www.cornwall.gov.uk

Britain: www.visitbritain.com

2011INT021

Useful Contacts

University of ExeterInternational Summer School 2011STUDENT HANDBOOK


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University of ExeterInternational Summer School

Class of 2011Climate Change:Technology and Society

Andreas Atzl, Karlsruhe Institute of

Technology (Germany)

Luisa De los Santos, University ofToronto (Canada)

Fan Jiani, East China Normal

University (China)

Hyun Kim, Brown University (USA)

Sina Keller, Karlsruhe Institute of

Technology (Germany)

Varun Murthy, Indian Institute of

Science, Bangalore (India)

Dayashree Narasimhan, Indian

Institute of Science, Bangalore (India)

Kanhu Charan Pattnayak, Indian

Institute of Technology, Delhi (India)

Raman Sharma, Indian Institute of

Technology, Delhi (India)

International Management

Promila Aggarwal, University of Delhi

(India)

William Amante, College of William

and Mary (USA)

Aurnob Chatterjee, Indian Institute

of Management, Bangalore (India)

Chen Qianliang, China University of

Political Science and Law (China)

Madhurima Das, Indian Institute of

Science, Bangalore (India)

Guo Zheng, Tsinghua University

(China)

Lama Hneidi,American University of

Sharjah (UAE)

Hu Xuan, Tsinghua University

(China)

Asha Kuzhiparambil, National

Institute of Advanced Studies (India)

Law Kit Chi, Hong Kong University

(Hong Kong)

Joshua Leigh, University of South

Florida (USA)

Li Ning, China University of Political

Science and Law (China)

Linkai Jiang, Haverford College (USA)

Xu Chong, China University of


Yu Yanchen, East China Normal

University (China)

Sabika Zehra,American University of

Sharjah (UAE)

Law

Morgan Aveni, Swarthmore College

(USA)

Chen Bingqiao, China University of


Kimberly DeRosa, Bryn Mawr College

(USA)

Feng Jiayu, East China Normal

University (China)

Jacob Flowers, College of William

and Mary (USA)

Hu Anzhi, China University of


Jin Meidong, China University of Political


Lau Kam Fung, Hong Kong University

(Hong Kong)

Lee Tin Yun, Hong Kong University

(Hong Kong)

Li Jun, East China Normal University

(China)

Liu Jing, China University of Political


Li Yuanshuo, China University of Political


Claudia Paly,Zurich University of Applied

Sciences (Switzerland)

Qin Zhengyang, China University of


Wu Pak Kin, Hong Kong University of

Science and Technology (Hong Kong)

Zheng Qiyang, East China Normal

University (China)

Zhou Jinyi, China University of Political


Zhu Yunyi, East China Normal University

(China)

Living with Global Change

Caidengzhuoga, China University of


Gu Yan, East China Normal University

(China)

Hamida Inusah, University for

Development Studies, Ghana (Ghana)

Christina Lee, Bryn Mawr College (USA)

Liu Ying, East China Normal University

(China)

Li Wing Yan, Hong Kong University

(Hong Kong)

Adalyn Naka, Brown University (USA)

Kendra Norrell, Haverford College (USA)

Christine Pham, Swarthmore (USA)

Madhavi Ravi, American University of

Sharjah (UAE)

Emily Richardson, Swarthmore College

(USA)

Yao Xinliang, East China Normal

University (China)

Yong Jung Cho, Bryn Mawr College (USA)

Shakespeare and His World

Ashley Banks, Swarthmore College (USA

Chen Guan-Ling, National Tsing Hua

University (Taiwan)

Stephanie Eades, University of South

Florida (USA)

Mary Encabo, Bryn Mawr College (USA)

Maria Etienne, Haverford College (USA)

Willow Falconer, University of Victoria

(Canada)

Natalia Fiore, Bryn Mawr College (USA)

Megan Fishco,University of South Florida

(USA)

Kersti Francis, Bryn Mawr College (USA

He Linfei, East China Normal University

(China)

Brenna Lash, Bryn Mawr College (USA)

Hullur Rajarao Meera, National Institute

of Advanced Studies (India)

Emily Starace, Haverford College (USA)

Olivia Wells, University of South Florida

(USA)


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We are delighted that you have chosen to participate in the

International Summer School 2011.

We are proud of our position as a Top 10 university in the UK, and of

our place as one of the Top 200 universities worldwide. I believe that our

International Summer School is unique within the United Kingdom due to

the quality of our credit-rated courses, the quality of our faculty teaching

those courses, and the support that we will offer you during your stay on

our beautiful campus. Congratulations on your offer of a place, and I look

forward to welcoming you to the University of Exeter.

Professor Neil Armstrong

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)

Welcome to theUniversity of Exeter

University of Exeter International Summer School 2011

3www.exeter.ac.uk/international

Who does what 4

Key information at a glance 7

Accommodation in London 8

Accommodation in Exeter 10

Support for students 12

The Programme 13

Living in Exeter 15

What to pack 17

Health and safety 18

Data Protection policies 21

If you are ill 22

Money and budgeting 23

Campus maps 24

Checklist 30

Useful contacts back cover

Contents


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54 www.exeter.ac.uk/internationalInternational Summer School 2011 Handbook

Dr John Withrington Director of the International Office

Overall responsibility for the International

Summer School.

Richard Foord Programme Manager

Richard will be on hand throughout the three

week programme, joining you for events and tripsin London and Exeter. He is also the first point of

contact for the academic programme.

Lucy Thompson International Office Support

Lucy can help with any pre-course enquiries, bookings

and payments. She will be meeting you in London and

will be your first point of contact throughout your stay

in the UK.

International Office 07580159718 (mobile number)

Please use this number if you need to contact

International Office staff on arrival in London or when

out on day trips.

+44 (0)1392 722148 (office number)

The office is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm

Richard and Lucy can be reached on this number.

0758 3350682 (emergency contact number)

To be called in emergencies outside the hours 9.00am

to 5.00pm. Numbers operational between 16 July

and 6 August 2011.

Who does What

University of Exeter International Summer School 2011 Handbook


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Key Information at a Glance

MailPersonal mail will be put in the student

mailboxes outside the porters office

at Holland Hall. You will be allocated a

mailbox key with your room key.

In Exeter your address will be:

Your name

Holland Hall,

Clydesdale Road,

University of Exeter,

Exeter, EX4 4SA

United Kingdom.

E-mailEach student will be given a

University card, plus an IT usernameand password which will enable you

to access the public computers at

the University for the duration of the

International Summer School. You will

be able to access the web from here

including personal email accounts (e.g.

Hotmail), as well as a University email

account and the International Summer

School website. Students bringing

their own laptop computers will be

able to access the internet in Holland

Hall. There is wireless access in the

communal areas but the rooms require

a plug-in connection.

Reaching studentsin an emergencyIn the event of an emergency,

students may be contacted through

the International Office during office

hours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

The number is +44 (0)1392 723405.

Outside these times students can

be contacted in an emergency via

The Estates Patrol Office is based

on campus and operates a 24 hour

service. T +44 (0)1392 723999.


The International Office is housed in the Laver Building which is open

from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Mondays to Fridays. We are situated on the 8th Floor.

There are maps at the end of this handbook which show the layout of the

campus including your accommodation and the main lecture hall and

seminar rooms.


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Accommodation in London

The hotel address is:

Travelodge Covent Garden

10 Drury Lane

High Holborn

London

WC2B 5RE

United Kingdom

Tel: 0871 984 6245

The hotel is at two different sites, a

short walk from each other, but on

arrival you will need to go to the address

given here. International Office staff will

be at the hotel from 15.30 on the 16th

July to greet you and issue keys. You

will have been sent a map of the route

from the London Underground station

to the hotel.

MealsBreakfast and your evening meal are

provided in the course fee. A buffet

style breakfast is available at the hotel

and your evening meal will be at a local

restaurant . You will need to buy your

own lunch but we will be able to advise

you on places to do this.

RoomsYou will share your room in London

with one other International Summer

School student. The rooms are

ensuite with towels provided. There

is a television in the room and tea and

coffee making facilities.

Information on the local area will be

included in your Welcome Pack which

you will receive on arrival at the hotel.

Your time in the UK starts with a three day orientation stay in London.

This is a chance to explore the capital city and to get to know each other.

Accommodation for your stay is ideally situated to do this, being in the vibrant

and central location of Covent Garden.



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Accommodation in Exeter

Please note that Holland Hall is a

non-smoking area. Smoking is not

permitted anywhere in any of the

University buildings.

MealsBreakfast and dinner are provided.

Lunches can be bought at one of the

campus shops, cafes or at the shops

in town. Information on these will be

provided in your welcome packs.

In Exeter, unless otherwise indicated in

the programme, all evening meals will

be served in Holland Hall. There will

be a varied menu on offer and we can

cater for special dietary requirements

if you notify us in advance. (The

information should have been included

on your application form).

You will be responsible for purchasing

additional items such as drinks and

snacks between meals.

CleaningYour room will be cleaned once a

week. If you use the communal kitchen

you should do your own washing up

afterward. The communal areas in

Holland Hall will be cleaned twice a

week.

Fire alarm procedures

There is an alarm notice in each roomin Holland Hall which explains the fire

procedures. If the alarm goes off, please

go immediately to the nearest assembly

point and await instructions from the

campus security officers.

Campus Estate PatrolEmergency number:

01392 723999 (internal 3999)

Estate Patrol are located on the

ground floor in the reception area of

Northcote House, behind the Great

Hall. Uniformed staff are available to

provide advice and assistance, both day

and night, to staff, students and campus

visitors.

Although the campus is generally safe,

please remember to put valuables out

of sight when leaving your room and

make sure windows and doors are

secured properly even if you are just

popping out for a minute. Try not to

walk about late at night by yourself.

If possible always get a taxi back to

campus. If you do have to walk home

alone then stay on well lit roads and if

you think somebody might be following

you contact the police immediately.

All students will be accommodated in Holland Hall (opposite) in single en-

suite study bedrooms. Each room has a mini fridge, safe and tea and coffee

making facilities. Bedding and towels will be provided. We will also provide a

complementary toiletry pack. There will be a porter on site from 7am-11pm.



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Support for Students The Programme

The Buddy SystemThere will be a number of student

buddies attending the social

programme of the International

Summer School with you. Each buddy

will be there to support a group of

students. They will be able to help

you make the most of your stay in

Exeter and you can talk to them if you

need urgent advice on any matter

academic, personal or social.

International Office staff are also

available to support students should

they have any questions or problems

during their stay.

TeachingRichard Foord, the International

Summer School Programme Manager,

will be available throughout the course

to advise you on any academic issues

that may arise. If you are having

any difficulties please contact him on

[email protected] or telephone

01392 722148.

Other supportLucy and Richard can both be

reached at the International Office

on 07580159718 or +44 (0)1392

722148from 9am to 5pm and they

are happy to talk to you about any

questions or concerns you have. If you

have an emergency out of these hours

please call 07583350682.

Lectures/SeminarsMost sessions last one and a half to two

hours. Students will be given advance

notice of topics which will be covered,

and there may be some preparatory

reading sent out prior to the course to

enable students to be well prepared.

All students are expected to attend

lectures/seminars.

ComplaintsThe Universitys formal complaints

procedures cover:

misinformation about academic

programmes

poor teaching or supervision

insufficient facilities

the behaviour of a member of staff

the behaviour of another student

a failing in a University service,

academic or non-academic.

If you have any problem with

teaching please talk to Richard first.

Other problems or complaints should

be directed to Lucy at the International

Office.

Should you feel that your complaint has

not been dealt with, you should ask to

see the Director of the International

Office, Dr John Withrington.

The latest programme timetable will have been given to you on arrival.

It contains details of all the lectures and the social programme. You will be

notified if there are any changes to the programme after your arrival.



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Living in Exeter

Shopping

Shop Opening Times

Shops are usually open from 9.00am

until 6.00pm from Monday to Saturday.Many shops also open on Sundays

from 10.30am until 4.30pm. Some

food shops and supermarkets stay

open until 10.00pm from Monday to

Saturday but close earlier on Sundays.

Food at the University

There are three cafes open on campus

which sell hot and cold food, these

are in the Xfi, Queens building and

the newly opened la Touche caf in

the Business School, Building:1. There

are also many places in the city centre,

approximately 10 minutes walk from

the university, which sell a wide range

of food.

Western food

There are a couple of shops on

campus selling food, these are by the

Queens Building and at CornwallHouse. In the city centre there are

Tesco and Sainsburys supermarkets

where you can buy ingredients and

ready made meals. There are larger

Tesco and Sainsburys supermarkets

located away from the town centre

which can be reached by a 15 minute

bus or taxi journey.

International food

A range of international food can be

brought from shops near the football

ground, around Old Tiverton Road

and Well Street. Halal products can be

purchased from R.L.Hira International

Food Supermarket and Continental

Food Stores, situated in this area.



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Living in Exeter What to Pack

ClothingExeters climate can be unpredictable

but tends to be warmer than other

parts of Britain. Generally, July is warm,

though rarely very hot. It can still rain

regularly. Dress in Britain is generally

informal but you may wish to bring

something smart to wear for the

graduation party on the final evening of

the course.

There will be trips to the beach and

opportunities to play sport, go cycling

or walking on the moors as well as a

walking tour in London. Please bring

appropriate clothing, footwear and

items such as hats and suncream

although there are plenty of shops

in Exeter if you forget anything. The

campus shop provides basic items such

as stationery, toiletries and drinks and

snacks.

Electrical EquipmentThe electricity supply in the UK is 230

volts with a frequency of 50 Hertz. Ifyou buy or bring electrical appliances

with you, make sure they are

connected to a plug fitted with a fuse of

the correct rating.

Travel InsuranceYou are advised to insure your luggage

before your journey and to label it

with your full name, clearly marked

University of Exeter International

Summer School, and the address of

Holland Hall (see page 7).

Book shops

The official University Book shop,

and the nearest to the campus,

is Blackwells. There are also two

branches of Waterstones, a large book

shop, in the city centre.

Post Office

The main post office is situated on

Bedford Street in the Princesshay

Shopping area. It is open from 9.30am

to 5.30pm monday to saturday.

TelephonesA local phone call costs 30p or more.

All phone calls are cheaper after

6.00pm and at the weekend. Nearly all

calls can be dialled and it is expensive

to use the operator. Most pay phones

now use cards rather than coins and

phonecards can be bought at post

offices and newsagents. It is cheaper to

use a phone card from an independent

phone company when you want to

phone abroad. These are available

from shops around Sidwell Street in

the city centre. Alternatively you can

purchase a mobile phone for use in the

UK during your stay. The best option is

a pay as you go phone as you will not

be tied down to a long term contract

and do not have to provide a deposit.

There are shops on the High Street in

the city centre for the individual phone

companies, such as Vodafone and

Orange, and also more general phone

shops, such as Carphone Warehouse.

ReligionThere is a multi-faith chaplaincy at the

university, which has a team of 15

Chaplains as well as some Assistants

covering Christianity, Islam, Judaism,

Buddhism and Bahai. The chaplaincy

can also provide details of all the world

faiths who meet in the city. There are

Catholic and Anglican chapels on the

Streatham Campus and Muslim prayer

rooms in the Old Library.

There is a Synagogue on Mary Arches

Street, close to the city centre, andthere is a Mosque on York Road, about

15 minutes walk from the university.



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Health and Safety

AccidentsIn case of any emergency where you

require assistance contact International

Summer School staff from 9am-5pm,

Monday - Friday, you should call on

01392 722148 or 07580 159718.

Out of these hours please call0758 3350682.

Fire drillEveryone should familiarise themselves

with the location of fire alarms, fire

extinguishers and the emergency exits

of the buildings they are in.

If you discover a fire:

sound the alarm

call the fire brigade (if using an

internal phone, dial 9 then 999)

notify Estate Patrol call 3999

then (or if you hear the fire alarm)

leave the building by the most direct

route

close all doors

do not use the lift

lecturers will supervise evacuation of

the lecture halls

you will be instructed as to the

location of the assembly point

do not return until the Safety Officer

tells you.

InsuranceYou should insure your possessions,

especially valuable items, such as

computers, so that you can replace

them if this happens.

Insurance on tripsAlthough coach operators have

insurance policies, it is recommended

that you take out your own property

and accident insurance to be sure that

you are covered in the event of theft or

an accident.

Crime and

Personal SecurityExeter is a safe city but there are certainrecommendations that you should take

notice of:

Do not carry large amounts of cash

with you and try not to show

your wallet /purse too much in

public places.

If you can, go out in groups at night.

Think about helping other people

home.

Only use licensed taxis. The drivers

should have their permits showing

and a meter on display.



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Data Protection policies

Students have access to information

about them under the Universitys

Data Protection policies which can be

seen at http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/

academic/datapro/

Student confidentialityFor every student, the International

Office will retain information about

communications with administrative

staff, personal details etc. These files

are treated as confidential, and staff will

not disclose their contents to anyone

outside the International Office and

within the office only on a need-to-

know basis.

Please note:

We do not disclose information

about students to their parents,

except in very exceptional

circumstances e.g. serious illness. If

parents ask for information about

their children, we will contact thestudent in question and ask him or

her to make contact with the parent.

We do not disclose information about

students to outside enquirers.



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If you are ill Money and Budgeting

There is a Natwest and a Santander

bank on campus where you can

exchange travellers cheques. Opening

hours are Monday-Friday 9.00am-

4.30pm. There are also a number of

banks in the centre of Exeter. You will

need to check with your own bank

whether your credit card or cash card

is valid for use in the UK and what bank

charges may apply.

Personal SpendingYou will need some money for personal

purchases including drinks, snacks,

phone calls and other personal items.You may find that the cost of living in

the UK is much higher than in your

own country. Here is an idea of how

much various items cost in the UK

(although prices can be much higher in

London):

Daily newspaper 50p - 1.20

Paperback books 6.00 plus

Magazines 2.00 -5.00 Cup of Coffee 1.00 -3.00

Cup of Tea 80p +

Non-alcoholic drinks 1.00+

Glass of Wine 3.00+

Pack of Cigarettes (20) 6.43+

There is no limit on the amount of money you can bring with you into Britain,

but you may need the approval of exchange control in your own country. You

should make sure you bring enough money to cover your personal expenses

for the duration of the International Summer School. You might consider

bringing cash, travellers cheques, a cash card or credit card with you. Please

do not carry large amounts of cash with you or keep large amounts of cash in

your room.

The cost of an evening out will vary. There is a wide range of places and prices in

Exeter. For example if you go clubbing at the weekend in Exeter you would expect

to pay 5.00-7.00 entry costs.

If illness or personal problems are

affecting your time with us, you should

contact your buddy or the International

Office, who will provide assistance.

If you need help obtaining medicaltreatment, please contact the

International Office staff who will be

pleased to assist. Out of office hours

emergency contacts are listed at the

front of this booklet.

If you are an European Economic Area

(EEA) student or Swiss National and

you bring a completed E128 from

your own national health authority,

you will be eligible for treatment for all

conditions including pre-existing ones.

You must be an EEA resident who is

ordinarily resident in the EEA for this

to apply.

If you are not from a country with a

reciprocal agreement, you are not

entitled to free health care under the

National Health Service other than

emergency treatment in a hospitalcasualty department. Health care in the

UK can be very expensive.You must

therefore take out comprehensive

medical insurance before you leave

your home country. Please check

with your Embassy/High Commission

whether you have a reciprocal health

agreement.

If you are currently taking medicines,

please make sure you bring adequate

medication for the duration of the

International summer school.



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Exeter campus maps STREATHAM CAMPUSBUILDING INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT MARCH 2011

Arab and Islamic

IAIS 16 6E

Archaeology

Laver 22 5G

Biosciences

Geoffrey Pope 20 6F

Hatherly 6 8G

Henry Wellcome 19 6FBusiness School

Streatham Court 31 6H

Xfi 30 6H

Computing

Harrison 23 5G

Drama

Roborough 8 8F

Thornlea 48 10D

Engineering

Harrison 23 5G

English

Queens 11 8F

Foreign

Language Centre

Queens 11 8F

Modern Languages

Queens 11 8F

MathematicsHarrison 23 5G

Geography

Amory 29 6H

History

Amory 29 6H

Law

Amory 29 6H

Philosophy

Amory 29 6H

Politics

Amory 29 6H

Sociology

Amory 29 6H

Physics

Physics 21 5F

Theology

Amory 29 6H

ClassicsAmory 29 6H

INTO

Old Library 7 8G

Psychology

Washington Singer 9 8E

General Lecture

Theatres

Newman 18 6F

Library 4 7G

Peter Chalk Centre 48 10D

ACADEMIC BUILDINGS

Accommodation Office

Northcote House 12 7F

Cornwall House 32 7I

Careers and

Employment Service

Reed Mews 15 6E

Catholic

Chaplaincy 74 4B

Chaplaincy Office

Old Library 7 8F

Counselling

Reed Mews 15 6E

Disability

Resource Centre

Old Library 7 8F

Exeter Northcott

Theatre 13 6F

Family Centre

Clydesdale House 59 6E

Fees and Finance

Office


Health Centre

Reed Mews 15 6E

International

Student Support


INTO

Old Library 7 8F

Library 4 7G

Music

Kay House 24 3B

Study Skills

Laver 22 5G

Security

(Estate Patrol)


Shops and Printing

Adjacent to Queens 11 7F

Devonshire Ho use 2 7F


Sports Park 60 5E

61 5E

77 4E

Students Guild

(including Advice Unit)

Devonshire House 2 7F


The Works

Devonshire House 2 7F

ADMINISTRATION/SOCIAL BUILDINGS

Birks Grange 66 6B

Duryard Halls 72 3B

Holland Hall 62 5D

Hope Hall 41 8J

Kilmorie Hall 39 9K

Lazenby 38 8K

Lopes Hall 34 6J

Mardon Hall 58 6D

Moberly 71 4B

Pennsylvania

Court 36 7KRansom Pickard 35 7K

Bonhay House 53 11C

Clydesdale Court 64 6D

Clydesdale Rise 65 5C

Cook Mews 69 5A

Elmbrook House 49 10D

Garden Hill

House 27 4I

Higher Hoopern

Cottage 28 3K

King Edward Court68 6A

King EdwardStudios 67 6B

Lafrowda 43 7I

Lafrowda Cottage 44 8I

Llewellyn Mews 70 5A

Nash Grove 57 6D

Northfield 75 10D

Point Exe 76 12B

Rowe House 45 8I

St Davids 51 12B

St Germans 42 7J

70 Pennsylvania

Road 40 9K

CATERED HALLS SELF-CATERED RESIDENCES



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Exeter city centre

The Streatham Campus is located within a 15-minute walk of the city centre or a

5-minute bus journey.



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Exeter is well connected to the rest of the UK. It is 2.5 hours by train to London.

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Check List


Check your immigration requirements.

Make sure your passport is valid.

Obtain any necessary visa/entry clearance.

Arrange your travel and travel insurance.

Bring any regular medication with you.

Arrange medical insurance cover.

Order travellers cheques or sterling for personal purchases during your stay.

Pack appropriate clothing and clearly label your luggage.

Pack comfortable footwear.

Make sure key documents are accessible when you travel.

Keep the travel directions to the London hotel accessible.

Before you leave and on arrival

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