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This pack is split into three topics; Pre-arrival, Settling into Manchester, and Joining the Manchester Met community. We have put these together in the order we think makes the most sense, but we recognise that not all content will be applicable to every student, so feel free to skip sections as needed.As well as lists and ideas, this pack also links to different teams in the university and the specific information they offer including our wonderful International Office. We hope you find this pack useful!
This pack has been put together by students and staff together. We have included lots of tips and advice from International students who are part of the Manchester Met community and we hope that you will find it useful and ease your transition into life with us here at Manchester Met.Students authors and Rise Internationalisation Champions: Ana Maia & Nandini PatilStaff authors: C-J Foster (Rise Experiential Learning Specialist and Internationalisation & EDI Lead), Jess Willsher (eLearning Developer), Izabela Kaczmarek (International Conversion Manager)Student Voice: Shruti Jagota (video administrator), Shreya Dusa ,Olamiposi Eluwande, Vania Elvina, Arthur Grangeiro de Souza and Qian Huang.Contributors: Caroline Lord, Kay Morgan, Natalie Cunningham, Javid Ahmad, Tom Whittaker, Jessica Relf, Victoria Gary, Dan HalsallOur student authors and student voice contributors have really enjoyed being part of putting this resource together for you. Before you start working your way through the pack, please meet the students...Watch: Introduction video with Ana and NandiniWatch: Our student voice contributors introduce themselves. -
Table of contents
Pre arrival
Settling into Manchester
Joining the Manchester Met Community
Introduction:
- Your journey through this pack
- Navigation
- Glossary of terms
Setting up your life in the UK:
- Manchester
- Food
- Shopping
- Healthcare
- Emergency numbers
- Time
Campus information:
- Campus map & tour
- The University calendar & opening hours
Preparation to live in the UK:
- What to pack
- On the day you travel
- Accommodation
- Engaging with UniBuddy
Getting around Manchester:
- Travel and transport information
- Surrounding areas of Manchester
Enrolling into university:
- Enrolment
- Student charter
Documentation for studying in the UK:
- Visas
- Getting a CAS
- Documents & Qualifications
All things money related:
- Proving you are a student
- Accounts & bills
- Cost of living
- Working in the UK
Finding ways to connect and belong:
- Engaging with others and finding belonging
- Rise
- Volunteering
- Social Media
University information:
- University structure
- Funding & scholarships
Support and guidance:
- Support services
- Staying safe
- Accessibility & Inclusion
- Working in the UK
- Carers responsibilities and support
- Change of circumstances
- Getting ready to learn
- Attendance & assessments
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Digital literacy, tools, and using Moodle
- Supporting your Higher education (HE) journey
Your first few weeks at Manchester Met:
- Welcome week
- Timetable
- Final advice from us to you…