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Summer School 2016 Welcome Pack – An informative guide of what to expect from your hall and the local area around it.TRANSCRIPT
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High Holborn Residence Contents
Pages 3-5
Introduction
Welcome from your Warden
High Holborn Residence
Travel information
Page 6-8
When you arrive and depart
What do you need to bring?
Catering on campus
Breakfast at High Holborn Residence
Page 9
High Holborn Residence rules and regulations
Social programme
Local area information
Things to do in London
Pages 10-11
Sightseeing
Food in London
Theatre and museums
Film
Connectivity
Pages 12
Staying safe on and around campus
Thank you!
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Introduction
LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 28th
year.
We now also want to welcome you to your new hall of residence and wish you a happy and
productive stay.
LSE halls are designed to help you make friends and be part of a first-class student community during
your studies. We do our best to make sure that your stay with us is rewarding, both socially and in
terms of your studies.
The following pages will educate you on what to expect from your hall and the local area around it.
We look forward to your arrival at your hall over the Summer.
Welcome from your Warden
I’m delighted to welcome you to High Holborn,
which will be your home for a few weeks this
summer.
Aside from pursuing your studies, I hope you’ll
take full advantage of your time in residence
in the heart of Bloomsbury and Covent
Garden.
There will be plenty of opportunity to form
friendships and to enjoy the many events and
attractions of central London.
LSE will continue to host events you are
welcome to attend, but the area is also
replete with other sources of entertainment
and instruction, from the British Museum a
few minutes’ walk away to markets at Covent
Garden to the river and the South Bank a
short walk across Waterloo Bridge.
I hope your time here is a great success and
we will do what we can to ensure it is.
Chandran Kukathas (Warden)
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High Holborn Residence
High Holborn is one of our largest halls of
residence.
Situated less than 10 minutes from the LSE
campus, High Holborn is made up of flats
comprising either four or five bedrooms, a
kitchen, a shower and a toilet.
The facilities available are excellent, with a
spacious double-floored common room
equipped with pool tables and table tennis, a
TV room open 24 hours a day, a computer
room and a laundry room.
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Travel Information
To High Holborn Residence: High Holborn
Residence is situated at 178 High Holborn,
London, WC1V 7AA.
To view on a map, visit: High Holborn
Closest tube stations: Holborn, Tottenham
Court Road. You can take public transport
from all major stations. Visit: TFL
To Campus: High Holborn Residence is a 10
minute walk to campus. To view directions on
a map, visit: High Holborn to campus
It is also possible to take public transport to
campus. Visit: TFL
From Heathrow: The best way to travel from
Heathrow airport to central London is the
London Underground Piccadilly Line if you are
carrying light luggage. Another quick option is
the Heathrow Express. It runs from Heathrow
to Paddington Station every 15 minutes.
National Express also runs a coach service to
Victoria.
For more information, visit the following
websites: Heathrow Express
National Express
Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage, you
may want to consider taking a taxi to High
Holborn Residence. The safest and easiest way
to book a taxi is using the TFL Cabwise service.
You can access the Cabwise telephone
number or download their iPhone or Android
app by visiting: Cabwise
Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick up
passengers on the street. It is important to be
wary of unlicensed minicabs
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When you arrive and depart On arrival at your hall, you’ll need to check-in
and pick up your key from the reception desk.
This can be done from 3pm onwards. If you
arrive before 3pm, you will not be able to gain
access to your room, but we do provide
luggage storage space, so you can drop your
bags off at the hall before checking in at 3pm.
On the day of departure, you’ll need to vacate
your room by 10.30am.
Summer School Welcome Helpers will be
present at each hall on the afternoon/evening
of Arrival Sunday.
There will be cupcakes and juice available to
refresh you after your journey.
The Welcome Helpers will also be available at
certain times throughout your (dates/times
will be advertised in your hall). You’ll be able
to find them in Reception or the Common
Area and they’ll be easy to spot in Summer
School T-Shirts.
They’ll be able to help with any questions you
might have about the hall, the local area or
the support available to you during your stay.
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What do I need to bring?
High Holborn Residence has a number of
facilities for you to access including an
inexpensive laundry room. You are also
provided with fresh towels and bed linen.
If you are travelling from abroad and are
carrying electrical appliances with you, make
sure to get a UK power adapter. You will be
unable to use any electrical goods unless you
have an adapter. You should also make sure
that your electrical equipment is compatible
with UK standards. To learn more about our
electricity supply, visit: Electricity supply
Remember to check your flight’s luggage
allowance before travelling and make sure
you know what items can and can’t be taken
on a flight.
Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK
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Catering options on campus
4th Floor Restaurant Old Building, Houghton Street 8am - 3pm This is the largest catering outlet and offers traditional dishes, international specialities, vegetarian alternatives and a street food and salad bar. There is even a roof terrace for sunny days! LSE Garrick Corner of Houghton Street/Aldwych 8am – 6pm Downstairs serves premium cooked breakfasts and lunches, while the ground-floor coffee bar provides a great range of barista hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, sushi and cakes. Plaza Café Opposite LSE Library 10am – 6pm Located right outside the library, grab a quick bite to eat and drink in this boutique coffee shop. Café 54 Ground Floor, New Academic Building 8.30am – 4.30pm Ideal place for ‘grab and go’; selection of sandwiches, sushi, ramen noodle pots and hot soups. The Bean Counter Basement, 32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 10am – 3.30pm Speciality hot and cold barista drinks, cakes, sandwiches and hot snacks. Seating provided.
George IV Corner of Portugal/Portsmouth Street 12noon – 11pm The LSE’s very own traditional 19th Century pub. Serving ‘real’ ales and bar snacks.
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For more information on LSE Catering outlets
on campus a guide (with map) to all LSE
restaurants around campus, visit: Food and
Drink
LSESU have some ideas of their own.
Visit: Fine Dining
Breakfast at High Holborn Residence
High Holborn Residence includes high quality
dining facilities and will provide you with
breakfast to get your day started.
Breakfast will generally be served from
7.30am – 10.00am, but times may vary at
weekends.
High Holborn Residence provides a
continental breakfast. When choosing your
breakfast you may select from juice, cereal,
yoghurt, fruit, croissants, cheese, meat and
toast.
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High Holborn Residence rules and regulations
Most halls have similar rules and regulations.
For detailed terms and conditions relating
specifically to your Summer School
accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions
Prior to arrival, please familiarise yourself with
the LSE Summer School Residences
Regulations [PDF]
It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the
building. Other general rules and safety
information can be found on our information
for current residents:
Other general rules and safety information
can be found on our information for current
residents:
Information for current residents
Remember that some of this information
relates only to term time students.
If you are unsure about any information
relating to your hall, you should check with
the reception desk.
Social Programme
Once you’re settled into life at High Holborn
Residence, you can begin enjoying yourself at
LSE. You have a high quality social programme
to look forward to, supported by your hall and
by the Summer School itself.
Local area information
To help you navigate the local area, High
Holborn Residence has compiled a great list of
recommended places for you. Visit: Life
around High Holborn
You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets,
parks, restaurants, nightlife and other basic
amenities.
There are also some great places to eat on
and around campus. For a guide (with map) to
all LSE restaurants around campus, visit: Food
and Drink
LSESU have some ideas of their own.
Visit: Fine Dining
Things to do in London
London is a diverse city and has attractions for
every taste. For a great way to find what is
going on in the city check out Timeout London.
It gives you a daily breakdown of the best
events, theatre, film, music and food going in
the capital. Visit: Timeout
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Sightseeing
London is home to some of the world’s most
famous landmarks, such as the Palace of
Westminster, and the Tower of London. If
you’re new to London, why not pay a visit to
some of our best. Visit: London landmarks
Special discounted tickets (10% off) for an
open Bus Tour of London attractions are
available to buy at the Reception Desk. More
information on the tours can be found here:
City Sightseeing Hop on and off tours.
Food in London
London is one of the most diverse cities in the
world and this is reflected in the range of
cuisines available. Good food is never far away
no matter what your tastes, culture or budget.
Have a browse in Timeout for the most
popular restaurants open today. Visit:
Timeout - restaurants and cafés
For light bites and cooking, a range of produce
and street food can be found in London’s
many markets.
Visit: London Markets
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Theatre and museums
LSE campus is situated near Covent Garden,
Leicester Square and London’s theatre land.
Across the river at Waterloo is the National
Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe, both
famous for their quality.
To find any kind of play or musical in London,
visit: Theatre and musicals
Close by to Holborn station is the British
Museum. Other leading museums and
galleries are in close travelling distance by
foot or public transport.
To find a recommended list, visit: Museums
and galleries
Film in London
London has been a dominant force in British
cinema for over a century and its impact can
be felt throughout the city. Whatever your
taste in film there’s always something to keep
you entertained.
The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an
excellent range of cinema at venues close to
campus. For more information, visit: BFI
Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of
the country’s cinema chains and is also home
to the Prince Charles Cinema, famous for beer
and pizza nights and all-night marathons.
For more information, visit: Prince Charles
Cinema
Connectivity Mobile Phones
You may want to think about getting a new
phone deal. For more information, visit:
Mobile phones
Activating your IT account
All Summer School students will be given LSE
IT accounts, including an LSE email address, to
use IT facilities at LSE. There are
approximately 1,000 networked Windows PCs
available and there is access to printing
facilities in the public computer rooms.
You’ll also have access to the Internet from
your Hall. To learn more about activating your
internet connection, visit: Halls internet
activation
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Staying safe on and around the campus
No matter what you expect to gain from your
time in London, principally, you’re coming to
learn and enjoy yourself.
It’s important to take the proper precautions
to keep yourself safe while you study.
Be vigilant and make use of our security
measures.
Be careful not to have valuables on show.
Avoid walking alone at night and try to stay in
groups with your friends.
A much more detailed guide is available here:
Campus safety tips
Thank you!
We wish you a pleasant stay at High Holborn. If you have any questions regarding the hall, please contact the Reception team. For any Summer School queries during your time with us, remember to visit the Summer School web pages for key information and contact details.
Visit: LSE Summer School
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