surviving at home - welcome to non-halls students
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A guide to surviving at home for new Imperial College students who are not staying in halls of residence.TRANSCRIPT
Surviving at home
How to make the most of your freshers’ experience
Ashley BrownPresident
Ashley BrownPresident
Don’t worry…
• There are some possible downsides to living out:– Missing out on events– Not meeting people from outside your course– Having to get home in the evening
• Don’t worry!
…but get involved
• These things are easy to fix– Come to the Union events– Join some clubs– Make some friends who can lend you a floor
• Get involved!
Clubs are great…
• Make the most of subsidised activities• There are over 300 to choose from• Also a great way to meet people from outside
your course• And you might find some friends who don’t
mind you crashing on their floor!
Student Oyster Card
• If you will be using the tube every day, get an 18+ Student Oyster for 30% off season tickets
• Apply online: photocard.tfl.gov.uk• Costs £5, but you easily make that back
Plan your route home
• Many of you will be living outside of Zone 1• Make sure you know a late-night route back– Have a backup in case it isn’t available– Stay safe and be aware of your surroundings– Keep your phone charged!
• Put useful numbers in your phone…
Useful Numbers
• London Travel Information: 020 7222 123424 hour travel advice and route planning for London. Calls charged at standard network rate.
• Cabwise: Text HOME to 60835.Receive numbers for TfL-approved minicab companies. Text cost 35p + standard network rate.
• National Rail Train-tracker: Text your departure station to 84950
Top tips
• Visit the Union!• Make sure you join some Clubs & Societies• Find some good friends who don’t mind you sleeping
on their floor.• Get an 18+ student Oyster card for discounts on
season tickets.• Keep your wits about you when travelling back late.
Come and Mingle!