Web links for international students - Culture shock - British culture - British educational system - Things to see and do in Bradford
| Please note: In May 2001 I moved from the University of Bradford, UK, to the University of Melbourne, Australia, and this page will no longer be updated. However, you may still find the information useful if you plan to study in the United Kingdom. |
When you start your studies in the UK, you will soon notice that many things
are different from what you are used to in your home country. This is true
for the educational system, the national culture of the UK and a whole number
of other practical issues. This does not mean that any of these are better
or worse than anything you are used to at home, but you might need some time
and help to adapt to these differences.
Another important issue is that of "culture shock". Briefly, culture shock is the feeling of disorientation, loneliness, insecurity or confusion that can occur when someone leaves his or her home country to live in a new culture. Read the Culture shock page for more information and tips about dealing with it.
If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and sights to see in Bradford and surrounding towns, go to the Things to see and do in Bradford page.
The following links might be useful for you, both before you come to the UK and during your stay.
University Students Services
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/student-services/index.html
Information for students of the University of Bradford issues such as health, counselling, personal safety and financial assistance. Also contains link to international students pages with some information about daily life in the UK.
Studying in the UK
http://www.studyuk.hobsons.com/
This site tells you all about studying in the UK and about UK universities and colleges. You can request brochures from the institutions you like, exchange ideas with other students in a chat room and get student views on what study in the UK is really like. News pages give information about what is happening in UK education.
Education in the UK
http://www.educationuk.org/eduuk.html
Note: This link seems to be dead
Another site with information you need on studying in the UK Includes the Virtual Campus - an on-line guide to student life in the UK, links to all UK universities and colleges and links to British Councils all over the world.
Can I work in Britain?
http://www.britcoun.org/eis/workuk.htm
Although your main reason for coming to the UK is to study, you may also be considering working whilst you are in the UK. There are some complex regulations, and whether you are allowed to work and the type of work you can undertake will depend on many factors. This British Council page aims to make it clearer for you.
See also the general Web resources page for more links related to living and working internationally.
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