January 2019 Study Abroad Orientation Schedule (for reference)

Welcome to King's ( surnames A-K )
Time: 11:00-12:00
Location: Room S -2.18 Strand Campus

Your official welcome to King's. If your surname begins with any letter starting A-K, please attend this session. At this session you will be welcomed by the Head of the Global Mobility Office, as well as your key contacts in the office. You will meet some of the Global Mobility team and our six lovely Peer Advisors, discover what Orientation week holds for you and learn some key information about enrolment and modules, as well as your time at King's. You'll also have a chance to meet some of your fellow Study Abroad students and learn about the Language Resources Centre here at King's.

Welcome to King's ( surnames L - Z)
Time: 13:00-14:00
Location: Room S -2.18 Strand Campus

Your official welcome to King's. If your surname begins with any letter between L - Z please attend this session. At this session you will be welcomed by the Head of the Global Mobility Office, as well as your key contacts in the office. You will meet some of the Global Mobility team and our six lovely Peer Advisors, discover what Orientation week holds for you and learn some key information about enrolment and modules, as well as your time at King's. You'll also have a chance to meet some of your fellow Study Abroad students and learn about the Language Resources Centre here at King's.

Welcome Social at Penderel's Oak Pub
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: 283-288 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HP

Come to this traditional English pub to mix and mingle with your fellow Study Abroad students and your Peer Advisors. Details can be found on KCLSU's website here.

Module Drop-In Session 1
Time: 09:30-12:30
Location: Room G.63, Maughan Library (on Chancery Lane)

Have a question about your timetable? Need to make a module change due to a timetable clash or academic requirement issues? Drop by a Module Drop-In Session and chat to one of the Global Mobility team or Peer Advisors who will be on hand to help you submit your Module Amendment Form to us by email. Module Amendment Forms should be emailed to studyabroad@kcl.ac.uk in word document format only and must include your King's student number and timetable details for processing. Please note that you are of course welcome to email your Module Amendment Form to us without consultation with a team member at one of the above Drop-In sessions.

Chemistry Departmental Welcome
Time: 10:00-11:00
Location: Room 5.144, Franklin-Wilkins Building (FWB), Waterloo Campus

If you are taking modules within the Department of Chemistry, please drop by the office of the Study Abroad Tutor for Chemistry, Dr Dan Cornwell. Departmental Welcome Meetings are a great opportunity to find out about how teaching and assessment is structured, and to ask any particular questions about your modules' home department.

GloMo Bingo - Study Abroad students: Meet & Greet
Time: 11:00-12:00
Location: Lecture Theatre B5, Franklin Wilkins Building, Waterloo Campus

Enjoy the chance to meet some of your new friends and learn a little about them at this Meet & Greet session by playing #GloMo human Bingo!
Sign up for tickets here: https://bit.ly/2QyiL0K

Thriving in London
Time: 13:00-14:00
Location: Lecture Theatre B5, Franklin-Wilkins Building (FWB), Waterloo Campus

Trying to get your head around the tube system? Wondering about the best places to use your student discount? Want to know how to set up a bank account? This presentation will introduce you to living...and hopefully thriving in London, covering practicalities such as transport as well as suggesting fun activities to suit every budget.

Social Science and Public Policy (SSPP) Faculty Welcome
Time: 14:00-15:00
Location: Lecture Theatre B5 Franklin Wilkins Building Waterloo Campus

If you are taking modules in the Faculty of SSPP please attend this welcome meeting. You will hear from representatives from the Faculty and important information about your modules will be relayed. If you are not taking any modules in this faculty, you do not need to attend.

Study Skills
Time: 15:00-16:00
Location: Bush House Auditorium N -1.01

Nervous about getting good grades whilst studying abroad? The academic culture of the UK and what is expected of you may be different from that of your home country. This important session will look at the academic approach in the UK, how students are graded, methods of assessment, plagiarism and also provide a short introduction to effective study skills for your time in the UK.

The Lion King theatre show
Time: 19:30-22:00
Location: The Lyceum Theatre (just opposite Strand Campus)

Enjoy discounted seats at this award-winning show in London’s famous West End theatre district! Tickets can be purchased through KCLSU here.

Module Drop-In Session 2
Time: 09:30-12:30
Location: Room G.63, Maughan Library (on Chancery Lane)

Have a question about your timetable? Need to make a module change due to a timetable clash or academic requirement issues? Drop by a Module Drop-In Session and chat to one of the Global Mobility team or Peer Advisors who will be on hand to help you submit your Module Amendment Form to us by email. Module Amendment Forms should be emailed to studyabroad@kcl.ac.uk in word document format only and must include your King's student number and timetable details for processing. Please note that you are of course welcome to email your Module Amendment Form to us without consultation with a team member at one of the above Drop-In sessions.

Arts & Humanities Faculty Welcome
Time: 10.00 - 11.00
Location: Room S-2.18 Strand Campus

If you are taking modules from within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities (e.g. Department of English), please attend this welcome meeting. You will hear from representatives from the Faculty and important information about your modules will be relayed. If you are not taking any modules in this Faculty, you do not need to attend.

Global Health and Social Medicine Departmental Welcome
Time: 12:00-13:00
Location: Bush House, North East Wing, 1.04

If you are taking modules within the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, please attend this welcome meeting with the department and the Study Abroad Tutor for the department, Dr Nancy Tamimi. Departmental Welcome Meetings are a great opportunity to find out about how teaching and assessment is structured, and to ask any particular questions about your modules' home department.

Welcome to Residences
Time: 13:00-14:00
Location: Lecture Theatre S -2.18 Strand Campus

Staying in a King's residence? Is Great Dover Street home for the next few months, or perhaps you're enjoying the shopping scene and East London life at Angel Lane? Enjoying the food of Borough Market whilst living in Moonraker Point? Whichever King's residence you're in, the team invites you to this welcome session to find out how to get the most out of your home away from home and to also provide you with handy information concerning the practical side of life in a King's residence. This session is compulsory if you are staying in a King's residence.

Peer Advisor Scavenger Hunt and social afterwards at The Vault, Bush House South East Wing
Time: 15:00-18:00 for the Scavenger Hunt, social at the Vault from 18:00 onwards
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/942800659248012/ Location: Various locations, followed by the Vault - more details to follow shortly via Facebook event

Join our Selfie Scavenger Hunt, to familiarise yourself with your King's campuses as you and your team battle to capture as many team selfies as possible. You and your team will work together to solve riddles and capture the best photos as you make your way to KCL's Vault Bar on the Strand. Don't forget your phone or camera! Edible prizes are on offer for the team who captures the best photos of the day! Don't forget to like us on Facebook to find out more details about this event! https://www.facebook.com/KCLstudyabroad

Module Drop-In Session 3
Time: 09:30-12:30
Location: Room G.63, Maughan Library (on Chancery Lane)

Have a question about your timetable? Need to make a module change due to a timetable clash or academic requirement issues? Drop by a Module Drop-In Session and chat to one of the Global Mobility team or Peer Advisors who will be on hand to help you submit your Module Amendment Form to us by email. Module Amendment Forms should be emailed to studyabroad@kcl.ac.uk in word document format only and must include your King's student number and timetable details for processing. Please note that you are of course welcome to email your Module Amendment Form to us without consultation with a team member at one of the above Drop-In sessions.

King's Business School Welcome (Management)
Time: 11:00-12:00
Location: Bush House Auditorium North Wing -1.01

If you are taking Management modules, please attend this welcome meeting with the Study Abroad Tutor for Management, Dr Catherine Chen. These Welcome Meetings are a great opportunity to find out about how teaching and assessment is structured, and to ask any particular questions about your modules' home department.

Physics Departmental Welcome
Time: 12:00-13:00
Location: Room S0.13, Strand Building, Strand Campus

If you are taking modules within the Physics Department, please attend this welcome meeting with the department and the Study Abroad Tutor for the department, Professor Tony Paxton. Departmental Welcome Meetings are a great opportunity to find out about how teaching and assessment is structured, and to ask any particular questions about your modules' home department.

Law Departmental Welcome
Time: 14:00-15:00
Location: Room S0.13, Strand Campus

If you are taking modules within the Dickson Poon School of Law, please attend this welcome meeting with the department. Departmental Welcome Meetings are a great opportunity to find out about how teaching and assessment is structured, and to ask any particular questions about your modules' home department.

King's Sport Box and Stretch Session
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Location: Studio 1, Strand Gym

Come and try out some boxing and yoga techniques at our brand new King's Gym in Bush House, Strand Campus!

Postgraduate Students Meet and Greet
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room S0.13 Strand Campus

This event is specifically for postgraduate students wanting to meet other postgraduate students! Come along to meet your fellow postgraduate study abroad peers!

Top Secret Comedy Club at Covent Garden
Time: 19:30-22:30
Location: Top Secret Comedy Club, 170a Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PD

Come along to one of London's best comedy clubs for a night of British humour and learn 'our ways'! Tickets can be bought here.

Module Drop-In Session 4 (FINAL DROP-IN SESSION)
Time: 09:30-12:30
Location: Room G.63, Maughan Library (on Chancery Lane)

Have a question about your timetable? Need to make a module change due to a timetable clash or academic requirement issues? Drop by a Module Drop-In Session and chat to one of the Global Mobility team or Peer Advisors who will be on hand to help you submit your Module Amendment Form to us by email. Module Amendment Forms should be emailed to studyabroad@kcl.ac.uk in word document format only and must include your King's student number and timetable details for processing. Please note that you are of course welcome to email your Module Amendment Form to us without consultation with a team member at one of the above Drop-In sessions.

Liberal Arts Internship Welcome
Time: 10.00 - 11:00
Location: Room S 0.12 Strand

Informative session for those taking the Liberal Arts Internship module.

Mathematics Departmental Welcome
Time: 11:00-12:00
Location: Room S0.12, Strand Building, Strand Campus

If you are taking modules within the Mathematics Department, please attend this welcome meeting with the department and its Study Abroad Tutor, Dr Kolyan Ray. Departmental Welcome Meetings are a great opportunity to find out about how teaching and assessment is structured, and to ask any particular questions about your modules' home department.

Informatics Departmental Welcome
Time: 12:00-13:00
Location: Room S0.12 Strand Campus

If you are taking modules within the Informatics Department, please attend this welcome meeting with the department and Dr Sun Teng. Departmental Welcome Meetings are a great opportunity to find out about how teaching and assessment is structured, and to ask any particular questions about your modules' home department.

Biosciences Departmental Welcome
Time: 14:00-15:00
Location: Room G.4, New Hunts House - Guy's Campus

If you are taking modules within the Biosciences Department, please attend this welcome meeting with the department and Dr Dusko Ilic. Departmental Welcome Meetings are a great opportunity to find out about how teaching and assessment is structured, and to ask any particular questions about your modules' home department.

Harry Potter in the Old City Walking Tour
Time: 10:30-12:30
Location: Outside Bank tube station, outside exit 3, by the War Memorial (in front of the Royal Exchange)

Details: Much magic and tickets await you here: https://www.kclsu.org/ents/event/5765/

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Time: 15:30-17:30
Location: Westminster tube station, outside exit 4

Details: Tower Hill Tube (meet by the Tower Hill Tram coffee stand, tickets here: https://www.kclsu.org/ents/event/5767/

Old Westminster Walking Tour
Time: 15:30 - 17:30
Location: Westminster tube station, outside exit 4

Details: https://www.kclsu.org/ents/event/5766/

Harry Potter in the Old City Walking Tour
Time: 10:30-12:30
Location: Outside Bank tube station, outside exit 3, by the War Memorial (in front of the Royal Exchange)

Details: Walk through London's ancient and mysterious parts, otherwise known as the likes of Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron: https://www.kclsu.org/ents/event/5771/

The Street Art Walking Tour
Time: 14:00- 16:00
Location: Liverpool Street station, outside the Bishopsgate exit, at the top of the escalator by the Wasabi Kiosk

Details: Get to know the local street art and take photos of East London's ever-changing graffiti scene: https://www.kclsu.org/ents/event/5768/

Shakespeare's and Dickens' London Walking Tour
Time: 15:30-17:30
Location: Outside St Paul’s tube station exit 2

Details: Studying literature in London? Why not come along to the Shakespeare and Dickens London Walking Tour to venture in to the centre of the literary universe? Tickets here: https://www.kclsu.org/ents/event/5769/