Pre-departure 2011 for UK-bound students
- Hosted /Organised by:
- British Council
- Date:
- From: 23 Jul 2011To: 23 Jul 2011
- Time:
- 1200 - 1600
- Place:
- Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre, 500 Dover Road, Singapore 139651
Event description:
Would you like to find out more about preparing for your study in the UK?
Find out how at the Pre-departure 2011 for UK-bound students. Whether you are already in the midst of preparation or unsure of the first step to take, this is an event you should not miss!
We will be providing for students, valuable information and tips from a series seminars that will be running thought the day. Take this opportunity to speak to representatives from over 30 participating society groups. A staff member from UK Border Agency will also be present to answer queries relating to visa application.
| Time | Seminar |
| 1200 |
Guests to be seated |
| 1230 | Destination UK! By Susan Tan, Education Manager, British Council |
| 1300 | Apply for a UK student visa By Stephen McCracken, Entry Clearance Manager, UK Border Agency |
| 1330 | Introduction to United Kingdom Singapore Students Council (UKSSC) By Michael Cheong, President, UKSSC |
| 1340 |
Question and answer session |
| 1400 | Break |
| 1420 | Financing your UK education - made simple By RHB Bank |
| 1440 | Planning for your travels to and around the UK By STA Travel |
| 1500 | Protecting Yourself Overseas By Chartis Insurance |
| 1520 |
Presentation & Video |
| 1600 | End of event |
List of participating UK institutions:
- Cambridge University Malaysian and Singaporean Association
- Dunman High School Youth Alumni (United Kingdom)
- Durham Singapore Society
- Hwa Chong Overseas Support Group (UK)
- Imperial College Singapore Society
- King's College London Malaysian & Singaporean Society
- Leeds University Union Singaporean Society
- London School of Economics Student Union Singapore Society
- Loughborough University Singapore Society
- NJCians in the UK (NUK)
- Overseas Christian Fellowship
- Oxford University Malaysian and Singaporean Students Association
- Rafflesians Unite
- Sheffield Singapore Society
- Singapore Medical Society (UK)
- Singapore Muslim Students Overseas (SMSO)
- Singapore Society at Newcastle University
- Singapore Students' Society of Manchester
- Temasek Connection
- UCL Singapore Society
- UK Singapore Students' Council (UKSSC)
- UK-Singapore Law Students' Society
- University of Birmingham Singapore Society
- University of Bristol Malaysian and Singaporean Student Association
- University of Edinburgh Singapore Society
- University of Exeter Singapore Society
- University of Glasgow Singapore Society
- University of Liverpool Singapore Society
- University of Nottingham Malaysian and Singaporean Society
- University of Southampton Singapore Society
- University of St Andrews Singapore Society
- University of York Singapore Society
- University of Warwick Singapore Society
- Victorians In Europe
List of other exhibitors:
- Chartis
- HSBC Premier
- Overseas Singaporean Unit
- RHB Bank
- STA Travel
- Travelex
- UK Border Agency
Visa Enquiries
Representatives from UK Border Agency will be present to answer any questions that you may have pertaining to visa applications.
Mobile phone:
Should you be interested to get a UK phone number before you leave Singapore, you may wish to check out Mobell’s UK Study SIM. It is not a prepaid service so you don't need to worry about topping up or ever running out of call credit. Visit http://www.mobell.co.uk/uk-study/ for details.
UK Study SIM Card | No Monthly Fees, No Minimum Usage, No Contract
Useful reading
Destination UK! - Pre-departure presentation slides
Creating confidence - Making sure that your time in the UK is safe and enjoyable
First Steps - A pre-departure guide for international students coming to study in the UK
E-flyers - Download e-flyers from our sponsors prior to this event
1. Chartis Insurance
2. HSBC Premier Overseas Education services
3. RHB Bank
3. STA Travel
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Date: Saturday 23 July 2011
Time: 1200 - 1600
Registration: Admission is free but registration is required. ________________________________________________________________________________