Welcome week provides an excellent opportunity to meet people, make friends and familiarise yourself with your campus before classes begin!

Many students say that taking part in Welcome Week helped them make more new friends and get to know the University's facilities and services better, which will benefit them later in their studies!

Get your daily essentials so you can get settled in quickly!

You might need：bedding, kitchenware, furniture, office supplies, toiletries and skin care products.

Click here to view the most comprehensive list of essential items UAL provides students.

Where you can buy it: Amazon, M&S, Ikea, John Lewis & Partners, Urban Outfitters, Argos and more.

You can also get office supplies from your school store, Ryman, WHSmith and other places; get toiletries from all the major supermarket chains, like Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose, and Boots.

The above brands basically support online purchase （just search the brand name on Google and then enter the official website to purchase）.

NOTE: when you buy knives (including scissors), you'll need to show your ID (passport or BRP) to prove your age. Bedding in the UK comes in all sorts of sizes. As a rule of thumb, the mattresses in student dorms are normally double-sized (230×275 cm). A double-size bedding set usually includes a flat sheet, a duvet cover and two pillowcases, so you'll also need to buy additional pillows and a duvet.

If you need any help at all, just drop us a line via email

GP registration can help you get free medical care!

The Process:

• Open Google Map
• Search for a GP
• Select a GP with a satisfactory location and rating
• Click to enter their official website
• Find New Patient Registration
• Fill out the registration form as required
• Send the form to their email/or submit the form online
• Wait for the result

How Long: You will normally need to wait 4 to 8 weeks for notification of successful registration.

Emergency: If you need to see a doctor urgently while you are waiting, you can search for the hospital on Google Maps and go to their A&E department. If they feel that your condition does not require urgent treatment, you can go to a pharmacy or Boots to buy the medicines you need.

NOTE: In the UK, you may be asked to agree to the organ donation agreement when you register with your GP. If you don't want to do this, make sure you say so when you fill in the registration form. If you change your address, you may need to choose a new GP to register with (the new GP will automatically cancel the old GP's registration for you).

Need more help? Click here to visit DMU's website or email us!

Applying for a local bank card can make it easier for you to make cross-border payments to the UK, pay your tuition fees, take the underground or bus, and make other everyday payments!

UK banks that offer bank accounts for international students: Natwest, Santander, Barclays, Lloyds, TSB，HSBC，Monzo，Revolut，Starling, etc.

Choose your preferred bank:

• Go to their website
• Click Open Account
• Follow the instructions to complete the application
• Book an offline appointment (some online banks, such as Monzo, Starling, Revolut, etc., do not require this step)
• Wait for your bank card to arrive.

What you need:

• Identification (passport, BRP etc.);
• Proof of address (bank letter from university, you can click here to download from Goldsmiths University website);
• Proof of study (your offer).

NOTE: When filling in the postal address on your bank card, please make sure that your address is detailed enough, including house number, building name and postcode, etc.; do not carry out financial transactions with people you do not know or links to non-school official websites, and beware of those claiming to be from embassies, couriers and police stations. If you have any questions, you can email us for advice!

You can visit the goldsmiths website for more information

A SIM card can make answering calls and some registrations easier!

Optional mobile network include: EE, Vodafone, giffgaff, LEBARA, etc.

Where to buy: supermarket chains (Iceland, Sainsbury's, Tesco, etc.) or online websites (Uswitch, compare the market, etc.).

Understanding some of the public facilities and related policies of the dormitory can help you enjoy life better!

If you are living in student accommodation, they will usually provide a pre-booked service for bedding sets，they also will provide some essential furniture, as well as public facilities and spaces such as washing machines and lounges.If you don't live in student accommodation, you'll need to email your landlord or letting agent to ask if they provide these items and services.

If you live in student accommodation, you don't need to worry about Council Tax. If you're not living in student accommodation, you'll need to prove to your local council that you're a student by showing them your university's Exemption Letter. Click here to download your exemption letter.

Note: Smoking is not allowed inside the apartment. If you need to smoke, you will have to go outside, to the balcony or to the roof; if you want to change, cancel or extend your contract, you can send an email directly to the reception of the apartment and they will help you with it.

If you live in student accommodation, you can contact us if you need any help! Or visit UAL's university website for more accommodation advice!

Download and sign up for Student Discount App could help you get discounts on shopping, fun and dining out!

Such as UniDAYs, StudentBeans, Totum.

A student discount travel card can help you save money!

All over the UK: Apply for 16-25 Rail card or 26-30 Rail card, which can help you enjoy discounts on train tickets, DLR, and TfL rail! Purchase address.

London Area: A Student Oyster card saves you 30% on underground and bus prices, available to buy daily, weekly and monthly! Purchase website.

Visit the UAL's university website for more information on how to travel!

For more student discount options, check out UAL's official website

Making friends can help you settle in more quickly to your new surroundings!

Invite your flatmates to go shopping and cook a meal together! Invite your classmates to explore the campus and city together!

You can also get to know more people from different cultural backgrounds by taking part in some of the activities below!

Social Events - Throughout the school year there are regular social events such as trips to nearby cities, exhibitions, coffee chats, film nights, creative fairs, etc! This is a great opportunity to make friends or play with your friends. Click on the official Goldsmiths School website for more information on events and to make an appointment! Or click on the official DMU school website to view and book a trip to the city of your choice!

Student Societies - We have over 70 different school clubs, covering different sports and interests, as well as some cultural societies! Click on the Goldsmiths学校官网 to browse the societies and community activities you are interested in, and click to join!

Have you found the nearby supermarket, subway or bus station? Remember to explore more delicious and fun places around!

Click through to see 101 ideas for free things to do in London!

Do you understand British cultural norms?

• British people like to say 'please' and 'thank you' and appreciate when others do too.
• People in the UK 'queue' (or line up) when waiting for a service — it's considered rude to 'push in' ahead of people who were there before you.
• It's considered bad manners and, in some areas, a punishable offence to spit or to throw rubbish (litter) in the streets.
• It's expected that people will arrive on time for meetings, appointments and classes. If you're going to be late, it's polite to tell the person/ people you are meeting beforehand if possible, and to apologise for being late when you arrive.
• Smoking in all public enclosed places, public buildings or on public transport is illegal in the UK. This also applies to e-cigarettes and vapes, so always look for a designated smoking area.