London Life

Student Life
Your free International Student Identity Card is a passport to countries discount on entry to cultural and sporting events, entertainments, eating out and other services. London's attraction are easily accessible to students and you can enjoy life here without having to spend a lot of money. Application and further information are available from www.isiccard.com or talk to your admission team.

Getting Around
You will fin an !-Z of London street map useful, available from most bookshops or news agents. Driving in London is difficult, with frequent traffic jams and few parking spaces. The best way to get around is by public transport. Rail services and underground services are fast and frequent - and the maps and travel directions are clear. Buses are good for short journey.

Underground and bus route maps are available from London Transport (LT) Information centers at Euston, Heathrow, Kings Cross, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, St. James's Park and Victoria Underground Stations.

UK Students quality for transport discount - you will receive an application as a part of your "Welcome Pack"

Threate, Concrete and Exhibitions
London has been called the cuktural capital of the world and support and impressive variety of artistic activities.

Most national newspaper have good listing guides detailing events and activities, as does the evening standard. Weekly magazine like Time Out are also good sources of information. The society of West End Theatres (SWET) operates a half price ticket booth at Leicester Square which sells tickets for same day performances at reduced rates. It opens at midday for matinees and 2.30 P.M. for evening performances.

Eating Out
You can eat in style in London - almost any style you please. Prices vary enormously. By law, all restaurant must display a menu outside the door giving prices and whether services charges and included. Where services is not included, it is customary to leave a tip of 10 to 15% of the bill.

Approximate Cost of Living
Cost of living in London can be estimated at 9000-10000 Per year made up of the following :

Rent $80.00 (Shared Room) - $150.00 + Per Week
Food $20.00 Per Week
Transport $10.00(Bus Pass) - $ 30.00 (Tube & Bus Pass) Per Week
Entertainment $20.00 - $ 30.00 Per Week(Depending on Your Lifestyle Preferences)