What to do upon arrival in the UK?

Upon arrival in the UK, there are a couple things you would need to do which are expected and this involves sorting out your accommodation, registering to get your student card, getting a online bank statement, registering with the GP, applying for your national insurance, student bus pass and rail way card..

1. First day at University- Sort out your student card; On your first day at university, you would  need to navigate around, know the facilities available on campus precisely the different halls, laboratories, varsity, library, lecture theater, gym...etc just to name a few. 

On that same day, you would need to register to get a student ID card  and would also be required to go to the finance offer to request for a enrollment letter which is very important. The enrollment letter is much needed to enable you open a back account. Before the enrollment letter is issued, the finance office may request to see your original documents: which are passport, transcript and certificate. So make sure you have that ready. Student ID's are also issued on the same day, so make sure you get your student ID on that same day as it would be a life saver enabling you have access to to the library, gym and other facilities in the university.

2. Opening a bank account: Opening a bank account for your first time would require the following documentation which is a copy of your passport, biometrics and proof address. Your proof of address in this case can be two things: a copy of your tenant's contract and the letter of enrollment issued by the university. There are more than 7 banks high street banks to choose from and they include: Barclays, NatWest, Santender, HSBC, Metro, Llyods, National building society, Halifax. Digital popular banks include: Revolut, Monzo, Tide, Stirling, Monese, Anna, 

3. Registering with a GP: You remember paying your NHS surcharge right, the essence of that  is to carter for your health needs in case you fall sick. Go to google and find the nearest GP next to you which should be a walk-able distance preferably. To register at the GP, you would a copy of your passport, your biometrics and a proof of address which can be your letter of enrollment from the university or your tenant's agreement.

4. Apply for a rail way card and bus card: If your university is in London. you definitely need to apply for a student bus card which gives yo 45% off the whole entire duration of your studies. Click o this link to find out or apply now. Get a 20% off trains with your rail way ID cars which is a life saver if you would be travelling often

5. Apply for your National Insurance; To apply for your national insurance number, kindly click her . As you know your national insurance number is very detrimental if you're planning or trying to get the Job. It is a requirement by many employers to have a national insurance so that you can pay tax, 

6. You would need buy a phone or start with a SIM card: There are lots of SIM providers out there and we do not encourage you to get a SIM contract straight a way. You can start with giffgaff which offers monthly flexible payment, Lebara, Lyca, Vox, ...etc to name a few. If you are considering a SIM contract, I would strongly recommend you try, Three, 02, EE, vodaphone.