Adjusting to different ways of teaching and learning Welcome to the page on “how to ace your degree”. You have already decided to come and join us here at London Metropolitan University and we can’t wait to meet you. By the time you arrive, we would like you to understand our academic expectations of you, … Read more
Preparing for your first weeks of classes on campus About this Session: Your first week or two at university set the scene for everything that will come afterwards. Get this right and you will be well on your way to a highly successful year. In this session, Michael Upton, Head of Teaching and Learning Development … Read more
Culture shock Welcome to the UK and to London, one of the most exciting capital cities in the world. You now have easy access to a wide variety of cultural, sporting, entertainment and educational opportunities. The first few weeks of being in the UK may feel exciting as you navigate your new life in London … Read more
This is a series of resources to refer to while you prepare to come to the UK and as you adjust to new ways of studying here. Most of them are also relevant for undergraduate students too. An excellent starting point is Prepare for Success – an important online toolkit for international students coming to … Read more
Advice for International Students Coming to London to Manage Their Finances It is certainly true that the UK is in a cost of living crisis and all of us have felt that our bills have gone up and money doesn’t go as far as it used to. We asked our current international students about the … Read more
Finding accommodation, travelling in London and the UK Where you live while you study at LondonMet is a big decision. Where you choose to live will affect how you experience your course, your ability to engage in your studies, impact your finances and how much part-time work you can do. It pays to do your … Read more
Dealing with UK English Language in the first weeks You may have spent years learning English in your home country or grown up with English being spoken in your house as a second or third language. You may also have passed your IELTS exam recently and think you are prepared for the UK and its … Read more