International Student Advice

The weekly update of social events and opportunities for personal development whilst you are here in Bath.

Want a weekend to remember? The Best of British – Weekend Away to Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Weekend away for international students. Fantastic location- Great memories!!.
Early bird payment deadline extended- pay before the end of February!!

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
Student Volunteer Week!
Want to meet the local community? Improve your English? Gain employability skills? Look out for events in volunteer week!

Tues 22
Café International
19:30 Royal Family Event –free but let them know you are coming!
Where? Widcombe Baptist Church

Wed 23 Feb
Employability Workshop
Workshops, panel discussions, presentations and mock interviews. Delivered by university personnel, local and national businesses and graduate recruiters.
FREE! Sign up here: http://www.bathstudent.com/boost/

12:45-13:45 Globe Café – Free lunch for International Students, hosted by the Christian Union
Where? The Chaplaincy

Thurs 24th Feb 2011
11:00 – 14:00 Want to meet the local community? Work with children? Befriend others? Help with homelessness? Help in overseas projects? Learn about fundraising? Come along and find out more about local charities offering a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Where? Elements/Student Centre

Sunday 27
Calling Catholic Students
12:00-13:00 Roman Catholic Holy Mass with Father Bill McLoughlin
Where? In the chaplaincy ,down the steps to the right of the library .

Monday 28
16:00- 17:00 Tea and Talk
Come along and share your experiences in the UK. Practice your English and meet other international students. Free Tea and Coffee and Biscuits- Meet others, Make friends, make the most of your time in the UK.
Where? Upstairs in the SU Student Centre

Tuesday 29
12:45 Want some warm soup and a warmer welcome? Oxfam lunch!-Good, cheap food to raise money for an international development organisation. http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/getevent.php?event_id=8224&catIds=ALL

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

Want a taste of Modern British Culture?
See here for the most up-to –date performances, film, music and art at the University of Bath ICIA

Tuesday 28 June 2011
‘Buildings Don’t Use Energy, People Do
A free conference for all research students from the University of Bath.:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/ace/events/
Where? University of Bath

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011
28 February- 13 March- Fair trade fortnight! How can a bar of chocolate change the world for farmers in developing countries?

Saturday 5 March 2011
19:30 Traditional Irish and Scottish Dancing – “A Ceilidh”!
Fantastic live band, hot food and a caller to teach beginners the steps- great fun!
For tickets email :cathsoc.bath@gmail.com
Where? Meet at the Chaplaincy friendly members of
Cathsoc to walk over to the venue

Monday 7 March 2011
Do something amazing!! Give blood!!
http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/3078/

26th March- 3rd April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Want to share your culture with others?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information

30 March 2011
10.00am to 15.15 Equality Forum http://www.bath.ac.uk/universitysecretary/equalities/forum2011/equalityforum2011.html Want to volunteer? Email m.a.bertrand@bath.ac.uk

FURTHER INFORMATION
Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 28 February 2011.

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast – http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012

**Quote of the week**
“Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has..” Margaret Mead
Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

Opportunities for EU and International Students: 15 February 2011

The weekly update of social events and opportunities for personal development whilst you are here in Bath.

Day trip to Cheddar Caves in Somerset
19 Feb 2011 –Visit the splendid Cheddar Caves and explore a working Cheese Factory £22:00 –Discover Trip -
Pay in CASH at the Reception of the SU Student Centre

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
Colombian Week at Bath
February 14 – 18
Organised by Bath Latin American Network – BATLAM
http://www.bath.ac.uk/eri/ERI-BATLAM-home-page.htm

Tues 15
Want to help with the Bulgaria Aid Trip Project? Informal interviews are being held for those interested in the project, so if you would like more information or to arrange an interview please email Ellie (erss20@bath.ac.uk) and Jo (jep34@bath.ac.uk)

18.15 Colombian Film night – “La Estrategia del Caracol” -
A comedy about a group of residents in one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Bogotá .An exploration of poverty and the desire to overcome difficult circumstances.
Where? 8W 2.6

18:15 -19:45 Volunteering in International Development. Discuss the issues and listen to the debate.

Café International
19:30 Valentines Evening –free but let them know you are coming!
Where? Widcombe Baptist Church

Wednesday 16
12:45-13:45 Globe Café – Free lunch for International Students, Hosted by the Christian Union
Where? The Chaplaincy

13.15 “What if Latin America Ruled the World” by Oscar Guardiola.
Oscar Guardiola-Rivera teaches International Law and International Affairs at Birkbeck College, University of London. He is recognized as one of the foremost voices in Latin American philosophy, Human Rights, culture, and conflict resolution.
Where? 1WN 3.23

Thursday 17
17 Feb 2011
12:15-13:00 The Bath Award “Stand out from the crowd- Accredit your skills” Have the skills and experiences gained alongside your academic studies recognised by future

14.15: Colombia: Leading Investor Focus in Latin America– Proexport President Mr. Juan Guillermo Perez – 3W 3.7 Juan Guillermo is the Director of Proexport Colombia’s London Office as well as the Commercial Attaché for the Embassy of Colombia in the United Kingdom since March 2009.

18.15: Colombian Film night – “Los Viajes del Viento” by Ciro Guerra -
Winner of several prices, including the City of Rome award of the Cannes Film Festival in 2009, Los Viajes del Viento [The Wind Journey] portrays the story of a musician with a cursed instrument.
Where? 1E 2.4

Friday 18
15.15 – “Latin America and Colombia: Economic Perspectives for 2011 and Beyond” Stephen Keppel editor of the Economist Intelligence Unit team of Latin American. He has also contributed to BBC television and radio programs including Newsnight, GMT, BBC News and BBC World Service.
Where? WH1 LT

Saturday 19
19:30 Black Tie Recital- Talented student soloist and small groups perform classical music with wine and cheese reception . Just £5.00
http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1469/

Sunday 20
Calling Catholic Students
12:00-13:00 Roman Catholic Holy Mass with Father Bill McLoughlin
Where? In the chaplaincy ,down the steps to the right of the library .

Monday 21
16:00- 17:00 Tea and Talk
Come along and share your experiences in the UK. Practice your English and meet other international students. Free Tea and Coffee and Biscuits- Meet others, Make friends, make the most of your time in the UK.
Where? Upstairs in the SU Student Centre
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Exercise your democratic rights!- The Students’ Union is changing the roles of the people who govern it- make sure that you vote in the referendum. http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/2967/
Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011
4-5 June 2011 The Best of British – Weekend Away to Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Weekend away for international students. Fantastic location- Great memories!!

23 Feb 2011
Employability Workshop
Workshops, panel discussions, presentations and mock interviews. Delivered by university personnel, local and national businesses and graduate recruiters.
FREE! Sign up here: http://www.bathstudent.com/boost/

24th Feb 2011
11:00 – 14:00 Want to meet the local community? Work with Children? Befriend others? Help with homelessness? Help in overseas projects? Learn about fundraising? Come along and find out more about local charities offering a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Where? Elements/Student Centre

26th March- 3rd April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Want to share your culture with others?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information
FURTHER INFORMATION
Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 21 February 2011.

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast – http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012
**Quote of the week**
“In our hectic, fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. The sense of belonging we feel when we make the time to take an active role in our communities can give us a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.” Robert Alan
Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

Opportunities for EU and International Students: 07 February

This is the weekly update of social events and opportunities for personal development whilst you are here in Bath. Welcome to all the new exchange and visiting students who arrived last week.

 Paintballing! 12 Feb £16:00 book now!

This week- Book ahead for your Discover Trips to explore the best of Britain-  From the glorious caves in Cheddar to ancient Stonehenge.

 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

 7- 12 Feb Re: Fresh Week Renew your resolutions- plenty of opportunities to meet new people

 Photo competition! “A Postcard Home” – Send us your photos -a moment, a person, a place or even a feeling that captures your experience since you arrived in Bath for the first time. Send your digital photo by 17:00 TODAY to:
International-student-advice@bath.ac.uk

 Tuesday 8

12:00-14:00 Society Showcase- Join a society from one of the 85 the Students’ Union has to offer.http://www.bathstudent.com/socs/societies/

Where? SU Student Centre

 Models Required for a Charity Fashion Show! 10:00-15:00 http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1501/

In Elements in the SU Students Centre

 Café International 19:30 – Chinese New Year event- free but let them know you are coming!

Where? Widcombe Baptist Church

 Wednesday 9

12:30-14:00  - Globe Café- Free Lunch for international students hosted by the Christian Union- Open to all-

Where? In the chaplaincy, down the steps to the right of the library.

 Friday 11 Feb

11:00-14:00  - Re-Fresh Fair- a fresh opportunity to join clubs and societies in the Students’ Union.

 Sat  12 Feb

Paintballing- Day Trip £16:00 book now!

Sun 13 Feb

12:00-15:00 5 a side football competition.

Where? Founders Sports Hall

19:15-21:15 Film Night- Toy Story 3

Free! Comic cartoon from Pixar starring Tom Hanks

Where? 5W2.4 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Want Experience in Event Management? Be part of a team organising events and welcoming thousands of students in October. Full time work over the summer period.

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Exercise your democratic rights!- The Students’ Union is changing the roles of the people who govern it- make sure that you vote in the referendum.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011

4-5 June 2011 The Best of British – Weekend Away to Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Weekend away for international students. Fantastic location- Great memories!! More details to follow.

17 Feb 2011

12:15-13:00 The Bath Award “Stand out from the crowd- Accredit your skills” The skills and experiences gained alongside your academic studies are being recognised and valued more and more by employers.

Day trip to Cheddar Caves in Somerset

19 Feb 2011 – Cheddar Caves and Cheese Factory £22:00 –Discover Trip Book now to avoid disappointment

  23 Feb 2011

Employability Workshop

Workshops, panel discussions, presentations and mock interviews. Delivered by university personnel, local and national businesses and graduate recruiters.FREE! More details to follow.

Skills for business and the future – see here for details

26th March- 3rd April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Want to share your culture with others?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information http://www.bathstudent.com/festival/

 26^th March – Discover Trip to Stonehenge and Salisbury. Tickets on sale now -

FURTHER INFORMATION

 Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 14  February 2011.

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast – http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012

**Quote of the week** 

 “Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can – there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.” Sarah Caldwell

 Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter!  Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath‘

Happy Lunar new year to those who are celebrating! Enjoy the inter-semester break!
Paintballing! 12 Feb £16:00 book now!Want to get rid of some of that exam stress? Why not have a go at paintballing and get it all out of your system!
This week- why not book ahead for your Discover Trips? From ancient Stonehenge to the glorious caves in Cheddar-http://www.bathstudent.com/discover/

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

International Student Advisers – Student Services Centre
Please note that the International Student Advice Team drop in sessions will be CLOSED Monday 07 February.

Sessions will resume on Wednesday 13:30-15:30 and Friday 10:00-12:00

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

Thursday 3 Feb Lunar (Chinese) New Year
Happy Lunar New Year! A special day for students from China, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore. Write and tell us what YOUR plans are- Send us your photos and comments to be published in the student newspaper. Email R.bruce@bath.ac.uk

Sunday 6 Feb
11.30am – 16:00 Lunar New Year Extravaganza!
Free! The Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Want Experience in Event Management? Be part of a team organising events and welcoming thousands of students during the Freshers’ Week in October. http://www.bathstudent.com/jobs/vacancy/1053/
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Exercise your democratic rights!- The Students’ Union is changing the roles of the people who govern it- make sure that you vote in the referendum. http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/2967/
Photo competition! “A Postcard Home” – Send us your photos -a moment, a person, a place or even a feeling that captures your experience since you arrived in Bath for the first time. Send your digital photo by 8th February to:
International-student-advice@bath.ac.uk
DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011
7- 12 Feb Re: Fresh Week
Renew your resolutions- plenty of opportunities to meet new people
http://www.bathstudent.com/refresh/
Monday 7 Feb
16:00-17:00 International Students’ Association Tea and Talk- Catch up with other International Students and meet the new Erasmus students who have just arrived
Tuesday 8
Models Required for a Charity Fashion Show!
10:00-15:00 http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1501/
In Elements in the SU Students Centre

Friday 11 Feb
11:00-14:00 Re-Fresh Fair- a fresh opportunity to join clubs and societies in the Students’ Union. http://www.bathstudent.com/events/6003/1475/

Book Now for a day trip to Cheddar Caves in Somerset
19 Feb 2011 – Cheddar Caves and Cheese Factory £22:00 –Discover Trip http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1494

Look out for our new Discover Trips, from Stonehenge to a trip to the sea at Bournemouth.http://www.bathstudent.com/discover/

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details
http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

28th March- 1 April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Do you have a talent or a skill you want to share?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information http://www.bathstudent.com/festival/

FURTHER INFORMATION
Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 07th February 2011.
Copy deadline: Noon Thursday 3rd February
Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast – http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012
**Quote of the week**
‘When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.’

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

Struggling with illness, family problems or events outside of your control? If you have problems that will affect your studies you MUST let your department know This is called “mitigating circumstances.”  http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/7308/2937/

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Friday 28 January
16:15 Responding to the UKBA visa proposals, including Tier 1 Post Study Work. Representatives from the International Student Advice Team and the Students’ Union will explain their respective responses to the governments’ proposals. Join other international students to voice your concerns. http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/2973/
Where? 3E2.1 Please email international-student-advice@bath.ac.uk to confirm attendance or just come along on the day

International Student Advisers – Student Services Centre
Please note that the International Student Advice service will be CLOSED on Monday 31 January and Monday 07 February.

Wed 26 Jan

19:30-19:00 Looking for a house? Find A Flat Mate!
Free tea and biscuits and the opportunity for students seeking house mates to meet each other, on level 3 of the student centre. For further advice see here:
http://www.townandgown.org.uk/Accommodation/Pages/default.aspx

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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Want Experience in Event Management? Be part of a team organising events and welcoming thousands of students during the Freshers’ Week in October.

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Student Opinion Survey Win a Digital Camera, an Ipod Nano or vouchers for Jamie’s Italian and Superdry! Share your views and experience now.

Exercise your democratic rights!- The Students’ Union is changing the roles of the people who govern it- make sure that you vote in the referendum.

Photo competition! “A Postcard Home” – Send us your photos -a moment, a person, a place or even a feeling that captures your experience since you arrived in Bath for the first time. Send your digital photo by 8th February to:
International-student-advice@bath.ac.uk

Disappointed that you did not get a work placement?
If you received an email about this please complete the online survey. http://tinyurl.com/69rqduy
DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011
Thursday 3 Feb Lunar (Chinese) New Year
A special day for students from China, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore. Write and tell us what YOUR plans are- How will YOU traditionally celebrate? Email international-student-advice@bath.ac.uk

Sunday 6 Feb
11.30am – 16:00 Lunar New Year Extravaganza!
Ethnic Chinese Students! YOUR opportunity to share your culture with others.
Volunteers needed email l.kelly@bath.ac.uk for further details

7- 12 Feb Re: Fresh Week
Renew your resolutions- plenty of opportunities to meet new people
Monday 7 Feb
16:00-17:00 International Students’ Association Tea and Talk- Catch up with other International Students and meet the new Erasmus students who have just arrived
Tuesday 8
Models Required for a Charity Fashion Show!
10:00-15:00 In Elements in the SU Students Centre

Friday 11 Feb
11:00-14:00 Re-Fresh Fair- a fresh opportunity to join clubs and societies in the Students’ Union. Book Now for a day trip to Cheddar Caves in Somerset
19 Feb 2011 – Cheddar Caves and Cheese Factory £22:00 –Discover Trip http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1494

Look out for our new Discover Trips, from Stonehenge to a trip to the sea at Bournemouth.

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details
http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

28th March- 1 April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Do you have a talent or a skill you want to share?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information

Quote of the week “Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.”
Sidney J Harris

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

Struggling with illness, family problems or events outside of your control? If you have problems that will affect your studies you MUST let your department know This is called “mitigating circumstances.” http://www.bath.ac.uk/registry/imc/imc-students.html http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/7308/2937/

Information for exams: Make sure you are fully prepared: http://www.bath.ac.uk/student-records/examinations/examinations-information

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Influence the decision makers! Proposed Changes to visas and Post Study Work -See here for a summary of the UK governments’ consultation and give your comment and opinion http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/2973/
Student Opinion Survey Win a Digital Camera, an Ipod Nano or vouhers for Jamie’s Italian and Superdry! Share your views and experience now. Login to Bathstudent http://www.bathstudent.com/login/?redirect/sos/
International Student Advisers – Student Services Centre
Change in drop-in session times
From Monday 17 January, the drop in session times will change to:
10:00-11:45 Mondays and Fridays in the Student Services Centre in 4 West.
13:30-14:30 Wednesdays
Please note that the International Student Advice service will be CLOSED on Monday 31 January and Monday 07 February.

Does your visa expire in January? Book an appointment as soon as possible. Go to the Student Services Centre in 4 West, or log your enquiry online at http://www.bath.ac.uk/studentservices/services/contact.html

Looking for a new house? Make sure you get advice!!
We recommend that you wait until AFTER your exams before you start searching. . The housing lists will come out on 9th Feb (accredited) and 23 Feb (non accredited) on the University’s Accommodation website.The Advice and Representation Centre is here to offer advice when you need it- speak to us BEFORE you sign your contract!

OPPORTUNITIES
Make your CV stand out! Enter the Shine! awards – the UK’s international student competition. Act quickly!! The closing date is 19 January 2011. Please send your applications to international-student-advice@bath.ac.uk for checking

Free Lunch and £10 voucher! Share your experience and views on equality and diversity

Don’t forget! Photo competition! “A Postcard Home” – Send us your photos -a moment, a person, a place or even a feeling that captures your experience since you arrived in Bath for the first time. Send your digital photo by 8th February to:
International-student-advice@bath.ac.uk

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011
Thursday 3 Feb Lunar (Chinese) New Year
A special day for students from China, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore. Write and tell us what YOUR plans are- How will YOU traditionally celebrate?

Sunday 6 Feb
11.30am – 16:00 Lunar New Year Extravaganza!
Ethnic Chinese Students! YOUR opportunity to share your culture with others.
Volunteers needed email l.kelly@bath.ac.uk for further details

Friday 11 Feb
11:00-14:00 Re-Fresh Fair- a fresh opportunity to join clubs and societies in the
Students’ Union.

DISCOVER TRIPS! – Classic British Trips with value for money.
Saturday 12 Feb
08:00-16:00 Book Now! Paintballing Trip Want to get rid of some of that exam stress? Why not have a go at paintballing?

Saturday 19 Feb 2011
Cheddar Caves and Cheese Factory £22:00 –Discover Trip

Saturday 26 March
Stonehenge and Salisbury Visit the world famous pre-historic and mystical monument of Stonehenge. With a free guided tour of Salisbury Cathedral with its 750 years of history and Britain’s tallest spire.

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details

1.Skills for Work and Business
2.Skills for Study
3.Postgraduate Training
4.BANTER Business Enterprise Training
5.Lifestyle and Wellbeing
6.IT Training
7.Volunteer Training
8.Training for Clubs and Societies
9.Vehical Training

28th March- 1 April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Do you have a talent or a skill you want to share?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information

Quote of the week
“An educational system isn’t worth a great deal if it teaches students how to make a living but doesn’t teach them how to make a life.” Author Unknown

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

Over the next two weeks, most of you will be focusing on exams- all the best to you! Here is some information to keep you up to date.

Friday 14 Jan 2011
13:15 Managing Exam Anxiety Workshop
Worrying about revision? Panicking about the exams?
Find new ways of managing. Contact listening@bath.ac.uk

Struggling with illness, family problems or events outside of your control? If you have problems that will affect your studies you MUST let your department know This is called “mitigating circumstances.” http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/7308/2937/

Information for exams: Make sure you are fully prepared:

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Influence the decision makers! Proposed Changes to visas and Post Study Work -See here for a summary of the UK governments’ consultation and give your comment and opinion

 International Student Advisers – Student Services Centre now open.
Change in drop-in session times
From Monday 17 January, the drop in session times will change to:
10:00-11:45 Mondays and Fridays in the Student Services Centre in 4 West.
13:30-14:30 Wednesdays
Does your visa expire in January? Book an appointment as soon as possible. Go to the Student Services Centre in 4 West, or log your enquiry online at http://www.bath.ac.uk/studentservices/services/contact.html

Looking for a new house? Make sure you get advice!!
We recommend that you wait until AFTER your exams. The housing lists will come out on 9th Feb (accredited) and 23 Feb (non accredited) The Advice and Representation Centre is here to offer advice when you need it- speak to us BEFORE you sin your contract! http://www.bathstudent.com/welfare/guides/housing/

OPPORTUNITIES
Make your CV stand out! Enter the Shine! awards – the UK’s international student competition. Act quickly!! The closing date is 19 January 2011. Please send your applications to international-student-advice@bath.ac.uk for checking

Student Opinion Survey Win a Digital Camera, an Ipod Nano or vouhers for Jamie’s Italian and Superdry! Share your views and experience now.

 Exercise your democratic rights!- The Students’ Union is changing the roles of the people who govern it- make sure that you vote in the referendum.
Free Lunch and £10 voucher! Share your experience and views on equality and diversity

Sunday 6th February 2011
11.30am – 16:00 Lunar New Year Extravaganza!
Ethnic Chinese Students! YOUR opportunity to share your culture with others.
Volunteers needed email l.kelly@bath.ac.uk for further details.

Job opportunity for graduates and current students in Bath! http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/2935/

Want help to find a part-time job? “Joblink” have specialist staff to help you http://www.bathstudent.com/joblink/

28th March- 1 April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Do you have a talent or a skill you want to share?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information
Want to meet the local community? From helping out at the local cats and dogs home, to a trip to a Bulgarian or Romanian orphanage. There are plenty of great opportunities in the year to come: Start planning now!
Don’t forget! Photo competition! “A Postcard Home” – Send us your photos -a moment, a person, a place or even a feeling that captures your experience since you arrived in Bath for the first time. Send your digital photo by 8th February to:International-student-advice@bath.ac.uk

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2010
Book Now for a day trip to Cheddar Caves in Somerset
19 Feb 2011 – Cheddar Caves and Cheese Factory £22:00 –Discover Trip

Look out for our new Discover Trips
http://www.bathstudent.com/discover/

12 Feb – Paintballing – Discover Trip
19 Feb 2011 – Cheddar Caves and Cheese Factory £22:00 –Discover Trip http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1494/
4 – 6 Mar 2011 – Weekend Away -An opportunity to stay with a British Family
19 Mar 2011 – Wells Trip Discover Trip
26 Mar 2011 – Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral – Discover Trip
28 Mar-04 April 2011 –Festival on the Hill http://www.bathstudent.com/festival/
16th April 2011 – Longleat – Discover Trip
04-05 June 2011 – Weekend Away to Dorset and the Jurassic Coast with the International Student Advice Team
11th June 2011 – Bournemouth – Discover Trip

Quote of the week
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up.”
- Thomas Edison

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

Happy New Year!! Been too busy with work and studies to meet other British and international students? Need advice on how to prepare for your future? Want to be up to date with essential information? The Weekly Email Bulletin will keep you up to date. Get your diary ready and plan to make the most of every opportunity.

 Don’t forget! Photo competition! “A Postcard Home” – Send us your photos -a moment, a person, a place or even a feeling that captures your experience since you arrived in Bath for the first time. Send your digital photo by 8th February to:International-student-advice@bath.ac.uk

Would you like to have your writing published? Did any of you visit a HOST family over Christmas? Did you go to any of the Christmas day events or carol services? We would love to hear about your experiences. Please email r.bruce@bath.ac.uk with photos and a short description of what happened.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

International Student Advisers – Student Services Centre now open.
Please attend a drop-in advice session if you have a general enquiry.
10:00-12:45 Mondays and Fridays in the Student Services Centre in 4 West.
13:30-15:30 Wednesdays
Does your visa expire in January? Book an appointment as soon as possible. Go to the Student Services Centre in 4 West, or log your enquiry online

Revising for exams? Struggling with illness, family problems or events outside of your control? If you have problems that will affect your studies you MUST let your department know –This is called “mitigating circumstances.” http://www.bath.ac.uk/registry/imc/imc-students.html

Information for exams: Make sure you are fully prepared:

Looking for a new house? Make sure you get advice!!
Wait until AFTER your exams. The housing lists will come out on 9th Feb (accredited) and 23 Feb (non accredited)
The Advice and Representation Centre is here to help.

Make your CV stand out! Enter the Shine! awards – the UK’s international student competition. Act quickly!! The closing date is 19 January 2011. Please send your applications to international-student-advice@bath.ac.uk for checking
http://tinyurl.com/yh76htf

Job opportunity for graduates and current students in Bath! Gain training and leadership skills and make a difference for others.

28th March- 1 April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Do you have a talent or a skill you want to share?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information
Want to meet the local community? From helping out at the local cats and dogs home- to a trip to a Bulgarian or Romanian orphanage. There are plenty of great opportunities in the year to come: Start planning now!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2010
Look out for our new Discover Trips
7 Feb 2011 – Avenue Q Theatre Royal Bath – Discover Trip
19 Feb 2011 – Cheddar Caves and Cheese Factory –Discover Trip
4 – 6 Mar 2011 – Weekend Away -An opportunity to stay with a British Family
19 Mar 2011 – Wells Trip Discover Trip
26 Mar 2011 – Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral – Discover Trip
9-10 April 2011 – Weekend Away to Dorset and the Jurassic Coast with the International Student Advice Team (date to be confirmed)
16th April 2011 – Longleat – Discover Trip
11th June 2011 – Bournemouth – Discover Trip

Don’t forget to obtain your Residents Discovery card for museums and locations in and around Bath. See here: http://tinyurl.com/2vrdr2y

CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS
Wednesday 5
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh (Nanakshahi calendar) (Sikh )
This day marks birth date of tenth and last Sikh guru. On this day large processions and special prayer gatherings take place at all Gurudwaras

Thurs 6
Epiphany – Many Catholics celebrate the arrival of the kings following the birth of Jesus. In the UK, this is the last day that the Christmas decorations stay up!

Monday 10
Tevet (Jewish ) A day of mourning and fasting in Judaism.

Want to tell us more about YOUR special feast or cultural days? Email r.bruce@hotmail.com

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of self-assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately, reinforces humility. Breaking them is part of the cycle.”
Eric Zorn

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter!  Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath‘

Dear EU and International Students,

The Christmas holidays are generally very quiet, and Christmas time can be lonely if you do not make plans. Make sure you join this Facebook Group of other students in Bath . Why not organise an event to meet up with others?
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=168847669

If you are in University Halls of Residence, please let your duty resident tutor know that you are staying over the Christmas period – particularly if you have had to change your plans and will be staying in Bath unexpectedly.

If you celebrate Christmas, have a wonderful time. If you do not celebrate Christmas we equally wish you a restful and enjoyable break

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
If you receive a visa refusal or rejection letter from the UKBA during the vacation period. Check our website for further information on what to do.
http://www.bath.ac.uk/international/advice/isat.html

Struggling with events outside of your control? From travel difficulties, visa refusals or family illness-If you have problems that will affect your studies you MUST let your department know –This is called “mitigating circumstances.”
http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/7308/2937/

***Opening Hours Over Christmas
Christmas Closure:
On 25 December most shops in the UK will be closed.
There will also be a public holiday on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December so make sure that you are prepared and stock up on food- shops will be open but with limited opening hours,

Monday 3 January will also be a public holiday with many shops closed.

The Student Services Centre and the International Office
Open until 13:00 on 23rd December.
Make sure that you come and collect any essential documents before this date.
Extra drop-in session on Tuesday 4th January 10:00-13:00.

The Advice and Representation Centre
10:00-16:00 Monday 20 December but will close at Midday on 24 December.

 It will re-open on Tuesday 4 January.
The centre offers support to all students at the University of Bath.

Please see here for up to date Christmas Opening Hours

Self Access Language Centre: Access to foreign language DVD’s, books and satellite TV .

The Chaplaincy
Open throughout the Christmas vacation, from 9.00am to 18:00 daily.
Please leave the place as you would like to find it! Comfy chairs, warmth and a Christmas tree are all there for you. If you would like to use the kettle and microwave- contact security. Chaplaincy staff will not be available to contact from 25 -28 December. Please turn out the lights when you leave.
For students of any faith or none.

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

OPPORTUNITIES

Shine Awards
Do you play an active role in University life, the Students’ Union or the local community? Do you volunteer or have you been involved in a business enterprise initiative? Run for the International Student of the Year Shine Award!
http://www.educationuk.org/shine

Photo Competition !! – ‘A postcard home’ Send someone at home a picture that tells your story in Bath so far. It could be a moment, a person, a place or even a feeling that captures your experience since you arrived in Bath for the first time. Send your digital photo by 8th February to: International-student-advice@bath.ac.uk
Want to have your writing published? Want to share your experiences? The Student Newspaper- ” Impact” is looking for you to write articles about your experiences over the holidays. They will help you to edit the stories. Please email r.bruce@bath.ac.uk with your contributions.

Want to visit local attractions for free? – Get your Discovery Card!!
The Resident’s Discovery Card makes it simple and easy for local residents to visit their Council-run museums free of charge.http://tinyurl.com/2vrdr2y
Have a look here for volunteering opportunities that will be coming up in the new year- from conservation projects in the local community to a trip to a Bulgarian orphanage There are plenty of great opportunities in the year to come: http://www.bathstudent.com/volunteer/sca/get-involved/
Look out for our new Discover Trips – to Stonehenge, Wells Cathedral and more. Details to follow. http://www.bathstudent.com/discover/
Culture and Religion
22 December 2010The winter solstice is a Pagan festival called Yule, it is one of the traditional Celtic fire festivals and marks the return of the light after the longest night of the year. Many of the traditions associated with Christmas- such as gift giving and kissing under the green and white “mistletoe” berries come from this ancient festival. Many druids visit Stone Henge on this day
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stonehenge/

Christmas Eve 24 December Churches are open late at night with special services, often with candles and singing to welcome in Christmas day at midnight. http://www.bathabbey.org/

Christmas Day, 25 December Christmas Day is the celebration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians believe that he is the son of God. British people tend to celebrate in their families. There are special church service open to all with singing and music. The celebrations are also marked by the presence of Father Christmas, also known as Santa Claus, bringing gifts for children.
Boxing Day, 26 December“Boxing Day” is celebrated after Christmas Day .Traditionally it was the day that marks giving Christmas gift “boxes” to servants who would have the day off. The shops are usually open longer hours on Boxing Day and so it is sometimes known as a shopping holiday with lots of sales. Opening hours are generally shorter because this is a public holiday

31 December-New Years Eve
You will notice a lot of British people drinking on the streets at New Year. Another, more unusual tradition of “first –footing”- see here for details!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_footing
Next Weekly Email due
–Tuesday 4th January 2010.
Have a good break! Here is the Weather forecast

Dear Students,

Please note that the new Post Study Work application form has now been issued.

The new form contains details of the biometric process.

We therefore strongly recommend that applications submitted from today onwards should be on the new form.