{"id":193,"date":"2017-06-09T11:50:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T11:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/ioppn-bscpsycholgy\/?p=193"},"modified":"2017-09-26T12:39:17","modified_gmt":"2017-09-26T12:39:17","slug":"193","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/ioppn-students\/2017\/06\/09\/193\/","title":{"rendered":"Going International"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi all,<\/p>\n

The months are creeping into September! Do you own an umbrella which is light enough that you wouldn\u2019t mind carrying it every day in case it rains? If not, you may decide to invest in one prior to coming to London! Coming from an international background, sometimes it\u2019s hard to know these unspoken rules; but everyone at King\u2019s is so welcoming and will be sure to tell you about these sorts of \u2018London Hacks\u2019. Also, it doesn\u2019t actually rain as much as Londoners like to pretend it does!<\/p>\n

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The BSc Psychology course has 15% international students and that\u2019s just people outside of Europe. If we include everyone who \u2018flies\u2019 in, and is not from the UK, that percentage rises exponentially. Additionally, the Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience (where our degree is based) is ranked the top research institute in Europe, drawing in people from different backgrounds all across the globe. King\u2019s is proud to be so internationally diverse, with a combined total of 37% of both European and international students throughout all courses. It\u2019ll be hard not to find someone else from your home country. One international student we talked to described our course as \u201cone big family who come from every part of the world \u2013 that just makes us all interesting!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Throughout the year we hold events both within our department and throughout King\u2019s to celebrate our international backgrounds. There is an international week to celebrate every culture with a free food festival<\/a> at the beginning of the term. Definitely take time out of your schedule to sample everything! Food is a great way to explore new cultures.<\/p>\n

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At the IoPPN we have an international team and a student forum who also hold events. There are free monthly coffee mornings where you can get to know other people on the course and across the faculty. There is also an international student representative who has set up a buddy scheme for international students and is there to answer any questions and point you in the direction of resources and support.<\/p>\n

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There are many societies<\/a> (student groups) at King\u2019s, ranging from sports to special interests to those based on different cultures and nationalities. These are a great way to find out more about new cultures or to connect with other people from your own. If you are homesick this can be a great way to be with welcoming people for a comforting home cooked meal.<\/p>\n

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Of course, it\u2019s always important to consider safety when you are in an unfamiliar place. We think the best advice is to know how to react appropriately in different situations. \u00a0Why not travel with new friends and \u00a0get to know the city together. Grab a buddy and try all the different modes of transportation (even the commuter ferry!) It\u2019s a great excuse to explore everything when you\u2019re getting to know your area. King\u2019s also host special Welcome and Orientation<\/a> days for international students, which are packed full of helpful advice and opportunities to get to know other students.<\/p>\n

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If you have any questions feel free to ask us in the offer holder Facebook group<\/a>. We look forward to speaking to you then!<\/p>\n

Pauline and Val<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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