For the first semester at Northeastern University, Alex decided to enroll in the N.U. in the London program. He will spend his first semester in London, England, and then resume his education in Boston, MA.
To travel to London, Alex needed to renew his U.S. Passport and order airline tickets.
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Here is the video recording of the Northeastern Pre-Arrival Presentation.
June 16, 2021N.U.in.London Session
Panel
Aisling Wakefield - N.U.In London, the program coordinator
Kate Berge - program coordinator
Questions
- Site preparation - how to best prepare for N.U.In London?
- Attend NU.in. Orientation sessions
- Prepare a to-do list for London (bucket list)
- Prescriptions / medical issues
- Basic cooking skills (1-2 healthy meals)
- Learn to do laundry
- Health Insurance
- Need a Heavy winter jacket
- Coronavirus
Chat Questions
Anonymous Attendee 01:16 PM
How does
health insurance work in London, England?
Nicole
Pepin 01:18 PM
Private answer
You
can find information about health insurance in London at
https://nuin.northeastern.edu/destinations/england/health-safety/
Anonymous
Attendee 01:25 PM
Do students with a
U.S. passport need to obtain a visa for NUin?
Kate
Berge 01:29 PM
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
is the best place to check whether you need a visa. Generally speaking, U.S.
citizens do not need a visa, but I recommend using this tool and checking with
your local consulate if you want to double-check, as we are not visa
experts.
Anonymous Attendee
01:27 PM
What happens during the first week at N.U.London? Is there a
preset plan, or can the student do whatever he wants?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:29 PM
We had orientation
activities during the first week, which helped us understand the city, the
area around our accommodation, and the location of classes. It is a mix of
programming run by the N.U.in team and time to explore with friends.
Carla
Rodriguez 01:29 PM
Private answer
All
N.U.In England, students participate in on-site orientation upon arrival in
London. This orientation will introduce you to your new neighborhood and the
services available at the New College of the Humanities, review academic
policies and expectations, and build community among the group. You will
engage in sessions about their residence halls, communication in England, and
academics.
Anonymous Attendee
01:28 PM
Can you compare the academic rigor to that of N.U.?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:32 PM
I found it similar
in terms of intensity.
Anonymous
Attendee 01:30 PM
Are we allowed to
do things in the program unrelated to the N.U.? For example, are we allowed to
leave campus on the weekends?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:30 PM
Yes, for sure. The
city is your oyster in every way!
Anonymous
Attendee 01:33 PM
Did any of you go
outside London for a weekend to Paris or something along those lines?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:35 PM
Yes! We did travel
a lot. But you must plan to travel around classes and assignments because it
gets intense sometimes to juggle travel and academic assignments.
Anonymous
Attendee 01:34 PM
How are roommates
assigned? What if they don’t get along?
Anonymous
Attendee 01:35 PM
Are the residences
close to the classrooms? Will they need to figure out transportation for
classes?
Vaaridhi Bagrodia
01:36 PM
Yes, it is close! Roughly a 20-minute walk from the
residence.
Anonymous Attendee
01:35 PM
Does Nu.In.Does England follow English holidays?
Carla
Rodriguez 01:36 PM
Private answer
Yes,
the program follows local holidays.
Anonymous
Attendee 01:36 PM
How cold/rainy does
England get during the fall?
Anonymous
Attendee 01:37 PM
What, if anything,
could you do differently?
Anonymous
Attendee 01:38 PM
How will I get cell
phone usage in London?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:38 PM
You can get a local
number when you arrive in London.
Anonymous
Attendee 01:39 PM
Do you need to
bring sheets and towels?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:40 PM
You can! But a lot
of us just bought them locally in London.
Anonymous
Attendee 01:39 PM
What is the weather
like from Sept-Dec? Do you need a heavy winter coat/jacket?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:43 PM
You need a heavy
jacket/coat because it does get cold towards the end. Ideally, something
water-resistant because it rains frequently and unexpectedly in London.
Simona
Ruderman 01:39 PM
How much (or how
little) should our students bring? Two suitcases worth? More or less?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:42 PM
Two suitcases
should be more than enough!
Anonymous
Attendee 01:42 PM
Did the staff help
orient you on how to use the tube? During orientation week?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:44 PM
Yes! For the first
week, the I.C. would go to class with us on the tube in the morning, which was
very helpful. Orientation gives multiple opportunities to get accustomed to
the tube.
Anneliese Abdella
01:43 PM
Are there any good gluten-free food options near campus?
Vaaridhi
Bagrodia 01:45 PM
Gluten-free options
are all over London. London is super friendly for gluten-free eating. I didn’t
find a single restaurant or cafe without a few options.
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