Answering All your College Questions At Kaplan
Students Questions Regarding: Lifestyle
How do I open a bank account?
One of our most frequently asked students questions is how can they open a bank account. You will need a letter from the College in order to open a bank account. In answer to such students questions we will give you this letter during the Induction and Registration events.
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Where can I buy a mobile phone?
Another one of our most popular students questions is regarding this matter. We will give you a free SIM card for your mobile phone during the Induction and Registration events. The SIM will only give you a phone number and access to a network, so you will still need to pay for credit to use the phone.
How do I register with the police?
International college students are often confused about whether they need to do this. Registration with the police takes place during the Induction and Registration events. If you miss induction the Student Services Office will provide international college students with full details on how to register.
How do I register with a doctor?
It is essential that you register with a local doctor. We will help you to arrange this during the Induction and Registration events. All international college students will be able to register, free of charge, at a health centre in London.
Does the College arrange time off to observe religious or cultural festivals?
Our courses require a very high level of academic commitment all year round from our international college students in order to ensure their successful progression. We therefore ask you to attend classes during these festivals.
Where can I practise my faith?
One of the college questions that we get asked is about places to worship. Our college is located in a large, multicultural city with many places to for international college students to worship. The Student Services Office will be able to advise you where the closest one is to your hall of residence or the College.
What extra curricular activities are available at College?
All students will have full access to a wide range of societies and clubs available at our partner university.
In addition the College also arranges social events throughout your study period. One of the college questions we get asked about on this subject is where do such activities take place? Typically, they can be city tours, ice-skating, ten-pin bowling and visits to other cities in the UK.
What are the arrangements for disabled students?
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply to KIC and all applications will be considered. Students are asked to declare their disability on the application form, and we may conduct a phone interview or ask for further information so that we can identify needs and ensure students are supported appropriately.
Accommodation
Will I have to share my room?
No, you will not have to share your room. We have a good choice of accommodation available, but you will always have a single room. Sometimes rooms also have their own private bathroom (ensuite).
Do I have to cook my own meals?
Yes, we do not provide cooked meals for our international college students. However, cooking with friends can be one of the most fun things about living in Halls of Residence and is much cheaper than eating in restaurants all the time. The many shops near the halls are convenient for students to buy food.