Tips for freshers at the University of Nottingham, UK

Following tips might be of great help for new comers at the University of Nottingham.

• Get registered with a General Practitioner soon upon arrival and also fill in HC1 form to get help with medical prescriptions as even simple prescriptions cost much.

• Shopping: Consider Hyson Green especially for desi food and restaurants etc (you can also find cheapest supermarket ASDA there)

A free bus service (Medilink) runs from QMC to Hyson Green:

• The bus to City Hospital drops at Wilkinson street (near Hyson  Green).
• On way back from Wilkinson street Queens drive bus drops at QMC.

• Use transportdirect and google map for journey planning etc. For travel within Nottingham travel passes for students are available. 

• TravelSoc, PGSA and International Office arrange trips for various cities and attractions of England. It’s the best way to explore England and make friends, the student way. Every town has a travel information centre to guide visitors about attractions etc.

• University services worth availing: 

Student Advice Service: For guidance about any matter. 
Anybody Club: For playing different sports and getting to know the sports facilities  offered by univ.
Central Short Courses: Offers different free short courses to boost the skills you may need.
Counselling Service: A free confidential service for helping a student’s problems   
Career Service: For guidance regarding career and arrange presentations by different employers.

              

• Realcycle-nottingham is a platform for residents of Nottingham to either gift unused items or ask from other members. 

• In case of any problem outside university Citizen Advice Bureau, Police and Pakistan Center etc may be of some help.

• Hyson Green and Sneinton are the areas rich with Pakistani community. Majority of Pakistani community in UK is into business and not that aware of education or the students' matters. 

• Unitemp can be helpful for finding any part-time opportunities but it needs a prior CV check via appointment from CCD.  To be considered for jobs etc., a valid National Insurance number is required. For most of jobs, a UK driving license is an advantage. To apply for UK driving test or driving lessons, a provisional driving license is mandatory.

• Don't forget to explore Periodic Table of Videos, The Sixty Symbols and Einstein Blackboard. 

By Fahim Khanzada (Univ. Nottingham)