I would like to share my U.K. life experience with you guys in order to make it easier for you.
>> Starting from India.
---- Things to pack
?????? Clothing:
Jeans, T-shirts, Formals you can bring but you wont be using very often. Thermal wear two sets, jerkin (if you are coming here to study during winter term just bring at a thick one and thin one. If suppose you are coming during summer term then you can come and buy very good jerkins here in Marks and Spencers, H&M, Primark for cheaper rates. You can buy duvet and pillows for a very cheaper rates in ASDA and Sainsburys.
?????? Food stuffs:
You can get basmati rice, wheat flour, curd, green chillies and some Indian items from Taj grocery. But you wont be getting masala (sambar, chilli chicken, rasam, mutton masala powders) items here so try bringing more. Try to bring bring ready mix powders (dhall powder, instant rice mix powders) as much as you can. Also bring some spices any how you will be getting here but too costly.
?????? Other accessories:
vessels like frying pan, rice cooker (pressure or electric) , those who really like idli bring idly cooker. You can get all these over here but too costly. If you have enough space bring all these or adjust accordingly. Laptops are cheaper than India so it's better to buy here.
?????? Financial details:
You can bring one hundred pound and rest in the form of travelers card or visa debit card. Don't bring Maestro card, they wont be accepting. With those two cards your parents can credit the money from India, you can withdraw here.
?????? Arrangements to be made before coming:
Arrange for university accommodation or for off campus accommodation by searching in www.gumtree.com .Always book online tickets earlier for cheaper rates.
http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx
for buses as well as trains. You can buy a 20 pounds ticket for 2 pounds by funfare in national express.
If you are done with your accommodation you can order for a free SIM from a service provider by going online to the following website and order a free SIM card for you as well as for your friend (Two in one).
https://www.three.co.uk/Pay_As_You_Go/Free_SIM/Order_a_free_SIM
http://freesim.o2.co.uk/mRwnbuEp
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First step in U.K.
If you have already booked a ticket in National Express you can get into the bus directly or else you need to go there and buy ticket. After reaching your university or accommodation. You need to open a bank account by getting a letter from your university. You need to apply for the national insurance number after coming here in order to apply for part time jobs .
National Insurance mobile number: 08459157006.
Applying for part time jobs:
You need to apply online in some supermarkets and restaurants. Those who very good in web designing and software may get a part time job easily.
Transportation in Brighton:
It's better to get a pass for a year it will cost you about 300 pounds. Else for three months it would cost you about 100 pounds. You can get the weekly pass for 10 pounds. You can travel anywhere within Brighton and Hove.
You can cycles for cheaper rates in www.gumtree.com which would really be helpful for you.
If you have any queries you can post your questions I will try to answer as earlier as possible. May God bless......
Thanks and regards,
Syed Ibrahim.
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