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LOUGHTON
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS’ GUIDE
e15pres@essex.ac.uk / j.regan@essex.ac.uk
CONTACT DETAILS
facebook.com/East15SU
+44 2084 187 358 Instagram: @East15SU essex.su/loughton
EVERY EAST 15 STUDENT IS
AUTOMATICALLY A MEMBER
OF EAST 15 STUDENTS’ UNION
Every East 15 student is automatically a member of the
University of Essex (East 15) Students’ Union. The East 15 SU,
a fully registered charity separate from the University, exists
to represent East 15 students’ interests and provides central
support for students. The SU organises, campaigns, and supports
student events to improve your drama school experience. Stop
by our office, visit our social media pages, or drop us an email
whenever you need!
EAST 15 LOUGHTON PRESIDENT
Hi SU family,
My name is Ibraheem Toure, and I am a final year BA Actor
at East 15. This coming academic year 2020/21 I have been
nominated as the East 15 President. The fundamentals of
what I want to achieve in this role is to amplify the voice of
the student. We as creative students at Loughton have a
loud and important impact on the way we train at E15, from
the social element right through to the education we
receive.
As well as this I want to regenerate the intrinsic sense of
community that East 15 students cultivate within their working
environments. Personally, I have always had an interest in
how community and togetherness can work in creative
spaces.
Hopefully, over this year, I can build connections with as
many students that are part of the E15 family and now the SU
family. Let's grow together and build something fantastic.
PRESIDENT Hi! My name is Molly and I’m your Students’ Union President for this academic year 2020/2021. My role is to lead the strategic direction of the SU and the rest of the sabbatical team, to represent students at the highest involvement within the University and make sure you all get the most kick-ass experiences possible. As a student, I was heavily involved across a lot of things. Last academic year I was the last ever VP Services and Engagement, but before that I was the elected SU Women’s Officer. I also worked in our wonderful campus coffee shop, The Kitchen, for two years, and was involved in a variety of societies, such as Politics, Feminist, Theatre Arts and Show Choir (which I was the President of!). I’m a BA Sociology graduate and I really enjoyed my degree… even through the many all-nighters! As for me… I absolutely love a coffee (mine’s a vanilla latte), I’m a huge music fan and would describe myself as a social activist. Any questions, concerns or if you just fancy a chat, drop me an email! VP INTERNATIONAL A warm welcome to everyone! My name is Alexandru Ilie but you can call me Alex. For the following academic year, I will be your VP International and will be looking to represent all your needs! I came to UK 4 years ago and during this time, I finished my bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and master’s degree in Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security here at Essex University. My main role and objectives for this year, will be to represent all international students (that means you, of course) across all three campuses. I will make good use of all the experience accumulated since I came to Essex and will put it to good use in order to help you achieve the best of your university experience and settle in quickly. If you have any question during your time here or just fancy a chat about anything (music, games, outdoor activities are my fav, but really, anything!), drop me an email to vpinterantional@essex.ac.uk or ‘friend’ me on Facebook @Alex Ilie (VP International) and Instagram @alexilie_ . Don’t be a stranger!
HERE’S SOME THINGS THAT MAY
MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE ESSEX IS
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
SU HEIRLOOM
One of the first things you’ll do when you get to Essex is collect your heirloom –
your unique, customisable symbol of belonging to the SU family! It’s available
in handmade shapes with a choice of attachments, all presented in a box to
treasure. You’re part of the family, and this just makes it official.
YOU’VE GOT THE QUESTIONS?
WE HAVE THE ANSWERS.
WELL SOME OF THEM, ANYWAY…
HOW CAN I OPEN A
PHONE NUMBERS BANK ACCOUNT?
TO KNOW
Banks with local branches in Debden
• 999 - the main emergency and Loughton include Lloyds, Halifax,
number for police, Santander,Barclays, HSBC, and NatWest.
ambulance, fire brigade in
Find out in advance the papers that
the UK
they’ll need from you - you can visit
• 112 - the main emergency the Student Services Hub in Hatfields
number that works reception to obtain a letter to support
anywhere in the world you with opening a bank account
• 101 - non-emergency (make sure that your information on your
number for police myessex account is updated)
• 111 - non-emergency For information on everything to do with
number medical number getting your finances sorted, see www.
essex.ac.uk/welcome/international-
students/banking
DO I HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK WHERE CAN I FIND A HOSPITAL
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM? OR A CLINIC?
EEA students can currently work in the UK The local General Practitioners
without restriction. If you're from outside the
Offices (GP) in the area are Forest
EEA and entered as a short-term student,
unfortunately, you won't be able to work in Practice (two branches located on
the UK. For Tier 4 students the hours you can Pyrles Lane in Debden and Station
work per week will be restricted and shown
Road in Loughton), The Loughton
on your visa/BRP. You can work more in your
official University vacations which vary
Surgery (Traps Hill) and the
depending on your course. The type of work Loughton Health Centre (The Drive).
you do as a Tier 4 student is also restricted.
It's really important that you don't break your With your visa, you get full access
working condition so, make sure you check to the NHS free from any additional
what you can do before you start work. Your
employer will to carry out right to work
charges - once registered
checks and should ask for your confirmation with a doctor, you can make
of your term/vacation dates in writing - The appointments, get treatments and
University's International Services team can
more. Prescriptions are £9.00 per
provide you with this. More information is
available on the University's immigration web item.
pages: www1.essex.ac.uk/immigraton/
living/work_int.aspx It takes around two weeks to get
registered in the system, so try to
do this before classes start. They’ll
To be eligible to carry out paid work in the
need your proof of address (which
UK, you must have a National Insurance
number. You may already have a National you can get printed in a letter from
Insurance (NI) number printed on the back of reception at Hatfields) and you will
your biometric residence permit (BRP). You
have to fill out a form.
may apply online as guided on www.
gov.uk/apply-nationalinsurance-number
Anyone is eligible for Accident and
Emergency services free of charge.
THE STUDENT SERVICES HUB
If you have questions to do with anything about the East 15, the Student
Services Hub is the place to go for the information you need. It is located on
the bottom floor of the Hatfields building. Student Services is open between
9am – 5pm.
Student Services drop in sessions to discuss any queries or concerns are
available during breaks, lunch and after school on Monday to Friday-
10.50am -11:10am, 1.10am-2.10pm, 3.50pm-4.10pm, 6pm-7pm
You can also email askthehub-lc@ essex.ac.uk, or call: 02085 085983Even though it might feel like you
HOW CAN I COLLECT MY BRP
don’t need a UK phone number
(BIOMETRIC RESIDENCE PERMIT)? during your first months or year at
drama school, keep in mind that
If you entered the UK with Tier 4 entry
you will really need one when:
clearance that was valid for 30 days
you will need to collect your BRP as • Applying for jobs or internships,
soon as possible. Your UKVI outcome they don’t have placement
letter will say where you can collect years here
your BRP from. • Most employers will ask you
For Loughton students, if your UKVI for your phone number to
outcome letter shows University of get in touch regarding your
Essex, Colchester Campus as your application.
BRP collection location you’ll be able • Keeping in touch with friends.
to collect it from the Loughton
• Having a working phone
Campus. The International Services
number means less problems
team will be in touch to let you know
when trying to schedule your
when and where you can collect it.
group’s next rehearsals or night
If you selected a local Post Office, out in town
you'll need to collect it from there. If • There is a lot of free Wi-Fi but it
you don't know where you should might not exist everywhere you
collect it from check your UKVI go
outcome letter and seek advice
from your Student Services Hub if you
need to. DO I HAVE TO REGISTER
WITH THE POLICE?
CAN I USE MY PHONE IN THE UK? Some students will have to register
with the Police when they arrive.
The good news is that your current If you have this condition it should be
international phone is very likely to on your entry clearance sticker. Essex
function perfectly in the UK; but you Police will be coming onto your
will need a UK sim card to avoid campus at the start of the autumn
high charges. term. You'll have the opportunity to
make an appointment when you
The best thing you can do is to have
enrol on your course. You may have
a look at different mobile phone
to go to your local Police station to
companies and the deals they
register if there are no appointments
offer. Some of the best companies
left. More information: www.essex.
include Three, GiffGaff and EE.
ac.uk/immigration/living/police_
registration.aspxENGLISH ISN’T MY FIRST LANGUAGE,
WHO CAN HELP ME?
Getting to grips with English as a second language has never been easier
because we offer a bunch of online and on-campus support services that
you are entitled to whilst you are a student at Essex.
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS If you want to learn the
‘Skills for Success’ offer a wide conversational side of a language,
range of services and opportunities movies can be super helpful.
for you to work on your language, Watching movies forces you to
writing, grammar, speaking and learn English and gain skills whilst
employability skills. If you want to doing something you actually
know more about what ‘Skills for enjoy – this ranges from your all-
Success’ do send an email email time favourite movies, series or
skills@essex.ac.uk. documentaries.
To improve speaking skills it is
crucial to surround yourself with WHAT IF I WANT TO LEARN
native English speakers. Learning ANOTHER LANGUAGUE?
by listening to other people will
make the different accents and Language for All
pronunciations a bit more familiar
The University run this scheme to
and boost your confidence.
provide students with a chance
to learn a foreign language
Watch movies in English (a.k.a. completely free (at basic level
binge watch Netflix) and through web-based learning).
Choices include French, German or
Spanish.
For more information and to apply:
https://www.essex.ac.uk/
departments/language-and-
linguistics/languages-for-allWELL-BEING AND
MENTAL HEALTH
Most East 15 students will have access to free healthcare via the NHS
whilst they are in the UK. You will need to register with your local
doctor (called a “GP”, or General Practitioner). If you are coming
from Europe, you’ll need an EHIC card.
Mental wellbeing describes your The Students Union also offers support
mental state - how you are feeling through SU Advice. You may contact
and how well you can cope with SU Advice at 01702 328235 or email
day-to-day life. Our mental wellbeing suaclou@essex.ac.uk.
can change from moment to
If you have a mental health
moment, day to day, month to
emergency, you can contact the on
month or year to year.
campus emergency service on 01702
If you are struggling with your well- 328408.
being, the university and the SU offer
plenty of support for you. You can If there is an emergency whilst you
contact Student Wellbeing, Inclusivity are on campus, phone 999.
and Support team (SWIS) with any If it is within office hours, you’ll need
concerns about your own wellbeing to phone reception afterwards
you might have. to inform them of the emergency
They will be able to help you or guide and the arrival of the emergency
you towards someone who can. services on extension 5983 or 020
Student support can be accessed in 8508 5983.
the Forum, at askthehub-sc@essex. For the day shift officer at Roding
ac.uk or on 01702 328444. House (Between 7:30am and 9pm)
You can also talk to ‘Chat with call 07920822101
Charlie’. Chat with Charlie is an If it’s out of hours, between 3:45pm
online mental health support service and midnight call the late shift
for students at East 15 which you can officer at Hatfields on 07795128076
access between the hours of 6pm –
10pm every day. You can register for Or if it’s between 9:30pm and
free at www.chatwithcharlie.org 7am call the night shift officer at
Hatfields on 07920822101IMMIGRATION INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE The University has specialist you register about your obligations immigration advisers, as does SU to both the University and the Home Advice. In the UK, immigration Office. The University’s website is a advice and services are regulated good place to start if you have a by the Office of the Immigration query, and if you can’t find what Services Commissioner (OISC) and you’re looking for or need further only our authorised advisers are able information you can find out who to offer information and guidance to to contact and how in the ‘Ask us a our students about the UK’s student question’ section: www.essex.ac.uk/ immigration laws. immigration If you’re a Tier 4 student you will receive additional information when
NOW IT’S ON TO THE FUN
STUFF. GET INVOLVED.
GET ACTIVE.
CAN’T BELIEVE WE’RE SAYING THIS,
BUT YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE!
JUST PLAY SHAPE THE WORLD AROUND YOU
Want to play sport but don’t want The SU strives to be the world’s most
to commit to regular training? student-centered organisation -
Are you a beginner and want needless to say, your voice matters
to enhance your skills? Well to us. If you have any questions,
that’s what Just Play is for. Just concerns (about anything from
Play provides sport classes and your course to your lunches),
opportunities to all East 15 students. suggestions, requests, events/
In the past we’ve provided ballet, fundraisers you want to put on, pop
circuit-training, kickboxing, yoga, in and see us or contact us. Any
swimming and more. Keep an student can submit an idea, big
eye out for a Just Play timetable or small. It can range from local to
and feel free to get in touch by national issues, affect all University
contacting j.regan@essex.ac.uk of Essex campuses or just East 15. It
(there may be a small fee, but we is then our job to do everything in
will try our best to keep these to a our power to see the idea through,
minimum) or if we can’t, provide you with a
full explanation of how we tried and
why it can’t work.
Submit your ideas here: www.
essexstudent.com/ideas-loughtonIF YOU EVER MISS HOME... HERE’S
A FEW THINGS THAT MAY HELP
KEEP THE BLUES AWAY
Ole & Steen (Bakery)
INTERNATIONAL STORES
34, Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf
IN LONDON Shopping Centre, London E14 5AR
Who can say no to their favourite
AFRO-CARIBBEAN STORES
foods? Whether you’re a pro at
Amie’s Afro-Caribbean Groceries
cooking or a novice, these stores
Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London,
will help you feel at home. We’ve E10 7FL
compiled a list of London’s best,
Rebecca’s Shop
exclusively for you. Edmonton Green Shopping Centre,
26 The Market Square, Edmonton
ASIAN STORES Green, London N9 0TZ
Umai by Japan Centre
1 Westfield Avenue, Westfields, Sun Food London
Stratford, London E20 1GL 403 Mare Street, London E8 1HY
Loon Fung Oriental Foods Rebecca’s Shop
33-34 The Mall, The Stratford Centre, Edmonton Green Shopping Centre,
London E15 1XD 26 The Market Square, London N9 0TZ
Veena’s Cash and Carry
77-79 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2AF
Archie’s Groceries
3 Claybury Broadway, Barkingside,
Illford, IG5 0LQ ADVICE CENTRE
Centre Point Food Store
73 New Oxford Street, London It’s perfectly fine to be homesick -
WC1A 1DG everyone misses home in one way
or another. If you’re ever so, the SU
runs SU Advice which offers a free
SCANDINAVIAN STORES
and impartial service on any issues
Scandinavian Kitchen
61 Great Titchfield Street, including mental health, welfare,
London W1W 7PP financial, housing and academic
Totally Swedish matters. You may contact SU
32 Crawford Street, Marylebone, Advice at +441206 874034 or email
London W1H 1LS suadvice@essex.ac.ukLOOKS LIKE. THERE’S NO
TIME TO WASTE – GO OUT
AND EXPLORE
PLUME OF FEATHERS, ARGOS
& SAINSBURYS LOCAL
NISA &
FOREST
PRACTICE
EAST 15
THE
BROADWAY
NISA
LOUGHTON
HIGH ROAD
SAINSBURYS
DEBDEN
STATION
RODING /
UNIT 4
LOUGHTON
STATION
PLACES OF INTEREST: THE HIGH ROAD
This is a bigger (and better) version
THE BROADWAY of the Broadway located in
A road located 5 minutes Loughton. It’s a 15-20 minute walk
away from Hatfields campus from the school.
(right next to Debden station)
SAINSBURY’S
with ATMs, local shops, cafes,
A general grocery store located on
restaurants, a post-office.
Torrington Drive (beside Debden
station and just off the Broadway),
as well as on Old Station Rd.SAINSBURY’S LOCAL
(a smaller version of Sainsbury’s)
Located on Church Hill and remains
open from 07:00-23:00 seven days a
week.
MORRISONS
A general grocery store located on
the Loughton High Road
PLUME OF FEATHERS
The nearest pub to the school,
located on Church Hill.
NISA LOCAL
An off-license store located on
Borders Lane and Pyrles Lane.
TIP: ALWAYS CHECK OPENING
HOURS BEFORE SETTING OFF
- SHOPS MAY CLOSE EARLIER
THAN YOU’RE USED TO,
ESPECIALLY ON SUNDAYS.LASTLY, HERE’S A FEW
WAYS TO GET AROUND.
JUST REMEMBER TO COME
BACK TO DRAMA SCHOOL
THE TUBE: BUS SERVICES:
LONDON UNDERGROUND: There are a range of buses in the
Debden Station (Central Line)- 5 Loughton/Debden area. There is a
mins walk from school bus stop on Torrington Drive (near
Sainsbury’s, Debden station, and
Loughton Station (Central Line) - 30 just off the broadway). Bus 20 goes
mins walk from school to Loughton Station.
TUBE TIPS: At the bus stop, you will be able
Buy an oyster card as soon as you to see the different buses, their
can to save lots of money (costs destinations, and their timetables.
£5). Transport For London (TFL) now
Buses cost £1.50 in the area, and
accepts contactless cards as well.
don’t accept cash (so get that
The night tube runs all night Oyster Card). For more information
on Fridays and Saturdays on the on travel in London visit
Central (to Loughton), Jubilee, www.tfl.co.uk
Northern, and Piccadilly lines.
Try to travel during off-peak times
if you can. From Debden to central TAXI SERVICES:
London, with an Oyster card is £3.10
during off-peak and £5.10 during Uber - get the app or go online
peak times. Peak times are from www.uber.com
06:30-09:30 and 16:00-19:00 Monday
Sadler Taxis - located at Debden
through to Friday. All other times are
and Loughton station. www.
offpeak pricing (including the night
sadlerstaxis.co.uk
tube) as well as when you travel
from any station (like Debden) Mayflower Taxis - 139 High Rd,
outside of Zone 1 to any station in Loughton IG10 4LT
Zone 1 (central London)NOW YOU’RE TRULY READY TO JOIN EAST 15 WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AROUND!
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