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Summer Taster Courses

To give you a taste of student life, you will be staying in our halls of residence, which are a short walk from campus.

Arrival Information 

Registration is between 10am and 10:45am on Monday 29th July 2019. You need to go to Building 89 which is the Life Sciences Building. On arrival you will be given a name badge (which you need to wear for rest of the week). There will be a locked room to store your luggage in and refreshments will be available. If you are arriving late then please let us know so that someone is around to welcome you. 

Travel and Parking

Information about getting to the University of Southampton by car can be found here.  If you are arriving by public transport, fast trains from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth stop at Southampton Central and Southampton Airport parkway. Trains from Portsmouth and Bristol / South Wales stop at Southampton Central. You can find details of routes and time tables on the National Rail Website. 

National Express provides a regular coach service to Southampton and some services stop at Highfield campus. Please check the website. 

Highfield Campus is three miles from Southampton Central, and two miles from Southampton Airport Parkway. You can continue your journey to the Highfield campus from the bus and train stations using our own unilink bus services (the U1 bus from the train stations) or by taxi. The unilink bus fare is £2 for a single or £3.50 for an all-day pass.
Taxi fares from the city centre are typically between £6 and £15.

The campus map can be found here: www.southampton.ac.uk/visitus/campuses/highfield.html

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If you have paid for sunday arrival then please use these instructions for arrival otherwise please click here. Otherwise please read the following: 

  • You will be checking into the accomodation where you will be spending the week. This is Chamberlain Halls, which is situated in Glen Eyre Halls Complex. These are newly built halls. An interactive tour is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTn1_L1v8k8
  • Please note the postcode is: SO16 3UD if you are driving. You will be given a car parking permit on arrival – this permit is only for parents / carers who will be dropping you off and helping you unpack on the Sunday. Its not to keep your car at the halls for a week.
  • If you are getting the bus from the train station – the U2 bus now stops at Chamberlain Halls – it will be obvious when you get there but please ask the bus driver to make sure. For a single bus ticket it costs £2.50.
  • The link below provides instructions on how to get there as well as buses: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/accommodation/halls/glen-eyre.page
  • Check-in will be from 2-6pm. If you will be arriving after 6pm then please let me know so I can tell our mentors to wait for you to accompany you to dinner or make alternative arrangements for you. 
  • The keys will be given to you by halls staff and there will be signage within the halls to direct you there as well as our mentors.
  • If you are here earlier than 2pm, we request you wait in the Chamberlain Common Room or you buy yourself a drink at the local Costa https://tinyurl.com/yckr8zr3
  • Dinner will be at 7pm. You will be with other students from the course and mentors.

 

 

To give you a taste of student life, you will be staying in our halls of residence, which are a short walk from campus. 

Accomodation 

You will be taken to the halls at the end of the first day and given a key to your room. You should keep your door locked at all times, and carry the key with you. Male and female students will be staying in separate flats. Each flat has approximately 6 bedrooms, with a shared social area.

All rooms are en-suite with the following provided:
• Duvet
• Duvet Cover
• Fitted Sheet
• Pillows x 2
• Pillowcases x 2
• Bath towel
• Hand towel
• Bath mat
• Bar of soap

What do I bring? 

There is no dress code for the Taster Course. However we recommend comfortable shoes and clothing as you will be walking between halls and the campus, and during various activities. Clothing and Accessories:
• Comfortable clothes for activities.
• Clothing for final day presentation: please try to wear something smart (no trainers).
• Social event: smart casual.
• Coat/Umbrella
• Small bag/rucksack for use during the day.
• Toiletries + Hairdryer.

Other Items

  • Alarm Clock to ensure you get up on time (if you use your mobile for this then that’s fine too)!
  • Stationery: notebook and pens
  • Any prescription medication required
  • Chargers for any electronic devices

Money

• A small amount of money (approx. £40), including some change if you want to make use of the vending machine in halls.
• There are cashpoints on campus if needed.

Please note that we cannot take responsibility for any lost or stolen items. Wi-Fi access is available across the campus and halls of residence. Access details will be provided at
registration.

How to get here (Monday Arrival)

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