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International welcome week

Page last updated 13/11/2020

We are excited to welcome you to our university.

We’re offering a variety of online sessions to help you make friends, learn more about life in the UK, and start your Leeds Beckett experience!

Meet our International Student Engagement Team Watch as Kat and Emma introduce themselves and how they're here to help you

WHAT TO EXPECT

Activity Description

Erasmus+ Exchange Induction

  Erasmus+ Students: join us for all the important information you need to know about Leeds Beckett.

Meet a Buddy

  This is a fantastic opportunity to meet our Leeds Beckett International Buddies who will be there to support you during your time at Leeds Beckett.
International Chat – Meet the team The International Team would like to welcome you to Leeds Beckett. They will be on hand to answer any questions you have about your first weeks in Leeds.
International Induction - Welcome to Leeds Beckett Our Student Immigration and Advice team is holding an induction session covering important topics such as student visas, bank accounts, registering with a doctor and safety.
Culture Shock Drama with Q&A
 Join the International Students Club and watch their Culture Shock drama and learn about British culture. The club will be holding events throughout the year, and they can answer any questions you may have about life in the UK.

Welcome Party

 Join us for our Virtual International Welcome Party! We will have a DJ set for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Socialise with new students and have some fun. Register for free tickets to our event, and you will have the chance to win free Domino's pizza for you and your friends to enjoy throughout the party.

“Speed Friending”

 We know things will be a little different when you join us in September, and we want to make sure you get the opportunity to meet as many people as possible. Our Speed Friending Event will give you the opportunity to meet new friends and connect online!

Q&A Session

 Join the International Student Engagement team for a Q&A session and meet some of our Leeds Beckett Buddies.

Quiz Night

 Ready, steady, quiz! Come along to the International Social Network's quiz night for a chance to win prizes. The theme of the quiz will be revealed the week before the event.

Leeds Beckett International’s Got Talent

 We know things will be a little different when you join us in September, and we want to make sure you get the opportunity to meet as many people as possible. Our Speed Friending Event will give you the opportunity to meet new friends and connect online!

INTERNATIONAL WELCOME YOUTUBE PLAYLIST

Check out our welcome weeks YouTube playlist, where you can find helpful tips on opening a UK bank account and getting groceries delivered to your door. 

Watch welcome playlist More information on arrival
International students

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