We believe that the students will have personal preference regarding their flight arrangements to the UK. Furthermore, some parents might be accompanying them. As such, we will leave the flight arrangements of the students at their discretion. However, it is essential that students inform the Programme Director with regards to their flight arrangement in order for us to arrange the necessary transport from the airport to Cambridge.
We will not reimburse any travel expenses other than those already included in the Programme.
This might be the first time for some of the students to be living away from home. The next section will provide the necessary information for the students’ two-week stay in Cambridge.
A valid passport with at least 6 months left before date of expiry
Letter of acceptance for the Cambridge Winter School Programme
Students are advised to purchase their own travel insurance
Immunisation against meningitis is advised
A proper winter overcoat is advised because the December month is the start of the winter season
The college provides coin operated laundry service and there are plenty of launderettes near the college compound should the students require dry cleaning service.
Stationery is considerably more expensive in the UK, with the exception of paper
While film development in the UK is cheap, photographic film is relatively more expensive. Hence, it is advisable that students bring enough photographic film
Contact lenses and solutions are expensive in the UK. It is advisable for students to bring enough supplies for the two week duration
As the weather can be pretty dry, lip balm and moisturiser can be quite useful
Although there will be cooking facilities in college, most of the meals are provided. Nevertheless, instant noodle can prove useful as a light snack
Bringing along an alarm clock is strongly advised
The English weather can be quite fickle. Hence, bringing along a small umbrella that will fit nicely in either a bag pack or handbag can prove useful in times of need
The flight to the UK will take about 13 hours. Students who are flying with Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines will arrive at Heathrow Terminal 3. Students flying with British Airways will arrive at Heathrow Terminal 4.
After disembarking from the plane, students are to join the queue for foreigners entering the UK. A few routine questions will be asked before the visa is issued. Remember to have in hand the following items at the immigration desk:
Valid passport
Letter of acceptance for the Cambridge Winter School Programme
Exit permits (applicable if Singaporean male)
Before leaving the immigration desk, please make sure it is the correct stamp on the passport. The immigration officer may keep the letter of acceptance, so it is useful if you can provide him/her with a copy.
Upon entering the airport Arrivals Lounge, look out for signs saying CAMBRIDGE WINTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME. They are organisers who will be escorting the students to the coaches to Cambridge.
Upon reaching Cambridge, organisers of Cambridge WSP will be escorting the students to their respective college accommodation. Students will be required to sign in at the Porter’s Lodge of the college. Room keys together with an information pack will be given. Students will also be issued a student identity card.
Some students may wish to call home upon arrival at Cambridge. It is cheaper to do so using an international calling card purchased either back home or in the UK. Please do not hesitate to inform the organisers should you require assistance on purchasing an international calling card in the UK.
There are a number of internet cafes in the City Centre should the students require internet access.
The timetable of the Programme is very packed, in order for the students to learn as much as possible during their tenure here in Cambridge. Hence, we strongly advise students to get plenty of rest before the formal commencement of the Programme.