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ARRIVING AT


        THE RVC...








        ...WE KNOW IT CAN BE AN EXCITING
        BUT CHALLENGING TIME WHEN YOU
        FIRST ARRIVE IN A NEW COUNTRY AND
        WHEN STARTING UNIVERSITY, AND WE
        ARE HERE TO HELP YOU EVERY STEP
        OF THE WAY TO MAKE THE TRANSITION
        AS EASY AS POSSIBLE.



        We want you to have an amazing experience both at the RVC
        and throughout your time in the UK. To do this, we invest in
        your personal development and make sure that we have
        support and guidance in place to help you when needed.

        You’ll start to learn about life in the UK and at the RVC
        before you arrive, with our online induction KickStart.
        This will help you plan UK life essentials. You’ll have
        a chance to connect with all the new and current
        students during Welcome Week and 5 Ways to BE Well           “It’s been so unique experiencing the best
        events. There are a range of activities to get involved      of both worlds with the Camden Campus
        in, from student support sessions to great nights out –      in central London and the beautiful English
        everything you need to feel at home before your course       countryside at the Hawkshead Campus.
        gets underway!
                                                                     Since being at RVC, I have been involved in
                                                                     the mountaineering society and have taken a
        We also recognise that, as an international student,         weekend hiking trip in Wales.
        you may have some additional needs to those
        who are used to studying in the UK. We will help             I am looking forward to stepping into the RVC
        familiarise you with our national culture, student life      hospitals and learning from the top clinicians
        at the RVC, and tour the campuses. We will also              in the veterinary field.”
        assist you with setting up everything you need to
        make the UK your home, and orientate you with                GABRIELLA LYNN
        your new surroundings in London and Hertfordshire.           Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
        You will get the chance to meet other students at a
        range of social activities, making friends that will help
        you settle into your new home.
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