Student Handbook

Scotland Programs Summer 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Scotland! 3 THE BASICS Arcadia Center Contact Details 4 Other Contact Information 7 Safety & Security 8 Health & Wellness 11 Culture Shock 16 Money & Finance 17 Other Useful Information 20 ACADEMICS Studying in Britain 22 Academic Contract 28 Disciplinary Codes & Procedures 30 ACTIVITIES & CULTURE Festival Season: What’s On? 35 Free Things to Do 37 Short Day Trips 41 Food 43 TRAVEL Edinburgh Local Travel 45 Stirling Local Travel 46 Glasgow Local Travel 47

- 1 - Travel Information & Advice 48 National Train & Coach Travel 49 Ferry Travel 51 Air Travel 52 Accommodation 53

- 2 - WELCOME TO SCOTLAND! On behalf of the Arcadia staff, we welcome you to the challenges and excitement of your Arcadia University program in Scotland! The coming weeks will be filled with opportunities for both academic and personal growth and we strongly encourage you to take full advantage. For many of you, your time studying overseas will be a once in a lifetime experience that will have far reaching effects on your future. Our goal is to help you make the most of it. Each Arcadia staff member has a special interest in your success and will make certain that the academic program you are about to begin will be one of the most positive elements of your overall experience in Scotland. In addition, we will help make sure that your learning experiences extend way beyond the boundaries of the classroom and are incorporated into all aspects of your Arcadia program. Toward that end, we have prepared this handbook for you. It presents information which will help you to adjust and be successful academically, culturally and socially in your new environment. To provide you with the information you need, we have drawn upon advice from our affiliates, the long experience of our staff and, most importantly, comments and suggestions from the many thousands of American students who have participated in our programs since 1965. The Arcadia staff members are ready to assist you but please remember that this is your experience and it will require time and effort on your part to enhance it to its full potential. So, read this handbook carefully and make good use of all of the resources which are available to help ensure your success. Finally, do not hesitate to call upon the Arcadia staff for help or advice at any time. You will find them not only knowledgeable and sympathetic, but an excellent source of practical assistance. Best wishes for a wonderful experience!

- 3 - ARCADIA CONTACT DETAILS Arcadia University TCGS Edinburgh Center Arcadia staff members in the Edinburgh Center are responsible for the coordination of all program activities. Together with faculty and staff at our partner institutions, we provide advice and support and maintain the daily services that help promote a comfortable and enriching international experience. Hamish Thompson Director, Scotland Programs [email protected]

Amy Easton Scottish Student Services Officer [email protected]

John Bennett Special Programs and Housing Officer [email protected]

Emily Goetsch Office Assistant [email protected]

Thea Stevens Student Services Officer [email protected]

- 4 - Edinburgh Center – Contact Information Address: 3rd Floor, 34 Buccleuch Place, University of Edinburgh, EH8 9JS Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm Telephone: 0131 650 4591 (from within the UK) 011 44 131 650 4591 (from the US) Fax: 0131 668 1115 (from within the UK) 011 44 131 668 1115 (from the US) Mobile (cell): 07530 239472* *Out of normal office hours, please use this number for emergency calls only. If you do not receive a reply, please leave a message and a contact number and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Edinburgh Center – Map

- 5 - London Center – Contact Information The Arcadia University TCGS Edinburgh Center is your first point of contact. However, if your situation is urgent and you cannot get through to the Edinburgh staff, or if you are travelling to London and would like advice or assistance, you are also welcome to contact our London Center. Address: 16-17 Southampton Place London WC1A 2AJ Telephone: 020 7792 0211 Fax: 020 7229 3099 Mobile (cell): 0800 652 5587 London Center – Map

- 6 - OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION Emergency Services To contact the emergency services in Britain (Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance, Coast Guard) dial 999. Calls to the emergency services are free and can be made from any phone. American Consulate Address: 3 Regent Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5BW Tel: 0131 556 8315 Web: http://edinburgh.usconsulate.gov/ The Edinburgh Consulate provides non-emergency services by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday mornings except in emergencies. The consulate can offer consular services and assistance to US citizens in Scotland, including passport replacement. If your passport is lost or stolen, you are advised to report it to the local police in the area in which it occurred. In order to replace the passport, you must appear in person at the Edinburgh Consulate (or the London Embassy). You should submit your application for a replacement passport as soon as possible after the loss or theft is discovered. American Embassy Address: 24 Grosvenor Square, London W1A 1AE Tel: 020 7499 9000 Web: www.usembassy.org.uk The American Embassy deals primarily with emergency situations, such as the loss of a passport or an airline ticket, or in the case of missing persons. However, they also offer information applicable to all American citizens travelling abroad. American Express Travel Services Address: 69 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2JG Tel: 08444 060038 Address: 66 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3RS Tel: 0141 225 2905 Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm; Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm

- 7 - SAFETY & SECURITY Scotland benefits from generally low crime rates, however, petty theft and pick- pocketing may occur, especially in urban areas. Always be mindful of your belongings particularly around major tourist attractions. As you attempt to adjust to your new environment, it can be very easy to let your guard down, so remember to use common sense and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Safety Tips  Keep emergency numbers stored on your mobile phone and keep your Arcadia emergency and HTH insurance cards in your wallet at all times.  Be sure to firmly close and lock all windows and doors when leaving your room/flat/building and never leave an outside door to a residence hall propped open. Lock your room door behind you and take your keys even if just going to use the bathroom or to a common area in the building.  Never give your keys to anyone and always keep them separate from anything with your address on it.  Be aware of who you let into your building – do not let yourself be cross- examined by strangers, and if you do not feel comfortable do not let them in. Report anything suspicious.  Never carry your wallet or purse in your back pocket. Be sure to close handbags and carry them in front of you with the fastener on the inside.  Only carry your passport with you if you are on your way out of the country or in other necessary situations.  Beware of pick-pockets in large cities, particularly around tourist attractions and large crowds.  Never openly count or show your money. Be cautious when using ATMs, especially late at night. When waiting to pay for something, hold money safely out of sight.  Be especially careful when travelling. Always be aware of your surroundings and avoid situations that make you uncomfortable. Remember to take maps and guidebooks to avoid becoming lost in unfamiliar locations.  If you are unsure of your location and feel uncomfortable, walking confidently into a shop to check your map is better than doing so on a street corner.  Stay near busy, well-lit areas and wherever possible walk with a friend or in a group—especially at night.

- 8 -  If someone threatens you with force or violence in an attempt to rob you, give them what they want and be cooperative. It is not worth risking personal injury to save material goods. Report any incidents to the police immediately.  Always cooperate with the police. In the event that your purse or wallet is lost or stolen:  Cancel all credit/bank cards.  Report the incident to the police.  Report the loss/theft of a passport to the US embassy or consulate.  Check with the Arcadia Center for a replacement student ID card and emergency loan if necessary. Public Transport Britain’s public transport systems are very safe and are used by millions of commuters daily. Nevertheless, extra care and attention should be taken when using public transport systems in major cities. Pick-pockets tend to operate on trains and buses, especially during rush hours. Keep in mind the following tips:  Pay close attention to wallets and purses on very crowded trains and buses.  Beware if you are jostled or if there is a sudden argument or commotion. Incidents can be staged to distract you while your possessions are stolen.  If something should happen to you or you witness a crime while on public transport, contact the British Transport Police toll free on 0800 40 50 40. State Department Travel Registration For added peace of mind, we strongly recommend that you register your details at the State Department’s new Internet Based Registration System (IBRS)—see https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/. This is a free service provided by the US Government to US citizens who are travelling to, or living in, a foreign country. Registration allows you to record information about your upcoming trip abroad that the Department of State can use to assist you in an emergency. By registering your trip, you help the Embassy/Consulate locate you when you might need them the most. US citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events and take steps to bolster their personal security. As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to US citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available at http://travel.state.gov.

- 9 - Travel Safety Arcadia University strongly encourages you to register your travel and vacation plans with the Edinburgh Center via email. This is optional and should not be viewed as an intrusion on your privacy—it can prove very useful should we need to contact you in case of an emergency. It is also important to remember that your family and loved ones will want to keep in touch with you and stay up to date with your movements. Please remember to keep them informed of your travels and to let them know that you have safely arrived at your destination and upon your return to Scotland. Large Scale Emergencies During your stay in Scotland you should take certain precautions that will maximise your safety in the event of a national emergency. Although the chances of you being involved in a large scale emergency are extremely remote, it is advisable to learn the following plan of action: 1. Stay where you are. If an incident occurs, please stay in your assigned accommodation if possible. This makes it easier to locate and contact you should the need arise. 2. Telephone the Arcadia Edinburgh Center to check in. A telephone call to the Edinburgh Center should be the first call you make: 0131 650 4591 (from within the UK) or +44 131 650 4591 (from outside the UK). Outwith office hours call the emergency mobile on 07530 239472. 3. Telephone relatives in the US. You should let relatives in the US know that you are safe and well. 4. Follow any special directions given to you by your host university. Contact details for Arcadia’s UK centers are registered with local law enforcement agencies and the US Embassy, and in the unlikely event of a national emergency the Arcadia London Center will act as a communications center between our students, our US office, UK law enforcement agencies and the US Embassy in London.

- 10 - HEALTH & WELLNESS There are no additional health risks in Scotland that do not exist in the United States. If you do become ill, good medical services are widely available, both privately and through the National Health Service (NHS). Serious Medical Emergencies Call 999 to summon an ambulance. Calls to the emergency services are free and can be made from any phone. If you feel you require a visit to the emergency room (called Accident & Emergency), simply turn up at A&E and register. You will seen by a doctor in order of priority. Waiting times vary considerably and can be up to several hours. Emergency care is free through the NHS. Edinburgh: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 51 Little France Crescent Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh, EH16 4SA

Stirling: Stirling Royal Infirmary Livilands Stirling, FK8 2AU

Glasgow: Western Infirmary Dumbarton Road Glasgow, G11 6NT

Less Serious Medical Situations During normal weekday hours, if you feel you need to see a doctor (known as a GP), contact your campus health center to make an appointment. Charges may apply (see below for information on reimbursement through your HTH insurance). Edinburgh: University Health Service Richard Verney Health Center, 6 Bristo Square Edinburgh, EH8 9AL Tel: 0131 650 2777 Web: www.health-service.ed.ac.uk Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm Open Surgery (no appointment required): Mon – Fri, 9am – 10am

- 11 - Stirling: Airthrey Park Medical Center University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA Tel: 01786 463 831 (University extension 6070) Web: www.apmc.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm

Glasgow: The Medical Suite Scotland UK 25 Blythswood Square, Glasgow, G2 4BL Tel: 07855 199 561 Web: http://www.themedicalsuite.com/ Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm

Out-of-Hours Assistance If you require medical care overnight or on weekends and public holidays, you should contact NHS 24 on 111. An experienced nurse will provide advice or arrange assessment/treatment. You can also visit the NHS 24 website at: www.nhs24.com. Emergency Dental Treatment You will be charged the standard NHS rate for dental treatment you receive, so please bring a means of payment with you. Emergency treatment for the relief of pain rarely exceeds £30. Edinburgh An emergency service for the relief of pain only is available at: Chalmers Dental Cente 3 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9EW Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.15pm During evenings and weekends, phone the Lothian Dental Advice Line at 0131 536 4800. A dental nurse adviser will assess the urgency of your symptoms. Stirling The university has a dental center on campus that you can contact for advice: Airthrey Park Dental Center University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA Tel: 01786 448890 Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 6.00pm

- 12 - You can also call the Telephone Helpline on 0844 800 6886. A dental nurse adviser will assess your symptoms and a dental appointment may be made for you. During evenings and weekends, please phone the Forth Valley Dental Advice Line on 01324 620888. This line offers advice or arranges for you to receive urgent care. Prescriptions & Medicines If you need to fill a prescription, you can visit the chemist (pharmacy) located on campus: Edinburgh - next to the University Health Service in Bristo Square. Stirling - located on campus in the Andrew Millar Building. Glasgow – Boots or Superdrug located on Byres Road. Arcadia Health Insurance Plan Arcadia enrols all participants in a health and accident insurance plan. The plan is offered through HTH Worldwide (Policy no. HM-3098-A09). The plan is effective for the duration of your program. If you intend to prolong your stay abroad after your program finishes, you will need to extend your existing policy or purchase a new policy. Maximum medical expenses of the policy, for accident or sickness, are $500,000, and existing medical conditions are covered completely. You can access your HTH Worldwide account online at www.hthstudents.com. When using a pre-approved HTH doctor or medical service, you should not have any out of pocket expenses, as long as you make the appointment through HTH Worldwide. When using other medical services in country (like your campus health center), you may have to pay for some services up front. You can be reimbursed in full by HTH once a claim is filed. Prior to your arrival in the UK, you should have received information about the policy and how to file a claim electronically. You can always view your plan information online. If you have any questions about policy coverage or exclusions, you should contact HTH Worldwide by calling collect (reverse charges) on 001 610 254 8774. Drugs & Alcohol In the UK generally, attitudes towards the use of social drugs may be different to those in the US, however, they are all classified as controlled substances. The attitudes of the law enforcement agencies—the police and customs officers—are not in any way relaxed. There is no lenience in dealings with drug offenders.

- 13 - Unless you have a medical prescription for it, you commit an offence by having a controlled drug on your person or in your belongings or rooms. If a police officer has ‘reasonable grounds’ to suspect that there are controlled drugs in your residence, the officer may obtain a warrant to enter, search the premises and anyone on the premises, and to seize any controlled drugs. You will be arrested, tried and sentenced for drug-related offences in the same manner as British citizens. The penalties for drug-related offences are severe. You may face fines of a substantial amount, imprisonment and deportation. In Britain the minimum age for the legal purchase and consumption of alcohol is 18. For some of you, this will be your first experience of legal drinking. You may find that attitudes toward alcohol are different here than at home. Moderate consumption of alcohol in a wide variety of social settings is a major and accepted part of British culture - this acceptance of drinking extends to higher education. At social events on campus, you will probably find that alcohol is readily available. Remember that you are responsible for your actions while drinking. British beers and many of the continental lagers have a higher alcohol content than most American beers—some are up to twice as strong. Even beers with a familiar name are brewed stronger for the European market. Also, British drinks are larger in volume: the British pint is 20 ounces compared to the American 16 ounces. You should adjust your level of consumption accordingly. National Advice Helplines & Websites For professional help with a specific problem contact your university health center or visit www.helplines.org.uk. You may also find the following organizations useful: Alcoholism Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Drinkline 0800 917 8282 Bullying Bullying UK www.bullying.co.uk Drug Abuse National Drug Helpline 0800 77 66 00 www.talktofrank.com Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Assoc. 01603 621 414 www.edauk.com HIV/AIDS Advice NHS Sexual Health Line 0800 567 123 www.playingsafely.co.uk Terrence Higgins Trust 0800 122 1200 www.tht.org.uk LGBT Resources LGBT Youth Scotland 0131 555 3940 www.lgbtyouth.org.uk

- 14 - Personal Crisis The Samaritans 0845 790 9090 www.samaritans.org Pregnancy & Sexual Health Brook Advice Helpline 0800 018 5023 www.brook.org.uk Racial Harassment The Monitoring Group 0800 374 618 www.tmg-uk.org Rape & Assault Rape & Abuse Line 0808 8000123 www.rapeandabuseline.co.uk Victim Counselling Victim Supportline 0845 303 0900 www.victimsupport.org.uk

- 15 - CULTURE SHOCK Although you may have been warned countless times about the possibility of culture shock in your preparations for studying abroad, it is very important to keep it in mind now that you have arrived.  All of you can expect to experience culture shock in one form or another during this time abroad, so it’s no use trying to deny it. In fact, if you are not prepared for it, it could catch you off guard.  Be patient. It will take time to learn how things work (and that includes everything from how the kettle works to how to make friends).  Don’t be afraid to ask questions. No one expects you to come here knowing everything already. In fact, you are supposed to be here to learn about British life. How will you know the answers to your questions unless you ask?  Have a sense of humour. It is absolutely essential that you possess the ability to laugh at yourself. This will make mistakes easier to handle and learn from, and prevent them from snowballing into a serious problem.  Learn to distinguish between ‘wrong’ and ‘different’. Try not to label things as ‘bad’ simply because they are not what you are used to. Instead of comparing everything to the way you know it in America, try to understand why they are this way. The best way to deal with culture shock is just to be aware of yourself. Pay attention to your reactions to things, and instead of letting your emotions carry you away, try to understand why you feel the way you do. Eventually some of those annoying and quirky British customs just might grow on you. Most importantly, always remember that you are not alone. Everyone else on your program is experiencing very similar feelings to yours, so you can always look to them for help and support. The International Office at your host institution and the Arcadia staff can also help if you are feeling particularly low or stressed out. Please do not hesitate to seek help if you need it.

- 16 - MONEY & FINANCE British Currency British currency is based on a decimal system in Pounds Sterling, also known as GBP (£). The most common pound note denominations are £5, £10 and £20. Change is referred to as pence or simply ‘p’. Coins come in the following values: 1p (round, copper), 2p (round, copper), 5p (round, silver), 10p (round, silver), 20p (7-sided silver), 50p (7-sided silver), £1 (round, gold) and £2 (round, gold and silver). The notes printed in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland vary in design and all are used throughout the UK. However, in practice you will find that ticket machines and shopkeepers in England may refuse to accept Scottish notes or may look at them with suspicion. To avoid any confusion, you may wish to consider changing to English notes when you travel south of the border. Similarly, if you plan to change GBP into another currency while abroad, you will usually need to have English bank notes to make the exchange. The four Scottish clearing banks are Royal Bank of Scotland, HBOS (Halifax/Bank of Scotland), Clydesdale Bank and Lloyds TSB Scotland. For further information on Scottish banking and to see pictures of notes issued by the banks see www.scotbanks.org.uk. You will also find branches of the main English banks, such as Barclays and NatWest, in Scottish cities. Tipping If service has been good, 10% is the normal tip in restaurants and cafes with table service. A tip is usually optional but some restaurants will automatically add a service charge to the bill, particularly for groups over a certain number. Such a charge should be stated on the menu so that you are aware before you order. If a service charge is added to your bill, there is no need to pay anything further. Tipping the barperson if you are having a drink in a pub is not mandatory. In taxis a tip is not a requirement, but 10% or rounding up to the nearest pound is acceptable. Student Discounts Many restaurants and pubs, entertainment venues, visitor’s attractions and travel services offer student discounts, often termed ‘concessions’. It’s a good idea to always have a student ID on you and ask for any student discount that might be available.

- 17 - ATM Cards Most bank ATMs in the UK will accept American ATM cards—check with the card issuer or look for the symbols displayed on the ATM itself. Please remember that you can only withdraw funds from your US bank if it is in your checking account. You should also instruct your bank that you will be using your ATM card overseas and that they should not block any foreign transactions. Travellers’ Cheques You will not be able to make purchases directly with travellers’ cheques. You will need to cash them in for currency. This can be done at any major bank or bureau de change. If you have American Express travellers’ cheques, you can cash them at any American Express Office with no commission charge. In case of lost travellers’ cheques, notify the issuing agency immediately, quoting the cheque numbers and remember that when exchanging cheques you will always need your passport. Credit Cards Credit cards can be used in most shops here as in the US. Please note, however, that the UK and much of Europe operate a ‘chip & pin’ system for credit and debit cards and therefore your US cards may not be usable at ticket machines, etc. Use cash or, where possible, make your purchase from the ticket office. In case of lost or stolen credit cards, contact the issuer immediately. General emergency card services numbers in the UK are: American Express 01273 696 933 MasterCard 0800 964 767 Visa 0800 891 725 Money Problems If you run into money problems, e.g. if your ATM card doesn’t work properly or if your credit card or travellers’ cheques are stolen, Arcadia can arrange to issue you with a short term emergency loan of up to £100. Student support services at your host university may also be able to help. Travel Insurance If you decide to travel to continental Europe during your time here it is always advisable to take out travel insurance. If you are planning to spend a weekend on the continent or are travelling after your program concludes, travel insurance is an inexpensive way to make sure you are covered.

- 18 - STA Travel has branches at most British universities, and offers wide-ranging, specialist student policies at very reasonable prices. Visit www.statravel.co.uk for your nearest branch and further information. Working in Britain Overseas students studying in the UK with appropriate clearance are permitted to take up part-time and vacation work. In order to do this you must have the appropriate Tier 4 visa in your passport. This will enable you to work part-time (20 hours per week) during term time and full-time during vacations and holidays as well as do some volunteering work. Further restrictions apply; including the following:  Students cannot engage in self-employment or provide services as a professional entertainer or sports person.  Students should not pursue a career by filling a full-time vacancy. For more details on Tier 4 Visas please visit http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/International-Students/Study-work--more/Working- during-your-studies/What-kind-of-work-can-I-do/ You should remember that you are here primarily for academic reasons. With a full course-load, as well as any extra-curricular activities and travelling, you will not have much spare time. Realistically, you should not expect to work more than 15 hours per week (unless part of your program). Also, it is strongly recommended that you do not attempt to work if it in any way causes you to neglect your studies. If you do not have the appropriate visa, do not take up any employment, formal or informal, while you are in the UK. Doing so illegally can lead to arrest and deportation.

- 19 - OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Tourist Information Centers Edinburgh 3 Princes Street (on top of Waverley Train Station) Web: www.edinburgh.org Stirling 41 Dumbarton Road Web: www.stirling-tourism.co.uk Glasgow 170-174 Buchanan St Web: http://www.visitscotland.com/

Telephones To phone the US from the UK, dial: 001 + area code + number To phone the UK from the US, your family and friends should dial: 011 + 44 + area code + number (drop the first 0 of the area code) International Operator Dial 155 UK Operator Dial 100 Mobile (Cellular) Phones Depending on the length of your program, you may want to purchase a UK mobile phone (or a compatible SIM card for your US phone). There are distinct advantages to purchasing a mobile phone during your period of study in Scotland. It can offer peace of mind to family back in the States. As you settle in, you will also find they can be an invaluable social tool for keeping in touch with new friends. There are five major networks (O2, Orange, Vodafone, 3 and T-Mobile) in the UK. Good deals are available if you shop around. The five major networks have dedicated outlets in most cities, along with several chain stores that offer a choice from all networks. These include Carphone Warehouse and Phones4U. Many of these companies offer special deals to students. Most students opt for a pay-as-you-go mobile phone or SIM card—this system means you buy call time in advance and ‘top up’ when it has run out. Aside from the initial outlay on the phone itself and the subsequent cost of talk time vouchers, there are no additional costs or monthly bills. This allows you to more

- 20 - easily control your phone usage. Top-up vouchers for all networks are sold at most high-street stores, supermarkets and newsagents. The price of a pay-as-you-go phone can be very low and it pays to shop around. Remember not to be pressured by sales persons and to compare tariffs over several networks before making your choice. Additionally, be aware that calling a UK mobile from the US is usually much more expensive than calling a landline. On the plus side, you do not need credit or minutes on your phone to receive calls or texts from either local or international phone numbers. If you do purchase a mobile phone, please contact the Edinburgh Center and let us know your number so that we can reach in case of an emergency. Electrical Appliances The electrical current in Britain is 240 volts at 50Hz (cycles per second). In the US, it is 110 volts at 60Hz. This means that your American appliances are built to handle less than half the amount of electricity that UK sockets give out. You will also notice that British plugs are different from American plugs. Therefore, if you have brought any electrical appliances with you from the US (e.g. hairdryers, radios, etc.), please make sure that you use a transformer and an adaptor. An adaptor changes the size of the plug, and a transformer converts the voltage. Most gadgets serve as both an adaptor and a transformer – but be warned that not all are dual-purpose. If you are not sure whether you have the proper equipment to change voltage, please check before plugging something in. It will save your appliance, the building’s electrical work and quite possibly your life. It is advisable to purchase British small appliances (e.g. hairdryers) where possible to minimise risks. Laptops A laptop computer can be a great asset during your studies in the Scotland and provide a readily accessible outlet for work and electronic messaging needs. Although most laptops now come with a transformer built in to the power cable, don’t forget to make absolutely sure that you have the correct adaptors, transformers, and any other electrical equipment needed to run your laptop over here. Using the wrong voltage could be an extremely expensive mistake, so check with your university’s computer lab staff or a local computer/electrical shop if you have any questions.

- 21 - STUDYING IN BRITAIN Many features of the Scottish university education system will be familiar to you from your studies in the US. However, there are some important differences. This guide aims to introduce you to these differences and provide some suggestions to help you to adapt your study skills to a new system. Where You Fit In Your host institution will recognise you as a representative of your own home college or university. However, you will and must also be known as a member of the Arcadia program group. This identification is essential to ensure the proper routing of your registration information, payment of accounts and the prompt reporting of your grades at the conclusion of your program. As program students you are subject to the regular university regulations governing academic and residential life within your British university. You are expected to assume full responsibility for your own behaviour and conduct and for the careful use of facilities made available to and/or entrusted to you. Repeated violations of any regulations will result in dismissal from the program. You are required to remain in residence for the full duration of your program, to attend classes as scheduled, to take all exams appropriate to your courses and to submit all written work and/or projects prior to the conclusion of the final assessment period at your host institution. No credit can be given for any courses that are not satisfactorily carried through to their regularly scheduled completion. Learning & Teaching Styles There are four main methods of learning and teaching in British universities. These are lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical/laboratory classes. All students are expected to attend lectures, to take part in discussion periods, seminars, tutorials, and/or practical classes provided in each course and to undertake a substantial amount of carefully researched and convincingly argued written work. Lectures are a way of providing information and analysing arguments in front of a group of students. It is rare for a lecturer to invite questions or discussion. Instead, listen, take notes and talk to the instructor after class. To gain the most from lectures, do the reading before you attend, so that you are familiar with the material and can more easily follow along.

- 22 - Seminars are smaller classes that allow particular topics to be discussed in depth. In seminars, participation is key. Again, you will gain much more from a session if you read beforehand. Use seminars to explore your ideas on a topic and to answer any questions you have from your reading. Be prepared to defend your views and enter into academic debate. Tutorials are usually even smaller in size. The tutor normally leads these meetings. You may be asked to read an essay and then defend its content in discussion. Alternatively, discussion may be based on directed reading or previously set questions. Again, you will be expected to participate. Practical classes are used to enhance classroom sessions. Practical classes are not confined to courses in science, engineering and medicine. In the performing arts these classes will usually be important whether in the theatre, the painting studio or the concert hall and may well play an important part in your final assessment. You’ll need to be alert to the requirements of your courses. The best way to ensure your academic success is to find out at the beginning exactly what will be required for each course and how you will be assessed. Time Management Summer courses are by definition more intense and compact than semester or year-long courses. You will be expected to absorb a large amount of information within a very short period of time and to be able to demonstrate your learning through essays and exams. Because of this, your time management is paramount to your academic success. If you are going to be happy and successful in your studying you need to plan in order to avoid simply drifting. You will want to make the most of your time in Scotland but also need to meet deadlines and allow yourself the necessary space to produce quality work. This requires a balancing act for which planning is the key. Try using a daily/weekly plan to help you meet deadlines. Be aware of the demands that you have to work around and identify the times of day when you can choose what you do. Consider also the part of the day when you work best. Your plan has to be realistic and flexible. Remember, planning your work allows you to take advantage of the other opportunities studying abroad offers. Manage your studying by breaking down major assignments such as essays into smaller tasks: going to the library, collecting materials, reading books, making notes, planning the writing, writing the first draft, etc.

- 23 - The Library The library is at the center of British university education. When you arrive at your university you will be given details of library hours and regulations and you should take advantage of the library familiarisation meetings designed to help new students to find their way around quickly and effectively. Visit the library early on to increase your opportunities to access key books and to avoid competing for resources. Most libraries have a ‘reserve’ system backed up by short loan categories for texts that are especially in demand. It is very important to protect your library privileges by returning borrowed books on time. Lost books should be reported and paid for immediately and all books should be returned at the end of each term. Unpaid library fines will often delay the release of your transcript. Many American students have difficulty adjusting to the shorter library hours at British universities, particularly during the summer. You may have to adjust your study patterns to make the system work for you. Essay Writing Preparation:  Check for availability of past papers at the library or in the department office.  Make sure that you know the deadline for the essay and plan your work to ensure you will meet this deadline.  Read through the choice of topics carefully.  Check that you understand the questions and select the one that most interests you.  When researching an essay keep the question in mind as you read.  Make a list of the points you think are relevant to the question.  Ensure that you keep a thorough record of the sources that you have used. Writing:  Plan the structure of your essay before you start writing. Make sure that it follows a logical line of reasoning.  Ensure that you show evidence of external reading and use this to serve an independent analysis.  Think of your essay as an argument, which leads the reader from the title to the conclusion. An argumentative essay will debate the problems raised by the question and critically evaluate opposing arguments.  Express your argument clearly and concisely always ensuring that it relates to the question you address.

- 24 -  If you are using a text or texts quote to illustrate your points.  Always distinguish between your own words and those of critics.  Employ the language of formal debate; do not use slang or colloquial language.  Avoid abbreviations and use of the first person point of view.  Keep to any word limits.  Provide a bibliography.  DO NOT PLAGIARISE! Assessment & Exams All courses are formally assessed on the basis of written work and, in some cases, on a final exam. If an exam is available in a course you must sit it to ensure full credit. Keep in mind that this country uses an entirely different numerical grading system than that you’re used to at home, but that all final grades are converted to their American letter grade equivalents. If the requirements or assessment method for a course are unclear to you for any reason, ask for clarification so that you can plan your work properly and be organised from the start of the course. Final grades or marks are usually based partly on the results of a final exam and partly on ‘continuous assessment’, i.e., essays, short tests, oral contributions, projects and/or practical work. Although you may have several pieces of marked work returned to you, remember that individual pieces of coursework and essays do not necessarily carry equal weight in the final overall assessment. The final exam results could be weighted to represent as much as 60 - 75% of your grade. Remember that you must submit all your written work before the deadline. Late papers may not be counted in your final assessment and will be averaged in as zero marks or your course will be recorded as ‘incomplete’ and appear on your transcript as a failure. Arcadia University TCGS program students are expected to take any exams that are available for them to take. You can jeopardise your credit if you do not take the prescribed exams at the end of your program. No unilateral assessment arrangements entered into with lecturers or course coordinators in lieu of an exam will be acceptable.

- 25 - Taking Exams Preparation:  Start your revision (exam studying) early and pace yourself.  Create an exam plan. Make a chart of the days until your exams and the hours that you will spend on revision, coursework and projects. Experiment with this schedule to find what works for you.  Throughout the revision and exam period ensure that you keep to regular eating, sleeping and exercise patterns.  Organise your course notes and material.  Study only to the required level. Do not over focus on one topic or subject at the expense of others.  Find your best study environment. If the library stresses you, avoid it.  Avoid clutter. Do not try to study with too many books on your desk, it will only remind you of how much you have left to complete.  Work for brief periods. Take a short break when your concentration is slipping but keep in mind how long your exams are; train yourself to concentrate for this period.  Vary your techniques for revision. Do not simply read books but distil the information in them, make study diagrams or use study cards to develop different memory skills.  If you find that exam stress is getting too much seek help. Writing:  Refer to the section on essay writing, above.  Answer the question posed. Argue a case that clearly responds to this question.  Draw on material from the course.  Be selective in the material you present. Do not simply write all you know.  In most exams each question is worth only a proportion of the final grade. Plan your time to ensure that you answer all the questions fully. Do not spend too much time on one question at the expense of the others.  Write clearly and legibly. Remember an exam marker will only have limited time in which to mark your paper.

- 26 - Learning Disabilities If you have been diagnosed with a recognised learning disability and require special accommodations please ensure that you inform both Arcadia and your host university. Many universities have facilities to support students with additional learning needs. It is important that you approach your host university at the beginning of your program to enable any necessary arrangements to be made. Some universities require recent documentation of your disability to adequately assess your needs. Transcripts Arcadia University provides you with a full American transcript, certified by our registry in Glenside, PA. Once your grades are complete, a copy of this transcript will automatically be sent to you and to your home school. This service is included in your program fee. The transcript shows the full course titles of the classes you have taken, the equivalent American semester credits they are worth and an American standards letter grade equivalent to your British assessment. Often, home schools record overseas courses as only pass/fail and without credit weights or details of where you studied. You may need extra copies of transcripts for applications to graduate and professional schools or for jobs that also require a full transcript. If you need additional copies of your transcripts, you may order them online: http://www.arcadia.edu/academic/default.aspx?id=1023. Academic Departure Checklist The end of your program will come quicker than you think, so try to keep up in all your work to avoid a last minute rush. When your program is over your priority will be to get your grades as soon as possible. That is also our intention. Arcadia University transcripts are issued in a matter of days once we receive grades from the British Universities. You should take the following steps now to ensure your grades are not delayed:  Ask all your course tutors when you should expect your grades—if the answer is too vague, remind them of your need for grades as soon as possible. British academics are not always aware of the requirements of the American system.  Return all library books and settle all accounts. Universities will withhold grades until this is done.  Complete all required work before the deadline.  Take copies of all your work and syllabi home with you as it may be needed at a later date.

- 27 - ACADEMIC CONTRACT All participants in Arcadia University, The College of Global Studies (TCGS) programs are required to read and sign this contract to confirm their understanding and acceptance of their academic responsibilities during the period of study abroad. These academic requirements are intended to ensure that students take responsibility for individual academic success and comply fully with all terms and conditions for assessment and receipt of the final Arcadia transcript. 1. Rules and Regulations: You are required to assume full responsibility for your behaviour and conduct and to obey the laws of the host country. If you are enrolled in a program at a foreign institution, you will be subject to the standard institutional requirements governing academic and residential life. Arcadia University reserves the right to terminate your participation in the program without refund if you violate local laws or institutional regulations. 2. Late Work: All essays, reports and other required written work must be submitted prior to your departure from your host institution. Late work cannot be accepted. Incomplete work will count as failure. 3. Finishing Your Program: You are required to remain at your host institution until the scheduled conclusion of your program. In most cases, you will be free to leave at the conclusion of the assessment period fixed for the term during which you are enrolled. 4. Copies of Your Work: You should retain your course syllabi, reading lists and copies of your written work at least until you receive your Arcadia University transcript. It is your responsibility to save your own course documentation; Arcadia cannot duplicate or retain this material for you. 5. Credits and Grade Reporting: Courses must be taken for credit and may not be taken on a pass/fail or audit basis. Your host institution has been instructed to send your grades and any other assessment reports directly to the Arcadia University TCGS Center in Edinburgh. Any interference with these reporting procedures will jeopardise the prompt completion of your program transcript and could result in the loss of records and/or credit. You must not request that information be sent anywhere else. 6. Bills: You are responsible for settling all personal accounts, library fines, telephone bills, out-of-term residence charges, payments for loss or damage etc., before you leave so that your transcript can be issued without delay as soon as your final assessment reports are received at Arcadia University. You are personally responsible for returning all library books to the library from which you borrowed them.

- 28 - 7. Transcripts: At the end of your program, a copy of the host institution transcript is sent to Arcadia University TCGS and kept on file for seven years. An official Arcadia University transcript is sent to your home school and an unofficial Arcadia University transcript is sent to your home address. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 allows Arcadia to release your transcript to your home school, even if you instruct us otherwise. Arcadia University is not responsible for any damages resulting from delays in issuing the final transcript when those delays are the result of failure of the host institution to forward grades in a timely manner. Additional copies of your transcript may be ordered at any time by writing to the Arcadia University Registrar. NAME (Block Caps) …………………………………………………………. SCOTTISH PROGRAM …………………………………………………………. HOME SCHOOL …………………………………………………………. SIGNATURE …………………………………………………………. DATE ………………………………………………………….

- 29 - DISCIPLINARY CODES & PROCEDURES Students on overseas programs must respect and abide by the laws and regulations of their host country and its institutions. They must behave with courtesy and consideration for the standards and codes of the social and academic communities that they join and towards the officials who regulate those communities. They must adhere to a high standard of integrity and truthfulness in their academic work. The regulations of Arcadia University TCGS supplement but do not supersede the laws and regulations of the host country and its institutions. Students who violate those laws and regulations are themselves solely responsible for answering to them. They may seek the advice of Arcadia University but the University is not obligated to defend them. The University may impose further sanctions on students who violate the laws and regulations of host institutions if those violations bring the University and its work into disrepute. Code of Conduct Students must uphold the values and good order of the communities in which they live. They must respect the institutions that they are part of and the rights of others members of those communities. Violations of this regulation include but are not limited to:  Physical assault  Violent or intimidating behaviour  Sexual assault, sexual harassment (See website: ‘Sexual Harassment’)  Stealing  Destroying or damaging the University’s or another’s property  Maliciously harming the reputation of another  Failure to observe housing regulations (cleanliness, overnight guest policy, quiet hours etc – see Housing Contract)  Discriminatory behaviour on grounds of race, religion, gender or sexual preference (See website: ‘Grievance Procedures for Cases of Discrimination or Harassment’)  Failure to uphold the University’s standards of good practice on discrimination and to promote a community free from racial, religious or sexual discrimination  Using banned drugs  Public drinking and disruptive drunkenness  Disorderly behaviour

- 30 -  Possession of firearms, fireworks, explosives and the like, or any weapon in University facilities  Tampering with or misusing fire or safety equipment  Disruptive behaviour in class  Damaging or disrupting the computer or internet facilities or using them to damage the reputations of others or of the University (See website: ‘Technological Abuses’)  Smoking in University facilities  Treating members of staff or fellow students with disrespect Academic Code Students must do their academic work honestly, with integrity, and according to the regulations set down by the University and by their instructors. Violations of this regulation include but are not limited to:  Cheating: presenting another’s work as one’s own or using notes or similar aids and assistance on closed examinations  Plagiarism: copying another’s words or using another’s ideas without clear and accurate citation (See website: ‘Procedures for Papers, Reports, and Other Written Work’)  Failure to turn in work according to the form and instructions set down by the University or its instructors  Lying to avoid examinations or extend academic deadlines  Failure to observe the Academic Contract of the program Procedures for Determining Violations & Sanctions Violations of host University regulations are determined by the procedures established by that institution. Arcadia University will support those decisions. Arcadia University procedures do not replace recourse to the civil authorities and legal proceedings in host countries, but may take place alongside such proceedings in order to safeguard the interests of the University community. All members of the University community, staff and students, must uphold and enforce the University regulations. Failure to report serious violations to the University may itself be a violation.  Most minor or inadvertent violations can be resolved by informal discussion and warning. A staff member may inform a student that a note of the violation will be entered in the student’s file for reference over the remainder of the program. Should there be a repetition of the violation or should similar

- 31 - issues arise, such a written warning will be considered in a formal hearing to determine the level of the sanction imposed.  Serious or repeated violations of regulations require a formal hearing. Any party to an accusation, accused or accuser, staff member or student, may invoke a formal hearing process by notifying the Resident Director in writing.  A formal hearing may take place in written form or before a Judicial Board. An entirely written hearing can only take place if all parties and the Resident Director agree, or if the Resident Director decides that logistics and timing require this form to reach a just resolution in a reasonable time.  In either form of hearing, at least 24 hours before it, the accused will receive a written statement of the accusation and a summary of the grounds and evidence for it. He or she may respond in writing and must appear to answer the accusation at the time and place and in the form designated by the Resident Director.  The Resident Director will designate two members of staff, one of whom may be the Resident Director, as a Judicial Board to conduct a hearing.  The accused student may ask a colleague, drawn from the University community, to attend and witness the hearing, but not to participate in it.  The accused student will hear the accusation and any evidence or testimony supporting it. He or she may present evidence or witnesses in response. Neither the accused nor the accuser may question others at the hearing. The Board members may ask questions of participants at any point in the hearing. The Board may suspend hearings to gather any further information it requires and then reconvene as quickly as convenient.  The Board will keep a written record in summary of the proceedings, come to a decision and determine sanctions if any, and then communicate to the participants the decision and any sanctions as quickly as possible. The Board will place a written statement of this judgement in the student’s file.  A record of the notification of the hearing and of the decision of the proceedings will be shared with a student’s home school and a student’s financial sponsors as required by US law.  A record of the proceeding and/or of any written warning will form part of a student’s record for reference throughout the program.  Within three days of a student’s notification of the decision of a formal hearing, that student may ask the Resident Director, if not involved in the formal hearing, or the Director of Student Services in Glenside to review the written record of the proceedings and decision. New written statements and documentation may be introduced in this appeal. The appellate staff member will review and produce a final written judgment upholding, modifying or over-turning the hearing’s decision.

- 32 -  Interim suspension: exceptionally, if a Resident Director deems a student’s actions pose an immediate harm to others or to himself or herself, or that they immediately threaten the property or good order of the University, the Resident Director may suspend a student immediately and then must organise a hearing at the earliest possible opportunity to consider the accusation.  Cases of sexual harassment and of discrimination require special procedures involving the University’s affirmative action office. These procedures are detailed in the complete Student Handbook: ‘Grievance Procedures for Cases of Discrimination or Harassment’)  Violations that occur near or after the official end of a program on University property or involving University members may proceed to an accelerated hearing or decision at the discretion of the Resident Director. Sanctions Sanctions for conduct violations may include but are not limited to:  A written final warning that becomes part of a student’s program record for the duration of the program and that is communicated to the student’s home school: frequently that warning should also require a student to sign a behavioural contract that addresses the violation  Suspension from all or some of program or class sponsored activities – trips, visits and the like: suspended students may be required to make up class activities in their own time and at their own expense. They are always responsible for any material missed  Expulsion from a particular course, resulting in a failing grade  Suspension of privileges like the use of kitchen facilities or common areas  The payment of fines in the amount of the damage or disruption caused and/or a punitive fine of no more than $100 equivalent  A requirement to move to different program accommodation  Expulsion from program housing, which can only result from the decision of a formal hearing  Expulsion from the program, which can only result from the decision of a formal hearing and must be formally and immediately reviewed by the Resident Director or Director of Student Services in an appeal review There is no financial compensation for suspension or expulsion resulting from disciplinary violations. Sanctions for Academic Code violations may include:  A requirement to repeat all or some of an assignment or a required

- 33 - alternative assignment, including repeating an exam  Lowering a grade  Failure on a given piece of work  Suspension from a class meeting  Expulsion from a course, which can only result from the decision of a formal hearing  Expulsion from the program, which can only result from the decision of a formal hearing and must be formally reviewed by the Resident Director or Director of Student Services in an appeal review Normally the sanctions for Academic Codes violations, excepting those that involve expulsions, are decided informally and by agreement between an instructor and a student. Either may invoke the procedures for a formal hearing. A Judicial Board will normally consult with an instructor to determine an appropriate sanction for a violation after a formal hearing.

- 34 - FESTIVAL SEASON: WHAT’S ON? Edinburgh Leith Festival: 14 – 22 June 2014 A community arts festival based in the Leith area of Edinburgh. http://www.leithfestival.com/

Edinburgh International Film Festival: 18 - 29 June 2014 One of the world’s first international film festivals. www.edfilmfest.org.uk The Royal Highland Show: 19– 22 June 2014 Held in Ingliston, near Edinburgh Airport. www.royalhighlandshow.org Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival: 18 – 27 July 2014 Tickets from The Hub on the Royal Mile. www.edinburghjazzfestival.co.uk Edinburgh Art Festival: 31 July – 31 August 2014 Scotland’s largest annual festival of visual art. http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/

Edinburgh Military Tattoo: 1 – 23 August 2014 Massed pipe bands and military displays on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 1 – 25 August 2014 Venues can be anywhere from phone boxes to church halls and local theatres. www.edfringe.com Edinburgh International Festival: 8 – 31August 2014 Held at venues throughout the city. Tickets from The Hub on the Royal Mile. www.eif.co.uk Edinburgh Mela Festival: 29 – 31 August 2014 An event at Leith Links celebrating Edinburgh’s minority ethnic communities. www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk Edinburgh International Book Festival: 9 – 25 August 2014 Held in Charlotte Square Gardens at the west end of George Street. www.edbookfest.co.uk

- 35 - Glasgow West End Festival: 1 – 29 June 2014 Includes a music festival, Highland Games and more. www.westendfestival.co.uk Glasgow Mela: 7 – 8 June 2014 An event in Kelvingrove Park celebrating the traditions of the Indian sub- continent. http://www.glasgowmela.com

Bard in the Botanics: 10 – 27 July 2014 Scotland’s annual Shakespeare festival, held in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens. www.bardinthebotanics.co.uk Glasgow Jazz Festival: 25 – 29 June 2014 Performances and exhibitions held at venues throughout Glasgow. www.jazzfest.co.uk Glasgow International Piping Festival: 11 – 17 August 2014 A week-long piping event with ceilidhs, concerts and street performances. www.pipingfestival.co.uk

Useful Websites www.list.co.uk Events in Scotland (mainly Edinburgh & Glasgow) www.timeout.com/edinburgh Events in Edinburgh www.instirling.com Events in Stirling peoplemakeglasgow.com Events in Glasgow

- 36 - FREE THINGS TO DO Edinburgh Arthur’s Seat For one of the best views of the city, climb to the top of Arthur’s Seat, an extinct volcano, in the middle of Holyrood Park. It will take about an hour to get to the top. It begins opposite the Palace of Holyrood House at the bottom of the Royal Mile. Free walking tours with rangers are also available. Museum of Childhood The museum is located on the Royal Mile. It was opened in 1955 and was the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood. It is crammed full of objects telling of childhood, past and present. Open from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Museum of Edinburgh This museum is home to important collections relating to the history of Edinburgh. One of the museum’s greatest treasures is the National Covenant signed by the Scottish Presbyterian leadership in 1638. The museum is open Monday to Saturday, 10.00am to 5.00pm. Located on the Royal Mile. National Gallery of Scotland Located on the Mound. This is one of the finest galleries in the world, includes paintings by the great Scottish artists, Raeburn and Ramsay. You will also find paintings by Botticelli, Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Vermeer, Monet and many more. The café has a great view of Princes Street Gardens. National Museum of Scotland The collections in this excellent museum tell the story of Scotland from prehistoric times up until the present day. Highlights include: Viking brooches, Pictish stones, ancient chessmen, medieval oak carvings and Dolly the Sheep. Located on Chambers Street. Open daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm with regular free tours. The People’s Story Located on the Royal Mile and housed in the late 16th century Canongate Tolbooth, opposite the Museum of Edinburgh. The People’s Story uses oral history, reminiscence and written sources to tell the story of the lives, work and leisure of the ordinary people of Edinburgh from the late 18th century to today. It is open Monday to Saturday, 10.00am to 5.00pm. National Gallery of Modern Art & Dean Gallery Located in Dean Village. The modern art gallery features major works by Matisse, Moore, Picasso, Hirst and others. The Dean Gallery provides a home for the Eduardo Paolozzi gift of sculpture and graphic art and also the Dada and Surrealist collections. - 37 - St Giles’ Cathedral Also known as the High Kirk of St Giles, this church is on the Royal Mile. Evidence suggests that a church stood on this site as far back as the 9th century. The current building was erected in the 14th and 15th centuries. It is where the Protestant Reformer John Knox preached during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots and it is home to wonderful stained glass windows. Don’t miss the beautiful wood carving in the tiny Thistle Chapel—look out for the bagpipe playing angel! Writers’ Museum Located in Lady Stair’s Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile. The museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland’s great literary figures, in particular Robert Burns (1759-1796), Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) and Robert Louis Stevenson (1850- 1894) author of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Stirling Bridge of Allan Visit this picturesque town just north of Stirling—within easy walking distance from campus—and window shop in the boutique stores or enjoy a coffee or light lunch in one of it’s chic cafes. The Changing Room Gallery The Changing Room is the center for contemporary visual arts in the City of Stirling, showing new work by artists from throughout Scotland and further afield, in a program of solo and group exhibitions throughout the year, accompanied by related events and activities. Located on Tolbooth, Jail Wynd. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am to 6.00pm. Church of the Holy Rude Located on the shoulder of Stirling’s highest hill, this site has been the home to a church since the 12th century. Its close proximity to Stirling Castle led the church to its almost unique place in history. On 29 July 1567 the infant James VI was crowned King of Scotland in Holy Rude following the forced abdication of his mother, Mary Queen of Scots. The hastily arranged Protestant coronation ceremony included a sermon by John Knox. Dunblane Cathedral Follow the three mile riverside Darn Walk from Bridge of Allan to the village of Dunblane. Here you can visit the medieval cathedral, built upon a site first established by St Blane around the year 600, is one of the few surviving medieval churches in Scotland. The church is full of and history and well worth a visit.

- 38 - John Cowane’s Hospital John Cowane was a very wealthy Stirling merchant and Dean of the Merchant Guild who left funds for this alms house and the maintenance of 13 elderly Guild members. Originally known as Cowane’s Hospital, it was built beside the Church of the Holy Rude between 1637 and 1649. Check out your local ancestors in the family history center, view the grandeur of the Guildhall or enjoy the sunshine beside one of Scotland’s oldest bowling greens. Open Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 5.00pm; Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm. Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum The Stirling Smith is the home of a significant collection of rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British and World history. The collection contains many remarkable objects, including a great many items of interest from the worlds of social history, ethnography, women’s history, natural history, and fine art. One permanent exhibition on the premises, The Stirling Story, recounts the history of the city of Stirling from its earliest origins through to present day. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10.30am to 5.00pm; Sundays 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum One of Scotland's most popular free attractions, Kelvingrove features 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects. Key attarctions: Salvador Dali masterpiece ‘Christ of St John of the Cross,’ Sir Roger the Asian elephant and WWII Spitfire plane. City Chambers Glasgow City Chambers is one of the city’s most prestigious buildings. Completed in 1888 it demonstrates Glasgow’s historic wealth and is still used as the headquarters of successive councils serving the City of Glasgow. Tours of the City Chambers are available and are conducted twice daily at 10.30am and 2.30pm. Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace Located in the West End, Glasgow Botanic Gardens is in the heart of the city. The Gardens are dominated by the recently restored Kibble Palace which is a magnificent glasshouse designed by John Kibble. The Botanic Gardens hold a large range of unique plants ranging from native ferns to plants from tropical rainforests. It is also worth stopping by the Botanic Gardens Tearoom located in the former curator’s house near Kibble Palace.

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People's Palace and Winter Gardens Set on historic Glasgow Green, the People’s Palace tells the story of Glasgow and its people from 1750 to the present day. The city’s social history can be explored through a wealth of historic artifacts, paintings, prints and photographs, film and interactive computer displays. The exhibits give a wonderful insight into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by. Outside the Winter Gardens, the restored Doulton Fountain stands pride of place on Glasgow Green, the oldest public space in Glasgow. The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel Riverside is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life. Glasgow Cathedral This medieval cathedral marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow. Glasgow Cathedral is built on the site where St Kentigern, or Mungo, is thought to have been buried in AD 612 and is the only one on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact. The Cathedral boasts carved stone bosses on the ceiling of the Blackadder Aisle, and one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain. Open from 9.30am to 4.00pm. You can also visit the nearby Necropolis, St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art and the Provand’s Lordship. The Glasgow School of Art Located at 167 Renfrew Street, just off Sauchiehall Street, about 15 minutes walk from Queen Street Station. The Mackintosh Building is a working art school but also a tourist attraction. It can only be seen by guided tours. The Gallery of Modern Art in Queen Street contains four floors of contemporary paintings, sculpture and installations from around the world. Free admission.

- 40 - SHORT DAY TRIPS North Berwick North Berwick is a seaside town about half hour by train from Edinburgh with lovely beaches and coastal walks. You also can visit the Scottish Seabird Center located on the seafront where you can watch puffins, gannets and guillemots on the Bass Rock, a bird sanctuary located off the coast of North Berwick in the middle of the Firth of Forth. There are also boat trips to the islands available, dependent on weather conditions. Within walking distance of North Berwick are the dramatic ruins of Tantallon Castle. Or, you could climb Berwick Law, a volcanic plug of in the vent of a volcano, for fantastic views of the East Lothian countryside and the Firth of Forth. Linlithgow A small town about 25 minutes by train from Waverley Station, or 30 minutes by train from Stirling. Visit the magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace which was once one of the principal royal residences in northern Europe and the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Next to the Palace is one of Scotland’s finest parish churches, St Michael’s, dating from 1425 to 1532. The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland met in the church in 1606 and 1608, and in 1645 to 1646 the University of Edinburgh fled the plague in the capital and set up classes there. There are also pleasant walks around Linlithgow Loch. St Andrews The town of St Andrews is a great place to spend a day in Scotland. Buses depart hourly for St Andrews from the bus station in Edinburgh (2 hours; Stagecoach Fife service no. X59; £11 return). Although St Andrews does not have its own rail station, Leuchars (1 hour; £11.20 return) is a ten-minute bus ride from the St Andrews town center. St Rules’ Tower is all that remains of the first church of the Augustinian priory in St Andrews—and provides panoramic views if you climb to the top. When the great Cathedral was constructed in the 12th and 13th centuries, it was the largest building in Scotland and for years was the center of the country’s religious life. The bishops built St Andrew’s Castle for comfort and protection. It was palace, fortress and prison, but suffered from 400 years of wars and siege. You can see its infamous bottle dungeon (from which death was the only escape) and explore the medieval mine and countermine which were dug by attackers and defenders.

- 41 - St Andrews is home to the oldest university in Scotland. It was founded in 1410. You can visit the quads of two of the colleges, St Salvator’s in North Street (endowed in 1450) and St Mary’s in South Street (1537). The town is also famous for its associations with golf. The Society of St Andrews golfers was set up in 1754; eighty years later, it became the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Overlooking the world-famous Old Course, the Royal and Ancient clubhouse is not open to visitors. As you might expect however, there are several shops for golf memorabilia and club makers in the town.

- 42 - FOOD Glossary of Scottish Food Clootie Dumpling – A fruity pudding steamed in a cloot (cloth) and served as a pudding with custard or cream. Sometimes it is fried (the day after it is made) and served with bacon. Traditional at Halloween and New Year. Cranachan – A traditional Scottish dessert. Nowadays it is usually made from a mixture of whipped cream, whisky, honey and fresh raspberries topped with toasted oatmeal. Earlier recipes are more austere, omitting the whisky and treating the fruit as an optional extra. Cullen Skink – A soup (or skink) made with Finnan haddock and potatoes. It originates from the village of Cullen on the Moray Firth. Fish and Chips – In an Edinburgh fish and chip shop (known as a ‘chippie’), you will be asked if you want ‘salt and sauce’ on your fish and chips. The sauce is brown and vinegary. In Glasgow the locals prefer ‘salt & vinegar’ on their fish suppers. Chippies will also offer haggis suppers, sausage suppers, etc. These usually include a breaded and fried version of the meat option and come with chips. Haggis – Sheep’s liver, heart and lungs are minced and mixed with suet, onions, pinhead oatmeal and seasonings, then stuffed into the stomach bag of a sheep! Traditionally served with neeps (mashed turnip) and tatties (mashed potatoes). Irn Bru – A Scottish soft fizzy drink which used to outsell Coca Cola. Bright orange in colour, it tastes a bit like bubble gum – an acquired taste but a truly Scottish experience! Mince and Tatties – Minced beef with diced onion and carrot, served with mashed potato. Oatcakes – A savoury biscuit made with oatmeal and whole wheat flour, usually served with cheese. Each area of Scotland has its own traditional shape and recipe. Porridge – In days gone by, it was made in the morning, cooled and then cut into slabs to be eaten throughout the day, especially in farming communities. Porridge is made using oatmeal, water and salt. It can be served with milk, cream, yogurt, brown sugar, honey or treacle. Tablet – A very sweet Scottish confectionery which tastes similar to fudge but has a firmer texture.

- 43 - Aubergine = Eggplant Biscuits = Cookies Chips = French Fries Coriander = Cilantro Courgette = Zucchini Crisps = Potato Chips Lemonade = Soda such as 7 Up or Sprite Pudding = Dessert Sweets = Candy Further Food Facts Traditional Scottish produce which we would recommend trying if you get the chance: Aberdeen Angus beef; Ayrshire bacon; venison; lamb; salmon (poached and smoked); smoked trout; pickled herrings; cheeses; chutneys; locally grown strawberries and raspberries; Ayrshire potatoes. Farmers’ Markets Edinburgh Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday from 9.00am until 2.00pm on Castle Terrace. With 70 stalls offering home-grown produce, it is widely acknowledged to be Scotland’s premier market. Specialities include organic beer, wild boar, venison, ostrich and jams. Stirling Farmers’ Market takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10.00am until 4.00pm on Port Street. A very busy and well organised market with a superb cross section of producers from all over central Scotland. It is located in Port Street, the pedestrian area of the town center, and is well supported by the locals. Glasgow has two farmers’ markets: Mansfield Park (2nd and 4th Saturday of each month) and Queen’s Park (1st and 3rd Saturday); both open 10.00am to 2.00pm. For other markets see www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk. Useful Websites www.list.co.uk Restaurants throughout Scotland www.eatscotland.com Restaurants throughout Scotland www.edinburghrestaurantdirectory.com Restaurants throughout Edinburgh

- 44 - EDINBURGH LOCAL TRAVEL Bus Edinburgh is well-served by buses and there are numbered routes throughout the city. Timetables are posted at all bus stops. The main provider is Lothian Buses. All single journeys within Edinburgh cost £1.50. You can buy a day ticket from the driver for £3.50; this gives you unlimited travel for one day (excluding Night Buses). Night Buses cost £3.00 for all night travel. Visit www.lothianbuses.com for details of routes and timetables or drop into the Lothian Buses office on Waverley Bridge to pick up a map or timetable. Taxi You can flag down a taxi in the street (vacant ones will show an orange light), go to a taxi stand (at different locations in the city center), or you can phone to book a taxi. Short taxi rides within Edinburgh city center usually cost around £5. Taxis to the airport cost from about £20. For tipping, round up to the nearest pound for short rides or give 10%. Central Taxis 0131 229 2468 City Cabs 0131 228 1211 Notes  You need to have the exact money for the bus (no change is given).  You can purchase frequent-user bus passes from the office on Waverley Bridge, but this would only be worthwhile if you find that you are using the buses a lot (twice a day or more).  Only ever use licensed taxis. NEVER get into an unlicensed minicab.

- 45 - STIRLING LOCAL TRAVEL Bus Stirling is well served by buses and there are excellent links between the city center and the university campus. Timetables are posted at bus stops. A student single ticket to town from campus is £1. You can buy this from the driver as you board the bus. Please note you must show your student card to the driver in order to travel at this rate. First is the main bus provider in Stirling, Routes UL (University Link), 54/54A, C54, 58, 62 and 63 all serve the university. See www.firstgroup.com. Taxi There are taxi ranks in the city center or you can phone to book (small additional charge). A taxi from the city center to the university is approximately £7.00. For tipping, round up to the nearest pound for short rides or give 10%. Castle Cabs 01786 470 081 Kenny’s Taxis 01786 480 480 Only use licensed taxis. NEVER get into an unlicensed minicab. Notes  You often need to have the exact money for the buses.  Bus passes are available that can save money for frequent users – see the First website (http://www.firstgroup.com) Only ever use licensed taxis. NEVER get into an unlicensed minicab.

- 46 - GLASGOW LOCAL TRAVEL Bus  Glasgow is well served by buses. Timetables are posted at bus stops. You buy your ticket from the driver as you board the bus. Most buses in Glasgow are run by First. See www.firstgroup.com. Taxi  You can flag down a taxi in the street (vacant ones will show an orange light), or you can phone to book one (small additional charge).  Short taxi rides within Glasgow city center usually cost around £4-6.  Glasgow Taxis 0141 429 7070 Only use licensed taxis. NEVER get into an unlicensed minicab. Notes  You need to have the exact money, as no change is given.  Money-saving passes are available for frequent bus users (see website). Subway  Glasgow is the only Scottish city with an underground transport system. The subway is known locally as ‘The Clockwork Orange’ because the trains are orange and go round in two circles. Hillhead is the stop nearest the University of Glasgow; Cowcaddens is the closest stop to Glasgow School of Art. A single journey costs £1.60; a day ticket (for unlimited travel) costs £3.00. See www.spt.co.uk/subway.

- 47 - TRAVEL INFORMATION & ADVICE Travel Advice from Arcadia Most of you will have been thinking about possible travel opportunities from the moment you decided to study in Scotland. Public transport will take you the length and breadth of Great Britain and there are lots of low cost airlines clamouring for your custom, eager to whisk you off to the Republic of Ireland, continental Europe and beyond. It is great to travel and see the sights of Europe but it is also important to take some time to get to know the community in which you have chosen to study. Scotland is one of the most beautiful and varied countries in the world. Don’t get too carried away and neglect what is on your doorstep! Study abroad is partly about travel and adventure but it is also about really getting to know and understand another culture. Once you have planned how and where you want to spend your time, give some thought to how you approach your experience. Bear in mind that every country will have different systems of politics, bureaucracy and etiquette. At times, this can be frustrating but it is important to be adaptable to things that seem ‘strange’ and to remember that the ways in which other cultures operate are not necessarily ‘wrong’, just different. If you approach travel with an open-mind, a degree of tact and a willingness to learn new things, you are likely to have a very rewarding experience. Travel Checklist  Email the Arcadia Center (optional). For added security and so that we know where to reach you in an emergency, we would strongly recommend that you send us a message detailing your travel itinerary and how to reach you. You don’t need to tell us your every move and weekend trip but we would like to know if you leave the UK.  Inform family about major trips and keep them up-to-date on your plans.  See the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (www.fco.gov.uk) or the US State Department website (http://travel.state.gov) for the latest travel advice on specific countries.  Purchase travel insurance. This can be done through a travel agent such as STA Travel (www.statravel.co.uk). Travel insurance is not expensive and worth it for peace of mind.  Change your money.  Remember to pack tickets, passport (and copies of your passport kept separately) and emergency contact info.

- 48 - NATIONAL TRAIN & COACH TRAVEL Edinburgh has two train stations. The main station is Waverley (at the east end of Princes Street) and there is a smaller station at Haymarket (at the west end). The main bus station is located at St Andrew Square, off the east end of Princes Street (next to Harvey Nichols Department Store). Stirling train station is located on Goosecroft Road in the city center. The main bus station is located next to the train station. Glasgow has two train stations. The main station for travel to Edinburgh and Stirling is Queen Street Station (next to George Square). The second is Glasgow’s Central Station (also very central on Gordon Street). Buchanan Bus Station (north of Queen Street) is on Renfrew Street and has a 24 hour bus shuttle to Glasgow International Airport. Approximate Journey Times Edinburgh – Glasgow 50 minutes by rail; 1 hour 20 minutes by coach Edinburgh – London 4 – 5 hours by rail; 9 – 13 hours by coach Stirling – Edinburgh 45 minutes by rail; 1 hour by coach Stirling – Glasgow 35 minutes by rail; 50 minutes by coach Notes  Booking in advance can give added savings on longer journeys.  Travelling at ‘off-peak’ times (outside of rush hour) can also save you money on most train journeys.  With advance bookings, you can reserve seats on trains at no extra charge.  Coaches can be a cheap way to get from city to city or to take a tour of the Highlands or Isle of Skye.

- 49 - Useful Websites www.nationalrail.co.uk Train fare and timetable information www.firstscotrail.com Information on the Caledonian Sleeper to London and the Highland Rover pass www.nationalexpress.com Coaches throughout Britain www.stagecoachbus.com Coaches throughout Britain www.megabus.com Budget inter-city coach travel www.citylink.co.uk Coaches throughout Scotland www.macbackpackers.com Tours to Highlands, islands, etc. www.rabbies.com Tours to Highlands, islands, etc. www.haggisadventures.com Tours to Highlands, islands, etc. Use promotional code ‘Arcadia’ to receive an extra 10% off

- 50 - FERRIES Ferries are a cheap way to visit the wonderful islands of Scotland. Do remember that some islands have a very traditional way of life—one of the reasons they are so interesting to visit—but this means that some things will shut down on Sundays and public transport may also be limited. A Quick Guide to the Scottish Islands The Inner Hebrides are made up of a fantastic array of beautiful islands, including Mull, Iona, Islay, Jura and Skye. Skye is the most-visited Scottish island and has been a favourite for many Arcadia students. It is famous not just for spectacular scenery, but also for its historical significance as the place to which Bonnie Prince Charlie’s retreated after the Battle of Culloden. The Outer Hebrides are situated to the west beyond Skye, and are sometimes referred to as ‘The Western Isles’. They have a completely different flavour to the rest of Scotland. Gaelic is spoken by many of the inhabitants and the communities tend to be very traditional. Lewis and Harris are popular destinations, with windswept beaches, plentiful wildlife and impressive pre-historic archaeology (the Calanais standing stones on Lewis pre-date Stonehenge). Smaller islands include Taransay, North Uist, South Uist and Barra. The Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Scotland, also boast some fascinating sites, such as burial tombs, ancient stone circles and the Skara Brae prehistoric village, nestling within some truly wild terrain. The Shetland Isles are the most northerly islands of Scotland. Their far-flung location and Norse heritage makes these sea- and wind-buffeted islands more akin in dialect and culture to Scandinavia than to mainland Scotland. The coastlines are a haven for seals and otters, as well as magnificent seabird colonies. Useful Websites www.poscottishferries.co.uk For Scottish ferry bookings www.calmac.co.uk Ferry company serving the Hebrides www.northlinkferries.co.uk Ferry company serving Orkney and Shetland

- 51 - AIR TRAVEL Edinburgh Airport is 6 miles from the city center. A taxi to the airport takes approximately 20-30 minutes and costs about £20. A frequent shuttle bus runs from the airport to Waverley Bridge. The journey takes about 25 minutes and costs £4.00 for a single or £7.00 for an open return. See www.edinburghairport.com. Glasgow is said to have two airports: Glasgow International which is 8 miles from the city center and Glasgow Prestwick which is 32 miles away. A taxi to Glasgow International Airport from the city center will take about 25 minutes and cost about £20. There are also frequent buses to the city center. The journey takes 30 minutes and costs are £6.00 for a single and £8.50 for an open return. See www.glasgowairport.com. Glasgow Prestwick has a train station (Prestwick International Airport) and there is a half-hourly service to/from Glasgow Central Station (50 minutes). Local buses run to Prestwick from Buchanan Street Bus Station. Many cheap flights leave from Prestwick but remember the extra time/money it will take to get there. See www.gpia.co.uk. Useful Websites www.baa.com Additional airport information www.easyjet.com Budget airline www.ryanair.com Budget airline www.jet2.com Budget airline www.bmibaby.com Budget airline www.flybmi.co.uk British airline www.britishairways.com British airline Notes  Budget airlines often fly to and from out-of-town airports at unsocial hours. Make sure that public transport will be available and keep in mind that some smaller airports close overnight.  Don’t forget about airport taxes (often not shown in initial prices).  You normally need to check in at least two hours before international flights and one hour before domestic flights. You need your passport for ID on all flights, including domestic ones.  If you are heading to Dublin, remember that the Republic of Ireland (as opposed to Northern Ireland) is a not part of the UK – you will need your passport and you will need to change your money into euros.

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ACCOMMODATION For the most part, when you are travelling in the UK and throughout Europe, you will likely decide to make use of the many inexpensive youth hostels. It is important to understand how these youth hostels work before you make a booking:  Unless you are willing to pay extra for a private room, most hostel accommodation is in dorm-style rooms with four, eight, ten or more beds per room. This means that you will be sharing with strangers; therefore it is always a good idea to check that the hostel has locked luggage facilities to store your luggage when you are out and about. Most good hostels will have lockers in the rooms, but you may need to bring your own lock.  Most hostels will have shared rather than en-suite toilet and shower facilities, meaning you will need to go down the hall or even to another floor to use the bathroom.  Some hostels require you to provide your own sheets and towels, but may allow you to hire these if you don’t bring your own. Always check with the hostel before you travel to make sure you are bringing everything you need.  Many youth hostels have shared kitchens that you can use to make your own meals to save money. Also, some hostels have TVs, game rooms, lounges, etc. that you can use during your stay – a great way to meet other travellers!  Some hostels have other policies that you should be aware of before you book; these can include quiet hours, lock-out periods during the day (when you have to leave the hostel) and curfews. Like any other accommodation, the quality of youth hostels ranges considerably. We recommend you always look for reviews online before booking; this way you can get an idea of what to expect. Guidebooks aimed at student travellers and backpackers can also be useful resources. Useful Websites www.hostelworld.com Bookings and reviews of hostels worldwide www.syha.org.uk Scottish Youth Hostel Association www.yha.org.uk Youth Hostel Association (England and Wales) www.tripadvisor.co.uk Great for reviews www.visitscotland.com Accommodation booking and information

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