Bournemouth University International College Accommodation Guide Summer 2020
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Accommodation Guide Summer 2020 Contents Life in Bournemouth 3 Your new home 5 Kaplan Living Bournemouth 6 Your room at Kaplan Living 7 Accommodation dates and prices 8 How to book 9 How to pay 10 Find out more 11 Bournemouth Train Station Large Supermarket Small Supermarket Kaplan Living Bournemouth and Bournemouth University International College Central Gardens Post Office Students’ Union Central Shopping District The Square lk a w e ut in -m 10 tely ima Approx East Cliff Lift Bournemouth Beach Lower Gardens West Cliff Lift • Bournemouth Pier Bournemouth Accommodation | 2 Life in Bournemouth Bournemouth is a well-known tourist destination situated on the south coast of England, less than 2 hours from London. It attracts visitors from around the UK and beyond, and is famous for its 12km of sandy beaches, beautiful parks and gardens, and cosmopolitan environment. Bournemouth is a busy and thriving town, large enough to have all the facilities of a big town but small enough that you never feel lost. Experience Bournemouth History Music Sport Learn about the town’s culture at the See some of the world’s biggest International College students have Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum — talents perform at the Bournemouth access to SportBU, located on the an amazing mix of treasures from around International Centre or enjoy outstanding Talbot Campus. You can also enjoy the world including famous paintings and musical shows at the Pavilion Theatre. the award-winning facilities at the historical artefacts. Littledown Centre, including a large Food swimming pool with water slides, Nature Sample new and exciting cuisines from well-equipped gyms and fitness classes. Take a relaxing walk through around the world: try freshly caught local Bournemouth’s beautiful gardens, seafood including Dorset rock oysters Outside the town including Alum Chine’s tropical gardens (some of the best in the country), or Take a trip out of town and visit iconic by the sea. international cuisine including Indian, English attractions like Stonehenge, the Lebanese, Italian and Mexican. New Forest National Park and Salisbury Shopping Cathedral, along with UNESCO World Explore a variety of shops in the town Heritage sites, the City of Bath and the centre or visit Castlepoint Shopping Park, Jurassic Coast. just a few miles away. Bournemouth Accommodation | 3 Getting around Buses: Bournemouth has frequent services around the town centre. There are also buses that go out of town to nearby locations such as Poole, Salisbury, Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck. Trains: the town has one main station, Bournemouth. There are direct trains to London, as well as to many locations all around the UK. Ferries: fast services run from nearby Poole, Weymouth, Portsmouth and Southampton. Visit places such as Jersey, Guernsey, and even northern coastal towns in France. Taxis: although they are more expensive than public transport, taxis can be convenient for shorter journeys. Airport: regional and long-haul flights from Bournemouth and Southampton Airports take you to many exciting destinations in Europe and around the world. Now you know more about living in the town, read on to find out what your new home in Bournemouth has to offer. Bournemouth Accommodation | 4 Your new home Kaplan Living Bournemouth offers ultra-modern accommodation, located on-site at Bournemouth University International College. Read below to find out more. Conveniently located Safe and secure Kaplan Living Bournemouth is connected Feel at ease in the residence with secure Student starter pack to the College. It is also within easy access doors, CCTV coverage, and 24-hour To make your move as easy as reach of the town centre and close to help at reception to solve any problems. possible, we have created a starter supermarkets, restaurants and cafés. pack that provides many of the basic Entertainment items you will need to settle into your Well-equipped Relax in shared common rooms which new accommodation, so you don’t All bedrooms include a small double are equipped with a range of exciting have to rush around the shops on your bed, study desk, chair, private bathroom entertainment facilities — ideal for first day. This is an extra benefit that and lots of storage. You can prepare your spending time with your new friends. would not be available in privately own meals in the kitchen areas, or enjoy You can also enjoy stunning sea views rented accommodation. delicious snacks, hot and cold beverages from the common room on the 12th floor. at our fantastic on-site coffee shop. Bedding Independent living • Duvet with duvet cover Multicultural Our accommodation is designed for • Pillow with pillow case In your new home, you will have the independent student life. This means • Fitted sheet chance to live and make friends with students will be responsible for cleaning people from all over the world. It is their own rooms and clothes, and cooking Cooking equipment a great chance to learn more about their own meals. • Large stainless steel frying pan different countries and cultures. • Stainless steel saucepan Included benefits • Slotted nylon turner Private and clean All bills (electricity, gas and water) • Nylon ladle Relax in your own bedroom with private and internet (broadband and WiFi) are • Vegetable peeler bathroom, in a flat with modern kitchen included in the accommodation price. • Plastic colander facilities. Each kitchen contains an initial You will also receive a free ‘student • Solid nylon spoon set of household cleaning products, and starter pack’ containing useful items, • Slotted nylon spoon a weekly cleaning service of communal basic bedding and cooking equipment • Tin opener areas is included in the accommodation (see to the right for more details). cost. There is a laundry room on the Tableware ground floor for you to wash your clothes. • Cutlery (fork and spoon only)* • Dinner plate • Side plate • Cereal bowl • Mug • Glass tumbler Other • Toilet roll • Small hand towel • Welcome toiletries pack (including miniature bath and shower gel, hand and body lotion, shampoo and conditioner and soap) “The accommodation is a safe place to live and Please note: actual contents of the student starter pack may vary. everything is in perfect * For legal reasons the College is not permitted to condition. It’s very close provide knives of any kind to students. to the College and is the best place to stay.” Tiziana Muñoz Almanza (right), Argentina Platinum bedroom Bournemouth Accommodation | 5 Kaplan Living Bournemouth Room type: study bedrooms | Available to: all students | Time to college: 1-minute walk Modern, purpose-built, 16-floor building | 24-hour, on-site management team | Attached to the College | Coffee shop on the ground floor Location Kitchen Social spaces Central Bournemouth location, close Modern shared or private kitchens with Students have access to a common room to shops and restaurants, and just 500 regular cleaning included for the shared with large TV and stunning views of metres from Bournemouth train station. option. Bournemouth and the sea. There is also a games room with a video game console, Distance to the College Facilities table tennis, snooker table and table The College could not be closer — it is Kaplan Living Bournemouth includes football. part of the same building and less than a a big games room and social areas. In minute’s walk away. addition, as a College student you can Cleaning access the ground floor and first floor Each kitchen is provided with an initial Accommodation facilities in the College during the set of household cleaning products, Fantastic modern study bedrooms with evenings and at weekends. These include and a weekly cleaning service of private shower rooms, storage space and the Knowledge Hub, huddle rooms, communal areas is included in the a shared kitchen. There are also options seminar rooms and two IT suites. accommodation cost. A shared laundry of single-gender and under-18 flats*. room is located on the ground floor. Coffee Shop Internet The coffee shop is located on the ground Security WiFi is available to all students floor and it is an inviting place for meeting You can feel safe and secure in your new throughout the building. your friends and enjoy a selection of home with on-site security staff and snacks, hot and cold beverages. concierge 24/7, round-the-clock security cameras, and secure door entry systems. * Subject to availability. Bournemouth Accommodation | 6 Your room at Kaplan Living Our modern, purpose-built accommodation provides an outstanding living and learning environment where students can enjoy a comfortable, safe and friendly home. Room type Approximate room size Room information - Small double bed - Contemporary study space with desk, chair, shelving, cupboard and pin board Classic 13.5m2 - Wardrobe, bedside unit and storage space - Private bathroom equipped with shower, toilet and basin - Large, shared kitchen with dining area and sofas - All classic study bedroom features Deluxe 19m2 - Much larger rooms, located throughout the building - Self-contained private flat with private kitchen facilities - Small double bed - Contemporary study space with desk, chair, shelving, armchair, coffee table, Studio 20m2 cupboard and pin board - Wardrobe, bedside unit and storage space - Private bathroom equipped with shower, toilet and basin “My accommodation is comfortable and makes me feel at home. I think the new building is very good — close to the sea and town centre. There are many great places where you can relax and make new friends,