INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL STUDENTS’ GUIDEBOOK
Photo Credits: Haley JONES Photo Credits: Witiwat THITASIRI Best Contents Introduction 4 Introducing the MSC 5 Pre-Departure Information 6 Visa Things to Bring Accommodation Arriving in Edinburgh 11 Settling in 13 Moving into University Accommodation GP Registration Banking Phone Registration Blood Test Money Saving Tips Entertainment 20 Advice 23 Contacts 26
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Introduction
Congratulations on your offer to study Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. This guide for International Students is written by the Medical Student Council (MSC), and will help you to prepare for your new journey – what to do before you arrive, things to expect, recommendations, and we will even give you some money saving tips. Moving to a new country is both daunting and exciting, and we hope that through this guide, you will be better prepared and more at ease.