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Carr-Saunders Hall Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden Carr-Saunders Hall Travel information Page 6-8 When you arrive and depart What do you need to bring? Catering on campus Breakfast at Carr-Saunders Hall Page 9 Carr-Saunders Hall rules and regulations Social programme Local area information Things to do in London Pages 10-11 Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film in London Connectivity Pages 12 Staying safe on and around campus Thank you!
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Introduction th
LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 28 year. We now also want to welcome you to your new hall of residence and wish you a happy and productive stay. LSE halls are designed to help you make friends and be part of a first-class student community during your studies. We do our best to make sure that your stay with us is rewarding, both socially and academically. The following pages will inform you of what to expect from your hall and the local area around it. We look forward to your arrival at your hall over the Summer.
Welcome from your Warden I would like to offer you a very warm welcome
you should go to the Summer School Office,
to Carr-Saunders Hall. We are located in
located in Clement House, room CLM 1.02.
Bloomsbury, a fantastic area of London close to the beautiful Regent’s Park.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me or one of the Sub-Wardens if we can offer assistance or
Carr-Saunders has an experienced team in
advice during your stay. I hope that you enjoy
place to help you make the most of your stay
your time at Carr-Saunders Hall and the LSE
here and to make sure you are well looked
Summer School.
after. The Reception Team provide a smooth service during your stay and if you have any questions about your accommodation they
Svetozar Rajak (Warden)
will be happy to help.
Carr-Saunders@lse.ac.uk
If you have any enquiries about your course including timetables, course changes, event tickets, exams or if you lose your LSE ID card
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Carr-Saunders Hall Carr-Saunders Hall is the smallest LSE hall and is a great place to meet new friends. The facilities available are excellent and include a large TV/common room shared by all residents. There is also an inexpensive card-operated laundry on the ground floor, with irons and ironing boards. Wi-Fi is available to all residents.
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Travel Information To Campus: Carr-Saunders is around a 25 minute walk to campus. To view directions on a map, visit:
National Express also runs a coach service to Victoria. National Express
Carr-Saunders to LSE Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage, you It is also possible to take public transport to
may want to consider taking a taxi to Carr-
campus. Visit: TFL
Saunders Hall. The safest and easiest way to
To Carr-Saunders Hall: Carr-Saunders Hall is situated at 18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BN. To view on a map, visit: Carr-Saunders Hall
book a taxi is using the TFL Cabwise service. You can access the Cabwise telephone number or download their iPhone or Android app by visiting:
From Heathrow: The best way to travel from Heathrow airport to central London is the London Underground Piccadilly Line if you are carrying light luggage. Another quick option is the Heathrow Express. It runs from Heathrow to Paddington Station every 15 minutes. National Express also runs a coach service to Victoria. For more information, visit the following websites. Heathrow Express
Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick up passengers on the street. It is important to be wary of unlicensed minicabs. Closest tube stations: Goodge Street and Warren Street. You can take public transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL
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When you arrive and depart On arrival at your hall, you’ll need to check-in
(dates/times will be advertised in your hall).
and pick up your key from the reception desk.
You’ll be able to find them in Reception or the Common Area and they’ll be easy to spot in
This can be done from 3pm onwards. If you arrive before 3pm, you will not be able to gain
Summer School T-Shirts.
access to your room, but we do provide
They’ll be able to help with any questions you
luggage storage space, so you can drop your
might have about the hall, the local area or
bags off at the hall before checking in at 3pm.
the support available to you during your stay.
On the day of departure, you’ll need to vacate your room by 10.30am. Summer School Welcome Helpers will be present at each hall on the afternoon/evening of Arrival Sunday. There will be cupcakes and juice available to refresh you after your journey. The Welcome Helpers will also be available at certain times throughout your stay
What do you need to bring? Carr-Saunders Hall has a number of facilities for you to access including an inexpensive laundry room. You are also provided with fresh towels and bed linen. If you are travelling from abroad, you are advised to bring a UK power adaptor with you. You will be unable to use any electrical goods
Remember to check your flight’s luggage
unless you have one. You should also make
allowance before travelling and make sure
sure that your electrical equipment is
you know what items can and can’t be taken
compatible with UK standards. To learn more
on a flight. Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK
about our electricity supply, visit: Electricity supply
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Catering options on campus 4th Floor Restaurant Old Building, Houghton Street 8am - 3pm This is the largest catering outlet and offers traditional dishes, international specialities, vegetarian alternatives and a street food and salad bar. There is even a roof terrace for sunny days! LSE Garrick Corner of Houghton Street/Aldwych 8am – 6pm Downstairs serves premium cooked breakfasts and lunches, while the ground-floor coffee bar provides a great range of barista hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, sushi and cakes.
Plaza Café Opposite LSE Library 10am – 6pm Located right outside the library, grab a quick bite to eat and drink in this boutique coffee shop.
Café 54 Ground Floor, New Academic Building 8.30am – 4.30pm Ideal place for ‘grab and go’; selection of sandwiches, sushi, ramen noodle pots and hot soups.
The Bean Counter Basement, 32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 10am – 3.30pm Speciality hot and cold barista drinks, cakes, sandwiches and hot snacks. Seating provided.
George IV Corner of Portugal/Portsmouth Street 12noon – 11pm The LSE’s very own traditional 19th Century pub. Serving ‘real’ ales and bar snacks.
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LSESU have some ideas of their own.
campus a guide (with map) to all LSE restaurants
Visit: Fine Dining
around campus, visit: Food and Drink
Breakfast at Carr-Saunders Hall Guests have a choice of English (Bacon, sausages, beans, tomatoes, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms etc) or continental (Juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, croissants, cheese and meat) breakfasts. This list is a guide only and does not guarantee an item will be available on a given A choice of a full English or continental
day. Breakfast is provided in the Tower
breakfast is provided in the dining room
Restaurant on the sixth floor.
between 7.30am and 10am Monday to Friday and between 8am and 10am at weekends and on bank holidays.
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Carr-Saunders Hall rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and regulations.
information can be found on our information
For detailed terms and conditions relating
for current residents:
specifically to your Summer School accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions Prior to arrival, please familiarise yourself with the LSE Summer School Residences Regulations [PDF] It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the building. Other general rules and safety
Information for current residents Remember that some of this information relates only to term time students. If you are unsure about any information relating to your hall, you should check with the reception desk.
Social Programme Once you’re settled into life at Carr-Saunders
look forward to, supported by your hall and by
Hall, you can begin enjoying yourself at LSE.
the Summer School itself.
You have a high quality social programme to
Local area information To help you navigate the local area, Carr-
There are also some great places to eat on
Saunders has compiled a great list of
and around campus. For a guide (with map) to
recommended places for you. Visit: Life
all LSE restaurants around campus, visit: Food
around Carr-Saunders
and Drink
You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife and other basic amenities.
Things to do in London London is a diverse city and has attractions for
It gives you a daily breakdown of the best
every taste. For a great way to find what is
events, theatre, film, music and food going in
going on in the city check out Timeout London.
the capital. Visit: Timeout
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Sightseeing London is home to some of the world’s most famous landmarks, such as the Palace of Westminster, and the Tower of London. If you’re new to London, why not pay a visit to some of our best. Visit: London landmarks.
More information on the tours can be found here: City Sightseeing Hop on and off tours.
Special discounted tickets (10% off) for an open Bus Tour of London attractions are available to buy at the Reception Desk
Food in London London is one of the most diverse cities in the
For light bites and cooking, a range of produce
world and this is reflected in the range of
and street food can be found in London’s
cuisines available. Good food is never far away
many markets.
no matter what your tastes, culture or budget. Have a browse in Timeout for the most popular restaurants open today. Visit: Timeout - restaurants and cafés
Visit: London Markets
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Theatre and museums LSE campus is situated near Covent Garden,
Close by to Holborn station is the British
Leicester Square and London’s theatreland.
Museum. Other leading museums and
Across the river at Waterloo is the National
galleries are in close travelling distance by
Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe, both
foot or public transport.
famous for their quality. To find any kind of play or musical in London,
To find a recommended list, visit: Museums and galleries
visit: Theatre and musicals
Film in London London has been a dominant force in British
Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of
cinema for over a century and its impact can
the country’s cinema chains and is also home
be felt throughout the city. Whatever your
to the Prince Charles Cinema, famous for beer
taste in film there’s always something to keep
and pizza nights and all-night marathons.
you entertained. For more information, visit: Prince Charles The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an
Cinema
excellent range of cinema at venues close to campus. For more information, visit: BFI
Connectivity Mobile Phones
use IT facilities at LSE. There are
You may want to think about getting a new
approximately 1,000 networked Windows PCs
phone deal. For more information, visit:
available and there is access to printing
Mobile phones
facilities in the public computer rooms. You’ll also have access to the Internet from
Activating your IT account
your Hall. To learn more about activating your
All Summer School students will be given LSE
internet connection, visit: Halls internet
IT accounts, including an LSE email address, to
activation
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Staying safe on and around the campus No matter what you expect to gain from your
Be vigilant and make use of our security
time in London, primarily, you’re coming to
measures. Be careful not to have valuables
learn and enjoy yourself.
on show. Avoid walking alone at night and try to stay in groups with your friends.
It’s important to take the proper precautions to keep yourself safe while you study.
A much more detailed guide is available here: Campus safety tips
Thank you! We wish you a pleasant stay at Carr-Saunders Hall. If you have any questions regarding the hall, please contact the Reception team. For any Summer School queries during your time with us, remember to visit the Summer School web pages for key information and contact details. Visit: LSE Summer School
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