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Carr-Saunders Hall Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden Carr-Saunders Hall Travel information Page 6-7 When you arrive and depart What do I need to bring? Catering on campus Breakfast at Carr-Saunders Hall Page 8-9 Carr-Saunders Hall rules and regulations Social programme – Your hall’s welcome party Pages 10-11 Local area information Things to do in London Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film in London Pages 12-13 Things to remember Keeping in touch with family and friends Staying safe on and around campus Oyster cards and public transport Activating your IT account Enjoy yourself
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Introduction LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 26 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 in terms of your studies. The following pages will educate you on 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
changes, event tickets, exams or if you
welcome to Carr-Saunders Hall. We are
lose your LSE ID card you should go to
located in a Bloomsbury, a fantastic area
the Summer School Office, located in
of London close to the beautiful Regent’s
Clement House, room CLM 1.02.
Park. Please don’t hesitate to contact me or one Carr-Saunders has an experienced team
of the Sub-Wardens if we can offer
in place to help you make the most of your
assistance or advice during your stay. I
stay here and to make sure you are well
hope that you enjoy your time at Carr-
looked after. The Reception Team provide
Saunders Hall and the LSE Summer
a smooth service during your stay and if
School.
you have any questions about your accommodation they will be happy to help. If you have any enquiries about your course including timetables, course
Svetozar Rajak (Warden) s.rajak@lse.ac.uk
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Carr-Saunders Hall Carr-Saunders Hall is the smallest LSE
Wi-Fi is available to all residents.
hall and is a great place to meet new friends.
Carr-Saunders Hall is very attractively located, with great access to Tottenham
To view our 360° virtual tour and an
Court Road for shopping and nightlife.
overall summary, visit: Carr-Saunders Hall
Regent’s Park is also close by for walks on sunny days.
Please note that contract lengths and many other details apply only to full-time students. The facilities available are excellent and include a large TV/common room shared by all residents. There is also an inexpensive cardoperated laundry on the ground floor, with irons and ironing boards.
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Travel Information To Campus: Carr-Saunders is 28 minute
To Carr-Saunders Hall: Carr-Saunders
walk to campus. To view directions on a
Hall is situated at 18-24 Fitzroy Street,
map, visit:
London, W1T 4BN. To view on a map, visit:
Carr-Saunders to LSE Carr-Saunders Hall It is also possible to take public transport to campus. Visit: TFL
Closest tube stations: Goodge Street and Warren Street. You can take public transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL
From Heathrow: The best way to travel
Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage,
from Heathrow airport to central London is
you may want to consider taking a taxi to
the London Underground Piccadilly Line if
Carr-Saunders Hall. The safest and
you are carrying light luggage. Another
easiest way to book a taxi is using the TFL
quick option is the Heathrow Express.
Cabwise service.
It runs from Heathrow to Paddington
You can access the Cabwise telephone
Station every 15 minutes. National
number or download their iPhone or
Express also runs a coach service to
Android app by visiting: Cabwise
Victoria. Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick For more information, visit the following
up passengers on the street. It is
websites. Heathrow Express
important to be wary of unlicensed
National Express
minicabs.
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When you arrive and depart On arriving at your hall, you’ll need to
If you arrive before 3pm, you will not be
check-in and pick up your key from the
able to gain access to your room, but we
reception desk.
do provide luggage storage space, so you can drop your bags off and explore the
This can be done from 3pm onwards. LSE
new area before checking in at 3pm.
halls play host to many guests throughout the year and we need the morning to
When the day comes for you to depart
prepare your rooms for you.
from your hall, you’ll need to vacate by 10.30am on the morning of your departure.
What do I need to bring? Carr-Saunders Hall has a number of
more about our electricity supply, visit:
facilities for you to access including an
Electricity supply
inexpensive laundry room. You are also provided with fresh towels and bed linen throughout. For this reason it is not necessary for you to travel with a great deal of clothes and bed linen. There are, however, some essentials to remember. If you are travelling from abroad and are carrying electrical appliances with you, make sure to get a
Remember to check your flight’s luggage
UK power adapter. You will be unable to
allowance before travelling and make sure
use any electrical goods unless you have
you know what items can and can’t be
an adapter. You should also make sure
taken on a flight.
that your electrical equipment is compatible with UK standards. To learn
Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK
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Catering on Campus You’re going to be spending a lot of time around LSE campus on your Summer School course. For light bites during the day we recommend The Garrick restaurant located at the entrance to Houghton Street. The Garrick offers a delicious range of Breakfast (8.00am-10.30am) and Lunch (12.00pm-2.30pm) food at affordable prices. View the breakfast menu here: The Menu They also run an afternoon special of tea
To find more information, visit: The Garrick For a full range of restaurants and cafes on campus, visit: Restaurants and Cafes
or coffee and a slice of cake for ÂŁ3.15.
Breakfast at Carr-Saunders Hall between 7.30am and 10am Monday to Friday and between 8am and 10am at weekends and on bank holidays. Breakfast is limited to six items per person plus unlimited tea, coffee, toast and juice. Guests have a choice of English (Bacon, sausages, beans, tomatoes, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms etc) or continental (Juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, croissants, Carr-Saunders Hall includes high quality
cheese and meat) breakfasts.
dining facilities and will provide you with
This list is a guide only and does not
breakfast to get your day started.
guarantee an item will be available on a
A choice of a full English or continental breakfast is provided in the dining room
given day. Breakfast is provided in the Tower Restaurant on the sixth floor.
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Carr-Saunders Hall rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and
Other general rules and safety information
regulations. For detailed terms and
can be found on our information for
conditions relating specifically to your
current residents:
Summer School accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions It is important to be familiar with these terms to know what you can and cannot do concerning your booking. No halls permit smoking. It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the building.
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-
social programme to look forward to,
Saunders Hall, you can begin enjoying
supported by your hall and by the Summer
yourself at LSE. You have a high quality
School itself.
Your hall’s welcome party On the evening of your arrival CarrSaunders Hall will be hosting its own exclusive ‘Pizza Party’ welcome reception, allowing you to mingle with your new fellow hall residents in a relaxed setting. They will be providing pizza and free soft drinks. Get to know each other and the Warden’s team from 7pm onwards in the restaurant.
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Summer School social programme Throughout your course you’ll be able to choose from a wide array of events to take part in, designed to immerse you in the culture of London and life at LSE. There will also be separate welcome receptions held by Summer School on 28 July. You can view most of the schedule here: Summer School social programme Highlights include: •
The Famous LSE Summer School River Boat Disco
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Day trips to Oxford and the Cotswolds
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Theatre Evenings including Shakespeare’s Anthony and Cleopatra and the musical Les Misérables.
On top of this stellar social programme, you will also be invited to attend the leaving parties taking place on campus on the final Friday of your session (15 August). A DJ in Houghton Street, followed by a live band, a selection of food stalls serving refreshments and a busy bar are among some of the entertainments on offer.
Public Lectures LSE Summer School public lectures are renowned for drawing influential speakers across a range of topics. This year is no exception. The following public lectures all take place in the Old Theatre exclusive to Summer School students:
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Thursday 31 July – Professor Andrew Gamble (University of Cambridge) on Crisis without End? The Unravelling of Western Prosperity
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Monday 4 August – Professor Danny Quah and Professor Mick Cox debate Supremacy or Survival? The West in the Asian Century
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Local area information To help you navigate the local area, Carr-
There are also some great places to eat
Saunders has compiled a great list of
on and around campus. For a guide (with
recommended places for you. Visit: Life
map) to all LSE restaurants around
around Carr-Saunders
campus, visit: Food and Drink
You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife
LSESU have some ideas of their own. Visit: Fine Dining
and other basic amenities.
Things to do in London London is a diverse city and has
breakdown of the best events, theatre, film,
attractions for every taste. For a great way
music and food going in the capital. Visit:
to find what is going on in the city check
Timeout
out Timeout London. It gives you a daily
Sightseeing London is home to some of the world’s
London. If you’re new to London, why not
most famous landmarks, such as the
pay a visit to some of our best. Visit:
Palace of Westminster, and the Tower of
London landmarks
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Food in London London is one of the most diverse cities in
For light bites and cooking, a range of
the world and this is reflected in the range
produce and street food can be found in
of cuisines available. Good food is never
London’s many markets.
far away no matter what your tastes, culture or budget.
Borough market is a great central example. Visit: Borough Market
Have a browse in Timeout for the most popular restaurants open today. Visit: Timeout - restaurants and cafés
Theatre and museums LSE campus is situated near Covent
Close by to Holborn station is the British
Garden, Leicester Square and London’s
Museum. Other leading museums and
theatre land. Across the river at Waterloo
galleries are in close travelling distance by
is the National Theatre and Shakespeare’s
foot or public transport.
Globe, both famous for their quality. To find a recommended list, visit: To find any kind of play or musical in
Museums and galleries
London, visit: Theatre and musicals
Film in London London has been a dominant force in
famous for beer and pizza nights and all-
British cinema for over a century and its
night marathons.
impact can be felt throughout the city. Whatever your taste in film there’s always something to keep you entertained. The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an excellent range of cinema at venues close to campus. For more information, visit: BFI Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of the country’s cinema chains and is also home to the Prince Charles Cinema,
For more information, visit: Prince Charles Cinema
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Things to Remember There are a few things you should do to make your time with us a little easier. We’ve listed a few things you should remember to do both before and after you arrive.
Keeping in touch with friends and family You’ll probably be making a lot of extra
don’t rack up extra data roaming charges
calls during your time with us.
by changing your phone settings on arrival.
It is important to have the right phone deal
You may want to think about getting a new
to avoid extra charges, especially if you
phone deal altogether. For more
are travelling from abroad. If you are
information, visit: Mobile phones
travelling from abroad, make sure that you
Staying safe on and around the campus No matter what you expect to gain from
Be vigilant and make use of our security
your time in London, principally, you’re
measures.
coming to learn and enjoy yourself. Be careful not to have valuables on show. It’s important to take the proper
Avoid walking alone at night and try to
precautions to keep yourself safe while
stay in groups with your friends.
you study. A much more detailed guide is available here: Campus safety tips
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Oyster cards and public transport To travel cheaply and easily around
It offers less expensive fares and saves
London, you should consider using public
time when getting on public transport.
transport, operated by Transport for London (TFL). For more details on the public transport network, visit: TFL
Buses now only accept Oyster or contactless card payments. There are also student discounts.
The cheapest way to use public transport is with a top-up Oyster card. These allow you to load money onto an electronic card,
For more information on where to get an Oyster card, visit: Oyster online
and to swipe in and out of tube stations and when boarding buses.
Activating your IT account All Summer School students will be given
You’ll also have access to the Internet
LSE IT accounts, including an LSE email
from your Hall. To learn more about
address, to use IT facilities at LSE. There
activating your internet connection, visit:
are approximately 1,000 networked
Halls internet activation
Windows PCs available and there is access to printing facilities in the public computer rooms.
Enjoy yourself The most important thing is have fun and
with us. Enjoy London and make the most
to gain as much as you can from your time
out of what LSE has to offer. 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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