High Holborn Residence Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden High Holborn Residence Travel information Page 6-7 When you arrive and depart What do I need to bring? Catering on campus Breakfast at High Holborn Residence Page 8-9 High Holborn Residence rules and regulations Social programme Pages 10-11 Local area information Things to do in London Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film 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 27 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’m delighted to welcome you to High
entertainment and instruction, from the
Holborn, which will be your home for three
British Museum a few minutes’ walk away
weeks of the summer.
to markets at Covent Garden to the river and the South Bank a short walk across
Aside from pursuing your studies, I hope
Waterloo Bridge.
you’ll take full advantage of your time in residence in the heart of Bloomsbury and
I hope your time here is a great success
Covent Garden.
and we will do what we can to ensure it is.
There will be plenty of opportunity to form friendships and to enjoy the many events and attractions of central London. Chandran Kukathas (Warden)
LSE will continue to host events you are
c.kukathas@lse.ac.uk
welcome to attend, but the area is also replete with other sources of
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High Holborn Residence High Holborn is one of our largest halls of residence. View our 360째 virtual tour and an overall summary, visit: High Holborn Please note that contract lengths and many other details apply only to full-time students. The facilities available are excellent, with a Situated less than 10 minutes from the
spacious double-floored common room
LSE campus, High Holborn is made up of
equipped with pool tables and table tennis,
flats comprising either four or five
a TV room open 24 hours a day, a
bedrooms, a kitchen, a shower and a toilet.
computer room and a laundry room.
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Travel Information To Campus: High Holborn Residence is a
To High Holborn Residence: High
10 minute walk to campus. To view
Holborn Residence is situated at 178 High
directions on a map, visit:
Holborn, London, WC1V 7AA.
High Holborn to campus
To view on a map, visit:
It is also possible to take public transport
High Holborn
to campus. Visit: TFL Closest tube stations: Holborn, Tottenham Court Road. 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
High Holborn Residence. 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. It
Cabwise service.
runs from Heathrow to Paddington Station You can access the Cabwise telephone
every 15 minutes. National Express also
number or download their iPhone or
runs a coach service to Victoria.
Android app by visiting: Cabwise For more information, visit the following Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick
websites: Heathrow Express
up passengers on the street. It is
National Express
important to be wary of unlicensed 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? High Holborn Residence 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 Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK
compatible with UK standards. To learn
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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 To find more information, visit: The Garrick
prices. View the breakfast menu here: The Menu
For a full range of restaurants and cafes on campus, visit: Restaurants and Cafes
They also run an afternoon special of tea or coffee and a slice of cake for £3.15.
Breakfast at High Holborn Residence High Holborn Residence includes high quality dining facilities and will provide you with breakfast to get your day started. Breakfast will generally be served from 7.30am – 10.00am, but times may vary at weekends. High Holborn Residence provides a continental breakfast. When choosing your breakfast you may select from juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, croissants, cheese, meat and toast.
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High Holborn Residence 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: Information for current residents
Terms and conditions
Remember that some of this information
It is important to be familiar with these
relates only to term time students.
terms to know what you can and cannot do concerning your booking.
If you are unsure about any information relating to your hall, you should check with
No halls permit smoking. It is against the
the reception desk.
law to smoke anywhere in the building.
Social Programme Once you’re settled into life at High
quality social programme to look forward
Holborn Residence, you can begin
to, supported by your hall and by the
enjoying yourself at LSE. You have a high
Summer School itself.
Your hall
On arrival, your hall will be hosting its own social welcome event. You can find out more about what events are planned for you on arrival at your hall. Just ask your reception.
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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 of LSE. There will also be separate welcome receptions held by Summer School on 6 July. You can view most of the schedule here: Summer School social programme Highlights include:
The Famous LSE Summer School River Boat Disco
Day trips to Oxford and the Cotswolds
Theatre Evenings including The Lion King and the musical Les Misérables.
Public Lectures LSE Summer School public lectures are renowned for drawing influential speakers across a range of topics. This year is no exception. More information on public lectures available to Summer School students will be given to you by the Summer School office.
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Local area information To help you navigate the local area, High
There are also some great places to eat
Holborn Residence has compiled a great
on and around campus. For a guide (with
list of recommended places for you. Visit:
map) to all LSE restaurants around
Life around High Holborn
campus, visit: Food and Drink
You’ll find a list of the closest
LSESU have some ideas of their own.
supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife
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, Borough market is a great central example.
culture or budget.
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
Nearby Leicester Square is home to many
British cinema for over a century and its
of the country’s cinema chains and is also
impact can be felt throughout the city.
home to the Prince Charles Cinema,
Whatever your taste in film there’s always
famous for beer and pizza nights and all-
something to keep you entertained.
night marathons.
The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an
For more information, visit: Prince Charles
excellent range of cinema at venues close
Cinema
to campus. For more information, visit: BFI
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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 Buses now only accept Oyster or
London (TFL). For more details on the
contactless card payments. There are also
public transport network, visit: TFL
student discounts. The cheapest way to use public transport For more information on where to get an
is with a top-up Oyster card. These allow
Oyster card, visit: Oyster Online
you to load money onto an electronic card, 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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