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Reply 3640
Hello. I was present at the pre-departure talk. The British Council representative said it is not necessary to do a x-ray, and they very rarely (almost never) ask for documents at the customs. Even in the event that you do encounter such a request, they can easily do one for you at the airport screening rooms.

What she did say was that if you do have existing health documents and x-rays, it would be good to bring them along with you. Even if not for the customs, they may come in useful for health insurance and hospitals/clinics.

Original post by ofssinfoxes
Has anyone taken a chest x-ray before moving to London?? I never attended the pre-departure talk that the British Council organized, but from what others have mentioned, they recommended to take a chest x-ray incase of immigration? This puzzles me because I landed in heathrow numerous times before, but I was never asked produce an x-ray?! Is this really necessary? And what would be a cheap/fast place to do this?


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Reply 3641
Original post by swiftiey
Anybody heading to edinburgh?

i'm going to be doing sociology and politics there though i might switch.


The Jeffreys at Edinburgh Sociology are quite good. :smile:
Original post by rise17
Hello. I was present at the pre-departure talk. The British Council representative said it is not necessary to do a x-ray, and they very rarely (almost never) ask for documents at the customs. Even in the event that you do encounter such a request, they can easily do one for you at the airport screening rooms.

What she did say was that if you do have existing health documents and x-rays, it would be good to bring them along with you. Even if not for the customs, they may come in useful for health insurance and hospitals/clinics.


Oh ok, thanks! I was getting rather worried about it (I'm flying in a couple of weeks and it was just one more thing on my to-do-list), but you put my mind at ease! Many thanks :biggrin:


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Anyone going to UCL? (:
I'm so excited to leave, can't wait to escape the heat. D:
Original post by whitelily29
Anyone going to UCL? (:
I'm so excited to leave, can't wait to escape the heat. D:


Am not going to get use to the heat in SG ever again...


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Reply 3645
Original post by ofssinfoxes
Oh ok, thanks! I was getting rather worried about it (I'm flying in a couple of weeks and it was just one more thing on my to-do-list), but you put my mind at ease! Many thanks :biggrin:


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You're most welcome. All the best! How come so many of you are flying so early? I'm only leaving towards the end of Sept to be in time for the Autumn term.
Original post by whitelily29
Anyone going to UCL? (:
I'm so excited to leave, can't wait to escape the heat. D:


Hello whitelily29! I'm not going to UCL but I'm going to another London university haha! I'm going to City University London for BSc Actuarial Science. Feeling so excited now! Are you going to come back to Singapore upon graduation? :O
Original post by lynx92
Anyone intending to apply or have received a place for law ? :biggrin:


Intending to, next year!
Original post by whitelily29
anyone going to ucl? (:
i'm so excited to leave, can't wait to escape the heat. D:


THIS :colone:
Original post by Lemonique


THIS :colone:

AUTUMN! :tongue:
Original post by Nicholasng925
Hello whitelily29! I'm not going to UCL but I'm going to another London university haha! I'm going to City University London for BSc Actuarial Science. Feeling so excited now! Are you going to come back to Singapore upon graduation? :O


My friend's doing actuarial science too but at LSE, I believe. I'M TOTALLY PSYCHED. Leaving in just over a month's time. AHHHHHH~~~

Yeah, have to come back. I'm on scholarship, so I'm bonded. :rolleyes:oh wells.
Reply 3651
Original post by Lemonique
I'm not sure about Bizz & IR but for Law, honestly I don't think it's possible. Mainly because the SG Law society only recognises 19 UK universities and all of them are the top 30 in the UK. Most of them require AAA or AAB or ABB. You have to do a foundation first then go on to University.

For bizz and IR, I suppose (I'm guessing only) you could enter but the University won't be a top tier one / not so reputable one.

After all there are 100+ Universities in the UK


Original post by Cristocracy
for Law...no chance really



Which ones are possible then? (for biz/IR) Just a rough guide?
Original post by whitelily29
My friend's doing actuarial science too but at LSE, I believe. I'M TOTALLY PSYCHED. Leaving in just over a month's time. AHHHHHH~~~

Yeah, have to come back. I'm on scholarship, so I'm bonded. :rolleyes:oh wells.


Oh yeah! LSE is quite famous for Actuarial Science too, although its Actuarial Science programme is just a mediocre one. I'm leaving in around a month too!!! So excited now. :eek:

Wow! Smart girl! Haha I have to come back too. :rolleyes:
Hey guys!

I'm planning on a trip to the Harry potter exhibition but I haven't done much research on it and I'm not familiar with Singapore. I would really appreciate your advice and suggestions on the itinerary for the trip. Among my questions are:


1. How long will the tour in the Harry potter exhibition take?

2. Is it really necessary to book tickets to visit the place on Saturday (18/8)?

3. What other recommended places could I visit after the tour?

4. Any recommended food/restaurant around the area?

5. What was your itinerary when you travelled to the exhibition?

Thank you for your assistance!
Original post by Nicholasng925
Oh yeah! LSE is quite famous for Actuarial Science too, although its Actuarial Science programme is just a mediocre one. I'm leaving in around a month too!!! So excited now. :eek:

Wow! Smart girl! Haha I have to come back too. :rolleyes:


I didn't even know what actuarial science was about until I found out she was going for it >.<

Hehh. You too?

Oh wells. There's always a time to move overseas, eventually.
Original post by whitelily29
AUTUMN! :tongue:


Ah my post got spilt into two, but yes AUTUMN :colone: no more heat.



When is everyone leaving and what airlines if I may ask.
Original post by Lemonique
Ah my post got spilt into two, but yes AUTUMN :colone: no more heat.



When is everyone leaving and what airlines if I may ask.


:tongue:

I'm leaving on the 15th of sep by Qatar!
Original post by johnconnor92
Hey guys!

I'm planning on a trip to the Harry potter exhibition but I haven't done much research on it and I'm not familiar with Singapore. I would really appreciate your advice and suggestions on the itinerary for the trip. Among my questions are:


1. How long will the tour in the Harry potter exhibition take?

2. Is it really necessary to book tickets to visit the place on Saturday (18/8)?

3. What other recommended places could I visit after the tour?

4. Any recommended food/restaurant around the area?

5. What was your itinerary when you travelled to the exhibition?

Thank you for your assistance!


1) You can only be in the exhibition for an hour!

2) I don't think you need to book online but i hear it is about 2 dollars cheaper online than when you buy it there and then. It's close to sept already, most Singaporeans would have already been there so it shouldn't be that crowded.

3 & 4) Nearby there is the "Gardens by the bay" "Esplanade" "Marina Bay shopping & Casino" I recommend going near the evening so you see the lightwork. But the day is fine too :biggrin: Then you could head to Clarke Quay later in the night, there they have loads of restaurants & bars there. Not sure about the price though. It's the City area so most of the food should be nice unless you are going for a really really authentic Singaporean Dish then don't go there cuz it'll be a rip-off tbh. I've seen Chicken rice for 24 dollars when they are just a mere 3 dollars in a food courts. Ridiculous! :eek:

5) A small bag would do. There is nothing much to bring tbh. Except yourself, a camera, $$$ & an Umbrella just in case.
Original post by shawnlee
Which ones are possible then? (for biz/IR) Just a rough guide?


Try these but i'm really unsure. I'm just figuring it out with the league tables using the UCAS tariff (approximation only)
(You should see a consultant tho)

1. Birmingham City
2. Leeds Metropolitan
3. Westminster
4. Oxford Brookes (Quite tough)
5. Manchester Metropolitan
6. Queen Margaret
7. University College Birmingham
8. London Metropolitan
9. Hull (Quite tough)
10. Bangor (Quite difficult)
11. Kent (Quite tough)

I picked out these 11 because I've heard of them before which means they are more reputable in a sense.....?
Original post by whitelily29
:tongue:

I'm leaving on the 15th of sep by Qatar!


Qatar! :eek: first person I know who is using that. heh heh heh

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