the

Sur ival
2022-23
guide
A GUIDE TO HELP YOU SETTLE
AT UNIVERSITY !
BY WARWICK INDIA FORUM

Engage, Influence, Aspire

 CONTENTS
1.TRAVEL & COMMUTE

2.MONEY & BUDGETING

3.ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS
& SOCIETIES

4.HEALTHCARE
& GROOMING

5.FOOD

6.TOP TIPS

7. CHECKLIST
 TRAVEL & COMMUTE
UPON ARRIVAL
How to get from London / Birmingham to campus ?
National express bus / cab/ train (book your cab beforehand!)
Use the "Trainline" app to book your train tickets in the UK
Since it’s probably your first time travelling alone, we recommend
travelling with atleast 2 or 3 people
Nearest train stations
Coventry Rail Station - 15 mins by bus from campus
Leamington Rail Station - 25 mins by bus from campus
Warwick Campus from major cities
London - 1 hour 20 minutes by a direct train
Birmingham- 30 minutes by a direct train
Bicester Village - 1 hour by a direct train

TRAVEL ACROSS CAMPUS

How to travel on & off campus?
Cycling / electric scooter / walking
Book an Uber to travel late nights off campus. Black cabs are also available
Walking late at night?
Safety checkpoints at several places across the campus
Campus security is easily accessible on campus
Travelling to nearby cities and towns (Leamington Spa, Coventry etc)
Bus stop (Interchange) on campus- use MyWarwick app/ Stagecoach
app to check bus timings for easy commute
Bus Routes- Use buses U1/U2 to travel to Leamington Spa and 12X to
travel to Coventry city centre/ Coventry rail station
Miscellaneous
Railcard - 16 to 25 railcard is very useful for travelling by train to the
nearby cities. It helps in getting discounts when booking train tickets.
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Sim Cards- Rootes grocery store post office, VOXI / LYCA / LEBARA
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 MONEY & BUDGETING
BANKING
Which Bank Account to open?
Barclays/ HSBC / Santander/ - branches in Leamington Spa and Coventry
Online banking accounts (easy to open) - Monzo (for under 18) / Starling /
Revolut
You can get your proof of residence from the Senate house once you arrive on
campus. You might need it at the time of opening your bank account
Book your appointment as soon as possible to avoid a long waiting list

BUDGETING
How to manage a student budget at university?
Use ‘eating at Warwick’ to get 10% off on all of your on-campus eating
Shop at Tesco or Aldi. Poundland is also an excellent place for good deals. The
Tesco clubcard is very helpful to get your essentials at a cheaper rate.
UNiDAYS and Student Beans apps are very helpful at university life to avail
discounts on popular brands
Always ask for student discounts and carry your student IDs. These discounts
could be availed at restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and places for
entertainment
Part-time jobs?
Paid part-time jobs are available via Unitemps in Coventry & Leamington Spa
Participate in Warwick Sona on-campus

TOP TIPS
Try to have a monthly budget
Be aware of your spending (keep a record)
Try to have regular checks of your bank statement to keep your
spending in limit
Carry beddings, utensils, crockery and desk items with you already
to avoid having to buy them the
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 ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS
AND SOCIETIES
ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIALS
Where can you watch your latest movies/ have a night out?
Vue Cinema in Leamington Spa
Go Karting and the Odeon Cinema in Coventry
Trampoline Park and Mini Golf in Birmingham
Warwick Castle
Tenpin in Leamington Spa for a fun bowling night
How to watch Hotstar and other Indian shows in the UK?
Use Touch VPN (Downloadable from App store for MacBook)

SPORTS
Where can you continue your sports at university?
Warwick Sports Hub has a variety of sports facilities like the gymnasium,
badminton, swimming, squash, indoor rock climbing, etc.
Facilities like fitness classes are also available on the Warwick sport website.
There are various sports societies and clubs you can join once you arrive on
campus.

SOCIETIES
Where can you explore your passion?
There are several societies you can join on campus such as
academic, sports, dance, cultural and many other societies. It helps
you connect with like minded people and gain important skills.
Make sure to attend all Fresher Week events (especially the societies
fair) to know more about what every society has to offer. Keep
checking the welcome week calendar for more information. We the
look forward to seeing you all at our events. Sur ival
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HEALTHCARE & GROOMING
HEALTHCARE
What healthcare facilities are available on campus?
There is a NHS centre on campus. A hospital close by in Coventry (in case of
emergencies). The campus pharmacy can also help out.
You can get in contact with the university GP for future emergencies or healthcare
options.
There is a medical store on campus in the SU building for medication
Register with the health centre on campus as soon as you arrive (you can register
online to be assigned to a GP and get your NHS number too)

GROOMING
What grooming facilities are available?
Chaplin’s, Cannon Park - Haircuts
Jassi’s, Leamington Spa - Eyebrows/ Waxing
Hatch, Leamington Spa - Haircuts
Plenty of other options available in Leamington and Coventry city centres

SHOPPING AND ESSENTIALS

Where can you shop from?
London city centre is only an hour long train from Coventry rail
station.
Bullring and Grand Central, Birmingham are only a 20-30 mins train
ride from Coventry.
For high-end shopping, Bicester Village is also an hour away via a
train.
Leamington - Upper Parade and Royal Priors - H&M, Oliver Bonas,
Superdry, River Island etc.
Winter clothing is a must at university for the autumn and spring
term.
Places like Primark/ River Island/ H&M have all the winter essentials the
at a reasonable price. Sur ival
Online shopping is the most convenient! guide
 FOOD
GROCERY SHOPPING ON CAMPUS
Rootes Grocery Store at the Piazza
Tesco, Cannon Park- 15 minute walk from central campus (works well
for the weekly shopping)

INDIAN GROCERY STORES

Bridges Supermarket, Leamington Spa
Nisa, Leamington Spa
Opus Foods, Coventry

EATING OUT! WIF RECOMMENDED

Indian Food: Shire Grill, Dwarkamai & Memsaab in Leamington Spa;
The Farmhouse in Coventry
Fast food: Vialli's & Pepe's in Leamington Spa; Five Guys in Coventry
Cake Box (eggless cakes), Leamington Spa and Coventry
Dessert: Creams in Leamington Spa; Heavenly Desserts in Coventry
Wagamama, Zizzi, Nando's; Leamington Spa and Coventry

WANT TO EAT OR DRINK ON CAMPUS?(VEG INCLUDED)

Dirty Duck
The South Indian stall on Tu, Th, Friday outside Maths and Stats building
The bread oven for Sandwiches
Benugo
Pret
Fusion Bar
Curiositea

FEW THINGS YOU CAN LEARN TO COOK EASILY!

Basic rice and dal/ rasam
Pasta (sauce readily available) the
Tortilla rolls Sur ival
Noodles, Maggi ;) guide
 TOP TIPS
ESSENTIALS FOR UNIVERSITY LIFE
TIP: THERE ARE MONTHLY AND ANNUAL GYM MEMBERSHIPS AT
THE WARWICK SPORTS HUB BUT THE MONTHLY ONE (FOR 36
GBP) IS A GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!

TIP: IF YOU HAVE LOST YOUR KEY, YOU CAN GET ONE FROM THE
SENATE HOUSE DURING THE DAY AND THE COMMUNITY SAFETY
NEAR WBS IN THE NIGHT.
TIP: CURVE PROVIDES A SMART CARD AND AN APP THAT LETS YOU
AGGREGATE AND MANAGE ALL YOUR BANK CARDS IN ONE PLACE.

TIP: OPEN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY -

CHECK WITH BANKS REGARDING THE REQURUIRED DOCUMENTS
AND GET STARTED ASAP!
TIP: OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH MONZO IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, AND
AS A BONUS MONZO LETS YOU TRACK AND MONITOR YOUR
EXPENSES TOO!
TIP: DON'T FORGET TO CARRY YOUR BEST TRADITIONAL FITS!

TIP: GO SHOPPING WITH A GROUP OF FRIENDS IF YOU HAVE THE

TIME - IT TAKES LONGER WITH PEOPLE BUT IT’S MUCH MORE
ENJOYABLE!
TIP: DON'T FORGET TO CARRY FOOD ESSENTIALS: MAGGI, THEPLAS,
BASIC MASALAS, NAMKEEN (SNACKS), PICKLES, PRESSURE
COOKER, READY MEALS.
TIP: EVEN AFTER YOU HAVE ACCEPTED YOUR OFFER TO STUDY, DO
NOT FORGET TO ENROL TO YOUR SPECIFIC COURSES. YOU SHOULD
RECEIVE YOUR ENROLLMENT EMAIL 4-6 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR
COURSE START DATE.
TIP: USE UNIDAYS AND STUDENT BEANS FOR STUDENT DISCOUNTS AND
OFFERS
 CHECKLIST
TRAVEL
Passport

Visa Documents and CAS Letter

Printed accomodation confirmation contract

Passport size photos

Make sure that you have finalised your means of transportation

from the airport to campus at least a couple of weeks before
travelling
UK Passenger Locator Form

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
Pots and pans / Cutlery
Glass/Mugs
Sponges/Cloths/Washing liquid
Plates & Bowls
Chopping Board
Tupperware
Vegetable chopper (very helpful)
Jars for storage
Cling wrap, Tissue, Tin foil
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FOOD
Ready to eat/ frozen meals
Snacks and biscuits
Maggi
Indian spices
Dehydrated food

ROOM ESSENTIALS
Bathmat (En-suite accommodations)
Bedsheet
Room decorations- Some artwork, posters, fairy light
Lamp
Toiletries
Furniture and essentials from stores like Ikea, Wilko, and Tesco
Pillow and Duvet Covers
Hangers
Air Freshener
Bathroom cleaners
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CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES
Traditional oufits (at least two)
Umbrella, Raincoat, Wind breaker
Outfits for Halloween, Copper room events!!
Gloves, scarves, beanie
Puffer jacket
Formals
Backpack / handbags
Wallet/ cardholder

HEALTHCARE
Personal medical box
First aid kit
Carry doctor’s prescription if needed as they can be used
here
Hot water bag
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MISCELLANEOUS
Chargers/ Multiple power board
International adapter
Stationery
Speaker
Laptop/ iPad
Earphones
Power bank

(This list is not exhaustive so please feel free to reach out to us with any
questions you might have! WIF is here to help you with everything you
need! )
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