Samford University
Fall Semester in London
2015
STUDENT MANUAL
Daniel House
12 Ashburn Gardens
Kensington
London SW7 4DG UK
Office: 020-7373-2125
WELCOME TO LONDON
Global Engagement Office Contacts
Angela Ferguson, Director of
International Education
Kyle Bailey, Study Abroad Coordinator
Ashley Gassner, International Student
and Scholar Coordinator
Bernadette Beavers, Administrative
Assistant II
Brooks Hall, Room 221
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
205-726-2741
Joanna Burkhart, Interim Programme
Director, London
Daniel House
011-20-7373-2125 (Direct from U.S.)
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IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION
Depart from Atlanta to London: August 16
Arrive in London: August 17
Daniel House Orientation: August 17 – August 21 (Mandatory)
Edinburgh Weekend: September 11 – 13 (Mandatory)
Fall Break: October 12 – 16
Wales Weekend: November 7 – 8 (Mandatory)
Last Day of Class: November 20
Finals: November 23 – 25
Thanksgiving Break: November 26 – 27*
Travel Week: November 30 – December 4
Depart from London to Atlanta: December 8
*Please note that Thanksgiving is not a celebrated holiday in the United Kingdom.
Internships may run through this week.
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Academic Schedule
MONDAY
8:00
8:30
9:00
10:00
11:00
Biblical
Perspectives
Robinson
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Week A Week B
House Meeting
British
Heritage
&
Culture
Graffius
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Bridging
London
Fournier /
Speights-Binet
Introduction
to Philosophy
Sansom
12:00
Internship
Placement
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
Theatre
Appreciation
Barnes
British
Heritage
&
Culture
Graffius
Art
Appreciation
Mundle
17:00
18:00
Learning
Through
Internships
CAPA
19:00
Theatre
Performance
TA Students Only
20:00
Notes:
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Theatre runs for 8 weeks from September 14 - November 9
Art runs for 10 weeks from September 10 - November 19
BHC will run September 8, 29, October 20, November 3, November 17
There will also be a day trip on Saturday, November 14
There will be two all day field trips for BP on September 7 & September 15
Additional information will be on the syllabus for each course.
Flight Information
Flight Schedule: Please note carefully the flight information. You will fly out of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport on Delta Airlines. Samford faculty and/or a Global Engagement staff member will meet
you at the international gate of departure. E-tickets will be issued and sent to you by e-mail. Please check the
information on your e-ticket and notify the Global Engagement Office if there are any discrepancies. Print a copy
of your schedule and take it with you to London.
Flight Policy: Your program fee includes round trip service from Atlanta to London. You may choose to add a
feeder flight from your hometown or any other public city for additional costs. Your ticket will be booked on the
following dates. You may choose to return at a later date, but you will have to pay a deviation charge. Please
note that if you choose to return after the group departure, you will not be able to say in the Daniel House.
Students and faculty may also collect frequent flyer miles for their own personal accounts from the group ticket
purchase. If you want the miles, please add your number when you check in online or speak to the agent at the
desk.
Students are advised to arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield Intl. Airport at least three hours in advance of their departing
flight for London. All students must check in with Samford personnel at the departing gate 1.5 hours prior to
departure.
Flight Schedule
From Atlanta
Delta Airlines DL 30,
August 16, 2015: Departure from Atlanta at 9:42 p.m.
August 17, 2015: Arrive in London at 11:10 a.m.
From London
Delta Airlines DL 29,
December 8, 2015: Departure from London at 12:50 p.m.
December 8, 2015: Arrive in Atlanta at 5:45 p.m.
If a student wants to deviate from the group reservation in any way (or if a student wants to use frequent flyer
miles for a study abroad plane ticket) he or she must book his or her own flight. Students booking their own flight
will receive a reduction in program fee equal to the price of the group ticket Samford pays for that class excluding
taxes, fees, and fuel charges. No exceptions. In addition, students arranging their own travel plans will have to
arrange airport transfers to their ultimate destination to meet up with their class.
If you arrange your own flight, you are responsible for arriving at the Daniel House on a day and time designated
by the Global Engagement Office.
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Departure and Return Forms: You will be given forms prior to landing in the U.K. and on your return back
to the U.S. Make sure you have a blue or black pen available for your use. A sample Landing Card follows
this information. This form will need to be completed prior to your landing in the U.K. and going through
customs. Make sure you complete the form in its entirety. You will need to include your passport number
and flight number on the form. Your Daniel House address is also needed on the form. Make sure you
memorize this prior to your departure. One mistake many students make is to complete your birth date in the
wrong order. The U.K. uses the format of day, month, and year anytime a date is used. If an incorrect format
is used, a new Landing Card will have to be secured from one of the airline attendants, or in the airport.
Contact address at the Daniel House is:
6
12 Ashburn Gardens
Kensington
London SW7 4DG
Travel Information
Traveling light is important. You need to carry your entire luggage without assistance. Be sure your name and address
are taped inside your luggage and that your name is visible on your luggage tags.
TSA – Check the Transportation Security Administration website (http://www.TSA.gove) prior to departure to find out
what items are allowed in your carry-on bags. Pay close attention to the 3-1-1 for liquids rule. If you are not sure, pack
liquids in your checked luggage.
Luggage: Prior to your departure, please check the following website for changing security and luggage requirements or
restrictions: http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-yourtrip/checked.html#guidelines.
Backpacks: Many students like to use a small backpack or daypack for carrying camera, guide books, snacks, etc., which
then may be used on day trips or days out around London. You may want to consider using a backpack as your carry-on
luggage if you are planning to travel during the travel breaks. Former students suggest that you consider a pack without
a frame because they are normally too large for a carry on and will be classified as checked luggage
Purses or Wallets: The safest way to carry your money and passport is in a neck wallet that hangs around your neck and
can be tucked inside your shirt. If you use a wallet, it should be small enough to fit in a front pocket. Carrying a wallet
in your back pocket is not always safe. If you use a shoulder bag for your purse, choose one with a zipped inner
compartment for valuables. Keep the purse zipper in front of you and put your hand on it for security. A belt pack
should be worn under a coat for safety.
Clothing: You will not be presented at the Court of St. James to the Queen, but you could be attending the theater, tea, or
church. If you want to have afternoon tea at a nice hotel or restaurant, women will need to wear a dress, a nice suit, or
skirt/nice pants and blouse. Men will need a dress shirt, tie, and dress slacks. One nice outfit will be enough. Bring
clothes that you can layer and adapt to the changeable weather. The weather is often cold and wet, so wool and wool
blends are helpful. London has a very temperate climate. This means that the highs and lows on any given day do not
vary with any great degree.
The following chart will give you an “idea” of daily temperatures. Keep in mind that these are averages. Be primarily
concerned with packing layers, and you can fairly purchase inexpensive clothing in London.
Items Provided by the Daniel House
 Linens (sheet, duvet cover)
 Towel (1 bath towel replaced weekly)
 Access to washer and dryer
 Bath soap
 Breakfast
 Trash service
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Electrical Items: British electrical current is 220 volts; converters and special adapter plugs are necessary to use American
110 volt appliances. Even with a converter, the 220v electrical current can melt small American electrical appliances. Do
NOT bring the following items from the US:
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A hair dryer
Flat iron or curling iron
There are several hair dryers and flat irons available in the house for student use. Additional hair appliances can be
purchased fairly inexpensively in nearby stores.
Do not confuse an "adaptor" plug with a converter or transformer. An adaptor simply converts the electrical plug to fit
into the UK wall outlet. A converter or transformer converts the electrical current from 220v to 110v. Most electronic
devices purchased in the last five years like laptops, MP3 players, and digital cameras with battery chargers come with
built-in converters. Check before you plug. Your device should have tech specs printed on the converter that says “Input:
100–240V.”
On all the outlets in the house there is a switch to turn off the outlet before plugging or unplugging, then switch the outlet
back on once the appliance is plugged in.
Glasses: Bring two pairs and your prescription. If you wear contacts, make sure you bring extra cleaning materials
because you may not be able to find your brand in London.
Medicine: Any prescription drugs or medicines must be carried in original prescription bottles. Bring enough for your
entire stay; it will be difficult to obtain a refill without seeing a physician.
Over the Counter Medicines: Pack your preferred non-prescription remedies: a laxative, an anti-diarrhea medication, a
decongestant, something for coughs and colds, Tylenol or Advil. You may not find your favorite brands in England.
Pack only prescription medicines in your carry-on luggage (liquids in quantities/amounts that follow security guidelines).
Weapons: All weapons are prohibited in London including pepper spray and mace. There is very little violent crime in
London, the UK, or Western Europe. The best weapon you can carry is a personal alarm that can be activated if you feel
threatened in any way.
Miscellaneous Items:
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Alarm Clock – Non-electric, for use at the Study Centre and travel (pack batteries separately)
Flashlight – Small one for bedside or pocket
Cameras – For digital cameras, bring extra batteries and an additional memory card.
MP3 Player/iPod
Jewelry – Inexpensive watch.
The Global Engagement Office provides laundry detergent.
Textbooks – Books are as needed for courses taught by the professor. Check your syllabus to determine what must be
purchased at the Samford Bookstore.
London Map Guide – Best map for navigating London can be purchased in SU Bookstore. You may also want to
check out downloadable London maps for smartphones and tablets. Don’t rely on GPS via an American
smartphone–way too expensive for data downloads.
Travel Guide Book – Most Samford students agree that the best guide book for students is Let's Go; get one for Britain.
Let's Go tells when and where to go, when not to go, gives places to stay and places to eat, and many other vital facts.
If you plan to travel on the continent for the other two weeks, you will want a copy of Let's Go: Europe. Rick Steve’s
offers guide books geared toward college students with great ideas and money saving tips. Top Ten offers views of the
best sightseeing places, restaurants, shops, museums and more for most popular tourist sites. Many older editions of
these books are available at the Daniel House.
Samford I.D. – You will need to take your London Samford I.D. provided by the GEO with you to London for
student discount rates where applicable. Concessions are sometimes available for college students with proof of ID.
International Student I.D. – You may also want to consider obtaining an international student I.D. which provides
further discounts on some airfares, accommodations, cultural events, food, shopping, movies and more both in the
U.K. and overseas. This may be obtained online from STA (Student Travel Authority), or in London at one of
several STA offices.
Communication
Writing Materials and Post Offices: Air Mail stationery and envelopes, USA addresses. (No stamps - USA stamps are not valid
for mailing in England.) Royal Airgrams with postage already included can be purchased at the post office in London. Post
Offices are generally open 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 9:00-12:30 noon, Sat. The post office nearest to the Study Centre
is at the corner of Cromwell and Gloucester Road. Sturdy boxes for overseas mailing can be purchased here.
Daniel House Phone: You may not receive phone calls on the office phone except in case of an emergency. Each student will
have a UK phone on which they can receive calls. Remind family and friends of the six-hour time difference.
Cell Phones (Mobile Phones):
You will be given a cell phone orientation your first week in London.
For calls within London, you will be given a “pay-as-you-go” cell phone. As you use up minutes, you will have to buy more
at Waitrose grocery, Sainsbury’s grocery, Tesco, the local O2 store, or Boots Pharmacy. You may take these phones with
you on weekend trips and to the continent for travel, but charging and topping up are extremely hard outside the UK. If this
phone is in any way lost or damaged, there will be a $50 fine.
The pay-as-you-go cell phone uses 02 as the provider and will come with £15 of pre-paid airtime on it set up by the GEO.
Calls and texts to other students, faculty, and the Programme Director are free as long as you continue the £15 per month
airtime. The phone comes with an international SIM card and calls/texts to the U.S. are around £.02 per minute.
Please contact your wireless phone carrier for guidance on using your phone abroad. You may want to review international
rate plans as well as check your phone for its international capabilities for both voice and data options.
Skype (http://www.skype.com) or similar software can be used for communicating with the states because you can phone
home for free. You can also buy a number and minutes on Skype, which will allow you to call anyone, anywhere. A typical
phone call to a stateside landline is .02/minute. A typical call anywhere on the continent from your London cell phone:
£.04/minute. Typical call to a stateside landline using your American cell phone can start at $2.00/minute.
Internet Access: The Study Centre provides a wireless computer network for use by students and faculty. With your notebook
computer you will have access to the Internet for research, browsing, e-mail and instant messaging. You can also make use
of two printers located in a common area of the basement for printing directly from your laptop.
Daniel House Wi-Fi
Network: DanHouse
Password: $amforD1
Laptop Use: The laptop computer must be running the latest version of Windows or Macintosh OS X. Most laptops are ready
for international travel by having a 110-240-voltage capacity. In order to determine this, turn your computer over and look at
the label on the back; or, look on the AC adaptor to see if it indicates 110-220 voltage capacity. If so, you will not need a
separate AC adaptor or converter. However, you will still need an adaptor plug for the wall outlet. These are easily
purchased in London at the local hardware store for about £5.00.
Note: Remember to bring a flash drive to store your personal photos and other personal information.
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Planning Your Budget
Your program fee covers the following:
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Airfare from Group Departure Site
Airport Transfers on Group Travel
Dates
Accommodations
Medical Insurance
Continental Breakfast
Some class enrichment activities
A three-day London Pass
Budgeting Spending Money: You will need to budget spending money for lunch, dinner, souvenirs, a weekly
tube pass (approximately, £30.40 wk. and £116.80 mo.), travel (if you are traveling for the extra two weeks)
and admissions, entertainment, etc. The amount you need for spending money will depend on whether you
go "high budget" or "low budget," how much you intend to travel, your eating habits, how much shopping
you do, etc. For London, former students recommend about $200/week. For travel, former students
recommend budgeting about $100 - $150 per day.
Your personal travel plans will be a major factor in determining your budget. Again, what you plan to do,
where you plan to go, and how you plan to travel will determine the amount of money you will need. We
suggest that you consult a student guide book, such as Let's Go, for estimated prices of admissions, travel,
accommodations, etc., and then work up a travel budget. Remember, you will also want to do some weekend
travel or take day trips during the semester. Discount student rail cards, youth hostels, and a backpack filled
with fruit, crackers, and cheese will allow you to travel on a lower budget.
Money Handling Tips: As the value of the dollar fluctuates in relationship to European currencies, how you
handle your money becomes important. Take a combination of money - Visa debit card, credit card, pre-paid
cash card (through AAA) and cash.
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Keep some dollars for expenses before you leave the U.S. and after you return. MAKE SURE YOU
NOTIFY YOUR CARD-ISSUING BANK THAT YOU ARE LEAVING THE COUNTRY FOR
SEVERAL MONTHS. Otherwise, you might get to London and find your debit/credit card locked.
If you are traveling on the continent, you should obtain a small amount of cash in Euros or the
currency of the first country you will visit.
It is not necessary to carry Great Britain Pounds (GBP) with you on the plane.
You can use an ATM at your arriving London airport for quick cash.
Do not flash large amounts of money when paying a bill.
CIRRUS and PLUS: If you have an ATM card, you may access your U.S. checking account in England the
same way you do in the States provided that your bank is linked to an international quick cash system. Check
with your bank to see if you can access your account through either CIRRUS or PLUS, which have ATM
locations all over London.
ATMs and Credit Cards: Internationally recognized credit cards such as MasterCard and Visa are widely
accepted. American Express and Diner’s Club cards are not. The card must be in your own name and not in
your parent’s name. Even if you do not plan to use the card, it is valuable to have for emergencies. If you
have a cash advance limit, you may take a cash advance against your Visa or MasterCard at banks in England
just as you would here in the States. AAA has a travel card that can be uploaded on the internet or by your
parents at home. You cannot cash personal checks, and traveler’s checks are not accepted.
A BBVA Compass Card will be issued to you to cover your meal allowance. Even though the primary purpose for this card is
to cover meals, you can also use it in the following ways:
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Withdraw cash from an ATM
Anywhere debit/credit cards are accepted
For Travel
Pay for your Oyster Card (travel card in London)
Any balances remaining on the card once the trip has ended are yours.
British Currency: The pound sterling (£) is divided into 100 pence (p). Coins are 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2. Notes
are £5, £10, £20, and £50.
Shopping: If you intend to do any shopping for major items, be sure to check prices in the U.S. before you leave home.
Particularly if the dollar is weak, buying abroad may not be a bargain. Remember, you must be able to bring home what you
buy! (Shipping goods home is possible, but can be expensive.) The airline will levy a very heavy charge on excess luggage
beyond the allotted two check-through bags or overweight bags.
Tipping: In restaurants, check to see if service is included on the bill, if not, add 10-15% of bill. Tip taxi drivers by rounding
up to the nearest pound; porters at least 50p per bag and hairdressers 10%. You do not need to tip in pubs. Further, every
country in the EU has different customs for tipping. Consult a good travel guide for country protocol.
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Health and Safety
Medical Information: First stop – http://www.cdc.gov/travel. This indispensable page of resources will answer most of your
travel and country specific questions. It is the web site for the Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Infectious
Diseases/Traveler’s Health. It contains information on Destinations, Outbreaks, Diseases, Vaccinations, Safe Food &
Water, etc.
Physical Exam: It is a good practice to get general checkups (medical, dental, and optical) before traveling.
Vaccines: Vaccines can take up to 6 months for a full series, so check now to see if you need any and allow as much time as
possible for immunization. Again, see www.cdc.gov/travel for the most current list of recommended vaccines in your
destination country.
All countries recommend that travelers be up-to-date on routine immunizations. Routine immunizations include:
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Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (DTP)
Hepatitis B
Polio
Meningitis
Chicken Pox (Varicella)
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Influenza
Insurance Provider: You will be issued an insurance card by CISI Insurance, which you need to keep with you with you at all
times. A summary of benefits can be located at www.culturalinsurance.com. It is important to keep receipts and document
all office visits in order to make a claim with your primary insurance provider or CISI upon your return to the U.S.
Filing a Claim: To download a claim form visit CISI’s Web site:
http://www.culturalinsurance.com/downloadclaimform.htm * For claim submission questions, call (203) 399-5130
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Complete and sign the medical claim form, indicating whether the doctor/hospital has been paid.
Attach itemized bills for all amounts being claimed. When reimbursement of an expense is approved, it will be
made to the provider of the service unless the bill is noted as having been paid by you. Payment will be in U.S.
dollars unless otherwise requested. If payment is to you, it will be mailed to your U.S. address unless otherwise
requested.
E-mail your claim to: [email protected] or Mail form and attachments to:
Cultural Insurance Services International
1 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905
If a situation abroad arises and you need to use your emergency assistance, make sure to contact Kyle Bailey, Study Abroad
Coordinator ([email protected] or 001-205-726-4050) and Jo Burkhart, Interim Programme Director
([email protected] or 020-7373-2125).
Emergency: If you are in a true medical emergency, go to the hospital. There is a private hospital four blocks from the Daniel
House. An NHS hospital is further away in Chelsea. The only difference will be the out-of-pocket expenses. The GEO also
keeps a list of physicians in the immediate vicinity. You should be prepared to pay for all necessary medical attention while
travelling abroad. Check with your insurance company before you leave to see what the preferred process is. This should be
one of the first things you work out when you arrive in your host country – develop your own personal emergency plan in
case the unexpected happens. In London/UK call 999 for police, fire, or ambulance.
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Prescriptions and Other Medications:
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Pack enough to last your entire trip, including some extra in case you are unexpectedly delayed.
Carry your medications in their original labeled containers, and pack them in your carry-on bag since checked
baggage is occasionally lost or delayed.
Ask your pharmacy or physician for the generic equivalent name of your prescriptions in case you need to
purchase additional medication abroad.
Get a letter from your physician in case you are questioned about your carry-on medication; some countries have
strict restrictions on bringing prescription or even non-prescription medications into the country without proper
medical documentation.
Some common prescription medications in the U.S. are illegal abroad. Check with the embassies of the countries
you expect to visit to make sure that your prescription and over-the-counter medications are permissible. Do not
plan on mailing medications abroad.
Be sure to maintain your usual dosage and pattern of taking your medication while you're abroad and ask your physician
how to make adjustments due to time zone changes. Note that combining some medications with alcohol can be
dangerous to your health.
Alcohol: Although there may be no minimum or a lower drinking age in your host country, the customs regarding alcohol
use may be very different from those in the U.S. Even though casual alcohol consumption may be the norm in your study
abroad country, you do not have to drink alcohol to have a cultural experience.
Alcohol misuse may occur for a variety of reasons. Alcohol abuse and misuse are not tolerated globally and will not be
tolerated on Samford study abroad programs. Violation of local laws and/or Samford regulations or policies may result in
(a) immediate dismissal from the program; (b) academic withdrawal from the university for the semester in progress; and
(c) disciplinary action upon return to campus. Dismissal from a study abroad program will incur the purchase of one-way
transportation to your hometown with the charges added to your Samford account.
Alcohol misuse is defined as any use that is harmful or potentially harmful to oneself or to others. Alcohol abuse is
planned, systematic misuse of alcohol.
What is "alcohol misuse?" Alcohol misuse is present when:
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A student misses any scheduled event or misses any deadline because of the effects of alcohol consumption.
A student becomes ill due to the effects of alcohol consumption.
A student is disrespectful of others sharing the same or neighboring housing, due to the effects of alcohol
consumption.
A student engages in inappropriate behavior toward other individuals that is the result of alcohol consumption.
A student becomes so intoxicated that he/she cannot walk unassisted
A student engages in destructive behavior toward property that is the result of alcohol consumption.
A student does not abide by the laws of the country in which he or she is staying.
A student engages in behavior that causes embarrassment to the other members of the group, the faculty
member(s), or the in-country host(s) as a result of alcohol consumption.
A student engages in behavior that causes his/her companions concern for the safety of the individual or the
group.
Students in a group encourage or ignore a fellow student who is misusing or abusing alcohol.
Students transport quantities of alcohol to program sites with the intent of sharing the alcohol with members of
the group.
Remember, alcohol is not allowed for any reason at the Daniel House.
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Mental Health: Experiencing another culture is an exhilarating but often stressful experience that can sometimes cause
symptoms or pre-existing mental health conditions to flare up temporarily. Culture shock can manifest itself much the same
as depression. Therefore, it is important to disclose your history on your Medical Information form so that the GEO assist
you as needed while abroad.
Some level of depression or anxiety surrounding your departure to study abroad is normal and expected. If your condition
appears to be extreme, the GEO may recommend that you speak with your regular physician for advice on coping skills and
any other challenges you may be facing.
First-Aid Kit: Consider a well-stocked first-aid kit as a first line of defense. Some items to consider are: sunscreen, bandages,
flashlight, cough/cold medicine, sterile pads, insect repellent, adhesive tape, aspirin, antacid, anti-diarrhea tablets, antimalarial medication, extra bottled water, feminine protection, rubber gloves, etc.
Personal Document Safety: Make two photocopies of all your travel documents in case of emergency or if your documents are
lost or stolen. Leave one copy with a friend or relative at home. It is always a great idea to let at least one person know
exactly where you will be staying and how to contact you in an emergency. Carry the other copy with you stored separately
from the originals. Documents to make copies of include:
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Passport ID page
Foreign visa (if applicable)
Itinerary
Daniel House Contact Information
Airline ticket
Driver's license
Credit cards brought on the trip
Safe Travel in London
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Plan your route before you leave.
Only use taxis or registered minicabs when the tube or buses are not available.
Try to avoid walking alone at night. Keep to the well-lit main roads.
Beware of wearing headphones- they reduce awareness of your surroundings.
In the UK, cars drive on the left. To ensure you cross roads safely, only use designated crossings, only cross when
the green man is showing and take note of the signs indicating “look right” or “look left” to spot any oncoming
traffic.
Staying Safe in Restaurants
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Make sure you keep your property out of sight and safely under the table
Many venues have clips under the tables, use them to secure your handbag or briefcase
Do not accept drinks from strangers
Check up on your friends by phone or text to make sure they got home safely and vice-versa
Useful Contacts
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Emergency Services (police, ambulance, fire department) on 999 or 112. These numbers are free to call – only use
them in a real emergency. To report non-urgent crime, contact your local police station by calling 101 from within
the UK.
Joanna Burkhart, Interim Programme Director 020-7373-2125
Daniel House 020-7373-2125/office
Global Engagement Office 001-205-726-2741
Learn About Local Laws and Customs
While traveling, you are subject to the local laws even if you are a U.S. Citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly
different from our own and it is very important to know what's legal and what's not. If you break local laws while abroad,
your U.S. passport won't help you avoid arrest or prosecution, and the U.S. Embassy cannot get you out of jail.
Be Aware of Any Travel Alerts and Warnings for Your Destination
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The State department issues Travel Warnings to recommend postponing travel to a country because of widespread
civil unrest, dangerous conditions, or terrorist activity.
Travel Alerts disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats or other relatively short-term or transnational
conditions that could pose significant risks to you and affect your travel plans.
Travel Warnings issued by the U.S. Department of State can be followed by going online: http://travel.state.gov
Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
Make sure you have the contact information for the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you are going. Consular duty
personnel are available for emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at U.S. embassies, consulates, and consular
agencies overseas and in Washington, D.C. If your family needs to reach you because of an emergency at home or if they are
worried about your welfare, they should call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747
(during business hours) or 202-647-5225 (after hours). The State Department will relay the message to the consular officers in
the country where you are. The consular officers will then try to locate you, pass on any urgent messages, and, if you wish,
report back to your family on your welfare. If you need to call from Overseas, you should call the office at +1 202 501-4444.
Daniel House Safety Tips:
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Never give the Daniel House door code out to anyone not associated with the London Program. If you are standing
at the door, do not verbally give the code out to someone who has forgotten the code.
Lock your room door and window whenever you leave the house. Please be careful not to leave valuables in plain
sight.
Never open the fire escape door on the fourth floor unless there is a fire.
Always lock the external kitchen door.
Things to Do in London
Planning Your Free Time, Sightseeing, and
Travel: In addition to an intensive academic
experience, you will want to explore as
much of London as possible. You will have
the opportunity to do a number of
interesting things in London with your class
and within your program, but you will also
want to use your free time to best
advantage.
Purchase and study a guidebook before you
go. (Most students recommend Let’s Go or
Rick Steve’s, available at commercial
bookstores.) In addition to the
transportation map supplied by the London
Office, you may wish to purchase a detailed
map of London after you arrive; these are
readily available at the neighborhood
chemist (drugstore), from street stalls, and
from bookstores. An excellent map called
The London Mapguide is available in the
Samford University bookstore.
You will not have time to do and see
everything, so you will have to make
choices; advance knowledge and wise
planning will help. There are some things to
see and do that many consider to be
“touristy musts” and others that are
interesting because of historical or cultural
significance.
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The following list is compiled mostly from suggestions of former students and faculty.
Street Markets – http://www.streetsensation.co.uk/markets.htm. If you’re looking for fun places to find souvenirs,
markets are the place to meander. Not only can you buy almost anything, it is a great place to people watch and
experience some real excitement. London is filled with numerous markets, however, each market is generally known
for selling certain items: Petticoat Lane (clothes), Bermondsey (antiques), Covent Garden (souvenirs), Portobello Road
at Notting Hill (everything!), Brick Lane (food and general bric-a-bric), Camden Market (general goods, music,
collectibles, clothing, arts and crafts, and tons of ethnic food), Piccadilly Market (arts and crafts), Old Spitalfields
(fashion), and Alfie's (a covered, indoor market). Visit the Kensington High Street Market for a variety of "hip" clothes
and other items. Greenwich Market is open on the weekends. Check guide books in the Centre for days and locations.
Be sure and bargain for the lowest price. ATM’s near the markets are extremely busy. For cash to carry to the market,
get your funds prior to your trip to the market.
Tower of London – http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/. Nearly 1,000 years old, it is one of the oldest London
landmarks. Throughout history it has served as living quarters for monarchs, an eternal prison for infamous inmates
and traitors, and the storehouse of the Crown Jewels. Be sure and take a tour with the "beefeaters," more officially
known as yeoman warders; they are extremely knowledgeable, highly amusing, and it is fun to see your beefeater on
posters and postcards around the city.
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London is the locking of the Tower at 10:00 p.m. This enduring ceremony has
taken place faithfully for the past 700 years of the tower’s history. Your professor may schedule a group trip.
However, if not, write well in advance for tickets to The Constable's Office, HRM Tower of London EC3N 4AB and
enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. (Use an international postage coupon if you are writing from the U.S.)
British Museum – http://www.britishmuseum.org/. A free internationally recognized museum for ancient artifacts
located on Great Russell Street. Pick up a guide to their free lectures as they guide you through the collections.
Abbey Road – http://www.abbeyroad.com/visit/. For countless Beatlemaniacs and parents, No. 3 Abbey Road is
one of the most beloved spots in London. Here, outside the legendary Abbey Road Studios, is the most famous zebra
crossing in the world, immortalized on the Beatles' 1969 Abbey Road album. This footpath became a mod monument
when, on August 8 of that year, John, Paul, George, and Ringo posed -- walking symbolically away from the recording
facility -- for photographer Iain Macmillan for the famous cover shot. In fact, the recording facility's Studio 2 is where
the Beatles recorded their entire output, from "Love Me Do" onward, including Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
National Gallery – http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/. Enjoy looking at artwork that you have only seen in books.
If you have never been to a major art museum, this will provide you with a solid foundation on which to start building
an appetite for artwork. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out The National Portrait Gallery in the adjacent
building.
Tate Gallery – http://www.tate.org.uk/. The Tate offers a supreme collection of J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) and
William Blake (1757-1827) paintings.
Tate Modern – http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/. Modern art is quite dissimilar to the traditional style most people
associate with the term art. This venue offers an immense perspective into the interactive and distinctive world of
modern art.
Shopping – http://www.oxfordstreet.co.uk/. Certain streets in London are known as shopping streets. Oxford Street is
perhaps the most well-known; Regent Street and Bond Street are also part of this renowned shopping district, W1.
Piccadilly Circus encompasses a variety of shopping opportunities such as: Zavvi (formerly Tower Records) and
Lillywhites (sporting goods). Kensington High Street is exceptional for "young fashions”, as is King’s Road/Sloane Square.
London stores are generally not open after 8 p.m. However, the shops at “The Plaza” on Oxford Street are open later
(located between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road tube stops).
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Churchill's Cabinet War Rooms – http://cwr.iwm.org.uk/. Don’t let the inconspicuous, underground museum entrance
bamboozle you! Here, Sir Winston Churchill and his cabinet officials assembled and resided throughout the intense years of
WWII, 1939-1945; most everything has been preserved to appear as it did originally during wartime. This place offers a
wealth of knowledge and a chance to see some amazing genuine artifacts. Fee for entry.
Imperial War Museum – http://www.iwm.org.uk/. Unique in every way, this museum offers more than numerous displays
of weapons, uniforms, and other equipment used during WWI and WWII. It presents a powerful perspective into the
emotion of life throughout the overwhelming presence of war. Make sure you visit the Holocaust Exhibit, The Trenches, and
WWII Room. You could spend the majority of a day at this museum.
Parliament – http://www.parliament.uk/. Watch and learn. Take the opportunity to park yourself in the Visitor’s Gallery
during a Parliamentary session–queue at the St. Stephen's entrance. You are more likely to get in after 4:30 p.m.
Events in London – http://www.timeout.com/london/. Check the bulletin boards in the basement hallway for information
on upcoming events throughout the Chelsea Borough. Feel free to add events that you discover. Time Out is a weekly
magazine available at the neighborhood newsstand; it is a nearly exhaustive list of concert information, exhibits, theatre
shows, etc.
Theatre Tickets – www.officallondontheatre.co.uk/. Individual tickets may be obtained through the theatre box office, or for
an extra fee at a booking agency. Half-price tickets for the day of performance are available at “the booth” in Leicester Square.
Be extremely cautious about buying tickets from street venders - you will often pay much more than necessary. Shows that
are not sold out will sell tickets at the box office for the same day at cheaper rates.
London Walks – www.walks.com/. London is a city for walking! Get a detailed map, take it with you and explore London
on foot. Citisights of London, 145 Goldsmith's Row, London E2 8QR, phone: 7739-2372, offers a variety of themed walking
tours guided by knowledgeable archaeologists and historians. Write or call them for brochures, or check for their
informational pamphlets in museums and travel centers.
Cathedrals and Churches – It is easy to think, “Well, I’ve seen one Cathedral, so I guess I’ve seen them all”. Please, do not
give up your interest until you have at least visited St. Paul’s and Westminster Abbey. You will also have missed a great
opportunity by not exploring their “ancient crypts.” When at St. Paul’s, locate the statue of John Howard, for whom Howard
College was named. Others: St. Martin-in-the-Fields, at Trafalgar Square; All Soul’s Church, Langham Place, where well
known theologian/pastor John R.W. Stott is in the pulpit; St. Bride’s, the wedding cake church; St. Bartholomew-the-Great,
the oldest parish church in London; All Hallows, by the Tower of London, ask to see the undercroft with its Roman remains;
Southwark Cathedral, where William Shakespeare’s brother is buried; Westminster Cathedral has a Byzantine Style with the
St. Edward’s Tower standing at 273 ft.
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All Souls’ Church (a low Anglican church), Langham Place, W1 (nearest tube: Oxford Circus). Recommended for
the large college-age group.
Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), Brompton Road SW7 1JA. Contemporary Anglican. Recommended for its
contemporary-style worship service. Check the HTB website for additional locations near the house.
Chapel of St. Peter and Vincula at the Tower of London. Tell the Yeoman Warder at the gatehouse booth near the
Tower Bookstore that you wish to attend the 11:00 service and he will let you in.
St. Helen’s Bishopsgate (a low Anglican church), Great St. Helen’s Street, EC3 (nearest tube: Liverpool Street
Station). Recommended because it is very student oriented.
The American Church in London (Interdenominational), 79 Tottenham Court Road, London W1P 9HB (nearest
tube: Goodge Street). Recommended for its good youth programs.
Westminster Chapel (an Evangelical free church), Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6BS
Chelsea Methodist Church, 155a Kings Road SW3 5TX.
Parish Church of St. Stephen (High Anglican church), Gloucester Road SW7 4RL.
Bloomsbury Central Baptist, 235 Shaftesbury Avenue WC2H BEL.
Hillsong Church, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, Central Line-Exit Tottenham Road
Parks: www.royalparks.org.uk/. Visit the parks! Hyde Park,
Green Park and Kensington Gardens are worth taking the
time to enjoy and are not very far from the Daniel House.
Kensington Gardens is a short walk away and make sure to
check out Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park on Sunday
afternoons. It is a definite cultural experience. Other parks:
St. James's and Green Park near Buckingham Palace;
Holland Park; Regent's Park, and the London Zoo; Queen
Mary’s Rose Garden; Kew Gardens, the Royal Botanical
Gardens and exotic greenhouses; Richmond Park; and
Hampstead Heath.
Music: The Royal Albert Hall is adjacent to the Royal Albert
Memorial, in Hyde Park. Depending on the season, it is
possible to get tickets to Promenade concerts. The “Proms”
occur between mid-July and mid-September at the Royal
Albert Hall and are an annual musical festival quite popular
in London. Other: The Barbican; the Royal Opera House; the
Royal Festival Hall. Each venue is known for different genres
of music, pop and rock, etc. One of the best classical tickets in
town is for St. Martin-in-the-Fields’ Candlelight Concert
Series.
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Travel Breaks
Other London attractions:
Victoria & Albert Museum
Tower Bridge
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Kensington Palace
Changing of the Guard: Buckingham Palace
BBC
The Royal Horse Guard
High Tea at the Ritz or at the Orangery
London Eye
Harrod’s Dept. Store
Covent Garden
Wellington Arch
Royal National Theatre
Hard Rock, London: The Original
Ealing Film Studios
Somerset House – Courtauld Galleries (ice skating)
British Library: Gallery
Wagamama’s Restaurant
Monument to the Great Fire
Florence Nightingale Museum
Observatory/Prime Meridian, Greenwich
National Maritime Museum
HMS Belfast
Battersea Power Station
The Queen’s House, Greenwich
Old Operating Theatre
Big Ben
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Useful Web Sites
Transportation
www.ryanair.com
www.easyjet.com
www.eurostar.com
www.eurorail.com
Theatre
www.londontheatre.co.uk
www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk
About London
www.usembassy.org.uk
www.ricksteves.com
www.LondonTown.com
www.eHow.com
www.yha.org.uk
www.travelbritain.com
www.timeout.com/london
Historic Sites
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Travel Breaks
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WEEKEND TRAVEL
Before Leaving: Make plans! Find one or two travel companions. Purchase a copy of Let's Go or another guide book and
make a tentative itinerary. Estimate how much money you need (Recent Samford travelers have suggested a budget of $100$150 daily.) Many students like to have a reservation for the first night's lodging. Investigate a EurRail or BritRail pass
depending on your plans (these must be purchased before you arrive in the U.K.)
Cell Phones outside of the U.K.: Your mobile phone from the Daniel House will work in most EU countries. However, phone
calls can cost as much as £2/min. and you won’t find many places to top up your account. Our advice is to top up your cell
phone before you leave London and use it only for incoming or emergency calls. Once you enter a new country on your
travels, purchase an international calling card for all outgoing calls.
Luggage: Luggage may be stored at the Daniel House while you are traveling at the end of the semester. You must clean out
and check out of your room before traveling.
Neighborhood Youth Hostels and Hotels: At some point during your stay in London you might need to have
accommodations for yourself or for a friend or family member in the vicinity of the Study Centre. Two youth hostels are
located not far from the Study Centre and there are many hotels:
Earl’s Court Youth Hostel
Bolton Gardens
London SW5 OAQ
7373-7083; FAX: 7835-2034.
Baden Powell House
Meininger Hotel London Hyde Park
65-67 Queens Gate
London SW7 5JS
http://www.meiningerhotels.com/en/home
Base2Stay Hotel
4 blocks behind Daniel House
http://www.base2stay.com/
Barkston Gardens Hotel
Near Earl’s Court
http://barkstongardenshotellondon.co.uk/
Villa Kensington
10 Ashburn Gardens (next door to Daniel
House)
www.abcone.co.uk
Ashburn Hotel
111 Cromwell Road
Right at the end of the block
www.ashburn-hotel.co.uk
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Holiday Inn Forum Hotel
Across the street from Daniel House
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/l
ondon/lonhi/hoteldetail
The Amber Hotel, Earl’s Court
101 Lexham Gardens
Kensington, London
020-7373-8666
Excellent reviews on Trip Advisor
Westbury Hotel
22-24 Collingham Place
London SW5 OPZ
westburyhotel-kensington.co.uk
Holland House Youth Hostel
Kensington High Street, Holland Park
Travel in Britain
Public transportation in Britain—tube, coach, and train—makes travel easy. There are a number of interesting daytrips that
can easily be made from London and other adventures that fit easily into a two or three day weekend.
Various travel or discount passes are available to students. What is right for you depends on your schedule, the amount of
travel time available to you, how much you want to spend and where you want to go. In addition to the information that
follows, Let's Go, a student guidebook, will provide information to help you in your planning.
Student "alums" of the London program have recommended travel agencies such as STA on Old Brompton Road and
Council Travel/STA across from Victoria Station. Some of these require an "International Student ID,” which you can
purchase there for about £12. Visit www.statravel.co.uk to see their great deals.
BritRail Passes: This pass gives you unlimited travel on trains, without purchasing tickets, for a prescribed amount of time.
Passes are available for 8, 15, 22 or 30 days. You validate or activate the pass the first time you use it and then your travel
days must be within a prescribed period of time. Consider whether the consecutive day passes must be used immediately
upon activation. The Flexi-pass options are a little more expensive but allow you a designated number of travel days within
a specified period of time. THESE PASSES CAN ONLY BE OBTAINED IN THE STATES, NOT IN THE UK. They
may be obtained at various websites such as www.raileurope.co.uk/ or from your local travel agent. Consider these passes
carefully and make sure you purchase these well in advance of your departure.
British Rail: Semester students have the time in London touse a Student Discount Railcard. This allows for up to 1/3 off
the price on rail tickets. You will need a wallet size photo and proof that you are a full-time student. A "Cheap Day
Return" is a bargain when you plan to return to London on the same day. (Contact BritRail for restrictions.) For longer
journeys, investigate a "Saver Return." For long trips on routes that can be crowded, it is wise to reserve a seat for just a
minimal extra charge. All tickets are usually more expensive on Friday and Saturday.
For detailed brochures and information on student discounts, day trips, schedules, etc., check at Travel Centres located at
London BritRail stations such as Victoria (especially convenient from the London Study Centre), Waterloo, Cannon Street,
Charing Cross, Euston, King's Cross, London Bridge, Liverpool Street, Paddington, and St. Pancras. For train schedules in
the UK and ticket prices, see www.thetrainline.com.
For telephone enquiries on all fares and train times for all destinations call 0345-484950 (in the UK). The further in
advance that you book your ticket the more money you will save.
Tickets and reservations may be made at British Travel Centres, rail stations, or online at www.thetrainline.com.
National Express Coach: Coaches are a slower way of getting you where you want to go but are usually less expensive than
trains. Check at the Victoria Coach Station, Buckingham Palace Road, SW1 W9TB. Telephone: 7730-0202. Web site:
www.nationalexpress.com.
British Travel Centres: Located at 12 Regent Street, SW1 (9:00-6:30, Mon-Fri; 10:00-4:00 Sat & Sun); 407 Oxford Street,
W1; 87 King William Street, EC4; 14 Kingsgate Parade, Victoria Street, SW1, (usually open 8:00-7:00 daily).
The Lower Regent Street British Travel Centre, just a block from Piccadilly Circus, is an excellent one-stop Travel Centre
where you may obtain travel information, make accommodation reservations, book theatre tickets, etc. The Travel Centre
also has a good travel bookstore.
The London Tourist Board is the city's official tourist board providing information on hotels, theatre, sightseeing, and other
attractions. Centres are located at Victoria Station, Selfridges, Harrods, and the Tower of London. Telephone: 7730-3488
(9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Saturday). Web site: www.londontouristboard.com.
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Miscellaneous Information on Travel: An important source of
up-to-date information is the British Tourist Authority and
its allied organizations, the English Tourist Board, the
Wales Tourist Board, and the Scottish Tourist Board.
Almost every town of any size will have a Tourist
Information Centre. They are usually well signposted and
easy to find. Look for the words "Tourist Information."
Opening hours at historic sites, museums, and other
attractions are notoriously eccentric. Publications issued
annually will have the most accurate information, but
expect some changes and some disappointments on finding
doors closed. Whenever possible, call before you go.
Destinations Serviced from London Train Stations:
LONDON KINGS CROSS
Cambridge, Leeds, Bradford, Yorkshire and Yorkshire
Dales, York, Scarborough, Newcastle, Durham, Edinburgh,
Aberdeen
Travel in Europe
Eurailpass: If you are going to the Continent, you may
want to purchase a Eurailpass, which can be before
you leave home. A Eurailpass is not valid in Great
Britain. (See Let's Go for more advice and information
on rail passes.) The web site for Eurail is:
http://www.raileurope.com.
Eurolines Pass: Allows you unlimited travel by coach
to 48 cities in 21 countries for 30 to 60 days. Provides
daily departures on many services with some up to
five times a day. Values fares are available including
generous discounts for tourist under 26 years of age.
See www.eurolines.com for additional information.
LONDON EUSTON
Birmingham, North Wales, Manchester, Liverpool, Chester,
Blackpool, The Lake District (Oxenholme for Windermere),
Carlisle, Glasgow
Bookstores in the U.S. and in London will have a
wide selection of guidebooks on Europe in general or
on specific countries. Most students recommend that
you obtain a copy of Let's Go Europe. A number of
European guidebooks are also in the library at the
Daniel House in London. The Samford Library and
many public libraries have travel videos featuring
European cities and countries.
LONDON PADDINGTON
Bath, Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff, South Wales, Exeter, Devon,
Plymouth, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Worcester, Cheltenham
Spa, Heathrow Airport.
Most European countries will have travel and tourist
information offices in central London.
LONDON ST. PANCRAS
Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Sheffield (for Peak District)
LONDON VICTORIA
Croydon, Brighton, South Coast, Kent Coast, Gatwick
Airport
LONDON WATERLOO
South West, Exeter, Salisbury, Windsor, Hampton Court,
Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Southhampton, Winchester.
LONDON BRIDGE or CHARING CROSS
Kent Coast, Margate, Leeds Castle, Dover, Hastings,
Canterbury, Greenwich
LIVERPOOL STREET
Southend, Norwich, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge, Stansted
Airport, Harwich
When traveling on the Continent, it is a good idea to
carry the items below:
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A photocopy of your passport (kept separate
from original)
Your UK Visa letter (required for students
with CAS)
Extra passport photos in case your passport is
lost or stolen.
You may also wish the protection of travel insurance
for your rail pass. Protect your money, credit and
ATM cards, rail pass, and passport carefully.
Travel Agencies:
Former students recommend this friendly place to get some answers during your travel:
Student Travel Association (STA): High Street Kensington. Take a left out of the tube station and the first left on Wrights
Lane. STA is a 2 block down on the right. 7361-6100.
For inexpensive day trips out of London or weekend overnight trips, see brochures from Anderson Tours in Daniel House
or check their website at andersontours.com. Other tour agencies to check are Evans Evans at
www.evansevanstours.co.uk, www.premiumtours.co.uk, or www.grayline.com.
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Returning Home
United States Customs: On the return home, you may be given a Customs Declaration Form. You will need to list your
purchases along with their value. Anything over $800 will be subject to a duty tax. There is also a place to write
down all the countries you visited during your time away. You may wish to start keeping a list of countries and
purchases during your semester so you do not have to recreate this on the flight home. You have an $800.00
exemption (with some exceptions) on articles brought back at the time of return to the U.S. Articles in excess of the
$800.00 exemption, up to $1000.00 in value may be entered at a flat rate of 10%. Declaration lists will be distributed
on the plane. Make sure if you bring any food home that you mark it on this form. Check section “a.” Fruits, plants,
or insects? Mark that you are bringing back souvenir food. Otherwise, you may be subject to inspection by the
Agriculture Officers at the border. If you take foreign-made goods to England with you (such as a camera), upon
return to the U.S. you could be asked to prove that you purchased it in the U.S. A sales receipt or insurance policy
will service as proof or you may take the article to the nearest Customs office and register it before departure. While
abroad you may send gifts totaling $50 retail value to people in the U.S. without duty provided the addressee does not
receive in a single day parcels exceeding the $50 limitation. Write “unsolicited gift value under $50” (this also needs
to be written on packages mailed to the U.K.) in large letters on outside of package. Personal belongings may be sent
back by mail duty free if you mark the package “American Goods Returned”.
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Packing Check List
Packing requires planning and careful consideration. Below is a general list of suggested items you may consider
packing.
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Sewing kit*
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r flash drive
*May get confiscated if placed in your carry-on-bag if the amount exceeds the limit. Check with
http//www.tsa.gov.
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DANIEL HOUSE, LONDON PARTICIPATION AND HOUSING AGREEMENT
ELIGIBILITY: a participant in the London Program must be currently enrolled at Samford University or an affiliate institution, must have a minimum 2.5
GPA, and must not be on academic or disciplinary probation. A student must maintain these standards throughout the program in London. Failure to
maintain eligibility or violation of any of the terms of this agreement will result in disciplinary action, including values violations or dismissal from the
program and return home at the expense of the student.
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Program fees and charges will be reimbursed prior to the start of the program in accordance with the refund policy signed by the student. Any
student who is dismissed from the program because they violated the terms of this agreement or who chooses to leave London before the
completion of the program forfeits the program fees.
The University is not able to accommodate students arriving ahead of group dates or remaining beyond the final date of the program. Rooms
must be vacated no later than the group departure date.
A student may not change rooms without the permission of the London Program Director.
The University reserves the right to change, at any time, an individual student’s room assignment in the best interest of the University and/or
the students involved.
The cost of accommodations at the Daniel House is charged at the same rate as Beeson Woods on campus. Rooms are of varying sizes and
some will only accommodate one student. The same fee (Beeson Woods double occupancy rate) is charged for all rooms at the Daniel House.
When checking out of a room, a student will not be relieved of responsibility for the room until the student has completed the proper check-out
procedure and turned in all keys.
Students are charged a meal plan to cover all meals while in London. $1.75 per day covers continental breakfast during the program (with the
exclusion of the travel break) and the rest is returned to the student on a BBVA Compass Prepaid Card for use at ATMs or in restaurants and
the grocery store.
Daniel House observes quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Students are requested to be mindful of noise levels at all times, because the
Daniel House is immediately adjacent to two other properties, and sound levels can affect neighbors as well as residents in the Daniel House.
The Daniel House is a smoke-free area in keeping with the University campus-wide policy.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the sitting room, stairwell landings or hallways. All meals must be eaten in the dining room. Snacks are
permitted in the TV room, but students are responsible for cleaning up the room.
Food in the student rooms must be kept in sealed containers. Student pantry space is available in the dining room. No cooking is permitted in
student rooms.
In accordance with the University’s visitation policy, students of the opposite gender may not visit each other’s room.
Visitors are only permitted in the public areas of the Daniel House: sitting room, TV room, or dining room. Visitors should be accompanied by
the student at all times, and should be introduced to the professor-in-residence, if possible. Any unaccompanied visitor will be escorted from
the premises. Students must not share the building code with a visitor under any circumstances. All visitors must leave the Daniel House by
11:00 p.m.
Overnight guests are not permitted without the express written permission of the London Program Director and the Director of International
Education. We recommend that friends and family stay at the Holiday Inn across the street from the Daniel House or at the Villa Kensington
next door.
Samford students are responsible for the conduct of their guests. Any violation by the guest could result in disciplinary action against the
Samford student who invited them onto the premises.
Students are responsible for the regular cleaning and upkeep of their own room, the hall bathroom and public spaces. If necessary, the
program director and/or professor-in- residence will assign responsibilities to ensure the upkeep of public spaces.
Furniture in the individual rooms and the public spaces may not be moved or altered in any way without the permission of the professor-inresidence and the London Program Director. Bunk beds may not be separated.
No decorations may be taped or tacked to bedroom walls. Please use the bulletin board provided for that purpose.
Students accept responsibility for their room and furnishings as of the date of occupancy and are responsible for any damages subsequent to
that date, including those damages caused by guests and visitors. Charges will be assessed and placed on the student’s account.
In the event of damage to common areas, where individual responsibility cannot be determined, all students in the building will share in the
cost of repair.
Bedroom windows and windows in public areas should be secured with the chain or security latches when opened and should be shut and
locked when the student leaves the room or building.
Students are subject to monthly health, safety and maintenance inspections by the professor-in-residence and program director. The
professor-in-residence, program director, and approved maintenance personnel may have access at any time for safety or maintenance
reasons.
Individual student rooms may be searched under the university’s Search Policy (see student handbook) at any time there is evidence of a
potential safety, security, policy, or values violation.
Students are prohibited from giving door codes to anyone. Students are responsible for keeping up with their room keys. Loss of a key will
subject the student to all charges related to securing the student’s room and, if necessary, the Daniel House. The minimum charge for a lost
key is £20.00, but could be much higher if it is necessary to re-key the entire house.
25. The entry doors and the glass doors from the front foyer must be kept locked at all times and must not be propped open. Interior doors
designated “fire doors” should be kept closed at all times.
26. Emergency safety procedures are established for Daniel House and will be communicated to students as part of orientation. Students should
become familiar with the safety procedures and respond immediately when advised that an emergency exists.
27. Improper discharge or usage of a fire alarm or fire-fighting device is prohibited. Students may not exit through the fourth floor fire door except in
case of emergency. Students may not go out on roofs or balconies except in case of emergency.
28. Use or possession of firearms, weapons or fireworks is prohibited.
29. The University does not provide facilities for personal storage space. All personal items must be kept within the student’s room and must be
removed by the group departure date. During extended travel, a student may store luggage in a designated common area with the permission
of the professor-in- residence or London Program Director, but the University assumes no responsibility for the left luggage. Luggage pick-up
time must be scheduled at a time convenient to the London Program Director.
30. The University does not assume responsibility for loss or damage to personal property. Students are urged to consider personal insurance for
valuable property they bring to London.
31. Students may not use the office telephone. Students in the fall and spring terms will be assigned cell phones for use in London. Other students
should explore international calling plans with their own carries, or other means of remaining in touch with family and friends, such as Skype.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the Daniel House. The replacement charge for a lost cell phone is £25.00.
32. The two offices are for the use of professors-in-residence and the London Program Director. Students may not use the office as a study area
or borrow supplies from the office. Two computers and a printer are available for student use in the hallway adjacent to the dining room.
33. Students should respect the privacy of the faculty and the areas designated as “faculty apartments”.
34. Students have kitchen privileges as designated by the professor-in-residence and London Program Director. Abuse of such privileges or failure
to maintain the cleanliness of the facilities may result in the revoking of kitchen privileges. Use of the oven and stove is prohibited during Jan
Term and the summer terms because of the large number of students and faculty living in the house during those terms.
35. Students spending the night away from the Daniel House should provide travel details and contact information to the professor-in-residence
and the London Program Director. A sign-out sheet is available for this purpose. Students must ensure that the professor-in-residence and
London Program Director are aware of their whereabouts at all times in case of an emergency.
36. Any violations of the terms of this agreement or the Student Handbook of Samford University could result in a values violation or the student
being dismissed from the academic program and sent home at their own expense.
37. In keeping with University policy, alcohol may not be consumed or possessed for any reason in the Daniel House.
38. In the event that disciplinary action is taken, the procedures outlined in the Values Violation Procedural Guide will be followed.
39. Because of the nature of residence at Daniel House and participation in the London program, the professor-in-residence or London Program
Director may modify or change house rules as necessary for the successful conduct of the program, safety of the residents, and cooperative
living of all students enrolled in the program.
I have read the terms and conditions of the Participation and Housing Agreement for Daniel House and hereby accept them and agree to
abide by them.
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