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<\/p>\nAre you a Chinese student already studying in the UK? Maybe you\u2019re thinking about choosing the UK to study in? We know that moving away from your home can be daunting and pretty scary, but we think that once you\u2019re here, you\u2019ll love it! Of course, we\u2019re biased towards one of our favourite cities in the country \u2013 Lancaster, but we know that you\u2019ll be able to find a home away from home, whichever city or university you choose. Don\u2019t believe us? Well, take a look at our five top tips to make yourself right at home in the UK.<\/p>\n
#1 \u2013 Be a Tourist for the Day<\/b> If you want to really get to know your new city, become a tourist for a day (or two!) and see what you discover. Whether you visit the old prison at Lancaster Castle, you\u2019re sure to find some way of getting to know your new city.<\/p>\n
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#2 \u2013 Join a Society<\/b> One of the best parts about being a student is having the opportunity to be part of a society.\u00a0 Lancaster University has a society for Chinese students, but why not join another society that fits in with your passions too? Whether you\u2019re a Harry Potter fanatic or love sports, there will be something for you to get stuck into.<\/p>\n
#3 \u2013 Get to Grips with the Slang<\/b> Throughout the UK, people speak with very different accents and will often use completely different dialects. This can be confusing when you first move to the UK, but getting to know a few slang words or phrases can help to make you feel right at home.<\/p>\n
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#4 \u2013 Get to Know Your Neighbours<\/b> Whatever type of student accommodation in Lancaster<\/a>\u00a0you choose, it\u2019s a great idea to get to know your neighbours. Not only is it the perfect way to make new friends, but it will make you feel more at home when you know the people living just next door. Just knock on their door and introduce yourself!<\/p>\n #5 \u2013 Surround Yourself with Familiar Things<\/b> When you first move to the UK, it\u2019s likely to be a bit of a culture shock. The language, food, culture and even the weather is different! You might find it helps to surround yourself with things that remind you of home like photographs or even just finding familiar foods to eat. Make sure you keep in contact with your friends and family at home, and try to enjoy yourself!<\/p>\n However you make your home away from home, make it in a CityBlock apartment! It\u2019s not too late to book, and with apartments as great as ours, you\u2019re sure to have an unforgettable year with us! Book online \u2013 it\u2019s easy, just visit Our Locations<\/a> page or contact us<\/a> by calling 01524 541251<\/a> to speak to a friendly face today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you a Chinese student already studying in the UK? Maybe you\u2019re thinking about choosing the UK to … <\/p>\n![\"photos](\"https:\/\/www.cityblock.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Photos-On-Clothes-Line-iStock_000044189128_Medium-1024x682.jpg\")
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