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• The University of Cumbria
• Lancaster city and campus
• Your co-ordinator
• Your programme
• Staying with a host family
• Trips and outings
• What to bring
• Quotes from past students

• positive promotion of diversity, inclusiveness and equality
• the celebration of learning, creativity and innovation
• the creation of a welcoming and supportive learning and work environment
• a firm adherence to high ethical standards and the principles of openness, transparency and professionalism

• high quality learning in a small, supportive environment
• a commitment to learning which is innovative, flexible and student-centred
• the biggest initial teacher training provider in the UK
• provision of an outstanding level of teacher education

• The county town of
Lancashire in the North-west of England
• Close to Morecambe Bay
• On the edge of the Lake
District (National Park)
• Within easy reach of
Manchester (excellent museums, galleries, shops,
China town and a rather famous football stadium!)

• Approx 134,000 inhabitants
• Castle, Priory Church, 18 th century quays and warehouses and Ashton Memorial
• Lively community atmosphere
(2 universities)
•
Museums, cinema and excellent independent theatre
• Good range of shops
• Restaurants, pubs and clubs

• Within walking distance to the city centre
• Trees and green space
• Well stocked library
• English language resource centre
• 24/7 computer centre
• Dining hall, café and pub
• Sports Centre
• Students’ Union
• Chaplaincy Centre

Krista Court is an experienced EFL teacher and teacher trainer. She will ensure that your time at the
University of Cumbria is rewarding both academically and socially.

• 18 hours of tuition/wk
• Focus on Business English
• Guest speakers from the
Business School, Lancaster
City Council and local businesses
• Project work in the community
• Trips to major cultural centres
• Local excursions
• Weekend social outings
• Local bus passes
• Farewell party with host family

• Warm, welcoming families
• Diverse in composition
• A chance to become part of family life
• An excellent opportunity to improve your English
• Homemade English food!
• A walk or bus-ride away from the University
• Breakfast and dinner every day (lunches on campus)

• Be open-minded
• Talk to them about rules and expectations right at the beginning of your stay
• Expect them to have different eating habits
• Get involved in family life
• Talk to your family and keep them informed of what you’re doing
• Expect them to have busy lives
• If in doubt always ASK before
DOING

You may go to:
• The Lake District
• Manchester
• Old Trafford Football
Stadium
• Liverpool
• Lancaster Castle
• Dukes Theatre
• Local business

Clothes / accessories
• Casual for university
•
Smart for visits to businesses
•
Rainwear
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Comfortable walking shoes
• Umbrella
Money
•
Spending money
Resources
• Laptop, Personal medicin
Gifts
•
Small gifts from Taiwan for host family

About Lancaster:
• “I like the North of England. People are nice here.”
• “A small town which is easy to become familiar with.
People are very nice and helpful.”
• “As it is a town, the relationship with other local people feels closer.”
About your co-ordinator:
• “Excellent co-ordinator who took care of us very well.”
• “Excellent organization paying attention to all our necessities at every moment. It’s been a really positive experience.”
About your homestay:
•“Living with an English family is a once in a lifetime experience. I’ve learnt a lot about British culture from them.”
•“Excellent. I feel like I am part of the family and they always take care of my needs.”