Preparing for life in the UK

On this page you will find information on how to prepare for life in the UK, including tips on what to pack, information about British life and advice on settling in and how to deal with feelings of culture shock.

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What to pack

A useful list of what to pack and what to prepare for your journey to the UK

Settling in

Advice about settling into life in the UK, including dealing with culture shock.

British life

Information about life in the UK, including tips on etiquette, climate, shopping and British customs.

Mobile phones and the internet

Information and advice about mobile phone and internet services in the UK.