[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/933140b6-c84e...] [Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=795d15a356&e=3a1da85a54> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=8897edaaae&e=3a1da85a54> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=aedf78d180&e=3a1da85a54> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=fc94fa1828&e=3a1da85a54> [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=c3f7fb393b&e=3a1da85a54> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=8694197740&e=3a1da85a54> Digest Dear Members, On 24 July 2021 (Saturday), we'll be hosting our Pre-Departure Talk (PDT) 2021 on Zoom. Academic representatives, don't forget to sign up! Even if you are an incoming senior but aren't an acad rep, you can still help out. Sign-ups for freshers are ready too! If you're moving into College accommodation but require seniors' advice, instructions for getting help are below. Don't forget to attend the MFA Networking Session 2021 and the British Council Pre-departure Briefing if you have time. Sign-ups are closing very soon! Check out our OkCuli inter-uni befriending & blind date event if you're interested! 1. Welcome Freshers! 2. PDT 2021 3. Freshers' WhatsApp Group and Halls of Residence Points of Contact 4. Official Imperial Postgraduate Facebook Group 5. COVID-19 Update (5) 6. MFA Networking Session 2021 7. British Council Pre-departure Briefing 8. OkCuli Inter-Uni Befriending & Blind Date Event 9. More Kaya on Your Toast See you at PDT! 39th 1. Welcome Freshers! [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/fac86a66-e953-9d1b-9ae3-62f6dcbbd671.png][https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/c78e5400-446e-2c8d-124f-806a2450df53.png] Congratulations on your Imperial offer and welcome to Imperial College Singapore Society! To help you kick off your journey at Imperial College London, we've prepared: 1. Fresher's Welcome Letter This includes the ICSS Freshers' Welcome Package. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nD3-JLOI1jAf3Ra4sjGZVurqgfAEnxr7/view?usp=sharing<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=c4b21db861&e=3a1da85a54> 2. Sotong Guide 2021 This is a highly comprehensive all-you-need-to-know guide to living in the UK, even for the blurrest sotongs! If you're looking for information on College or private accommodation, the cost of food in the UK, or even the best banks to open an account at, we have them all in Sotong Guide 2021 for you. https://tinyurl.com/ICSSSotongGuide2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=163aa06300&e=3a1da85a54> 3. ICSS Freshers 21/22 Facebook group This group introduces you to some of the people you will spend the next 3-4 years of your life together with at Imperial. There'll be upcoming posts in this group to help you in your transition to university life and advice to settle other administrative matters. https://www.facebook.com/groups/303086634562034/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=bc4729ef0b&e=3a1da85a54> 4. Pre-Departure Talk (PDT) 2021 Please see the next item in this newsletter. 2. PDT 2021 [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/7e00e268-a96c-2ef...] [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/c145ad6c-1ade-f945-3b58-38c085efb9e3.jpg][https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/cc881820-4446-0755-82bb-a2b1eaa98341.jpg] Freshers Pre-Departure Talk (PDT) 2021 is a talk-and-mingle session providing the opportunity for freshers (undergrad and postgrad) to find out more about preparations towards life in London, and inquire about your respective courses of study by meeting your fellow course seniors and course-mates. We have dedicated academic representatives from each course, who'll try to answer any queries you may have! Don’t hesitate to ask them anything about your course or settling into London; they’ll be more than happy to share their experiences and give you some tips! Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ICSSPDT2021Freshers<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=2912580c0f&e=3a1da85a54>! Seniors An incoming batch of freshers are attending PDT 2021 to know more about studying overseas in the midst of this global pandemic. As an academic representative, hold the floor and answer freshers' course-specific questions! If you're an incoming senior, having studied at Imperial, are you motivated to contribute? If so, you can volunteer too! The event may end earlier or later, but you don't have to attend the talk, just Academeet, the final segment. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ICSSPDT2021SeniorsAcadReps<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=02ff54a95f&e=3a1da85a54>. See you there! 3. Freshers' WhatsApp Group & Halls of Residence Points of Contact [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/7fab1871-5359-0e4...] To all freshers who have yet to join our ICSS Freshers 2021/2022 👋 WhatsApp group, please do so through through the link on the ICSS Freshers 21/22 Facebook group. Do also join our other channels: - ICSS Freshers 21/22 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303086634562034/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=7adda4bc43&e=3a1da85a54> - ICSS Events & Updates WhatsApp group: https://tinyurl.com/ICSSWA<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=e1827106b6&e=3a1da85a54> - ICSS website: https://www.union.ic.ac.uk/osc/singapore/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=fd711cd589&e=3a1da85a54> - ICSS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=788e30b513&e=3a1da85a54> For personal queries, please feel free to drop us an email at admin@ic-singsoc.net<mailto:admin@ic-singsoc.net?subject=ICSS%20Personal%20Queries>. Additionally, your seniors who've experienced the College's undergraduate halls of residence are here to advise you if you have any specific questions. Please find the list of points of contact for each hall on the ICSS Freshers 21/22 Facebook group. 4. Official Imperial Postgraduate Facebook Group The College has set up an "Imperial College Postgraduates (Official)" Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ImperialPostgrads/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=afde1494bd&e=3a1da85a54>. This group will allow you to meet fellow postgrads and to facilitate discussion on anything concerning your time as postgrads at Imperial. 5. COVID-19 Update (5) COVID-19 Vaccination in Singapore All Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, and long-term pass holders aged 12 and above are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Singapore. The interval between the 1st and 2nd doses has been shortened from 4 weeks to 3 weeks. Those who have booked their vaccination slots can now reschedule their 2nd dose to be closer to their 1st. It is highly recommended to be fully vaccinated before departing Singapore for your studies in London. 14 days are required after the 2nd dose for the vaccine to take full effect. Please register at https://<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=1e8a503f5b&e=3a1da85a54>preregister.vaccine.gov.sg<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=4bbafb8481&e=3a1da85a54>. The United Kingdom Singapore Students' Council (UKSSC) For any COVID-19-related queries, the UKSSC is here to answer them. Kindly submit your queries, for July only, through https://tinyurl.com/Ukssc7queries<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=a1c3f06305&e=3a1da85a54>. The UKSSC will do their best to get back to you within 5 working days. However, some of your questions may be sent to the Singapore High Commission for further guidance. They will update you if this applies, and they seek your patience in waiting for an additional few days. Before submitting, please check if it has been answered by MOH, ICA, the NHS, or the British Council: * https://moh.gov.sg/covid-19/vaccination<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=97688fa531&e=3a1da85a54> * https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/faq<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=472563bfae&e=3a1da85a54> * https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=175c92c3d7&e=3a1da85a54> * https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/moving-uk/starting-your-degree-2020/faqs<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=ce824f999d&e=3a1da85a54> Telegram channel (for more COVID-19 and career-related updates): * https://t.me/uksscchannel<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=d00e4f4053&e=3a1da85a54> 6. MFA Networking Session 2021 [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/7372b065-6e32-51e...] MFA is organising a networking session, to expand their outreach efforts to fresh graduates, and to increase awareness of MFA. The networking session is specifically targeted at recent Singaporean graduates. Date: 15 July 2021 (Thursday) Time: 14:30 to 16:30 (SGT) Platform: Zoom You may register at https://go.gov.sg/mfa-networkingsession-21<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=5ce7b64e4d&e=3a1da85a54> by 13 July 2021 (Tuesday). For any further queries, please contact the MFA at mfa_careers@mfa.gov.sg<mailto:mfa_careers@mfa.gov.sg?subject=Queries%20about%20MFA%20Networking%20Session%202021>. 7. British Council Pre-departure Briefing To all offer holders from Singapore, join the British Council on 16 July 2021 (Friday) for the Pre-departure Briefing Live Webinar! Register for this event at https://www.britishcouncil.sg/study-uk/events-seminars/predeparture-briefings<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=3eaaa63bf3&e=3a1da85a54>. You will be able to gather practical guidance to help yourself prepare for your trip, as well as settle into life as a student in the UK. Information provided: - Preparation for travel, including finances and insurance matters - The visa application process - Life as a student in the UK, including the local culture - Connecting with fellow Singaporeans in the UK, on and off campus Speakers: - Representatives from British Council - UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) - The UK Singapore Students’ Council (UKSSC) - The Singapore Global Network (SGN) Date: 16 July 2021 (Friday) Time: 19:00 to 20:30 (SGT) 8. OkCuli Inter-Uni Befriending & Blind Date Event [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/125d5d73-2425-09c...] KILU & Oxbridge presents... OkCuli - An inter-uni befriending & blind date event. 💃🕺 You don't want to miss out on KILU & Oxbridge's very first event! Meet Singaporean students from other universities by filling up the sign-up form. ✍️ You can choose the BEFRIENDING or BLIND DATE option, or BOTH, and will be matched accordingly in groups of 5 or 2 respectively. ✌️ We're connecting members from every part of the world so join us from wherever you are. 🌎🌍🌏 Signup deadline: 16 July 2021 (Friday) Release of matchings: 23 July 2021 (Friday) Sign up at: https://forms.gle/Qzc6iwUaKUJV7jweA<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=acf21c42e6&e=3a1da85a54> This event is for second years and above only, not for freshers. (Fun fact: "OkCuli" is an acronym of the six participating universities.) 💡 9. More Kaya on Your Toast Get a free drink at all Flash Coffee outlets if you're vaccinated against COVID-19! Only redeemable through the Flash Coffee app. Promo code for app to be issued at the counter. Bottled drinks are excluded. End date for promotion to be decided/announced. Present your proof of vaccination (via your vaccination card or the TraceTogether app). For more information, please refer to https://confirmgood.com/post/free-flash-coffee-vaccinated/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=0f851f03d3&e=3a1da85a54>. [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_top.pn...] [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_bottom...] Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom Unsubscribe at https://mailman.ic.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/icu-singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=18d4ec4947&e=3a1da85a54> (bottom of web page). Having trouble with unsubscribing? 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