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ENCOUNTER
Trips and events organised through International Student Support are known as ENCOUNTER. ENCOUNTER is a programme that provides trips and events each month for international, EU and UK students. The aim of the programme is to introduce you to what the UK has to offer and include elements of UK culture.
If you choose to participate in ENCOUNTER you will have the opportunity to visit UK cities and attractions, attend on-campus events and socialise with other students. When planning the schedule, we vary the places we visit each year to provide variety to those of you who will be with us at Keele for more than 12 months. Some of the events are free while others have a fee to cover costs.
The programme for 2013/14 is as follows:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday 12 October | Day Trip to the city of Cambridge |
| Tuesday 5 November | Evening Trip to a traditional Fireworks Event |
| Saturday 7 December | Day Trip to Birmingham Christmas Market |
| Tuesday 24 December | Christmas Dinner |
| Friday 21 February | International Song & Dance Showcase |
| 7, 8 & 9 March | Trip to Edinburgh (Scotland) with 2 nights in hotel |
| Wednesday 16 April | Easter Party for students and their families |
| Saturday 31 May | Day Trip to Southport Seaside |
Tickets for all trips and events will be available to buy from Walter Moberly Reception desk two weeks prior to the event taking place (except for the Edinburgh trip which will be three weeks prior). If you would like to be the first to hear about these trips and events and be able to purchase tickets in advance of general release, sign up to the ENCOUNTER mailing list by emailing us at internationalsupport@keele.ac.uk
Cancellation Policy - Please Read
Tickets for each trip/event will go on sale three weeks before the day of the trip/event. Should International Student Support have to cancel a trip/event, all those who have purchased tickets will be notified and will receive a full refund.
If you wish to cancel your place once you have purchased a ticket, you can receive a full refund if you return your ticket to us 5 working days or more before the day of the trip/event.
If you wish to cancel your place within 5 working days of the trip/event, you will not be eligible to receive a refund. We will, however, accept a transfer of name should you find someone willing to purchase your ticket from you but you MUST inform us of the change at least two working days before the day of the trip/event.
Should you wish to cancel your place due to medical reasons, we will provide a full refund only on production of a medical note from a Doctor or Hospital. Refunds accompanied by a medical note will be given at any time.
Christmas Vacation Programme
Don't forget that ISS, together with other departments across the University, arrange a special Christmas Vacation Programme for students remaining on campus with us over the Christmas period in December and January. This includes the Christmas Dinner as well as discounted trips and events taking place on and off campus.
Look out for the information on the ISS webpages in November and you can request either an electronic or printed copy of the programme booklet by emailing us at internationalsupport@keele.ac.uk
