Happenings of Week 2- 23/1/12- 29/1/12

Firstly, to all who celebrate- Happy Chinese New Year everyone!!

Monday 23/1/2012: Chinese New Year Celebrations : 8.30-11.30 pm @ ISC Lounge

Celebrate with the ISC as we ring in the Year of the Dragon! Whether you traditionally celebrate Chinese New Year and are far away from home or whether you are just curious about the customs and food present on this day, come along to the ISC CNY celebrations! We will be lighting lanterns and sparklers in the meadows and having various Chinese food and tea in the lounge afterwards. A movie will also be shown. Please dress appropriately for the weather for the lantern lighting! Only available to ticket holders.

Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/273832272684436/

- Registration for Caerlaverock Castle & Dumfries Trip which is on 28/1/2012: 6.30pm

To attend the Caerlaverock Castle & Dumfries Trip this Saturday you MUST register at : http://isccaerlaverockcastle.eventbrite.co.uk/ . Following successful registration, you must pay 8 pounds and pay for your ticket at the ISC Lounge on Wednesday 25th January 6-7 pm. Ticket price includes bus, and castle entrance.

For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/221866387898723/

Tuesday 24/1/2012: Coffee Evening, 4pm-6 pm @ ISC Lounge

This is our weekly coffee evening- every week we have coffee evening on Tuesdays at 4pm. Free tea, coffee and biscuits (sometimes cheese!) are always served. This is a fabulous opportunity to meet lots of people from around the world in a relaxed environment.

Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/368956236454561/

Wednesday 25/1/2012: Caerlaverock Castle & Dumfries Trip ticket collection, 6-7 pm @ ISC Lounge

If you have successfully pre-registered online for the Caerlaverock Casle & Dumfries Trip, you MUST come to pay for and collect your ticket at the ISC Lounge! 8 pounds- CASH ONLY!

- Registration for New England Night which is on 30/1/2012 : 6.30pm

Our event the following Monday is New England Night- which involves some history, clam chowder, lobstahh rolls and the movie Good Will Hunting. To attend, you MUST register at : http://iscnewenglandnight.eventbrite.com/ . Following successful registration, you must pay 3 pounds and pay for your ticket at the ISC Lounge on Thursday 26th January 6.30 pm.

For more info: http://www.facebook.com/events/213038965456964/?ref=ts

Thursday 26/1/2012: New England Night ticket collection, 6.30 pm @ ISC Lounge

If you have successfully pre-registered online for the New England Night, you MUST come to pay for and collect your ticket at the ISC Lounge! 3 pounds- CASH ONLY!

- Pub Night, 9 pm - 1am @ Greenmantle Pub

Weekly pub night for the ISC held at the Greenmantle at 44 West Crosscauseway- this will be regular time every week. Chill out with old or new friends, with special offers on drinks and food courtesy of the International Student Centre and the Greenmantle. There are also wine deals, with 7.50 pounds on a bottle, 3 pounds for a large glass of wine and 2 pounds for a small glass of wine.

Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/174281356007308/

Saturday 28/1/2012: Caerlaverock Castle & Dumfries Trip, 9am

Only available to ticket holders! Depart 9am from ISC Lounge 22b Buccleuch Place. For more information : http://www.facebook.com/events/221866387898723/

Our lounge will be open this week 12pm-4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-6pm on Tuesday and 12pm-3pm on Friday.

The ISC is back in business!- Happenings of Week 1- 16/1/12 - 22/1/12

First of all- a message from Rasmus Dall, president of the International Student Centre:

Hi everyone,

If you have just arrived - Welcome to the University of Edinburgh and the International Student Centre! If you are returning - Welcome back!

We have a whole range of exciting things happening at the ISC this semester, pop down the lounge at 22b Buccleuch Place for a cup of coffe or tea and we'll fill you in personally (every day 12-16).

Else you can also keep yourself updated by following the blog or joining the facebook group where we will make a weekly newsletter like this to let you know what is happening.

So without much further ado - have a look at what we have to offer this first week of term. We've made an extra effort this first week and in collaboration with the Exchange360 society can offer you something every day of the week!

Enjoy your time!

Rasmus Dall

President

Happenings of Week 1- 16/1/12 - 22/1/12

Monday 16/1/2012: International Potluck Dinner : 7-11 pm @ ISC Lounge

To celebrate the diversity we have here at the ISC, we will be having a potluck dinner for our first event. For those who are unfamiliar with the concept- bring some food (any portion you can manage) from your country (or any others, really) to share with everyone else. Other guests will do the same and that way you get to sample many different things on that night!

Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/152218824890824/

Tuesday 17/1/2012: Coffee & Movie Evening, 4pm-11 pm @ ISC Lounge

This is our weekly coffee evening- every week we have coffee evening on Tuesdays at 4pm. Free tea, coffee and biscuits (sometimes cheese!) are always served. This is a fabulous opportunity to meet lots of people from around the world in a relaxed environment. As this is the first week of the semester we are also showing 2 movies after the coffee evening is over in 2 different rooms so you can take your pick of the movies. This week we are screening:

Incendies:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YStpiwG3CiE

A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love

Hors de Prix:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-7q2geNV1o

On the Riviera with her elderly provider to celebrate her birthday, Irene slips down to the hotel bar when he falls asleep on her. She mistakes barman Jean for a well-healed guest and he encourages the deceit by taking her up to the Royal Suite for the night. A year later the same thing happens but this time her lover finds out and disowns her. Now knowing Jean is indeed a barman of little means doesn't stop her from continuing to live in style until his money is gone. He soon finds himself in Irene's business with older and worldly-wise Madeleine, and though Irene also takes up with a new paramour the two of them keep in increasingly close touch.

Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/350148618329948/

- Registration for St. Andrews Trip which is on 21/1/2012 : time TBC

To attend the St. Andrews Trip this Saturday you MUST register at : http://iscstandrews.eventbrite.com/ . Following registration, you must pay 8 pounds and pay for your ticket at the ISC Lounge on Wednesday 18th January 6-7 pm. Ticket price includes bus, castle and Cathedral entrance.

For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/186501021448512/

Wednesday 18/1/2012: St Andrews Trip ticket collection, 6-7 pm @ ISC Lounge

If you have successfully pre-registered online for the St Andrews Trip, you MUST come to pay for and collect your ticket at the ISC Lounge!

Thursday 19/1/2012: Volunteers Recruitment Evening, 7-8 pm @ ISC Lounge

If you are interested in volunteering for the ISC- whether it be serving tea or coffee with a friendly face at the lounge or helping to organise trips and events, come to this meeting! Volunteering for the ISC gives you an amazing platform to make new friends, learn transferable skills which will enhance your CV and most of all- to have fun!

Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/133295653454722/

Friday 20/1/2012: Pub Night, 9 pm - 1am @ Greenmantle Pub

Weekly pub night for the ISC held at the Greenmantle at 44 West Crosscauseway- but the timing will be different next week so watch for the next newsletter! Chill out with old or new friends, with special offers on drinks and food courtesy of the International Student Centre and the Greenmantle. There are also wine deals, with 7.50 pounds on a bottle, 3 pounds for a large glass of wine and 2 pounds for a small glass of wine.

Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/174281356007308/

Saturday 21/1/2012: St. Andrews Trip, 9am- 6 pm

Only available to ticket holders! Depart 9am from ISC Lounge 22b Buccleuch Place. For more information : http://www.facebook.com/events/186501021448512/

Sunday 22/1/2012: Walk up Arthur's Seat, 2- 4 pm

Free of charge. We depart from 22b Buccleuch Place (ISC Lounge) at 2pm.

Event page : http://www.facebook.com/events/307874569247864/

Our lounge will be open this week 12pm-4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-6pm on Tuesday and 12pm-3pm on Friday.

ISC Trip to St. Andrews January 21st

Join the ISC on our first trip in 2012 to St. Andrews. The historical town of Scotland, which is home to the world famous and beautiful golf course, magnificent castle ruins, and a ancient cathedral. Spend the day touring the castle, cathedral and town and experience some of the best sightseeing Scotland has to offer.

Departure time: 9 am from the ISC - 22b Buccluech Place
Return time to Edinburgh: about 6 pm

We will not wait for any late students. The buses are set to depart at 9 am from the ISC and leave at 4.30 pm from St. Andrews. If you are late for either buses we are not responsible for your transportation. No refunds are given either.

Tickets:£8

Tickets include transportation to and from St. Andrews, and entrance to the Castle and Cathedral. 

Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite - URL to follow on Tuesday Jan 17th. (User registration required at www.eventbrite.com)

We will release 15% more tickets than there are available. To offcially attend the trip you must come to the ISC on Wed Jan. 18th from 6-7pm to purchase your ticket.

You can reserve one ticket at a time. One person may not reserve more than one ticket in their name. It is required that each ticket be under a different students name. Tickets are for University of Edinburgh students only. The only exception to this rule is for spouses or children, in which case one extra ticket may be purchased.

More about our online ticketing scheme here and please read our terms and conditions.

Enjoy!

Online Ticketing Scheme

To get a ticket for an ISC trip or event we will release a URL for each ticket sale. This URL links you to a registration page where, at the specified time on the Monday before a trip or event, we will open the ticketing to the public.

This registration for a ticket online does not guarantee you a ticket. It merely reserves you one until you come, on the assigned date, to pay for and collect your official ISC ticket. If you do not come to pay for and collect your ticket from the ISC you forfeit your right to a ticket.


We may release more reservation tickets than there are actual tickets (we will notify if that is the case). This is in response to our experience that people register but never buy their ticket - an inconvenience for people who did want a ticket on the day and a further inconvenience for us as we will lose money (remember the ISC does not make money of our trips and events we subsidise them) if we do not sell enough tickets.

After all tickets have been reserved a waiting list will come into affect through eventbrite. Tickets that have not been collected on the set payment date will then be released, in order of registration, to those registered on the waiting list.

Only matriculated students can purchase tickets, each student can only register for one ticket. One student can pay for as many registered tickets as they would like to, given they have either the matriculation card of the other students or proof of their registration online.

Hope you enjoy our trips!

- ISC

ISC Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions of the ISC

The Golden Rule: The ISC is run entirely by student volunteers, from lounge volunteer to President – nobody is paid. Furthermore the ISC subsidise everything we do – we do not make money of you. This means our volunteers primary concern is getting a good degree! While our commitment to doing our best is in no way diminished we simply cannot offer a service at a commercial standard – that is not the goal anyway – so please: We will make mistakes - bear with us.

The ISC café is open to matriculated students of the University of Edinburgh, only.

Trips and events organised by the ISC are for matriculated students of the University of Edinburgh students, only. Exceptions will be made for spouses and dependants of matriculated students of the University of Edinburgh.

There will be no refunds issued for tickets to events or trips run by the ISC. Students are welcome to re-sell their ticket to another student at their own discretion.

The ISC cannot be held responsible if participants miss the bus or any other inconveniences that could have been avoided by reading the information provided by the ISC.

If students do not respect the times set out for departure and return during trips, the ISC reserves the right to leave without them.

Buses for trips will depart at the time stated on the ticket and are not required to wait.

Each student can by a maximum of 1 ticket per event or trip. However, an additional 1 ticket can be purchased for a spouse or dependent.

The ISC is not liable for any damage, loss of property or injury during its events or trips.

Ticket pre-registration will be held online prior to ticket collection. Students may register for a single ticket and must collect this ticket at the specified date, or forfeit the right to this ticket. Another student may collect a ticket for any other pre-registered student.

Students who behave inappropriately will not be permitted to attend further trips or events with the ISC.

All students are expected to respect the volunteers of the ISC and the time they spend making these trips and events possible. Those who are disrespectful will not be permitted to attend further trips or events with the ISC.

Students are expected to follow the requests and rules set out by the ISC and its volunteers during all events and trips. If students do not, the ISC reserves the right to ask students to leave events and trips, and ban them from further events and trips.

Week One - Semester Two 2012

Join the ISC on our first trip in 2012 to St. Andrews. The historical town of Scotland, which is home to the world famous and beautiful golf course, magnificent castle ruins, and a ancient cathedral. Spend the day touring the castle, cathedral and town and experience some of the best sightseeing Scotland has to offer.

FB page: http://www.facebook.com/events/186501021448512/

Departure time: 9 am from the ISC - 22b Buccluech Place
Return time to Edinburgh: about 6 pm

We will not wait for any late students. The buses are set to depart at 9 am from the ISC and leave at 4.30 pm from St. Andrews. If you are late for either buses we are not responsible for your transportation. No refunds are given either.

Tickets:£8
Tickets include transportation to and from St. Andrews, and entrance to the Castle and Cathedral.

Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite - URL to follow - on Tues. Jan 17th

We will release 15% more tickets than there are available. To officially attend the trip you must come to the ISC on Wed Jan. 18th from 6-7 pm to purchase your ticket.

You can reserve one ticket at a time. One person may not reserve more than one ticket in their name. It is required that each ticket be under a different students name. Tickets are for University of Edinburgh students only. The only exception to this rule is for spouses or children, in which case one extra ticket may be purchased.

Happenings of Week 11- 28/11/11 to 4/12/11

Monday 28/11/2011: Registration for Glamis Castle and Dundee Trip which is on 3/12/2011: 6.30 pm

URL will be released soon! When released- please sign up online if you are interested in going. Pre-registration does not guarantee you a ticket. You must pay 15 pounds and pay for your ticket at the ISC Lounge on Tuesday 29th November 5.30-6.30pm. Ticket price includes bus, castle entrance and guided tour. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/270047819712610/

Tuesday 29/11/2011: Coffee Evening, 4pm-6pm @ ISC Lounge

Chill out, meet tons of new people over free tea, coffee and biscuits!

-Ticket Collection for Glamis Castle and Dundee Trip: 5.30-6.30pm @ ISC Lounge

Tickets cost 15 pounds and are only available if you have successfully pre-registered. Cash only!

Thursday 1/12/2011: Pub Night, 9pm @ Greenmantle Pub

Weekly pub night for the ISC held at the Greenmantle at 44 West Crosscauseway. Special offers for members of the ISC available! Wine deals are also still around, with 7.50 pounds on a bottle, 3 pounds for a large glass of wine and 2 pounds for a small glass of wine.

Saturday 3/12/2011: Glamis Castle and Dundee Trip, 9.00am- 6.30pm

Only available to ticket holders! For more information : http://www.facebook.com/events/270047819712610/

Our lounge will be open this week 12pm-4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-6pm on Tuesday and 12pm-3pm on Friday.