This informal handbook is written by Earl Kirk, director of study abroad and Harlaxton coordinator at the University of Evansville, to help the parents whose sons or daughters are about to go to Harlaxton College.

Although much of the material contained in this handbook has also been sent to the students, too often the questions you may have go unanswered because the student has the material at school (never because he or she has lost it or has not read it, of course). Be sure to supplement this booklet with the reading of the Student Handbook which the student will receive the semester before departure.

If this pamphlet does nothing else, it is my hope that it will reassure you that the sacrifices you may be making for the "Harlaxton Experience" are worth it! Little else you have ever done or will do for your son or daughter will have the impact on his or her life that studying and living in England will.

As you read this handbook, you will notice many references to the Harlaxton Web site. I encourage you to consult it frequently, starting with the Orientation Notes. The address is www.harlaxton.ac.uk. I also hope you will have e?mail by the time your son or daughter attends Harlaxton. It will pay for itself many times over by the connection it provides.

Who Attends Harlaxton?

It is helpful to parents to understand that once the students arrive at Harlaxton, they are simply "Harlaxton" students: not UE students, "contractual" students, guest students - Harlaxton students. Every effort is made by the Harlaxton staff to integrate the different groups so that those lifelong friendships can be nurtured.

Having said that, it is sometimes difficult to figure out who all these people are, so let me summarize. First, you need to remember that Harlaxton is owned and operated by the University of Evansville in Indiana. Therefore, approximately 75 - 100 of the Harlaxton students will be from UE, but they don't all know each other before they go. Next, the University of Evansville has entered into contractual arrangements with Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas; Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia; Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut; Hannibal-LaGrange College in Hannibal, Missouri; Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas; Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina; Marian College in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; University of Southern Indiana in Indiana; University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; and William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. These contractual institutions send professors (to supplement the ones from UE and Harlaxton) and groups of students. These are the "contractual" students. They have campus Harlaxton representatives and pay their fees to their home campus so their financial aid can be applied. Harlaxton also welcomes each semester students who come as "guest" students. These students may come independently because they have a friend or sibling who has gone to Harlaxton, because they have read about Harlaxton's being ranked in the top 25 study abroad sites in the U.S. or because they attend a college which regularly allows its students to use Harlaxton College as an approved study abroad site (Franklin and Hanover Colleges, for example).

Parents with students from the contractual institutions usually start on their home campus with questions related to Harlaxton, although they are always welcome to call the UE Harlaxton Office for any help it can provide. UE and guest students' parents usually just start by calling the UE Harlaxton Office:

University of Evansville Harlaxton Office
800-UK MANOR
812-488-1040

Getting Ready is the Hardest Part

The decision has been made, the acceptance letter has arrived, and if you are like most parents, the reality and hysteria slowly begin to creep in. What should you expect now? Some students think that their parents should know all the intricacies of travel arrangements, packing and inter-continental banking. This is a "crash course" to help you prepare.

Passport

The passport application, accompanied by an official birth certificate and two passport photos (may be taken at UE and other places), should be turned in to the post office as soon as possible. Allow six to eight weeks for processing. The cost is $65. The passport is valid for 10 years.

Travel Documents

In addition to needing help gathering passport documentation, students often rely on you to help with other necessary information which the students will need for the Travel Document Workshop at UE or for their campus coordinator. Other documents needed include:

• Class Registration. Not much you can do to help with this. The student needs to be responsible for discussing Harlaxton classes with his/her academic adviser and turning the form in when required.
• International Student I.D. Card. This is optional but recommended. Available from some travel agents, UWEC (for its students), or UE. Current cost is $20 and a passport-sized photo. Provides supplemental medical insurance and other travel related benefits.
• Letter of Intent. This is my responsibility. Each student needs a letter from UE or the home university verifying the student is entering England as a full-time student, not to work. I will provide this to UE students at the last Orientation or by mail. I will mail it to others.
• Photos. Students will need two for passports, one for international student I.D., two for my office and two for rail cards. Contractual students' home campus office may need one photo also.
• Arrangement Form. Once the air arrangement decision has been made, the student must enter his/her flight plan on the Harlaxton Web site: www.harlaxton.ac.uk. Include the date and original city of departure, airline, flight number, time of departure and arrival. It is imperative that we know at which London airport (Gatwick or Heathrow) the student will arrive. Students arriving on the designated day by 10:30 a.m. at either airport will be met by Harlaxton representatives. (Harlaxton will meet Summer School students at one designated airport only since it is a smaller group.) Others, including those whose delayed flights cause them to arrive after 10:30 a.m., will need to make their own way to Grantham. Directions for independent travel will be provided in the last packet. You and the student must be prepared for this eventuality. Traveling independently from either London airport to Grantham is actually easy, so don't panic. Most U.S. flights depart in the evening and arrive in London the next morning.
• Travel Release. May be signed by you or the student, giving UE the right to treat for medical emergencies and absolving UE of some responsibilities.
• Medical Insurance. Proof of American medical insurance is required. The student must have a copy of both sides of his/her wallet medical insurance I. D. card. You (or student) must call insurer to verify the student is covered abroad. The student will need to affirm you have checked because coverage for emergencies is needed. You or your insurer must pay for prescriptions.
• Physical. UE designates a "physical" day. British National Health requires a modest physical, although no inoculations are required above what most already have. You should, however, discuss inoculations for meningitis and travelers' hepatitis with your physician.
• Personal Information. Student will need to provide your work telephone and fax numbers as well as your doctor's name, address and telephone number.

Airline Arrangements

Keeping the cost of round-trip airfare down is always a challenge. Departing Harlaxton students live all over the United States and some may travel on the Continent before they go to England, so not all students depart on the same day from the same city. Therefore, we contact Evansville and other travel agencies which have served the students well in the past, always looking for a bargain. We then ask for group airfare, requesting students to book through that agency or any other they prefer. Students and families are encouraged to look for local Web bargains. You are responsible for the ultimate decision of which airline to use, of course.

Very often, as students enter their arrival information on the Web site, we find "clusters" of students departing on the same plane. As soon as all of the students have notified our office of their departure plans, we compile a list which is mailed to each student. That list contains names of all the students and their airline departure times.

A representative from the Harlaxton Office usually tries to be at the airport to "see off" the biggest group. Smaller groups or single travelers must rely on you for their support.

Departing is hard for many students. Harlaxton is about to be a dream come true, but they are naturally apprehensive. Parents too may feel an emotional impact at the airport. All of this is perfectly natural. Talking about it ahead of time and expecting it as a family may make the departure a little easier.

Once the parents have gone back to their cars, before the key is even in the lock, the students are doing fine. (Just like kindergarten, once you are gone, they adjust.)

The plane ride is usually fun for the travelers but more tiring than they realize. The closer they get, the more worried they get about what will happen if no one is there to pick them up.

Tell them the worst thing that can happen is that they will need to call Harlaxton Manor. Students will be carrying Directions for Independent Travel in the unlikely event they become separated from the group. If they can read, they can make it! It is very easy to arrive independently if the student is not burdened with too much luggage. The telephone number to call is Grantham 01476-403000. Tattoo it on their arms, although they probably will not need it.

Most students arriving within the clusters of students or nearly at the same time as the big groups may ride the bus which the manor has brought down. You will be billed for London airport pickup and/or return along with tuition, room and board. Many parents feel more secure knowing the students will be picked up by the bus, but you should help them understand that the bus must wait for two or three sets of arriving students, so they may not get the immediate service they desire. (You can now understand why Harlaxton cannot ask 150 people to wait for a few who are delayed beyond 10:30.) Although Grantham is only 110 miles north of London and a very short train ride, the bus may get in heavy traffic, so the ride to the manor by bus may take two and a half hours.

You can imagine how tired the students are when they arrive at Harlaxton, They may not have slept the night before they left home; they bade families farewell, flew for many hours, waited in an airport and rode a bus, all within 24 hours.

The first sight of the manor makes it all worthwhile. Students are welcomed and assigned rooms. Our office is notified of their arrival and will put a message on voice mail when they have all arrived safely. I also like to encourage the students to try to call their parents (collect this once if necessary), to let you know they're fine. A word of caution: be prepared for tears any time the first week. Be supportive but firm.

This is time for the "stiff upper lip/adjust to camp" routine. The students love Harlaxton, but it takes a little time. Be prepared for homesickness. Try not to agonize too much. It does pass, usually the first week when they go to London.

Packing

When in doubt, leave it out! The daily wardrobe for Harlaxton's lifestyle is casual and comfortable. It is unnecessary to bring many clothes. All returning students say they took too many clothes in spite of all we tell them. Jeans, for both men and women, combined with shirts and sweaters that can be layered, are the order of the day. Students do say two or three "dressy' sets of clothing are welcome. Comfortable shoes, rain gear and an all-weather coat should complete the clothing needs. Automatic washers and dryers are available. I encourage the students to be innovative in choosing a laundry time to avoid the rush. (It never works!) For example, no one washes at 8:00 a.m., but there is often a line at 11:00 p.m. on Thursday nights before weekend expeditions begin the next day.

Harlaxton provides sheets, duvets (comforters), pillows and pillowcases. Students need to take towels and washcloths. Send an old sheet and pillowcase for hostels.

I no longer can recommend that you send a box of belongings ahead of or during the semester. Two times recently, students have been required to pay British customs of over $100 in order to retrieve their parcels which also cost over $100 to mail. Bottom line: confine the student to the two suitcase limit!

Baggage Limitations

Baggage dimensions and regulations vary among airlines. Be sure to have the student call for definitive information once he or she knows which carrier will be used. Excess baggage is expensive (up to $76). See the Student Handbook for more information about packing.

Facilities

Many parents ask about the facilities. (Check the Web site for great photos: www.harlaxton.ac.uk). Since Harlaxton was not built to be a school, the dormitory rooms are not uniform. A few hold two students, while many hold three to six. While the downstairs rooms, the conservatory and the grounds are breathtaking, the bedrooms are clean and plain, but not for long; posters and photos soon fix that. Students may be assigned to a room in the manor or the Carriage House nearby.

The food is good, although not like home. Caution your son or daughter to be careful of the wonderful English cream, puddings, etc. There is a salad bar for the dieters who prefer not be tempted by Cornish pasties, etc.

Money

Money is always a universal concern: how much to take, where to put it, how to get more, etc. Carrying travelers' checks is always wise. Until recently, we have always recommended that students carry the travelers' checks in dollars, usually in $50 denominations. Now, however, many returning students recommend using British pound travelers' checks for convenience and a smaller exchange fee.

You may buy travelers' checks in pounds sterling from your local Automobile Association (available whether or not you are a member of AAA) and some banks.

Watching and learning about the strength of the dollar is just the first of many fringe benefits students will enjoy. The pound cost approximately $1.70 in 2000. (Translation: £1=$1.70 means students are spending $17 for £10.)

Remember that your son or daughter needs "only" spending money in England. Tuition, room and board fees are paid in dollars to the University of Evansville (or the contractual home campus). For people paying directly to UE, if it is easier for you, you may use the two-payment plan; the first payment is due approximately mid-August for fall semester and mid-December for spring semester. The other payment is due the last week of October and the last week of January respectively. At least half the amount owed must be paid before departure. For other payment options, contact the Office of Student Accounts at UE, 800-423-8633, ext. 2276. UE families may retain their monthly payment options.

The amount owed to the University of Evansville will reflect the total cost for the semester for room, board, tuition and fees ($30 Health and Wellness Fee and approximately $130 Student Activity Fee) less deposit and whatever financial aid is being received. Students may enroll in 12 to 18 hours with no additional costs. Harlaxton offers only the full meal plan.

There will be approximately $150 added onto students' bills which is not normally there. The $150 (approximate cost due to fluctuating exchange rate) covers the London airport pick-up and/or return, the unlimited use of the shuttle service which runs from the manor into Grantham (three miles) many times a day, and the ID282/382 course fee used primarily for field trips. Nurses will have approximately $135 added for transport to their clinical sites. There may also be a placement fee. Education 200 students will be charged approximately $45 for their transport. A medical fee may also be assessed. When the University puts charges such as these on the bill, financial aid is allowed to address them, which is to your advantage.

Once at Harlaxton, students will be charged approximately 135 breakage and damage deposit fee. They also will owe for the textbooks and the balance of any field trip for which they may have registered.

The amount of money spent while at Harlaxton varies with each student. If the desire to travel is a high priority, naturally the amount spent is greater. Students who travel almost every weekend and who go on at least one of the long weekends spend approximately $3,000 for the semester. It has been my experience that students usually spend what they take. Also discuss the fees for using ATMs in Europe. Some local U.S. banks do not charge students a fee because the banks understand that the students are already paying a fee to use the ATM machines in Europe/England. We also strongly recommend that every student carry a MasterCard or Visa in his or her own name. Money can be moved within minutes from you to your son or daughter and the exchange rate and transmission cost are very fair. Check with your bank for information about sending along a Debit Card as the recommended way to move money by ATMs. An international p.i.n. is needed.

Again, you can be helpful in reminding your son or daughter that Harlaxton is a college first and that studying, not traveling, must be top priority. Studying is cheaper than travel, too.

Field Trips

Little is as important to the students as the Harlaxton field trips - not even classes. Each semester is different and we often have more "demand" than "supply," but you can help by reassuring your son or daughter that in the end, once they are at Harlaxton, most students are able to go on almost all the field trips they have chosen. In order to be fair to all students, we operate on a Web site booking system for trips, and students are advised to pay attention to deadlines to participate. As parents, you should know that all of the trip trauma becomes unimportant once the students are at Harlaxton. It is much more important before they go than later. Sometime before your son or daughter leaves for Harlaxton, you should investigate the field trip ground rules on the same Web site (harlaxton.ac.uk). Many students also travel independently once they adjust to the UK transport system.

Keeping in Touch

Keeping in touch by telephone can be frustrating unless you know the ground rules and, understand the reasons for them. If you would like to speak to your son or daughter, you may telephone 011-44-1476-403000 and leave a message for him or her to return your call. The office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (remember, England is six hours ahead of Evansville time), and a recorder will take your message after hours. The recorder is monitored by security during the night, but in the event of a real emergency, just call Earl Kirk, 812-488-1040 or 800-UK MANOR, for help.

You may also pre-arrange telephone calls to the Manor and Carriage House at 011-44-1476-403350. The student will need to stand at the telephone kiosks at the designated time you call. (Note: "hash" key = "number" key: #). Harlaxton's fax number is 011-44-1476-403030.

We regret you cannot just pick up the telephone and dial their rooms, but some American luxuries have just not reached England yet. Students will return your call from a call box for outgoing calls only (too many past students accepted incoming calls from American boyfriends and girlfriends). You may wish to discuss international calling with your telephone company. Some students carry international calling cards, but they do not all work once they arrive.

Students love to receive mail. Lunch is silent as they read their letters. Tuck in cartoons, sports scores; they enjoy it all. Allow at least a week for air mail (surface can take a month). The address is:

Student's Name
Harlaxton College
Harlaxton Manor
Grantham, Lincolnshire
NG32 1AG ENGLAND

Add the box number once the student arrives.

Medical Care and Emergencies

The college nurse will see sick students and refer them when necessary to the doctor. Students are no longer covered under the National Health Service for visits to doctors' offices, so they should expect to pay for their prescriptions. They must have medical insurance for hospital coverage. Therefore, proof of medical insurance is required.

Please consider sending labeled, unopened antibiotics if your doctor is willing. It is especially recommended for women with urinary tract infections. Contact lens wearers should bring antibiotic eye ointment.

Reminders from Previous Students

Very often, we see students arrive at the airport confused about film. Generally, film is cheaper when purchased in the United States, but students should purchase a film guard protector (from a good luggage shop) if using 1000 speed so the film will not be damaged by the airport security X-ray as they travel. You can help us by reminding your son or daughter about this. Recent students have found developing film costs about the same in England. Former students recommend developing film in England. The prints are oversized and students can more easily identify the subject of the picture. (When all of the pictures are developed together, confusion of castles is common.)

Still another misconception occurs about the £35 room deposit. It is payable at registration and refundable after returning home if the student has not incurred any charges for damages, key loss, etc. General damages are also assessed.

Unless students plan to travel on the Continent before or after settling in at the manor for at least two straight weeks, they are advised not to invest in a Eurail pass.

Almost all of the students buy Young Person's Rail Cards, enabling them to enjoy reduced travel in the British Isles. Again, these must be purchased in England and will be explained during orientation.

The international student I.D., available from the UE Office and many travel agents, is helpful for cheaper rates and museum entries. These cards are also required for students booking flights with student fares. Hostels are nice for those traveling on the Continent. In England, most students stay in bed and breakfast inns. Students can check the Web for more information.

Before Departure from Home

Do not leave home for the airport until you are sure your child has his or her passport and letter of intent. (The student I.D. is optional.) Keep the passport number at home. Many families provide the travelers with $100 worth of British cash and coins which can be purchased at banks or at airports (for a less favorable exchange rate). Cameras may be checked at the customs desk as they ready for the international flight. Because the customs desk closes at 5:00 p.m. and the flight may not arrive until 7:00 p.m., it is usually not of crucial importance. I have never heard of students being challenged for cameras by customs as they return. They should dress nicely when traveling and keep records of purchases in order to pay duty if they are bringing in more than $400 worth of taxable items. My office also recommends that the student carry a bank statement to prove there are funds for spending money. These statements may be a combination of savings and/or checking accounts in your and/or their names. Total should be $1,000-$2,000.

Visiting Harlaxton

Accommodation at Harlaxton

Students love it when their families visit, however, Harlaxton only has a limited number of rooms for parents to stay. Please contact reception@harlaxton.ac.uk for availability.

Accommodation in and Surrounding Grantham

The following hotels/guest houses are recommended by Harlaxton College Staff/Visitors

B & B
21 The Drift Harlaxton	01476-575917 JANETCRONIN@jancronin.fsnet.co.uk	Single and double rooms Cash only (deposit)
The Red House Grantham	01476-57869 01476-401597(fax) enquiry@red-house.com	Single and double rooms
The Cedars Barrowby	01476-563400 pbcbennett@mac.com	Single and double rooms
Beechleigh Guest House Grantham	01476 572213 Info@beechleigh.co.uk	Single and double/family rooms
The Avenue Hotel 32/33 Avenue Grantham	01476- 561876 Stuart@parkes.org	Single/double and family rooms
Hotels
Premier Travel Inn (travel lodge) Harlaxton Rd Grantham	0870 850 0329	Single, double and family rooms
Ramada Swingbridge Road Grantham	01476-593000	Single, doubles and twins
Angel & Royal Hotel High St Grantham	01476- 565816 enquires@angelandroyal.co.uk	Single and doubles rooms
Kings Hotel 130 North Parade Grantham	01476-590800 Kingshotel@compuserve.com	Single and doubles rooms
DeVere Belton Hotel Belton Grantham	01476 593200 Belton.woods@devere-hotels.com	Single and double rooms

Please phone or e.mail for prices.

Tourist Information Center
The Guildhall Arts Center
St.Peter's Hill
Grantham, NG31 6 PZ
ENGLAND
Tel: 011-44-1476-406166
E-mail: skdc@dial.pipex.com
Web site: www.grantham.co.uk

London Accommodation

For Every Pocketbook
December 1999 Rates

We are pleased to provide a few recommendations to get you started. We suggest you purchase a good guide book for additional help.

Here is a modest bed and breakfast well located near Victoria Station. Very small rooms; some with baths (en suite); clean; good breakfasts. Speak to proprietor Glyn Jones and mention Harlaxton. If there is no vacancy, ask him to recommend another B & B on Ebury Street.

Westminster House Hotel 96 Ebury Street

011-44-207-730-4302

£70, up

This hotel chain has four locations; Any of them is fine, but our favorite is the London County Hall where you can hear Big Ben chime all night and overlook the Thames. Each room has just one double bed; attached bathrooms. With 312 rooms, this is not a small, charming London hotel. We also find this group so busy that it is extremely hard to reach them. The London County Hall is often full, so book as early as possible. Here is the information for the general booking number:

Travel Inn County Hall

Tel: 011-44-1582-414341 Fax: 011-44-1582-400024

£59.95

If you can afford traditional small English hotel charm, consider:

Number 16 16 Sumner Place

Tel: 011-44-207-589-5232 Fax: 011-44-207-589-8615

£100-£200

Small, charming London hotels are plentiful. Consult your guide book and travel agent for more information.

Great location, larger hotel than Number 16:

Harrington Hall South Kensington area

Fax: 011-44-207-396-9090

£180

Believe it or not, sometimes it is cheaper to stay in an apartment than in a hotel - especially if you will be in London for a week with more than two people. Apartments provide more room. This one is in the high rent district, and if you so request, your favorite foods will be stocked in the refrigerator for you.

Sloane Apartments 15 Sloane Gardens

Tel: 011-44-207-823-4009 Fax: 011-44-207-730-5055

£150-£275

London Airport Hotels

We recommend that if you have a flight home that departs before 11:00 a.m., you might like to spend the night before at one of the airport hotels. This will save you the stress of fighting London traffic as you strive to check in at least two hours in advance. These airport hotels are also welcome oases for travelers who arrive in London on an evening flight.

	Telephone number	Rates**
Heathrow (all provide shuttle service)
Comfort Inn	011-44-208-573-6162	£60-£100
Ibis	011-44-208-759-4888	£58
Gatwick (all provide shuttle service)
Best Western	011-44-1737-240125	£80-£150
Hilton (attached to the airport)	011-44-293-518080	£130-£190
Ibis	Tel: 011-44-1293-534807 Fax: 011-44-1293-553218	£58

Train or Car

Consult your travel agent about a train pass which meets your needs. Then compare it to "car hire" costs in Grantham at Hampson's Car Hire. (Be forewarned: Most British cars require shifting gears - with your left hand.) Hatchbacks are available at approximately £34.82 daily or £152.75 weekly and up. For more information, call 011-44-1476-592600; fax at 011-44-1476-592181. If you decide to hire a car, you may prefer to rent it before or after your time in London, and consider using the train to get back and forth from Grantham. (No international driver's license is required.) Rail cost is approximately $40 "return" (round trip) second class per person.

Nearby Places to Visit

Grantham

Largely an industrial town, Grantham nevertheless holds numerous attractions for the residents of Harlaxton, e.g., banks, travel agencies, shops, railway station and restaurants. Among the more interesting sights are St. Wulfram's Church, a fine example of English Gothic architecture, with an imposing spire; The King's School, where Sir Isaac Newton studied; The Angel and Royal Hotel, dating from the 15th century; and the City Museum.

Belton House

This fine example of an Elizabethan estate is open daily for tours at modest cost. It may be reached by public bus from Grantham.

Belvoir Castle

Pronounced "Beaver" by the locals, Belvoir Castle is interesting in itself, but also houses a fine collection of paintings and a military museum. On weekends there is a series of special attractions, including) ousts, bagpipe concerts, Wild West shoot?outs, etc. The castle is close to Harlaxton but not available by public transportation.

Boston

The namesake of the city in Massachusetts, Boston is a city of moderate size and lies near the North Sea in the area of England that resembles Holland. The flat fields to the west of the city are bright with tulips and other flowering plants. On the way, one can see a Dutch-style windmill. The chief attraction of the city itself is the beautiful old church, St. Botulph's. Boston is accessible by local rail service from Grantham station.

Ely

Ely boasts one of England's impressive cathedrals, beautifully situated in a rural setting. Ely can be reached by rail if one transfers at Peterborough.

Lincoln

Lincoln is a fine city with a magnificent cathedral and castle ruins. Old houses and shops line the street leading from the bus station to the cathedral. Lincoln can be reached by public bus from Grantham.

Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray is a quaint town a few miles west of Harlaxton. It is interesting as an example of a traditional town. It can be reached by public bus from the Gregory Arms at the end of the mile-long drive to Harlaxton Manor.

Newark

Newark is a lovely town approximately the same size as Grantham. It has a fine church, castle ruins, a municipal museum and a number of antique shops. It is accessible by rail from Grantham.

Nottingham

Nottingham is a rather large industrial city. Historically, it is connected with the legend of Robin Hood. The castle and its museum are interestingly situated, but the chief attraction of Nottingham is its two shopping malls. The city can be reached by bus or train from Grantham.

Peterborough

The city of Peterborough, which lies to the south of Grantham on the main railway line, boasts a spectacular cathedral and an interesting municipal museum.

Stamford

Stamford is perhaps the most attractive of the towns in the vicinity of Grantham. The town is dominated by the spires of five churches. Nearby is Burleigh House, the best remaining example of an Elizabethan estate. Stamford can be reached only with great difficulty by bus from Grantham, so it would be best to arrange a group charter.

Brace Yourself: Here They Come Again

Just when you have adjusted to their absence, they will be back, and they will be changed. Be understanding as your student readjusts. This re-entry phase is a very real psychological phenomenon, just as real as jet lag.

Most students are exhilarated to return, then become depressed a few days later. As with the homesickness, this stage too will pass, and the benefits of studying abroad and being independent will begin to be more evident each day.