The system of education in great britain
Provision for religious observance
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Provision for religious observance: University chaplains can put you in touch
with the nearest temple, church, mosque or other place of worship. All faith are well represented in London. Leisure: Most colleges of any size will have a gym and some indoor sports fa- cilities, but students at the more centrally located colleges often face an hour’ jour- ney to playing fields on the outskirts of town. Everyone feels the need to escape the constant hustle of the city at some point, and the famous parks and gardens in Kensington, Regent’s Park and Hampstead Heath provide temporary relief from the noise and car fumes. At any one time, there are enough films and theatre productions running to sat- isfy most tastes – the problem for students is the cost. Some West End theatres offer unsold tickets before the show starts for between £5 and £8. This is still not that cheap on a student budget, but standard prices range up to £30! London’s music col- leges regularly stage free classical concerts, and the foyers of larger venues, such as the Royal Festival Hall and the Barbican Centre are worth investigating on weekend lunchtimes. Rock venues are plentiful and range from the huge and impersonal (Wembley Stadium) to the cosy and intimate (the Mean Fiddler, the Marquee). Weather: In winter London usually expects the worst of the frosts and snow. Daytime temperature average around 7-10ºC, falling to about 4ºC at night. Spring T HE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN G REAT B RITAIN 15 sees the city at its best, though students from tropical latitudes may still find it cool. expect a midday temperature of around 12-16ºC in May, dropping to 6-9ºC at night. During the summer there is usually at least a week or two when the thermometer ex- ceeds 25ºC, and the night temperature seldom drops below 12ºC. It is also sunnier than in the north of England, but most public places are not air conditioned, and the city can feel rather humid an in summer. during hot spells and foggy winters, air quality can become very poor. The London area is among the driest in the country, with an annual average rainfall of around 500-600 mm per year distributed almost evenly throughout the year. Download 1.68 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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