-The International Office

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Cook together
Get together and cook your favourite foods
Swimming at Bath
Swimming is free to all students!
Gym membership Join the gym for around £190 per year.
Public Sports in Bath
There is a sports centre in Bath with a swimming pool, gym and fitness classes at: Bath Sports and Leisure Centre, North Parade Rd.
Tel. 01225 462565
www.aquaterra.org
Thermae Bath Spa
Why not try Britain's original and only natural thermal spa - using the water supply the Romans used 2000 years ago. The spa offers bathing waters and a range of treatments.
Sexual Health
Further information about a wide range of health issues, including sexual health and contraception advice is availablefrom the Medical Centre and the AWARE Centre in the Student's Union

 

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Health & Safety

Keeping healthy

Sexual Health

Sports

Eat well

A new climate, unfamiliar food and the emotional stress of being away from home can all affect your health. It is vital to eat the right food, and enough of it, in order to stay healthy.

You may be cooking for yourself for the first time, and may not find this easy. Food plays a surprisingly large part in helping us feel settled and happy, so spend a bit of time finding out what food suits you.

Colds and Flu

Colds and influenza (known as "flu") are common in the UK, particularly during the winter months. Treatment doesn't really help but see your doctor if symptoms persist for longer than 2 weeks or you have symptoms such as a stiff neck, severe headache, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or persistent vomiting.

If you are in doubt contact your doctor.

Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids. Ask a pharmacist about the best medicine for you.

Sexual Health

British attitudes to sex may be different from those in your own country. It is often accepted that people who are involved in a relationship may have sex together. Of course, the choice is a personal one. You are entirely free to live according to your own personal standards and should not feel pressured to adopt those of other students. If you qualify for NHS treatment, you are entitled to free contraceptives and advice on birth control from your doctor, or the local Family Planning Clinic. Cervical smear and pregnancy tests are also available. Abortion is not available on demand.

Sports

TeamBath

TeamBath is the name for the family of sport, leisure and health-related activities which take place at the University of Bath.

Sports Training Village

TeamBath's home is in the world-class Sports Training Village, on campus. From beginners to Olympic champions TeamBath welcomes you, and offers world-class facilities, coaches, sports science, medicine and lifestyle support and 'well-being' services. Local people, clubs, companies, students, schools, youth squads, national and regional traders make up the TeamBath family.

Facilities at TeamBath