Pre-departure information

The climate of Manchester is oceanic, cool and humid most of the year. The city is located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) away from the coast of the Irish Sea, where Liverpool is located. The average temperature ranges from 4.5 °C (40 °F) in January and February to 16.5 °C (62 °F) in July.

Important Items to Pack!

• A copy of your important documents like your passport

• Your Gallagher health insurance information

• Change some US Dollars into Pounds before you arrive, take USD to change to Pounds at the airport, or have a debit card you can use at the airport ATM.

• One or more adapters and power converters for 220 volts (if your electronics are not already "dual voltage") - European outlets are different! 

• Click here for a general Pre-Departure Checklist for study abroad.