u/AlchemicalBard

Hi guys! I’m sure this question gets asked a lot, so sorry, but I really wanted some advice.

I’m from Brazil, and I’m going to Scotland in September for my master’s, and I’m trying to figure out how much to pack. I don’t want to overpack because I’m sure I’ll end up buying some more weather-appropriate clothes once I get there, but I also don’t want to arrive and immediately be freezing or have to buy an entire new wardrobe.

What do you think is actually worth bringing from home? What should I prioritize when packing? And is there anything you wish you had brought with you (or, on the contrary, something you brought that you really didn’t need)?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! :)

Hi guys! I’m sure this question gets asked a lot, so sorry, but I really wanted some advice.

I’m from Brazil, and I’m coming to UoE in September for my master’s, and I’m trying to figure out how much to pack. I don’t want to overpack because I’m sure I’ll end up buying some more weather-appropriate clothes once I get to Scotland, but I also don’t want to arrive and immediately be freezing or have to buy an entire new wardrobe.

What do you think is actually worth bringing from home? What should I prioritize when packing? And is there anything you wish you had brought with you (or, on the contrary, something you brought that you really didn’t need)?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! :)

I desperately need help with my application.

I've been having a really stupid issue that seems to be blocking my entire application process, and I honestly don't know what else to do: I can't verify the email address associated with my UKVI account.

When I get to the verification step, the system says that a verification code has been sent to my email address. The problem is that I never receive the code, so I can't complete that section of the application or submit it.

I've already tried every troubleshooting step I could think of:

• Checked my spam and junk folders.
• Requested new verification codes multiple times.
• Waited between requests.
• Tried different browsers.
• Tried different devices.
• Tried different internet connections.
• Reported the issue through the technical support system.
• Submitted a paid enquiry.
• Called UKVI support about 6 times.

Every time I call UKVI, I seem to get a different answer. I've been transferred between departments, told to call back later, asked to try things I've already explained I've tried, and even told to speak to a lawyer or immigration adviser - which honestly makes no sense to me because this is a technical problem, not an immigration issue.

I've been told that I need to change my email address, then told that changing my email address could cause problems with my application. I've been told to delete my account and start over, then told that deleting the account isn't possible. At this point I've received so much contradictory information that I have no idea what I'm supposed to do.

I've been trying to solve this for about a month now and I'm getting genuinely worried. My classes at my dream university start in September, I have all my documents ready, and the only thing stopping me from submitting my visa application is the fact that UKVI won't send a verification code to my email.

I've contacted my university as well. They said they'll see what they can do, but they didn't sound very optimistic about being able to help.

Has anyone dealt with anything like this before? Were you able to get it resolved? I'm open to literally any suggestions at this point because I feel like I've exhausted every option I can think of.