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E-MAIL
Most colleges and
universities in the UK provide free e-mail accounts for their
students – check with your students’ union. If your institution
does not provide e-mail accounts, here are two other ways to
keep in touch electronically:
• If you have your own computer and modem, you can sign up
directly with one of the hundreds of internet access providers
that operate in the UK. Several now offer free access; all you
pay is the phone company’s charges for your connection time. But
do check whether there are any hidden costs, such as charges if
you need to call them for help. Also, you will need access to a
phone line – if you share
a single line with other people, you may need to get their
permission to use the line for internet access.
• Sign up with one of the many web-based e-mail services
(Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.), and then check your e-mail using online
computer terminals at your institution, a public library, an
internet café or even a friend’s home. This option should cost
you absolutely nothing. |
