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Students who have attended a part of the military training prior to entering the University can complete the course during their enrollment. Those who complete the ROTC course are exempted from compulsory military training required by the government. University Transportation For the students’ convenience in commuting between the two campuses, the U niversity provides an all-day shuttle bus service that includes accident insurance for each student. Public Transportation Discount Students can receive a discount up to 50 percent for domestic train fares. The University will issue a letter of certification for this purpose in the following cases: 1. Travelling in a group on an extra-curricular activity approved by the University; or 2. Travelling privately for a family visit to the hometown where one’s permanent address is located. Contact the Student Service and Welfare Office for details and assistance. Accident Insurance For the best cost-effective benefits, the University provides students with accident insurance with 24-hour coverage and a low-premium policy. The insurance covers injuries, disabilities and death. Health insurance is also available. 40 BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Medical Services The University Clinic on each campus has full-time doctors and nurses ready at all times to attend to minor and intermediate cases. Medicines are available by prescription. Those cases that require hospital consultancy will be referred to one of the contracted hospitals in town at the University’s expense. Should there be an emergency occurring to students while representing the University in any circumstance, all the medical expenses will be borne by the University. Dining on Campus The University has one larger cafeteria on City Campus and three at Rangsit Campus. The BU Cafeteria is newly opened at the BU Landmark Complex. The cafeterias offer a wide selection of food of good standard as well as good hygiene. The Department of Student Welfare and Services together with Student Union observe rigid control over the contracted food vendors to guarantee the quality of meals on campus. Students and visitors to Rangsit Campus may choose to dine in a modernly designed and lively atmosphere of BU Restaurant and Cafe, where bakery, beverage and international luncheon are served on weekdays by students of the Hotel Management Department. /