Drug Discovery (Jan)

University of East Anglia UEA

Regarding the student life and students' union, I have not participated a lot to be honest because I do not have time. But I gave them 5 stars in my rating because I bieleve they would be like other high quality and organised aspects I have found at the univrsity. Among the best points I like at the university of East Anglia (UEA) is the real support and the true desire to help by all of its staff. For example, the teaching and the lab staff in my school are not only experts and teach and explain in great way, but also they are very supportive. Same thing with the library staff, student-information-zone staff, medical-centre staff and other departments. All of them welcoming, friendly and supportive. For me as an international student and non-native English speaker, sometimes I face difficulties in communication, sometimes I unintentionally do something wrong because I do not know the rules, sometimes I need help about other issues. I find all staff supportive, patient, kindly explain things for me and more than happy to help. Another point, I like the excellent learning environment the university provide. There is the library which is outstanding and I can access 24 hours a day/7 days a week. There are the online tools and the computer programmes that help to study effectively and also help with the area of my study. There are PC rooms in the schools. And also there is a team for learning enhancement. Also I like the beautiful green spaces to relax in at the campus of the university. To those who are interested in organic chemistry, I would like to mention that the Advanced Organic Chemistry MSc Course at UEA is expertly designed. The topics of the modules are modern and in demand, and also there are interesting and important topics for research. In terms of what I wish to be improved, I think it is the the prices at the university supermarket. In fact, I find the prices of some stuff are a little bit higher than other places in the city. Overall, I would like to say UEA is an excellent place to study. Yes the study at it required hard work, but it is worth it because it is rewarding. You will gain valuable knowledge in your field, acquire transferable skills and the strength of the UK qualification will open doors for you.

I love the architecture it is so interesting as well as the many art installations around campus. My course is great with the laboratories being sooo good! It’s a little far from Norwich town and it would be great if the buses were cheaper.

Best aspects is making friends at all the clubs and societies that I have joined. Worst aspects of university is how the cost of living is affecting how I can enjoy my personal life at university. Uni has lovely places to study and enjoy the nature, but the cost of living doesn’t let me enjoy it as much as stuff has become more expensive slightly making me worry as a student, especially with no job to help further support me and other finances I may have.

I’ve really enjoyed my time here. The campus is massive and is built I’ve a beautiful landscape. it’s in a city that’s relatively small so everything is near you. Student life is good people here are very chill but inside they played better music in the popular clubs.support is given but you have to really struggle to get it which is not great. The facilities are very well equipped and taken care off. There is always technical support if something goes wrong. If you do sciences you will love the labs.

The best is highly natural surrounding of the campus - lake, forests, fields, a lot of animals everywhere. Amazing, picturesque environment with a lot of outdoors activities and place to walk. Research facilities in the field of science are one of the greatest in the UK. You receive all you need to successfully complete your research in chemistry, pharmacy, biology, etc., as well as help in managing the equipment. Drawbacks concerns student accomodation. Some rooms' aspects interfere with comfortable everyday activities, e.g. always closing fire doors, out of order lifts, safety locks on windows (imagine to live there in summer), inability to access the hoover due to the safety reasons (it will surely suck you in!), absence of 24/7 working medical emergency unit (if the accident happen at the weekend, you will have to take a taxi to the hospital, though the university emergency team will help you with quick first help). Good side of accommodation is noise-proof (except from noisy drunk students, who you can hear from windows).