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I enjoy the location, but it can be far away from city centre! I've heard a mixed view of the student support, with an okay experience myself. I also feel like whilst the facilities and union are good, the actual buildings could be updated.
the most helpful staff and I find all the content super interesting! I do have placements for next year, and am worried about finding them myself.
the community is lovely. no idea of specific improvements just work on every little aspect.
it’s a good course, lecturers are engaging with students with passion
brilliant place, lovely community
UEA has been great so far, I really enjoy all my lectures. There is a huge amount of support both academically and emotionally as well. The lecturers want us to succeed and are always willing to help if needed. I have made many friends and memories, it’s a very welcoming place with lots of opportunities, whether that be academically of fun. The campus grounds are beautiful, with the lake and fields a great place to walk around. There are amazing facilities here, the sports park in particular. There is a wide range of clubs and activities you can be apart of, regardless of previous experience- it’s not just the lecturers that want us to succeed it’s other students too. One of the best spots on campus is the extensive library, which is open 24/7 and is a great place to buckle down and do work, be it as a group or silently by yourself. Everyone is very friendly. I don’t know how it could be improved, in my short time here I’ve enjoyed every moment!
I am really enjoying my course at the minute. I’m doing a wide range of modules, each of which is lead by enthusiastic and knowledgeable lecturers who want us to succeed. If you were falling behind or not understanding something, my lecturers are fast to respond via email, or offer drop in sessions to go over course content. My days are pretty full yet it isn’t overwhelming. As well as core Biology subjects, I am also doing a skills seminar, where I’m learning essential skills such as maths and computer coding, so I am well equipped to tackle any field of biology when it comes to finding a job in the future. All of my lectures are in person, but all materials are readily available online as well as lecture recordings if for whatever reason I was to miss a lecture.
I am on the ground floor, it’s good that I don’t have to go up and down flights of stairs everyday, but also it’s quite public as everyone can look into the kitchen when they walk past. It’s not a huge issue as we’ve met people this way, people say hello to us as they go past. The rooms are a good size, I have an En suite which is amazing, and a good amount of storage space in the kitchen . My accommodation is quite far from some of my lectures but close to others, and the walk to the circuit laundry and the student shop isn’t far either. The WiFi is good the majority of the time. If there is an issue the maintenance team is only a phone call away with advice and help if needed
Great place to study as it’s very green and feels very accommodating to anyone here, has great mental health support and am enjoying the atmosphere here. Could improve by having the gym as 24/7 for students as sometimes it’s hard to go due to assignments/lectures etc
I’m glad my course is not taught online and all in person as it is easier personally, makes me get out etc and the lecturers are all clear and explain things over if need be which is good
campus security and accomodation help is always offered if need be, very polite aswell, location is a bit far but i personally like it
Amazing location, beautiful parkland and close enough to the city centre (only a short bus ride away) without being too overwhelming. The accommodation is amazing, highly recommend staying in the village as its only a 10 min walk from central campus and the flats are so modern. Yes, campus can be a bit grey, but the greenery of the parkland more than makes up for all the brutalist architecture. People here are so lovely, you're always likely to bump into a familiar face and there's a great mix of people here. There's plenty of places to socialise and quieter spots too. Faculty are amazing, really caring and will help you with anything you need. The only major downside of being here is it's a bit of a walk to the shops. But with the local art gallery on campus, the lake, the library and everything else, I would really recommend it :)
All lectures and seminars are back to being in person here. The main issue (at the moment) being that the Arts and Humanities building is under rennovation so I've become well acquainted with areas of campus I wouldn't have seen otherwise. The faculty are brilliant, so inspiring and you can really tell they are passionate about what they do. The course itself is very stimulating, and the seminars really let you dive deep into ideas and interpretations, and tutors really help you nurture your critical voice. Being at a university with both literature and creative writing students is amazing, because you get a real sense of how literature is crafted as well as how it can be interpreted. So far it's been a challenging but really rewarding course, and I love the breadth of modules you can choose from in second and third year.
My room is amazing, grear value for money. The rooms seem small but there's actually plenty of space for everything. I'm in a flat of 6 people, and there's plenty of storage for all I need. I would really recommend The Village for anyone considering UEA, especially with it being so close to campus but also far away enough that it feels like it's own community. The only thing I would say is, bring a fan! The windows here don't open very far and your room heats up very quickly. The laundrette is really close by and easy to access (but go later at night or earlier in the morning, during the day it gets very busy). Kitchen facilities are great, and the hob is not directly above the oven which makes it easy for multiple people to cook at once. The walls are pretty thin, so bring earplugs, but that seems to be standard across uni accommodation. Earlham park is really close by which is great for getting out and spending some time in nature.
The campus is really nice. Always people around. The course is really nicely structured. Everything is close, so commute makes it easy.
Medicine course is structure really nicely. The placement time and campus time is evenly distributed. We also get hands on anatomy which really helps
Rent during when I rented was reasonable but it isn’t anymore. But on campus makes it so easy to get to lectures and whatnot
UEA is such a lovely place, because the campus feels like itss own city. Then when you go to the actual city which is only a bus ride away it is so beautiful.
Our lectures, are very engaging and all of our lecturers are supportive. If you need any help they are all ready to help if you send an email. Also the academic advisors are very helpful too.
As a student living away from, I do find the accommodation lovely. I am in an ensuite campus, and I only share the kitchen with 8 so I find that it is clean.
Best is the great community and support around it makes me feel like home. Worst probably not enough financial support for international students going on placement.
Best is reli supportive network but worst again not enough financial support for international students going on placement
Most is really good location easy to get to lecture halls but worst is it is quite worn out interiorly
Best aspects: having the green campus and lake available is great to go on walks and clear my head. I enjoy that the accommodation is so near to campus facilities and the campus is very walkable. The student union puts on great events that cater to everyone of all interests and ages. The availability of recorded info on blackboard is great when reviewing information that you find difficult - you can go back to the spoken explanations of the lecturers and utilise other linked resources with direct relevance. One of my favourite aspects of the uni is the library - it’s a good change of scene from studying in my room, especially the headspace area which I discovered recently. Non academically my favourite aspect is the music events both in the lcr and the waterfront. Worst Aspects: The city isn’t really within walking distance and the bus pass is expensive
My course is all in person. I think the amount of contact hours are fairly high which is a good thing. The mix between lab and lectures on my course is also good. Some lecturers are more engaging than others.
Very close to on campus facilities When we have had maintenance problems it has taken a while for these issues to be addressed and fixed The halls are great, but expensive. It is more than some second year housing options
UEA is the type of place to be if you’d like to be close to a city that can offer everything, and be far enough away where you can still enjoy gardens. I have been enjoying the university, but it feels like I have to fight to be heard to get questions answered for exchange students. It’s incredible frustrating when you need to get a financial aid question answered but the student information office is constantly filled with a line of people. But, it’s not just the inability to get questions answered. During the first couple weeks of Uni they had a ton of general events you could go to to make friends, but then once classes started those ended and the societies took over. But, as an exchange student I don’t want to pay a fee just to enjoy a one off event that I find interesting for a society. Especially as going on exchange isn’t just about school but also about traveling and becoming a well rounded person. The university served their students well by having an NHS hospital on campus, but the outside looks neglected and I have to remind myself that it’s not a part of a zombie apocalypses set. Although, the school does have some great looking facilities, it is reminiscent of what I see in the US so it’s not particular star-stunning. The teachers here are amazing though, whenever I have a question they’re always there to answer my questions and give feedback. It’s been amazing to feel like I can go up to them whenever and get perspective on my life or my assignments. However, a not so great part is whenever you call up maintenance it feels like you’ve personally offended them by asking them to fix something. One time I had a maintenance guy come into my kitchen, and maybe it’s because I’m from a small town, but when he was trying to prescribe the issue to the window he just tore off the Halloween decorations that I had put on the window, which I feel like wouldn’t happen where I am from because they are always aware that things don’t belong to them. It took my flat three weeks for the maintenance guys to actually listen to us when our hob broke and it was incredibly frustrating to have to them come and “fix” it only for the problem to persist. Even with these experiences though, it doesn’t beat the range of classes that I have been offered here and I can’t wait to see what I will learn in the future.
The course options are absolutely amazing and I know that I have learned something new everyday. It’s been amazing to have professors who are incredibly passionate about what they’re teaching. I’m taking a media class as a literature student about science fiction and I have been able to look at the genre in a completely new way. Additionally the teacher for this class is so energetic during class that it feels like I’m not only getting a scholar perspective but also a perspective from someone who absorbs this material during their free time. As for my other classes, my 18th century writing class has given me a rounded perspective in literature that I was hoping for, and my creative writing: prose fiction class has given me a sense that writing is truly where I want to see myself in the future. All of my classmates are just as passionate as I am, and in that sense I have understood that a classroom is not only for the teachers to teach but for the students to engage willfully inside of.
Britten House costed me £7,000+, and with this price I have gotten maintenance guys that I referenced earlier, and a sense that our House is separate from everything else. I guess it’s because I’m used to the US where we have weekly accommodation events, but it feels like I have no clue who lives around me because there’s no events that have introduced me to other people. In the US there’s posters throughout the accommodation that tell you about events that are happening in the campus and inside of the accommodation itself. I haven’t had that because there isn’t a singular place I can look for those events while at UEA. I have made jokes in the past that I feel are a bit too real: but I understand how international students get easily depressed while studying abroad.
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Everyone is Friendly including Faculty. Overall best but instalment duration for international student is bit challenging. Shoulfd b 6 month instalments plan