you only live once Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

UEA has fantastic resources for my semester abroad. The Sainsbury Centre of Visual Arts allowed theory learnt to class to be applied in a practical manner through the artefacts on display. Also, with passionate and dedicated staff in their field made learning fun and enjoyable.

On-site administration of your program

The paperwork did take a long time to be processed and finalised, however this could be a combination of my home university and the host. As I planned to do some travelling before my exchange and it was around the time of the London Olympics I wanted to book my flight and accommodation ASAP, however things took a while to be finalised. I understand admin and there are a range of people who need to go over it, but it is extremely frustration and anxious period for the exchange student. Perhaps updates on the progress could be helpful?

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I found out my housing placement approximately 3 weeks before semester started. I would of liked to of been reassured early to prevent any anxiety or panic. Also, I was unaware that I would be sharing a flat with first years, as I was in my third year and had to take my courses more seriously. Perhaps students could be notified of this, especially if they have a heavy work load and every weekend, students would be partying with very loud music. However, in the end, I was very happy with the accommodation in Norfolk Terrace.

The Union Food Outlet, commonly referred to at the UFO on campus, provided me with all my eating needs.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

As I was only at UEA for a semester, I was not entitled to free NHS cover and had to buy up to 55 pounds to visit the doctor. I also visited the free counselling service offered, however it was highly frustrating that there were only 2 counsellor's available who were fully booked for 3 weeks in advance. I asked the doctor if he knew of any counselling services and he said they are fully booked until Christmas, which was when I was leaving.

There were always security personnel patrolling around campus and responding to numerous noise complaints.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

I had saved up a lot of money for the exchange and therefore lived quite comfortable. However, many other students were struggling on approx. 60 pounds a week.

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• Passionate and dedicated teachers who are highly supported and offer a wealth of knowledge
• good transport all around the university meant socialising and getting around easy
• all the events held at the pub or the LCR for anyone, always gave me something to do

• communication between exchange student and university, especially as I had to choose my courses well in advance and upon return, only one was available as it was full or an old course no longer offered
• Perhaps a change for exchange students and their lecturers from the home university to talk to the lecturers of the host to ensure that the course meets the home universities requirements in regards to assignments and content etc.

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