Norwich: A Creative Writing Haven Past Review

By A student (English and American Literatures, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/08/2014 to 06/05/2014 with

University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I went to UEA specifically for its creative writing reputation--they did not disappoint. There is an extremely supportive creative writing community there, and if you seek them out, there are many opportunities for writers. The school itself is progressive and active, and students are easy going.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget? (1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)	Living in Norwich is much cheaper than living in London, but the USD to British Pound exchange rate is certainly not ideal.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university?	Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Dorm
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Local Students
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	Professors / classes Proximity to London
* What could be improved?	The study abroad office at UEA was often more confusing than helpful. There was poor communication among their staff and I arrived there to find I had been enrolled (and therefore billed) incorrectly and had a nightmare of a time getting into the classes I wanted.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	UEA is nothing like Cambridge or Oxford-- it is a very new school and doesn't have the same traditions of older English universities.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Academic or Linguist You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Intro to Journalism
Course Department:	Literature, Drama, and Creative Writing
Instructor:	Karen Schaller
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
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Course Name/Rating:	19th Century English Literature
Course Department:	Literature, Drama, and Creative Writing
Instructor:	Bharat Tandon
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
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Course Name/Rating:	Creative Writing: Poetry
Course Department:	Literature, Drama, and Creative Writing
Instructor:	Sophie Robinson
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
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