[chrisawhitmore]

(Original post by Iaso)
Hi guys! Just had a couple of quick questions about the internet at the UEA if that's okay. I understand there's an Ethernet connection in all the rooms. What's the speed like? Is it like iPlayer-able, or is it too slow for that kind of thing? Also, I wondered if there's a download limit, and if they're fussed about things like torrent downloading? Thank you!

It's fine for Iplayer, but as I understand it torrent downloading is not something the Uni is keen on, largely because it puts their network at risk to an extent, and also because a lot of torrented material is copyright, and the University can't allow you to use its network to break the law. I know individual users are almost never prosecuted, but a big organisation like a university has to be careful, and they are likely to take your internet access away if you do it too much.

[Nut.]

(Original post by jelly1000)
baby boo has done a great job of answering but i shall add some information

1) yes- but it isnt one of those nice s****y wheely chairs, its just a standard classroom chair with a bit of padding.

2) they don't, you can buy a bedding pack but IMO i would get your own as especially the duvet cover adds a nice personal touch to your room

3) if your ensuite your bathroom will be cleaned once a week, you'll have a poster up in the kitchen saying what day it will be cleaned, and you need to make sure its clear that day for when the cleaner comes so they can do their job

You got a chair with padding?
I had to remember to bring a cushion down with me after Christmas

[snowballer]

North American postgraduate student here (just wrapping up my degree). Being a foreigner and a postgraduate means that you are different from all the domestic undergrads that post on these forums. If you have anything specific questions from the 'mature', international, or postgraduate perspective - ask away and I will try and answer!

My biggest bits of advice:

1. Live in the City

2. Norwich is GREAT, they really do not know how to market how awesome the city is (culture, history, access to nature, affordability). Enjoy Norwich.

Anything else?

[CamCat]

(Original post by Ahotaru)
Oh!! I was there this Saturday too. I bet we saw each other :P

And yeah, that's what was worrying me too. We'll be the first year, and probably they'll make all the mistakes with us, but just as you said, there are lots of practical things that makes it worth it!

We must have seen each other! Well, ive already firmed UEA now, so Im hoping this gamble will pay off for being the first year. I just think what they had going for them seemed a lot better in terms of being able to get a job once out of education. Plus campus and the area was gorgeous!!

[irvingxx]

hi, i'm a student of UEA. I've just bought my new bike for few weeks. I wanna try to ride a bike from campus to city centre in order to save on transport. But I dont know the route for traveling.

Can anyone help? Is there any students tried it before? Thanks.

[UEAAccommodation]

(Original post by irvingxx)
hi, i'm a student of UEA. I've just bought my new bike for few weeks. I wanna try to ride a bike from campus to city centre in order to save on transport. But I dont know the route for traveling.

Can anyone help? Is there any students tried it before? Thanks.

Easiest way I would think would be straight down the Avenues (less traffic than Earlham Road) then left onto the bottom of Earlham Road, keep going to the Roman Catholic Cathedral, go over Grapes Hill on the Flyover and then straight down into the city. You'll end up by Tesco Metro/Market.

Hope this helps.

[newts2k]

(Original post by irvingxx)
hi, i'm a student of UEA. I've just bought my new bike for few weeks. I wanna try to ride a bike from campus to city centre in order to save on transport. But I dont know the route for traveling.

Can anyone help? Is there any students tried it before? Thanks.

yeh, I did it all the time. Just straight down the avenues and it will take you into town

[irvingxx]

(Original post by UEAAccommodation)
Easiest way I would think would be straight down the Avenues (less traffic than Earlham Road) then left onto the bottom of Earlham Road, keep going to the Roman Catholic Cathedral, go over Grapes Hill on the Flyover and then straight down into the city. You'll end up by Tesco Metro/Market.

Hope this helps.

which avenues? is the route same as bus route?

[UEAAccommodation]

(Original post by irvingxx)
which avenues? is the route same as bus route?

The road called The Avenues. If you leave the uni by turning left at the entrance near INTO it is the first right turn there.

[Saphfire]

Firmed UEA a week ago, am I right in assuming that I won't get an email telling me where to choose accommodation & etc until after I've filled in my student finance thing on track?

[jelly1000]

(Original post by Saphfire)
Firmed UEA a week ago, am I right in assuming that I won't get an email telling me where to choose accommodation & etc until after I've filled in my student finance thing on track?

you can apply for accomodation online now, it has nothing to do with student finance which again isn't on track. you've done everything you need to on track now having made your firm (and possibly insurance choice)

[Americaniamh]

In what time period do medicine interviews tend to happen?

Would an interview ever happen before the Christmas holiday?

[Username:username]

(Original post by Phoebe_in_uk)
hello everyone. i am a second year student in UEA and i am learning Japanese now. i have to say that it is a very valuable moudle. actually i am quite enjoy it, you know i am learning Japanese for the whole year. the teachers are very very nice! patient, easy-going lady. class atmosphere is good and of course we have enough activities and pratices during class. i also want to study it for next semester. if you have any questions just feel free to ask me. ^^

Hi was wondering if the Japanese courses are likely to be oversubscribed for 2012 entry, and if the school is lenient if you miss your grades. Im starting to get pretty worried about not meeting my offer lol

[jelly1000]

can any current students tell me when the exam results come out? and if there is a pass list published?

[makingamemory]

(Original post by jelly1000)
can any current students tell me when the exam results come out? and if there is a pass list published?

Dunno if it's different for arts but we got an email from the ENV-HUB saying we should receive an email telling us how to view our results, by no later than 10am on the 6th July.

[jelly1000]

(Original post by makingamemory)
Dunno if it's different for arts but we got an email from the ENV-HUB saying we should receive an email telling us how to view our results, by no later than 10am on the 6th July.

hmm thats quite late :/ guessing it must be though because i havent had such an email, unless the arts hub are just being slow

[makingamemory]

(Original post by jelly1000)
hmm thats quite late :/ guessing it must be though because i havent had such an email, unless the arts hub are just being slow

We've had emails reminding us since before the exam period To be fair they have 8x170 papers to mark in ENV for just our year, so waiting a month sounds about right. We've waited longer for just one coursework piece back.

[chrisawhitmore]

(Original post by jelly1000)
hmm thats quite late :/ guessing it must be though because i havent had such an email, unless the arts hub are just being slow

CHE hub gave the same date, it might be a standard one.

[jelly1000]

(Original post by chrisawhitmore)
CHE hub gave the same date, it might be a standard one.

cheers chris (tis jess btw)

[chrisawhitmore]

(Original post by jelly1000)
cheers chris (tis jess btw)

Small world.