[CallMeLo]

ok, so my firm choice is going to be the university of east anglia but i was wondering just how diverse it is? im black, and i have lived in london nearly all my life so im used to a wide range of cultures, and all sorts of different people, is this any way similar to the university of east anglia? not too bothered about it, just wondering really
& also im quite a big clubber, are there many clubs that offer a wide range of genres there?
any comments will be very useful!

[jelly1000]

(Original post by CallMeLo)
ok, so my firm choice is going to be the university of east anglia but i was wondering just how diverse it is? im black, and i have lived in london nearly all my life so im used to a wide range of cultures, and all sorts of different people, is this any way similar to the university of east anglia? not too bothered about it, just wondering really
& also im quite a big clubber, are there many clubs that offer a wide range of genres there?
any comments will be very useful!

To be frank its not particularly diverse especially when compared with London. The majority of students I saw when I went to the open day wer white British, with a fairly sizeable minority of internationals, mostly Chinese from what I saw when I was there.

[All Black Everything]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oo

[jelly1000]

Well being situated in an area where the surrounding populations are predominatly white, its not really suprising.

[Jez RR]

The university is pretty diverse - much more so than Norwich generally. In fact some days it's like the United Nations.

[Jake2000]

Found this through Google...

UEA is a campus-based institution with just over 12,000 full-time and 2000 part-time students, spread across 4 Faculties. There are approximately 1800 International and 400 EU students, many concentrated in three Schools in the Social Sciences Faculty. Over 3500 of our students live on campus, approximately 35 percent of whom are International students. Over 100 different countries are represented at UEA, but 68 percent are from ten countries: China, United States, Nigeria, India, Egypt, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and Russia. In the 2001 census, only 3.2 percent of the population of Norwich declared as being non-white, which, we believe, is relevant to the experiences of some of our International students.

[CallMeLo]

ahhh, now i dont know if i should still put it as my first choice :/ yeah i know its all about the studies and stuff but i would feel really weird if it was predominately caucasian. hmm acc might as well still apply, i have to get to used to the fact that not everywhere may be as culture rich as london, right?

thanks for the help btw

[Jez RR]

(Original post by CallMeLo)
i would feel really weird if it was predominately caucasian

In that case you are rather limiting your options.

The only universities in the UK that are not predominantly Caucasian are:

The School of Pharmacy (75% ethnic minority)
Brunel (57%)
Queen Mary (56%)
University of East London (54%)
Middlesex (54%)
Aston (53%)

http://www.bitc.org.uk/workplace/div...sa_report.html

[diamonddust]

(Original post by CallMeLo)
ahhh, now i dont know if i should still put it as my first choice :/ yeah i know its all about the studies and stuff but i would feel really weird if it was predominately caucasian. hmm acc might as well still apply, i have to get to used to the fact that not everywhere may be as culture rich as london, right?

thanks for the help btw

Like Jez said, you're not exactly going to find universities brimming with minorities. There will be other minorities, maybe not a lot but what does it matter? It would be awkward if you were the only 'person of colour' on campus but you won't be- I'll be around! . I think that if it's that big a deal for you, you'll have to stay in London because there aren't really many places like London in the UK, that's what makes it special! Oh God, I miss London already and I haven't left yet! London isn't that far from Norwich and it seems a little... well, silly to not go to a university you're considering just because of race issues. I'm black too so I understand where you're coming from but everyone I met in Norwich was so lovely that I didn't feel awkward at all.
Also, there is an African-Caribbean society at UEA (if I remember correctly) so the way I see it is, if there are enough people to start a society you're hardly going to be alone.

I'm going to miss London too but I adore UEA so...

Have you been on an open day yet? Because if you visit you'll know what it's like.

[jelly1000]

(Original post by diamonddust)
Like Jez said, you're not exactly going to find universities brimming with minorities. There will be other minorities, maybe not a lot but what does it matter? It would be awkward if you were the only 'person of colour' on campus but you won't be- I'll be around! . I think that if it's that big a deal for you, you'll have to stay in London because there aren't really many places like London in the UK, that's what makes it special! Oh God, I miss London already and I haven't left yet! London isn't that far from Norwich and it seems a little... well, silly to not go to a university you're considering just because of race issues. I'm black too so I understand where you're coming from but everyone I met in Norwich was so lovely that I didn't feel awkward at all.
Also, there is an African-Caribbean society at UEA (if I remember correctly) so the way I see it is, if there are enough people to start a society you're hardly going to be alone.

I'm going to miss London too but I adore UEA so...

Have you been on an open day yet? Because if you visit you'll know what it's like.

Best of both worlds: UEA/Norwich in term time, London in the holidays

[diamonddust]

(Original post by jelly1000)
Best of both worlds: UEA/Norwich in term time, London in the holidays

Exactly!

I'd kind of HATE going to university in London because I'd have to stay at home! Plus, I want to experience Norwich!

[muneeb_noor]

Hello!
I am international student and I will be arriving at London Gatwick Airport. Unfortunately, UEA doesn't offer meet and greet service for international students on Gatwick Airport. So what route would be most suitable for me?

[jelly1000]

(Original post by muneeb_noor)
Hello!
I am international student and I will be arriving at London Gatwick Airport. Unfortunately, UEA doesn't offer meet and greet service for international students on Gatwick Airport. So what route would be most suitable for me?

Gatwick airport is actually in Surrey, not London, so you'd need to get a train to London first.
http://www.gatwickairport.com/transport/to-london/

Gives you the options on how to get to London. In terms of location, the First Capital Connect train to St Pancras would be the best option. From St Pancras you would walk accross the road to Kings Cross, from where you can get the Metropolitan line (the purple one) to Liverpool Street. From Liverpool Street you get National Express East Anglia trains to Norwich which takes around 2 hours. Then from Norwich station you get a bus- either the 25 or 35 from in front of the station, both stop on campus.
It's best to buy tickets for the First Capital Connect & National Express East Anglia in advance if you can, otherwise the fare is more expensive.

[Jez RR]

(Original post by muneeb_noor)
Hello!
I am international student and I will be arriving at London Gatwick Airport. Unfortunately, UEA doesn't offer meet and greet service for international students on Gatwick Airport. So what route would be most suitable for me?

Gatwick Express train to Victoria Station. London Underground Circle Line eastbound from Victoria to Liverpool Street Station. National Express East Anglia Train to Norwich. Number 25 or 35 bus from Norwich Station to UEA.


I type too slow

[RastaMannn]

I would like to apply to UEA, but from the videos on their YouTube channel, the surroundings and the accomadation doesn't look very pleasant. Am I right in saying this? (from your perspective of course)

[jelly1000]

(Original post by RastaMannn)
I would like to apply to UEA, but from the videos on their YouTube channel, the surroundings and the accomadation doesn't look very pleasant. Am I right in saying this? (from your perspective of course)

the surroundings are lovely- lots of greenery and a lake and wildlife! and most of the accomodation is very new. Yes Norfolk & Suffolk terrace don't look great but they are cheaper and supposed to be very lively and they do the job. Yes quite a few of the builidings are concretey, but you shouldn't let that put you off, as the insides are fine and everyones friendly!

[Joseppea]

(Original post by RastaMannn)
I would like to apply to UEA, but from the videos on their YouTube channel, the surroundings and the accomadation doesn't look very pleasant. Am I right in saying this? (from your perspective of course)

The newer accomodation looks pretty nice. I went to an open day and got to see them all. Inside, the older ones are quite nice too!

[muneeb_noor]

(Original post by jelly1000)
Gatwick airport is actually in Surrey, not London, so you'd need to get a train to London first.
http://www.gatwickairport.com/transport/to-london/

Gives you the options on how to get to London. In terms of location, the First Capital Connect train to St Pancras would be the best option. From St Pancras you would walk accross the road to Kings Cross, from where you can get the Metropolitan line (the purple one) to Liverpool Street. From Liverpool Street you get National Express East Anglia trains to Norwich which takes around 2 hours. Then from Norwich station you get a bus- either the 25 or 35 from in front of the station, both stop on campus.
It's best to buy tickets for the First Capital Connect & National Express East Anglia in advance if you can, otherwise the fare is more expensive.

Oh that sucks. I will have to travel a long journey carrying my huge luggage then. And how much total fare should I expect without any advance booking?

[jelly1000]

(Original post by muneeb_noor)
Oh that sucks. I will have to travel a long journey carrying my huge luggage then. And how much total fare should I expect without any advance booking?

I'm not sure really how much the fares are, but I'd expect at least £30 for the two trains and the underground.

[Ralpharm]

(Original post by muneeb_noor)
Oh that sucks. I will have to travel a long journey carrying my huge luggage then. And how much total fare should I expect without any advance booking?

Gatwick to Victoria = £12.50
Victoria to Liverpool street = £4 or 1.90 if you have an oyster card
Liverpool Street to Norwich = £44 or £15 if you book 3-5 days in advance, you can then pick up the ticket from a machine at the Station

The total is up to you. The prices may vary depending on what time you choose