UEA Accommodation

Hi again,

I was just wondering what the situation was with the internet in UEA accommodation?

Wired or/and wireless?

How fast is the connection?

How reliable is the internet connection?

Thanks

In the accommodation are there communal areas where you can hang out and chill and watch tv if you wanted?

There aren't really lounges or anything (and I'm pretty sure no accommodation has TVs in). Most people either chill in the kitchen or in the hallways, or just in somebody's room. Theres plenty of space to get a group together, just not in a living room area with sofas etc. There is of course the uni pub where you can watch TV (sports) or sit on sofas etc if thats what you're after

The internet is pretty average. There's an ethernet port in your room and there's wireless (eduroam & The Cloud) throughout campus. On ethernet the speed is pretty solid at about 8Mb download, 1Mb upload. It's OK for watching say HD Netflix/ iPlayer/ YouTube. The wifi is a bit patchy. It goes down quite a bit and the speed varies depending on how congested the local wifi is. I've hit over 50Mb once on Wifi in the middle of the night, but it also can slow to a crawl at peak time.

Thanks for the response, a very detailed answer.

Can I also please ask about what the laundry facilities are like? i.e. The general quality and size of washer and driers, their proximity to people's rooms, and how many people share a single washer or tumble dryer?

Thanks for the response, a very detailed answer.

Can I also please ask about what the laundry facilities are like? i.e. The general quality and size of washer and driers, their proximity to people's rooms, and how many people share a single washer or tumble dryer?

Here they are!

Spoiler to stop the post being too long. Bear in mind this is a few years ago now so some of the kitchens (possibly all) have been refurbished since then. I believe the style is still similar though, just with cupboard doors and nice materials that feel a bit more homely- the size will still be the same, and the bedrooms/bathroom pods are the same.

I was gonna apply for summer accomodation (Im a current 1st year student) but on the wesbite, it says

'We reserve the right to decline bookings for students who have breached the Terms and Conditions of the Licence to Occupy, including debt, during previous licence periods.'

I pay monthly by direct debit, but didnt have enough money on my debit card in March so it was an unsuccessful transaction, but I paid it in April. However I didnt have money for the April direct debit, but since then I have payed off April (as well as May and June, so I have no debt now.) But I guess I still breached the terms and conditions, right? Should I even bother applying or will I be rejected

I'd pop in and ask, it's worth a shot since you've paid it off now. I think they're more likely to decline someone who's still in debt to them. Also, how do you pay for summer accomm... If it's a lump sum at the start there isn't really any risk for them.

Xxx

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Yeah I was thinking about that, if its a lump sum then why not..

I submitted an application and it said 'your application has been recorded, you will receive an email regarding the outcome of your application on 17th April 2015' .... obviously that's passed though so when will I receive an anwswer.... lol. the deadline for application submission is june 5.

Does anyone have any info on what Britten House is like? Thank you!! x