Travel from Diss-to UEA

I was wondering is anyone here from Diss going to Norwich UEA please .I don't drive at all .I have found a nursery which starts 8 o clock ,I need then go by train to Norwich and then catch the bus to UEA .My lesson starts 9.15 .I will be definitely late.Pleae if anyone can help me or give me an some idea .Can I be late a bit on my lesson at all please ?Thank you

I was wondering is anyone here from Diss going to Norwich UEA please .I don't drive at all .I have found a nursery which starts 8 o clock ,I need then go by train to Norwich and then catch the bus to UEA .My lesson starts 9.15 .I will be definitely late.Pleae if anyone can help me or give me an some idea .Can I be late a bit on my lesson at all please ?Thank you

Hi! @Marogak 🙂
Firstly, it's great you're planning ahead with timings! I understand it can be frustrating when you plan routes!
You mentioned a nursery, I just wanted to point out that UEA has a nursery too, it may be convenient to consider the one on campus, if an earlier train is available.
At university, it's okay to be late, you won't really be penalised (just make sure you log your attendance) however, you do want to be getting the most out of your lectures so being late isn't ideal.
Can you travel to Norwich by car? This may be easier as you will get to UEA faster? I'm aware UEA do a car-share for students who commute. You can have a look and see if someone else commutes to UEA from Diss?
I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions or want any more information on the above!!! 🙂
Fatma.
Natural Sciences student.

If you know you are going to be late for lectures, then you need to talk to your lecturer ahead of time to explain (a) that you'll be late, and (b) why you'll be late. I'm sure they will be understanding. (They will get annoyed though if you're repeatedly late and you haven't spoken to them about it in advance)
When you arrive, enter and sit down quietly. People arriving late will distract other people, so you need to keep that to a minimum.

I was wondering is anyone here from Diss going to Norwich UEA please .I don't drive at all .I have found a nursery which starts 8 o clock ,I need then go by train to Norwich and then catch the bus to UEA .My lesson starts 9.15 .I will be definitely late.Pleae if anyone can help me or give me an some idea .Can I be late a bit on my lesson at all please ?Thank you

Hi, thanks for your message, unfortunately the nursery at UEA campus are full .I been on their waiting list and they called me and said they don't have spaces.So I have to talk yo someone.I called to admission team and ask to talk to course leader , unfortunately they said they don't have or something.I maybe better when my lessons will starts directly go and ask my lecturer?I will be doing adult nursing I don't think they will have a few classes. Could you explain me more about you mentioned something about change the modules and language that I didn't get .Thank you very much

Hi Marogak, sorry you're going through this. I know childcare can be so stressful and most places are always fully booked! I wanted to point out a couple of things.
Firstly, it might be worth looking to see if you are eligible for help with childcare.
Secondly, there will definitely be a course leader you can speak to. Can you give me the name of the course and what level it is (undergrad, masters...) and I will double check? I know you mentioned Adult Nursing so I'm assuming it's the BSc? It's also worth mentioning this couse has placements so that's something to think about as well.
Once we know this, I can check to see if your lectures and seminars etc... are live and recorded or just live. If they are just live, it is likely a QR code is used for attendence. UEA and each course should have a set attendence percentage each student needs to reach (for example, 75%) before concerns are raised. You should try and go to as many in-person classes as possible but I completely understand sometimes it's just not posssible, but you want to be either somehow scanning this QR code or making someone aware of your situation.
Therefore, as soon as you are allocated an academic advisor at UEA and teaching starts, I would make them aware of your situation and ask for help. That's what they're there for!
Finally, you could also have a look at other childcare options around UEA. Have a look for Ofsted registered nurseries, nannies and/or childminders both in Diss and Norwich to see if there is any childcare along your route that would help speed up your commute. I'm sure you've done this but I can see 230 childcare providers in Norwich and 11 in Diss so I'm hoping someone will be able to help you!
UEA Rep Grace

Thank you very much for understanding.Yes I will be doing adult nursing undergraduate,I have an unconditional offer .I have called to many childminders and nurseries in UEA.They all full ,some of them till 2027 even .I have found one nursery which is asking me in advanced a deposit of 2760 from both kids ,I cannot afford it .I am looking every single day any other options.I don't drive and it's too hard for me .Yes please if you can talk to my course leader please give me some more details about my course and information.I will be apriciateed.

Morning! Could you contact [email protected] please? That way we'll be able to find out the appropriate person to help you out 😊

Hi,thank you what exactly shall I ask them regardless please ?