UEA International Student Ambassadors

Hi spring and summer Travellers, Have you given a thought where to go to spend the beautiful spring and summer this year? I you have not, I am more than happy to provide you with some options for some edgy destination sites in UK. I have not experienced all of them myself, but the list here has been presented based on a small research. Are you ready to explore? The Lake District   (Northwest) The National Trust has cared for the iconic mountains, fells, and farms of the Lake District for over 100 years. Each valley has a unique character - whether remote or bustling - there's something to inspire every nature lover, adrenalin seeker, literary maestro or archaeology buff... (Source: http://www.nationaltrust.co.uk/ ) Accessible by train, much more convinient with the car, the closest city is Lancaster. Guernsey channel island (UK) (South of Mainland) A heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination. Inspiring walks along

For those of you that don't keep up with English newspapers (I've been here nearly three years and I still can't get all of the different papers straight!), the Guardian posted a very interesting article regarding the fairly recent academic trend of university-level creative writing programmes in the UK. As a stellar example of such programmes, the article focuses in on UEA, which boasts THE best creative writing MA in the UK. Now, I know I'm just a measly old undergrad, but that doesn't stop me from bragging about our creative writing MA to anyone who will listen. Our MA has a phenomenal list of alumni which even people who haven't heard of the Booker prize would recognize - Ian McEwan and Kazuo Ishiguro, for starts, who penned  Atonement and Never Let Me Go respectively, both of which have been adapted to the big screen. The Guardian takes a look at whether or not it's possible to teach "creative" writing, and makes some interesting points - y

Hi Lads! I know some of you are really in the middle of hardship, struggling with the exams. Sorry to tell, this information may not be appropriate for you. This information is for the students who have finished the exams and want to celebrate the end of this semester by enjoying the beautiful and festive Norwich & Norfolk Festival at no costs. Although there are some shows with entrance fee, there are also many free events for everyone to enjoy. These are the highlights of free events, which are maybe interesting for you. 1. "That’s The Way To Do It"  take on the traditional Punch and Judy show Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 May at 12 noon, 2.30pm & 4.00pm both days at Cromer Pier and Beach ( http://nnf11.nnfestival.org.uk/programme/detail/thats_the_way_to_do_it ) 2.  "As the World Tipped" - open air theater Saturday 21 May, 10.15pm - at Eaton Park, Norwich ( http://nnf11.nnfestival.org.uk/programme/detail/as_the_world_tipped ) 3. Sorrel Muggridge:

Hello guys! It is nearly the end of the academic year for most of us students, which deliberately means, we have EXAMS to get through! I know this is the most difficult time in our lives, where we are stuck with revision and exams. But, this does not stop us from celebrating the end of term! Surely everyone is really scared of revision and exams, hence the need for some motivations!! I've found these really motivational websites where you could actually take some time off from revision and think why we need to revise for our exams! 1) The Big Picture!  See http://www.thebigpicture.eu.com/ 2) Ideas to Motivate Students! See http://www.virtualsalt.com/motivate.htm 3) Reasons why exams are important? See http://school-teacher-student-motivation-resources-courses.com/ Furthermore, depending on individuals, some of us may not like the ideas of motivation through our computer/laptop screen. Some would prefer a real night/day out with friends or alone to release your stress! Well,

A couple of notes ago, I posted about being able to spend Easter weekend in Vienna thanks to a UEA Travel Award. The weather was brilliant, the museums were great and I had an amazing time :) I checked out some Easter markets, the catacombs of Stephansdom, ate schnitzel, sausages, truffeltorte and coffee, visited the Kunsthistoriches and Sissi Museum, saw the Lippizaner stallions of the Spanish Riding School, strolled about the Museumsquartier, visited Schonbrunn palace and Imperial Apartments, met interesting people and learned abit about Austria's history. It was great! I want to go back! Next time, I'll definitely go to the world's oldest zoo and the Secession! "The Travel and Expeditions Committee grants a number of annual Travel Awards, normally for £150, but in exceptional cases for £250, to assist individual students, whether undergraduate or postgraduate, to undertake worthwhile and original journeys which will lead to their personal or professiona

Good News! The overall rank of the UEA has improved from the 28th to the 27th this year. It is indeed an achievement that UEA and its students should be proud of. We are in top 30 for these following subjects: Communications and Media Studies (2nd) Pharmacy (2nd) Education (4th) American Studies (6th) Nursing (7th) Geology (8th) Sports Science (12th) Drama (17th) History of Art (18) Biology (18th) Maths (20th) History (21st) Philosophy (24th) Medicine (25th) English (26th) Computing (27th) Economics (28th) Law (30th) Really looking forward to having UEA in the top 20 or even in the top 10 next year. :p

The Canaries just secured their place in the Premiership for 2012!  The photo above is from last year when Norwich City FC was promoted to the Championship. Looking forward to seeing how this year's achievements will be celebrated! I finish my degree this summer, but will definitely be heading back to see Norwich City in Premier League action at Carrow Road. Congratulations Norwich! Una Norwegian Ambassador