UEA International Student Ambassadors

CHRISTMAS IS HERE! I know we still have few weeks till we have our Christmas holidays, but since we've passed one week of December and it has already snowed once, we can officially start wearing Christmas jumpers and drink mulled wine. Also, Let's not forget, Norwich had its christmas lights on. Apparently its the Europe's longest light tunnel of light. It has about 50,000 pulsating LEDs and is 45metres long. And our own UEA is lit up, with the famous Christmas cone! If you're wondering what to do, this Christmas there's plenty more Christmas fair in Norwich. Or if you're in London or have few days off during christmas, will definitely recommend Winter Wonderland for some nice Churros! Best Wishes, Ranu

Hi there!!!! Are you thinking of decorating your place to make it Christmassy? Are you fond of DIY? Or maybe, are you looking for a Christmas pressent? How about some Origami products? You only need Origami paper, glue and sometimes, a pair of scissors! (Oh yes, a couple of hours :P - but I'm sure, this is really worthwhile!). So I would like to introduce you this Christmas wreath I have made for my lab. It took me 2 hours ish with a friend's help  (she did the green parts, I did the red ones). There you go, another fun here, why not making crafts with friends? Here is the tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eCK2t40s9U really easy to follow! If not sure, you can always contact me ;) And oh voilaaaa Oh yes, you can make an Origami bow too:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xohqNiYKJ s   This is now hung in front of our lab - BIO 0.46 ^_^ Merry Xmas to all! Thao - Vietnamese Student Ambassador

Hey Guys!   So with Christmas fast approaching (just about 2 weeks to go… say whatttttt) I'm sure everyone’s starting to panic about finding THE PERFECT christmas gifts for your friends and family. Well given that I'm someone who melts at thoughtful gestures, here are just a few ideas for gifts that are different from the norm! Something more personal and creative to go with your other prezzies!  ❄ 1.Custom  phone cases - I may be late to the party here but I've discovered that you can very easily get initials or names engraved on pretty little phone cases! - i’m ordering one for my mom saying 'queen mother' ( yes she watches game of thrones) 2. Personalised advent calendars -Deffo something to show that you've put thought or effort into the gift 3. Engraved Jewellery 4. Cook them a meal ( hint hint can’t go wrong with a yummy christmas roast)  ❄ 5.   Happy Jars! - S o this was...

Hello everyone! How are you getting along with your studies? Good I hope! However, do not forget to relax amidst the lectures, seminars and courseworks! With the winter break just around the corner, it’s time to plan for that escape you and your friends have been talking about for the past year. From minced pies in the UK to Gluhwein in Germany, it’s time to take a break from studying and concentrate on the enjoying! After all, all work but no play makes Jack a dull boy! However, we do have to consider about our careers and what we are doing in the future after graduation. Afterall, we wouldn’t want our degree to go to waste do we? Other than studies, there are many other ways of boosting your CV to increase our employability chances in the working society. One of the key factors is work experience. Studies have shown that “more than half of the recruiters says graduates who has no previous work experience are unlikely to make it through their selection process and have little ...

Hey guys! This blog of mine will be highlighting the basic steps to work in the UK as an international student. I'll be talking about ways you can find part time jobs as a student, what are the essential requirements before you start working and a few tips on getting work after graduation. Example of a BRP where work hours in term time are specified.  If you are applying for part time jobs or work experience as a student make sure to check if you're eligible to work (a certain number of hours) in the UK. This will be clearly specified on your student visa (Tier 4 General) or on your BRP. The usual limit is 20 hours max (per week), during term time . So make sure to check the number of hours you can work on your relevant documents.       2. Get your N ational Insurance Number. Q. What is a national insurance number?  Ans: In order to work in the UK, you require a national insurance number. The format of the number is two prefix lette...

Two words, DIDI’S DINING. Moving to a different country isn’t always easy, let alone a whole other continent. I mean at first It’s thrilling and fun with all the new experiences and encountering new people and cultures and all but if you’re anything like me, it won’t be long before the thoughts of home food will start to haunt you. This was my reality by December of my first year where I was just constantly craving Nigerian food. It’s not like I can’t cook. I definitely can. Chef Chioma all the way. But there’s just something about that home food made by an aunty if not by mommy directly and what I wanted the most was a bowl of ogbono with assorted meats and some pounded yam that I would fully take to with my hands. I wanted some asun (goat meat) or suya. After research and research, I found Didi’s Dining. Didi’s Dining is an authentic African & Caribbean restaurant here in Norwich and you can find everything from Jollof, to Gizdodo, to Jerk Chicken & ...