UEA International Student Ambassadors

During my first semester at UEA, I attended a memorable concert with The Streets at the LCR. Having bought tickets to see him for a second time on campus this February, I was quite surprised when I discovered the cover art for his fifth and final album (being released just over a week from now). Not only is my time at UEA marked by a Streets concert at the beginning and the end of it (this being my final year), but the cover of ‘ Computers & Blues ‘ , features Norfolk Terrace! Norfolk Terrace is, along with Constable Terrace, design by Sir Denys Lasdun, and a grade II listed building . Together with other buildings on campus, the Ziggurats have won UEA over 20 awards for its architecture.  The feel of the campus, consisting of glass and concrete combined with large green areas, is one of the many things I appreciate about this university. Therefore, I enjoy discovering others, like The Streets, who share my enthusiasm. And I have seen it before. Last February, footage of t...

Today is the last day of the exam period for the academic year 2009/2010. At the moment, there's a Fun In The Sun free event going on at the Square. It's very hot out there and totally packed! From 2pm - 6pm, there will be a climbing wall, an assault course, a challenge rodeo, a bungee run and candy floss - all totally free! Summer cocktail jugs will be sold at the Union Pub, whether it's Pimm's & Lemonade or Sangria or Sex on the Beach that you're after. Remember to drink responsibly! And wear sun cream, lots of it. The party continues tonight with the 2nd POW at the LCR. DJs will be playing everything from electro to indie, party pop to hip hop, house and garage to dubstep so get your shoes and dance the night away. If you're a fresher, make the most of it while it lasts! And if you're in your second year, brace yourselves for the final one. For those of you who've finished your degree today, congratulations and all the best :) Here comes the smell...

Today, I'm going to sit for the last exam of my undergraduate life EVER. This feels really good but what feels even better is the thought that come half past five, we will all be sitting in the Square with a cold pint, laughing and getting tipsy. Hopefully, the sun will still be shining. For now, I'm yammering away in the International Office and trying to remember as many Latin words as is studently possible. Cheers, UEA Malaysian Ambassador

Most people I know have complained that they are pretty sick of the snow but I really like it and actually want some more! I just don't want icy pavements but that's what happens when the snow melts. Iit's just so pretty and makes everything look nicer even though it's so cold. At the moment, the skies are grey, there is a miserable drizzle and occasional random spontaneous brief spots of sunshine. Mostly though, it's rather dull and the weather's not nice enough to allow a pint in the square. And if there's lots of snow then my view from the library carrel would be GORGEOUS while I sit inside with my notes, nice and cosy. So let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Cheers, UEA Malaysian Ambassador