into uea pre-departure guide
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Pre-departure guide
INTOgUNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIAYOUR BEST ROUTE TO UNIVERSITY SUCCESS
Pre-departure guide 2010-2011
Welcome
Welcome to INTO University of East Anglia. We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us. INTO University of East Anglia attracts students from many different cultures and nationalities. This diverse environment will offer you a unique opportunity to make new friends from all over the world and enhance your future life experience. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming centre. My staff are experienced in dealing with international students and are there to support and guide you throughout your time with us. You are about to start a new phase of your life, moving to a different country, studying at a UK university and perhaps living away from home for the first time. So that you are fully prepared you are strongly advised to read the following guide. Read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them. There will be further information given to you on arrival. We wish you a safe journey and are looking forward to meeting you shortly.
Best wishes,
Debbie PriceCentre Director, INTO University of East Anglia
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Contents
Welcome 2
Meet the INTO University of
East Anglia team 3
Before you leave 4
Before you arrive in the UK 5
Arrival at the airport 6
Arriving at INTO University of
East Anglia 7
Airport collection form 8
Money 10
Orientation programme 11
Registering for your course 12
UEA campus card application form 13
Making the most of your first week 14
Social programme 15
Health and safety 16
Key contacts, useful numbers
and websites 17
Maps 18
All students should plan to arrive two days prior to your programme start date - please ensure you arrive on
time!
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Meet the INTO University of East Anglia team
Debbie PriceCentre Director
Matthew PerryAcademic Director
Ruth CrawshawHead of Student Services
Steve EvansAcademic Support Manager
Bob ParsonsStudent Services Manager
Daisy GleanStudent Services Coordinator
Cath BakerWarden & Teacher
Student Wardens
Richard Samuels Director of Studies
(Academic Programmes)
Yvette SullivanReceptionist
Paul Hullock Director of Studies (English Language Programmes)
Elena ClementeAccommodation Officer
Hannah DurellAdmissions Team Leader
Alex RoseAcademic Support Officer
Kelly MoatesReceptionist
Pre-departure guide 2010-2011
Checklist – before you leave home
Please make sure you have completed everything on this checklist before you leave home.
1. Have you paid full fees for your tuition, accommodation and insurance (if applicable)?
2. Have you sent your Campus Card Application Form and 2 passport-sized photographs?
3. Have you returned your Arrivals Details Form to [email protected]?
4. Do you require an INTO airport taxi transfer? If so, please complete the Airport Transfer Booking Credit Card form.
5. Have you booked your accommodation?
6. Have you organised cash and pound sterling traveller’s cheques to bring with you?
7. Have you checked your passport is valid for at least six months?
8. Have you applied for and received your visa?
9. Have you packed all relevant original documentation or certified copies including your: • INTOOfferLetter • INTOVisaLetter • ImmigrationLetter(EnglishLanguageLevelLetter) • IELTScertificate • Any other original documents/transcripts listed in your INTO Visa Letter, for example your
high school certificate or home university certificates. You will need these to FULLY register and enroll on your course, and to make a visa extension in the UK
• Passport • Bankstatements(forthelastthreemonthsandstampedbythebank)asevidenceofsufficient
funds to show the Immigration Officer on arrival at the airport in the UK.
10. Have you got your documents for medical registration? • ImmunisationHistoryBook • UKForeignCommonwealthOfficeVisaTuberculosisScreeningCertificate(ifyouhaveone)
11. Have you put the emergency telephone numbers into your mobile phone (to be put into your hand luggage)?
12. Do you know your airline’s luggage allowance and have you packed accordingly?
13. Do you have: • Photographsfromhome? • Waterproofcoatandshoes? • Addressandphonenumbersoffriendsandfamily? • AdaptorforUKelectricitysockets?
Before you leave
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Applying for a UK student visa Most international students from outside the European Union
who wish to take a full-time course in the UK must apply for a
visa prior to leaving their home country.
You can check your status on the following website:
www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa/visadatvnationals
If you are a visa national you can apply for a Student
Visitor Visa for courses of six months or less; a General
Student Visa (Tier 4) for English language courses at or above
B2 on the CEFR; or a General Student Visa (Tier 4) for
courses at Level 3 on the National Qualifications framework
(NQF) at an institution which is deemed to be, or is on, the
Register of Highly Trusted Sponsors.
How will the Points Based System (PBS) affect my entry clearance/student visa application?If you are a visa national and you apply for a General Student
Visa you will need a ‘Confirmation of Acceptance for
Studies’(CAS), which is an electronic number, that
we will provide for you.
Applying for your General Student Visa (TIER 4) to come to the UKWhen you apply for a General Student Visa (Tier 4)
you must include a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
(CAS) number.
• We will send your CAS details when you confirm your
unconditional offer of a place to study and pay your
deposit/full fees.
• Your CAS will not be sent more than six months before
the start of your course.
• The CAS number will be included in a letter called a ‘CAS
Statement’. This will also include important information
needed for your visa application.
• You can only apply for your visa three months or less
before the start of your course.
• The start date is published on your CAS Statement. If you
plan to arrive on a different date you must let us know.
This is very important as we must inform the UK Border
Agency (UKBA) if you do not arrive on time.
• When your visa is issued it will include your CAS number
as supplied on the CAS Statement.
• If you change your mind and want to study at another
institution, you have to tell us before you come to the
UK so we can cancel your CAS with UKBA, and
you can re-apply for your visa with a CAS from a
different sponsor.
Changes to your student registration statusWe must tell the UK Border Agency about any students who
have an entry clearance visa issued under PBS rules who fail
to arrive for the start of a course, withdraw from a course,
defer or suspend their studies, or fail to attend for significant
periods of time.
Further information about the points based system can
be found at the following websites. We advise that you check
these websites regularly for up to date information.
UK Border Agency:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
British Embassy/High Commission:
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/wheretoapply
UKCISA (Council for International Student Affairs):
http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/student/pbs_students.php
Meeting immigration staff at the airportWhen you arrive at a UK airport, you should be prepared to
answer some questions about yourself, including where you
will be staying and what you intend to do during your time
in the UK.
You may be asked to undergo a brief, routine health
check by the airport doctor, which might include an X-ray.
The health check will take place in a separate room.
Afterwards, you will need to return to Immigration Control.
Please note that if you have already studied in the UK and are changing your education provider, you will need to apply for a visa for your new course at INTO University of East Anglia. This could take up to 40 days. It is a criminal offence to change educational providers before you have received your new visa from the Home Office. INTO University of East Anglia will not be able to register you on the course unless you have a valid visa, and will ask you to leave.
Before you arrive in the UK
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Booking your flight to the UK
Please make sure that you book a flight that arrives on the weekend before your course start date. We recommend that, wherever possible, you arrive at Norwich airport. This may mean changing planes in Europe.
Airport taxi transfers
INTO University of East Anglia can arrange for a taxi to meet you upon arrival at the airport and take you directly to your accommodation. Payment for the transfer must be made 7 working days in advance.
If you would like us to meet you at the airport, please complete the attached Arrivals Details Form and the Airport Taxi Transfer Credit Card Form and fax or email them to INTO University of East Anglia 7 days before you arrive. Upon receipt, we will arrange a transfer on your behalf and confirm this booking with you by email. When you arrive at the airport, your taxi driver should be waiting for you with a sign with your name and INTO on it.
Please note that if you are delayed in meeting your taxi, either because your flight has been delayed, or because of delays at UK immigration or baggage collection, the taxi company will charge ‘waiting time’ and this charge will be passed on to you.
If you cannot find your taxi driver, DO NOT LEAVE the Arrivals Hall. You should:1. Go to the Information Desk and ask them to make
an announcement asking for the taxi driver for YOUR NAME going to INTO University of East Anglia.
2. Contact INTO University of East Anglia by telephone. We will help you to contact your taxi driver.
Even if you do not require a taxi transfer, you must send us your arrivals details so we can make sure everything is ready for you upon arrival at the INTO Centre.
Arrival at the airport
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Travel information - getting to INTO University of East Anglia
Please be aware that there are many airports in the UK. In London, there are three international airports, with each airport having a number of terminals. Please see http://www.flightstats.com/ for further information about your flight. For more information about getting from your arrival airport to INTO, please see the student services section of our website www.intohigher.com/uea.
When you arrive at the University of East Anglia
INTO University of East Anglia is located between the main car park and the University Medical Centre on the University Drive – look out for the red and yellow signs. Directions to the University of East Anglia can be found at: http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/gettinghere
If you are unsure of where to go, please call the INTO office on +44 (0) 1603 592977 and a staff member will help you find your way.
When you get to INTO, you should go to reception to collect your key. A member of staff will help you to your room. You will be given an arrival pack including an international SIM card, information of your induction programme and useful information about INTO and Norwich. You will also be able to call home or email your family to let them know you have arrived safely.
Arriving at INTO University of East Anglia
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Airport collection form
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Arrivals details form
All students MUsT complete this arrivals details form and return one week before your course start date by email to [email protected] or fax to +44 (0)1273 328595 / +44 (0)1273 329746
Section 1Personal details
Family name (surname)
Other/given names (first name)
Email address
Mobile phone number
INTO number (please refer to offer letter)
Section 2Arrival details into the UK and confirmation of accommodation
Country flight departs from
Date of arrival Time of arrival (am/pm)
UK airport Terminal
Flight number Name of airline
Arrival date in Norwich Arrival time in Norwich
Any special requirements
Please make sure that you book a flight which arrives on the weekend before your course start date. If on
arrival you require a taxi to meet you and will be staying in a hotel or other accommodation not arranged by
INTO then please provide the address
Section 3Airport transfer booking
Please tick one of the following boxes to show whether you would like a taxi to meet you at your UK arrival airport
and take you to your accommodation
£185.00 London Heathrow Airport £185.00 Gatwick Airport
£130.00 London Stansted Airport £20.00 Norwich International Airport
I do not require an airport transfer
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Section 4If you will be under 18 on arrival and do not require INTO to meet you at the airport and arrange a transfer
then the following section must be completed
Name of person meeting the student:
Address of person meeting the student:
Mobile telephone number:
Name of parent:
Signature of parent:
Date:
Credit card formPayments over £50 by credit card are subject to a 2% surcharge and debit cards to a £1 surcharge. This will
be taken from the card in addition to the amount stated in section 3 of this form.
CREDIT CARD DETAILS
To enable fees to be debited from your credit card, please complete the details below.
VISA CREDIT MASTERCARD DEBIT
If DEBIT, please specify type:
Please note, the University will only accept transactions using the following cards: Mastercard, Visa, Solo, Maestro,
Electron or Visa debit.
Credit/debit card number
Card start date —— /—— (mm/yy) Card expiry date —— /—— (mm/yy)
Issue number
Security code
This is the last three digits of the code found on the back of your card.
Cardholder name
Billing address
Please return this form by email to [email protected]
or fax to +44 (0)1273 328595 / +44 (0)1273 329746
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Money
Currency
Currency across the UK is the pound sterling (£GBP). One pound is divided into one hundred pence (100p). Notes are issued to the value of £50, £20, £10, and £5 and coins to the value of £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p. Please note that £50 notes are very uncommon and should be avoided as they can often be the target of counterfeiters. We do not advise carrying large sums of cash with you on arrival.
We recommend that you bring enough money with you to cover the first couple of weeks after your arrival – no more than £250 in cash for your immediate needs should suffice. It is safer to bring large sums of money in travellers’ cheques, which can be cashed in banks, post offices and airports but be aware that there is often a minimum commission charge. Please avoid carrying large sums of cash or keeping large amounts in your room for safety reasons. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in the UK, MasterCard (Access) and Visa credit cards being the most common. Diners Club and American Express are less so. You can withdraw cash from a cashpoint machine (also known as an ‘ATM’) if you have a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for that card. You may want to inform your current bank that you are going to the UK and to ask if you can use your card here.
Bank accounts
If you are going to be here for longer than six months, we strongly recommended you open a UK bank account, as soon as possible, after arriving in the UK.
UK Banks are open 9am to 4.30pm on weekdays and some are open on Saturday mornings. If you bring a banker’s draft in sterling with you (payable to yourself) or arrange for it to be sent, then you can open an account at a bank after you have registered on your course. It may also be useful to bring a letter from your bank at home (or some other documentation) to confirm your credit status. We will provide you with further information and support on opening accounts during your induction week. In order to open a bank account you will need the following:• Your passport• Proof you are a student – we will issue you with an
official bank letter after registration• Proof of address.
For further advice on opening bank accounts in the UK, you can visit: www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/bank_account.php
Living costs
It is estimated that a single student will need approximately £650 - £750 a month to meet their basic living expenses. This is just an indication and will alter depending on your lifestyle and spending habits. It is important to plan and budget your finances for living in the UK; it’s not just your course fees you need to think about. If you want help with planning and budgeting your finances. the following international student website may be useful: www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international/ index.asp
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Induction programme
At the start of your course you will receive a full induction (providing you arrive the weekend before the start date of the course). This will vary in length according to which course you will be studying and it is a great opportunity to meet staff and students and find out more about the University and the local area. You should attend all sessions. The induction programme will usually include:• Welcome talks• Information sessions with INTO Student Services,
the Students’ Union, UEA security staff• A test!• Social activities • A city orientation tour of Norwich• A campus tour.
The following is an example time table for the
September and January orientation programme.
‘The tour of Norwich during my first week was very
important for me - as I did not know anything about
the city. On the tour I got to see the library, the Castle
and the Cathedral. I have since been to the city
centre many times. I already have my yearly bus
pass, so I can go to the city centre whenever I want.
I would recommend other student to buy the bus
pass from the travel shop. Before I had to pay every
time I went on the bus. Now I can just show my pass
when I get on – so it is very convenient.’
Yuki Tomita Japan
Orientation programme
TIME MONDAY 11TH TUEsDAY 12TH WEDNEsDAY 13TH THUrsDAY 14TH FrIDAY 15TH
08.30 NOrFOLKTrIP
09.00
09.30 WELCOmETALK ENgLISHTEST LESSONINTRODUCTION
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10.30
11.00
11.30 grOUPWOrK
12.00
12.30 HEALTHANdSAFETy LUNCH LUNCH
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13.30 LUNCH NOrWICHCITyTOUR. BRINg COATS, OUTDOOR SHOES AND CAMERAS
LUNCH
14.00
14.30 REgISTRATION IN BREAKOUT AREA
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15.00
15.30 REgISTRATION IN BREAKOUT AREA
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16.00
16.30 REgISTRATION IN BREAKOUT AREA
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20.00 ONWARDS
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Students starting programmes not in September and January will enjoy a shorter orientation programme
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Course registration
INTO will register you onto your course within the first few days. You will be told when you should register when you arrive and what items to bring. If you have not paid your full tuition and accommodation fees, you will need to pay the outstanding amount before you register. Students will not be able to start classes until they have registered for their course. During registration, we will also book you a police registration and health appointment, if required. If you are studying in the UK for more than 6 months you are entitled to register with the National Health Service (NHS) for free healthcare. If you are from a country at high risk of tuberculosis INTO will make an appointment for you at the University Medical Centre to do this.
Campus Card and photographs
It is VERY important that you send the Campus
Card Form at least 2 weeks before you arrive. You also need to send us 2 passport size photographs. We accept digital photos emailed in .jpeg format or normal passport size photographs sent through the post. If we do not receive your campus card application in time, it could take 10 working days for you to get your campus card.
English language testing
Upon arrival, your English level will be assessed so we can ensure you are placed in the right class.
Registering for your course, English language testing
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UEA campus card application form 2010/2011
As a student at INTO University of East Anglia you will be required to carry a UEA Campus Card.
Please complete and return this form, with a
passport sized photograph of yourself to INTO at
least 2 weeks before your course start date.
The Campus Card has the following functions:• Proof of registration as a student at UEA.• UEA Library card.• Access card to the UEA 24-hour IT facility in the
Library.• Membership card for Union of UEA Students and
associated benefits (e.g. discounts, voting rights).• SportsPark membership card (should you elect
to join).• Access card for specialist facilities where
appropriate.• Access to INTO residential buildings.
Your card will be issued to you once registered at INTO. To allow the university to prepare your card it is essential that you follow the instructions below carefully.
Instructions
1. Fill in your details in the ‘Student Information’ box below. Please make sure you sign the form.
2. Return this form to the INTO Centre by fax or email.
3. Please send us a passport-sized photo of yourself with your name and INTO registration number written clearly on the back. You can send these to the INTO Centre by email or by post.
If you send an electronic copy of your photo to us by
email, the specification for the photo is: at least 96
dpi and the preferred format is JPEG.
Fax: +44 (0) 1603 250200
Email: [email protected]
Address: INTO Centre
University of East Anglia
Earlham Road
Norwich NR4 7TJ
UK
Please complete and return this form, with a
passport sized photograph of yourself to INTO at
least two weeks before your course start date. If we receive the form and photograph after this time, you may have to wait at least a week for your campus card to be made.
Student information
INTO/UEA Registration number
Level of study (please tick one box)
Undergraduate
Taught postgraduate
Research postgraduate
Faculty INTO
School INTO
Your full name (please use capital letters)
Your signature
IT HELPDESK USE ONLY
Date received —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)
Received by
Date created —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)
Created by
User name
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On arrival we will provide you with a FREE SIM card to use in the UK which also has one free international call on it, so you can call home and let your family know you have arrived safely. This will give you cheap rates to phone internationally and will be much cheaper than your current SIM card or any other UK network providers.
Alternatively, you can always download Skype, a free computer programme that allows you to use your computer like a phone and place international calls for free to other Skype users. Depending on your computer, web cameras are also supported.
Please remember that when you arrive in the UK you will have travelled a long way from home and although for most of you this will be an exciting time please do remember that your family and friends may worry about you. REMEMBER to contact them and let them know that you are safe!
Other things to remember:• Attend ALL your classes and tutorials. • Always be on time!• Be prepared for your classes!• Care for others’ feelings and cultures.• Feel free to ask questions whenever you need to.• Join social events and sports clubs. There are lots
to choose from so ask the INTO staff.• Keep your accommodation clean and tidy.• Overcome problems by sharing them with your
friends, teachers and INTO staff.• Practise English as much as you can and in as
many places as you can.• Your academic progress and your behaviour will
always be monitored.
Making the most of your first week
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INTO Events and Excursions
In addition to your academic study, it is important to integrate into life at INTO, UEA, Norwich and the UK. The more effort you put into making friends and generally joining in, the more enjoyable and rewarding your experience will be.
As well as being able to join the many clubs and societies run by the University of East Anglia, at INTO we put on a series of events and excursions throughout the year. These include:• sports competitions (table tennis, badminton,
pool)• quizzes• game show nights• film forum• chess club • singing in English• street dancing• salsa dancing
• karaoke • arts and crafts• national evenings• barbeques.
Typical excursions include:• London• Cambridge• Alton Towers theme park• Windsor Castle• Sandringham• Bluewater shopping centre• Lincoln Christmas market• Oxford and Bicester Luxury Shopping Outlet• Colchester Zoo.
All these activities and excursions are a great way of meeting people, making new friends and practising your English outside of the classroom. On arrival you will be given a list of excursions - so remember to sign up early.
Social programme
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Coming to a new country can be difficult, but INTO staff are here to help you. We provide induction and safety talks and services to help international students. You can also call us on our emergency number (01603 592977) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please remember to add this number to your mobile phone.
Students living in the INTO Centre must keep to the accommodation rules. The Student Wardens will give you an induction of the building and inform you of all the rules when you arrive. There are six Student Wardens and two Staff wardens living in the INTO Centre to ensure the wellbeing of all students. There are also two Night Porters who look after the building from 11pm – 8am.
Please note that smoking is not permitted in any public place in the UK - so students cannot smoke in the INTO Centre. There is a designated smoking area in the INTO courtyard.
Students must also leave the building immediately if they hear the fire alarm. Students must congregate in the car park in front of the building.
If you live in the INTO Centre, our cleaners will collect your rubbish every weekday and clean your room and shower room once a week. They will also clean the kitchen every weekday. Your bedding will be changed every two weeks.
Health and safety
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Please make sure that you put these numbers in your phone:
INTO University of East Anglia +44 (0) 1603 592977INTO reception is open Monday to Friday 8am – 7pm for all of your questions and to assist you with your arrival. At all other times, this number can be used for urgent matters or messages.
You can also email us at [email protected]
Emergencies999If you need the Police, Fire Brigade or Ambulance Service in an emergency, the telephone number to call is 999. If you are unfortunate enough to experience crime, have been involved in an attack or threatened, you should report it to the police and INTO.
The Security Lodge01603 592352The team of security officers provides a security presence on campus for the prevention and detection of crime. The Lodge is staffed 24 hours a day and security staff patrol both on foot and by vehicle.
The UEA Medical Centre01603 251600 - Doctor/Nurse01603 592173 - DentistThe UEA Medical Centre is open Monday to Saturday. If you need medical assistance out of hours call the same number and you will be put through to the out of hours medical service. Website: http://www.umsuea.co.uk
If you are feeling unwell, you can also call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for nurse advice and health information. The helpline is open 24 hours.
First Goldstar Taxis+44 (0) 1603 700700This is our recommended taxi company. We use Goldstar for airport taxi transfers.
Immigration Advisory Service (IAS)020 79671200 www.iasuk.orgIf you have problems at Immigration Control, please call this number for free advice.
Key contacts, useful numbers and websites
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City of Norwich
The University of East Anglia is situated alongside the picturesque city of Norwich which lies in the heart of East Anglia’s most beautiful countryside. Norwich city centre is just 4 km from the University and frequent buses run from the campus to the city centre.
Norwich is an historic city with many original medieval buildings, including the 11th century cathedral and the Norman castle which overlooks the city.
A major city with a busy, cosmopolitan atmosphere, Norwich is famed for its variety of cultural entertainment which includes cinemas, theatres and a number of fascinating museums and art galleries.
At night, there are venues to suit all tastes, from traditional English pubs to modern bars and clubs.
The city is home to a large student population drawn from many schools and colleges and has a young outlook and relatively low cost of living. The University’s international student community is widely recognised as contributing to the city’s atmosphere and there are several established links such as the Norwich International Club, which offers the opportunity to meet local people in an informal setting.
Norwich has plenty of street cafés and international restaurants, offering a wide choice of food, from Indian, Chinese, vegetarian, Greek and Thai to Mexican, Spanish, Italian and English.
One of Britain’s top ten shopping cities, Norwich features a unique blend of independent and specialist shops as well as all the major high street chains, supermarkets and two large shopping centres. The city also boasts England’s largest open-air market, where fresh fruit and vegetables can be bought six days a week.
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