“Your Orientation will help you

adjust to living in Norwich and

studying at a university in the UK.

There are also social activities to

give you the opportunity to meet

other students and staff.”

International Students Advisory Team

ISAT

Enhancing the International Students’ Experience

This programme has been organised by the International Students Advisory

Team based in the Dean of Students’ Office.

ISAT is here to help you make the most of your experience at UEA.

Adjusting to life in the UK and at UEA

Personal & welfare advice and support

Student immigration advice

Information Guides

Enhancement programme, including:

- UEA Friends

- Conversation Club

- Calendar of Trips

- Language Buddies

- And more…

www.uea.ac.uk/dos/international

isat@uea.ac.uk

Dean of Students’ Office

International Students Advisory Team

Orientation Programme

January 2016

Welcome to UEAUEA is a great place to live and study and we are confident that you will love

your time here. We also know that you will have lots of questions when you

arrive and will want to settle in to life in the UK as quickly as possible.

We have organised the following programme of welcome talks and social

events that will help you to meet others and find out more about living and

studying at UEA.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff.

Wednesday 06 January 2016

Time Event Location

09.00 - 18.30 International Arrivals TPSC

18.00 - 20.00 Meal deals available all evening - Bring some money

for your £5 meal deal.

Campus

Kitchen

19.00 - 22.00 Senior Resident Social - Games Night Crome Court

Thursday 07 January 2016

12.00 - 13.00 Campus Tours TPSC Foyer

13.30 - 15.30 Orientation Talks:

Welcome - Dr Adam Longcroft

Student Services - Jane Amos

Studying in the UK - Chris Bishop

Safety and Security - David Whales

Study Abroad Welcome - Anna Violante

TPSC LT

16.00 - 17.00 Welcome to Norwich: An interactive introduction

the history and sights of this Fine city

TPSC LT

17.00 - 20.00 Meal deals available all evening - Bring some money

for your £5 meal deal.

Campus

Kitchen

19.00 - 24.00 Student Union Social Blue Bar

Location Key

TPSC Thomas Paine Study Centre (LT = Lecture Theatre)

Blue Bar Student Union Pub on the Blue Side

TPSC Foyer The foyer of the Thomas Paine Study Centre

The Hive Main area in Union House

Crome Court Located on the ground floor of the residences on the north side of

campus

Campus Kitchen Catering building overlooking the main square

Friday 08 January 2016

Time Event Location

09.15 - 11.00 Orientation Talks

Welcome from the International Student

Advisory Team - Mick Roner & Ally Walker

Living in UEA Residences - David Thurkettle

Introduction to Blackboard and Portal - Alicia

McConnell / Jo Champney

Healthcare and the NHS - Rachel McShane

Student Union Welcome

TPSC

11.15 - 12.15 Campus Tours TPSC Foyer

12.15 - 14.00 Hot Lunch Blue Bar

17.00 - 19.00 Give-it-a-go: Salsa Class The Hive

Upcoming Social Activities

23 January Harry Potter Studio Tours - Visit the world famous Harry Potter

Studios, entrance and return transport included. £50

19 February Edinburgh Weekend Away - With our partners Travelholics, join

us for a weekend to the historic city of Edinburgh. £115

For more details and to book tickets visit:

https://portal.uea.ac.uk/dos/international-students/trips