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UEA freshers

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juicy0 · 16/08/2019 20:03

I've never done this before but hopefully I have managed to set up a new thread for UEA specific posts.
Perhaps someone can let me know if it's worked!

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icanbewhatiwant · 17/09/2019 18:47

@sluj did your ds sign up now for gp? My ds is saying the email says he can't register with a gp until he's moved into UEA.

sluj · 17/09/2019 18:59

Yes, he just followed the link on the email, quite easy apparently

GoldenRuby · 17/09/2019 19:48

The email says they can sign up to the campus GP online from 7 days before they arrive, so they are still covered at home for the rest of this week (as I assume it takes a week to transfer them on the system etc).

icanbewhatiwant · 17/09/2019 20:09

My ds has forwarded me another email all about arrival times and one person to collect keys and several other things. No mention of go on that one. Ds is obviously keeping that from me.
We haven't clicked on accommodation payment link yet. Does it then come up with the amounts to be paid? I was going to pay the first instalment and then see how much of a loan ds gets before paying any more.

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 17/09/2019 21:00

Has anyone's DC mentioned needing to bring passport??

NotSorry · 17/09/2019 21:03

mumsiedarlingrevolta they need some kind of ID e.g. driving licence or passport, yes

Itscoldouthere · 17/09/2019 21:22

Ds showed me an accommodation email that says they are only allowed one person with them, not an issue for us as I’m working, but if I hadn’t been we would have both wanted to go and make a weekend of it, seems a bit weird to limit numbers.

GoldenRuby · 17/09/2019 21:32

@Itscoldouthere I think that is just for the queue to get keys, as the hall will be packed. You can have more than that to help them move in.

icanbewhatiwant · 17/09/2019 21:38

Yes. Just for the key queue it said 2 people. It said more can be there for everything else.

Itscoldouthere · 17/09/2019 23:20

Ahh that makes more sense, I did think it was a bit weird, DS was reading off his phone, it shows how easy it is to miscommunicate!

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juicy0 · 18/09/2019 06:28

All of our DC will be moving in shortly and for some it will mean being hours away from home for the first time.
We live 20 mins from the uea and if any of you or your DC find yourselves in a difficult situation where someone nearby would be able to help then please feel free to contact me. I know the uni has support services in place but it may be useful to have a local contact just in case.
My DD is moving into Barton on Saturday and is so excited, particularly as she seems to have connected well with her flat mates via Facebook and is keen to meet them.

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Itscoldouthere · 18/09/2019 06:45

That’s so kind @juicy0
We currently live about 2.5 hours away, a friend has recently moved to the other side of Norfolk, but otherwise we don’t know anyone in the area,
I’m sure DS will be fine, but he’s not the most together or confident of young people, I’d say he’s got a bit of growing to do and I’m sure in the process many mistakes will be made.
It’s reassuring to know I could call on someone close by if there was a drama 😊

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juicy0 · 18/09/2019 07:00

@Itscoldouthere I'd be happy to help. I know I'd find it reassuring if my DD was going to be further away which is why I thought I'd offer x

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GoldenRuby · 18/09/2019 07:11

@juicy0 that is so kind. I think my DS will be fine, but am slightly worried he may go the other way and get carried away with partying and not getting the balance right. He seems to be getting on well with the other 5 flat mates he has found so far, but this seems to consist of organising 'pre's' and nights out.

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juicy0 · 18/09/2019 07:15

@GoldenRuby I'm sure they will all be fine but I'm also worried that two weeks of freshers nights out isn't the best start! Unless the plan is to get them so partied out in the first two weeks that the novelty wears off and they then settle down? I didn't go to uni so I have no idea really.
When does tour DS move in?

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NewModelArmyMayhem18 · 18/09/2019 07:24

DS said he worked his way through the most recent email yesterday evening but not sure if he has signed up with the GP yet (will have to ask him today).

Last time I looked, on the 'Finance' part of DS's evision account, there were still no details about paying the first semester's accommodation costs. I really do think that payment prompt will only be generated when they collect their keys.

Thanks for that offer @juicy0, that is very kind.

Apparently the male:female student ratio at UEA is 40:60.

It's all getting very close now - three sleeps away!

sluj · 18/09/2019 07:33

Thanks Juicy, that's a lovely offer Smile

GoldenRuby · 18/09/2019 07:54

My DS moves in on Saturday. We're aiming for 10am do we can get over to the village, get him unpacked, then back to the sports park to watch his hockey match. Then we will leave him to it. His flat are planning drinks on Saturday night.

icanbewhatiwant · 18/09/2019 08:08

Yesterday's email suggested paying the accommodation before arriving. I just wondered if anyone has tried yet to see if we get amounts etc. Ds won't bother with any of it until he's finished his job.

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 18/09/2019 08:10

@juicy0 that's so lovely of you-

we are also about 2 1/2 hours away Wine

All I can see is that UEA seems such a brilliant place to go to Uni-
hope all of our DC thrive there

MrsBartlet · 18/09/2019 09:45

Thanks @juicy0 - that is really kind. I am in Norwich today for work and then back again on Saturday to bring ds!

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juicy0 · 18/09/2019 10:08

@MrsBartlet at least the sun is shining and making Norwich look picture perfect today! The forecast for Saturday is good here too, 22-25 degrees and sunshine, so new arrivals should see if at its best 😊 I love this city and I firmly believe your DC will feel the same once they get to know it.
I've just seen a tweet from ueasport about bi weekly outings to other places nearby which showcase how great it is to live here. It might be worth a look, particularly to those with DC who perhaps aren't into the drinking/clubbing culture as a way to meet people?

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NotSorry · 18/09/2019 10:54

This has been a lovely thread - interestingly, the only freshers thread on the higher education board!

icanbewhatiwant · 18/09/2019 11:03

@juicy0 as others said that is a lovely to offer help to anyone who is far away from home. As you know we are only just under an hour away. It must be a little worrying to those sending their dc's a long way. Hopefully they'll all be fine though. We have had so many criticisms at ds staying so close to home. But I'm glad he's not that far away. At least the option of commuting is there if necessary, others have said it's too tempting knowing home isn't far, but I think ds will stay there and find accommodation in Norwich for the following years.

NewModelArmyMayhem18 · 18/09/2019 11:34

Always think that arriving somewhere in sunshine makes for a promising start!

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