<p>My son just found out that he has been accepted for a study abroad at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England.[UEA</a> - Welcome to the University of East Anglia](<a href=“http://www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home]UEA”>Find your place at UEA) I had never heard of it before he applied. It’s a new college (about 30 years old) but the kids seem to rate it high on the National Student Survey and hopefully Norwich will be a tad less expensive then London. Anyone have any info about the town or the college?</p>
<p>Tomorrow is son’s 21st birthday. I wish we had found out a couple of weeks ago so I could have ordered the obligatory sweatshirt!</p>
<p>It has a WONDERFUL reputation in the creative writing/English fields. That’s what it’s most known for. I knew a student there --and knew her more than 30 years ago, so the school must be somewhat older than that. (I just checked; according to wikipedia, it was founded in 1963.)One of the students in my neighborhood did a year abroad there and liked it so much she transferred and got her degree there. She really loved it.</p>
<p>You might want to read the Wikipedia article if you haven’t already. It’s pretty informative and has photos.</p>
<p>I do know that UEA is moving up in the rankings every year and consequently has a very positive reputation. It may not be well known outside of the UK, but I’m sure your son will have a worthwhile experience.</p>
<p>Congrats to your son! I had a friend spend a semester at UEA (American Studies major) and she, like jonri’s acquaintance, had a fantastic experience there. I don’t know details, but I did want to add another positive :)</p>
<p>Anglia is the flat country in that bump sticking out of the east of England. Really really flat country for miles on end with huge skies. The kind of place where the road is the highest point for miles. I think most of it is drained and ditched to protect it from the sea (like Holland. There are also lots of windmills). Lots of wild beaches too (but everywhere has beaches when you live on an island). </p>
<p>If you can find it online or perhaps available on DVD, there is a popular UK TV show called “Kingdom” which is set in Norfolk and stars well known actor Stephen Fry.</p>
<p>Norwich itself is an old city somewhat like York in my opinion (I’ve only been there once). It’s quite near Cambridge which would be a nice place to visit. Also Ely in Cambridgeshire has an impressive cathedral and interesting history. Norwich has a football club, Norwich City, a.k.a. the Canaries, which is famously owned by TV Chef Delia Smith. Your son should definitely go along for the cultural experience!</p>
<p>Pretty much everywhere in the world is cheaper than London, but all of England will seem very expensive coming from the US. The prices seem to be the same, but then you remember they are in pounds (and there are $2 in £1 right now)! It is a good idea to work out a budget. </p>
<p>I wouldn’t bother with university sweaters. These are for tourists in England, not real enrolled students.</p>