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International Student Newsletter | May MMXVII

Exam stress? From the Students Union

For some the exam period is upon us. We wish you all the success
that you deserve.

We spotted a book, reviewed in The Observer Magazine of

12.06.2016 and also reviewed in the Library Magazine below :
Author: Ian Robertson
Title: The Stress Test: How Pressure Can Make You Stronger and
Sharper.
Ed. Bloomsbury USA. Jan. 2017.
ISBN 9781632867292, . ebk. ISBN 9781408860380. PSYCH

In 1888, Friedrich Nietzsche wrote in Twilight of the Idols: What

does not kill me, makes me stronger. Neuroscientist and trained
clinical psychologist, the author aims at determining how the brain
and mind interact and help us rise to lifes stressful events and con-
tinue on stronger. Robertson concludes positively by maintaining
that Nietzsche is right, but also that a persons faith in emotional
self-control is essential to resilience. The book is no easy read,
and probably only recommended for knowledgeable psychology
and neuropsychology enthusiasts What is interesting is that exams
and other difficult situations are part of our lives, it is ok to
acknowledge that you might feel stressed, tired and pressured to
deliver, this is a challenge and an opportunity that will help you to
become Stronger and Sharper.
Look up for further details at the library online resources
And our Wellbeing Team is organising Exam Stress work-
shops for further information email csr@uea.ac.uk
From UEA CATERING
ZEST has reopened on 22nd April. The refreshed Zest offers now
new menu options, cheaper meals, USB ports and charger stations,
dimmable lighting and comfier seating.
Caf 57 is now selling Fresh Fruit and Oat Smoothies, Bacon
or Sausage Baps and Hot Pot of the day served with rice or a roll
Afternoon Tea at the Sainsbury - Modern Life Caf
Available every day 2pm-4pm
Filled finger sandwiches: Local ham - Smoked salmon and cream
cheese Cucumber - Free range egg, mayonnaise and rockets
Selection of patisserie items: Homemade Victoria sponge -Double
chocolate brownie -Macaron -Fruit tartlet -Fruit scone with jam
and clotted cream
Pot of loose leaf tea or coffee 12.95pp
Who can vote?
Any British citizen, qualifying Commonwealth citizen or citizen of the
Republic of Ireland who is 18 years old or over on Election Day can
register to vote in a general election. To check if your Common-
wealth citizenship qualifies you to vote, visit yourvotematters.co.uk/
can-i-vote and click on Who can register to vote?
Amy Rust, UEA SU Campaigns and Democracy Officer
ISAT NEWS
Drop-ins with our International Advisers for quick questions/queries
From Monday to Thursday between 2pm and 3pm
Appointments bookable from the Student Support Service Reception
or via email isat@uea.ac.uk
from Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm
Evening appointments, Tuesday (term-time) between 5pm and 7pm.
Isat@uea.ac.uk
Studentsupport@uea.ac.uk
01603 592761
International Students
Student Support Reps
We are already organising the arrivals welcome and orienta-
tion week (2024 September). Our new and returning Stu-
dent Support Reps are attending some briefing sessions be-
fore the end of May and then a 3-hour training in September
just before the arrival of all our International Students.
Language Buddies are getting ready with their language skills
and Coordinators for the Conversation Club (that its return-
ing from September to the MultiFaith Centre) will be shortly
recruited from amongst them.
A brand-new UEA Friends Buddying Scheme will be launched
before September.
Getting ready for your holidays Completing your studies by July 2017?
If you are planning to travel back to your country or to have a
full Summer of travelling around for coming back recharged
If you are graduating this summer,
and ready for the new academic year, here below some stor-
you will need to book a place for your-
age services that you can check out for yourself and choose
self and any guests you would like to
the most suitable for your needs, so you can leave some of
invite:
your stuff here for when you are back in September.
https://portal.uea.ac.uk/
www.lovespace.co.uk
graduationoffice
www.studentstoragebox.co.uk
www.sevenseasworldwide.com/students/storage
Storage Mart (formerly Big Box Storage), for the first time in Visa for Graduation:
the UK you can actually rent a Unit wholly online at
inviting family and friends
www.storage-mart.com/en-gb/norwich
although if its the first time youve had to rent they advise you If you are graduating this summer and you have invited family
to call them directly on 01603 424600 and they will ensure and / or friends to attend and they are visa-Nationals (it means
you dont end up renting a Unit thats too large or too small for that they require a visa to enter to the UK) here some useful infor-
your needs. As a special offer, all international UEA students mation on what type of visa and the documents required. For any
will receive their move-in month free of charge! Most taxi firms further help you can always come to an ISAT drop-ins between
are happy to transport you & your belongings to Storage Mart. Monday and Thursday from 2pm to 3pm, or send us an email
isat@uea.ac.uk
! Medication over Summer Vacation and Review Dates
Visa for you (if your current one expires before the graduation ceremony)
If you are leaving Norwich for summer and returning in Autumn Visa for family and friends
make sure you have enough medication to last you until your
return. If you need an appointment to see a doctor or a nurse for
a prescription that is not on repeat, or if your medication review
date is overdue, book your appointment now! After your course: returning home
If you take regular medication, you will need to have a review on If you are planning to return home, here
a regular basis: how often you have a review depends on each some useful information to plan it as
individual and the type of drug. You will notice when you get your
prescription, a review date and you must book an appointment stress-free as possible.
before this date to ensure continuity of your medication is not
interrupted. This is your responsibility. If you are signed up to After-your-course / Returning Home
Electronic Prescribing ask the pharmacist for your review date.
Keep in touch and let us your plans and
! Exams - Special Conditions how you are doing :-)

If you require special conditions for your exam(s) e.g.; extra time for Isat@uea.ac.uk
breaks due to a medical condition, please make a routine appoint-
ment with a doctor at least 4 weeks before your exams are due to
start to discuss this, otherwise there may be a delay in your
request being approved in time for your first exam. From the Students Union
Do you know what to do if you are ill during exam period? Thank you to all cultural societies who made Go Global so
During exam times, you should seek prompt advice from the medi- amazing this year! They all put so much effort into prepar-
cal centre if illness affects your revision or exams. It is essential
ing their food and rehearsing for their performances. We
that you come to the medical centre before your exam is due
to start. Ensure you tell reception that you have an exam. would also like to thank all those who
IMPORTANT: All students (irrespective of whether you are
attended. We hope everyone had a fan-
registered with the UMS or not) must come to the medical centre tastic night and to welcome you again
(on the same day) if you are going to miss an event / assessment / next year for the next Go Global.
exam(s). Silvia Harvey
UEA Medical Service newsletter - www.umsuea.co.uk/website/ International and Postgraduate
D82088/files/newsletter.pdf Activities Coordinator

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