India

Hey! We’re Zaafirah and Ayesha, we’re the International Ambassadors for India!  

Zaafirah: 

Hello! I’m Zaafirah and I come from a very culturally rich city called Kolkata also known as the city of joy. I am currently in my last year at UEA and over the past three years I’ve had the best experience. At UEA I’ve made friends for life and been able to celebrate festivals like Holi and Diwali which has made this campus feel more like home.  

During my time at UEA, I’ve been pursuing a course in BSc Economics. I’ve always had an interest in learning about world economies, markets, risk management and sustainability. The School of Economics provides a wide variety of modules to choose from that have a good mix of theory and technical application. Through my school I’ve also been able to take part in internships that have given me a lot of insight into applying my knowledge to the real world and build upon my skills. The faculty at UEA is very helpful and we are given a lot of support and resources from the university to help us throughout our time here. 

My favourite thing about UEA is its beautiful campus and the broads that is overlooked with the most beautiful sunsets. The city of Norwich is very warm and welcoming. Going into town from campus only takes around 10 minutes and exploring the markets, cathedral and the riverside is a great experience! 

Ayesha: 

Hi! My name is Ayesha and I'm currently a 2nd year medical student at UEA. I'm originally from India. 

One of my first recollections from coming to UEA is an international student event that was held at the welcome tent. Originally beckoned to it by the thought of free pizza and some company, I ended up leaving the event having made friends from many places, all of us united in our nervousness for the experiences to come, on this campus that was foreign to us.  

That same campus is now a source of reassurance and comfort, a cornucopia of experiences and opportunities.  The foreign air has now become a familiar touch.  

One of the reasons I originally chose UEA was its diversity in the cultures of students. Since coming here, I've gotten to know many people from vastly different backgrounds, and learnt about their experiences. I've made friends from Japan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Canada, Dubai and the list keeps steadily growing.  

Another really attractive feature to me was that the UEA campus is quite green and so there's many spots where you feel connected to nature and at peace. I also like the way the MBBS course is set up as it has helped me grow a lot as a student and an individual.  

I've also really enjoyed Norwich as a city. One of my favourite parts has been the quaint bookshops hidden away in cosy corners, helping me indulge in my reading hobby. Wherever you are in Norwich, you're never too far away from a cafe, the aroma of freshly-brewed coffee and baked goods giving its location away. A favourite amongst many students at UEA is Café 33. I've also found a fair number of shops selling international groceries in the city as well as closer to the university which are quite convenient for harder-to-find ingredients.  

Overall, studying at UEA has given me so much happiness and many opportunities that I might not have had elsewhere. 

If you have any enquiries about the university, my course or living in the UK as an international student, please feel free to reach out to me using the Unibuddy platform. 

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