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ISSUE 231 THE BUMPER GIVEAWAY EDITION

NEWS 2Death of Free Education

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INTERNATIONALAn international students voyage

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COMMENT & OPINIONShould we affiliate with the NUS?

Norwich North by-election results

FEATURESThe seven deadly fresherduck sins

Norwich UNESCO city of literature bid

TRAVELUniversity, Home and Away

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FOCSOCUltimate frisbee spins to the fore

Nexus resurrected as Livewire TV

FOODPerfect freshers recipes

Zest opens late night pizza service

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FEATURES 13concrete.features@uea.ac.ukTUESDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2009

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da euphoric swirl of drinking games, add you on Facebook, only for you to never speak again. If you survive a couple of rounds of Fuzzy Duck, Arrogance and Beer Pong, be certain that you will lose in Ive Never; an intrusive game which gives away your darkest secrets at the swig of a vodka.

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For most of you, this will be your home and so you may not be fully living. However, dont worry; once the so much so that the cleaner refuses to even come into your kitchen; when contaminate the air; when the rubbish ' what, you will be surprised how quickly you pick up these basic household skills. Remember, on some occasions you may be sharing that living space with nine other people so always be considerate of that fact and as a word of advice, do everything you can to

keep the cleaner on your side! Nobody likes to be woken up at 8 oclock in the night, to the sound of an aggravated cleaner emptying/slamming the bins around.

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semester. The odd takeout is a treat made dinner. Cooking is not only cost- or not, it can also be fun! It is only a and try out some new recipes. For www.sainsburys.co.uk/food/food_ideas_homepage.htm.

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become a Student Mentor or an Aim-higher Associate alongside the Stu-dent Ambassador role. Student Men-tors work on a one-to-one basis with Year 10 students in local high schools who have the ability to progress to university but who are not yet reach-sociates will provide support to Year 10 students for 15 sessions of three-four hours each across the school year. For the Associate role we would par- went to school in the local area and

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Dear Sir,

On Wednesday 3rd June, arriving at UEA to attend a talk in Lecture Theatre one at seven in the evening, there were an unusual number of students gathered on the newly refurbished steps. On leaving 90 minutes later, most of the students had gone but an appalling amount of litter was strewn all over the area. A number of bins had been provided.

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Letters

When boarding the plane that began my study year abroad in America last August, my head was full of rugged cowboys, Hollywood celebrities and sunny beaches. This was the America I had seen on the television and in movies this was the America I knew.

So as the plane touched down in the Land of Plenty, and more specifically the wonderfully wacky state of Kansas, I knew that the next 10 months would be different to any I had previously known.

Having chosen the University of Kansas as the destination for my time abroad, I arrived in search of small-town America and a completely different world to what I was accustomed to in Norwich. Driving down the main street on campus in the dry heat of summer, I immediately knew that in my selection I had achieved exactly that.

Whilst the campus had all the usual features - the football pitch, the gym, the union and the library - in true American style, everything was bigger and, well, more American. The football pitch was built in a 52,000 capacity stadium, there were two gyms (one for the exclusive use of student athletes), the union housed a ballroom and a bowling alley, and there were no less than 5 libraries. Whilst I held strong allegiance to my beloved UEA, even I had to admit that this new land 4000 miles from home was pretty impressive.

The surprises kept coming as the weeks went on and I realised just how different my UEA life was to the new one I was becoming immersed in. College sports are absolutely huge in the States (hence the on-campus stadium), and in Kansas American football and basketball took the limelight. The players

were treated like homegrown celebrities, and when I arrived the basketball coach had just reached legendary status after signing a $30 million 10-year contract and visiting the White House!

Whilst UEA sports teams sadly struggle to gain the attention and support of even half the student body, the whole Kansas University and local townspeople pack the stadium every weekend in loyal

support of the university teams. This dedication filters into the local clothing trends as well, with it being a common sight on the town high street to see beer-bellied men and middle-aged housewives proudly wearing t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, hats and scarves, all emblazoned with the university name. Can you imagine making your way along St Stephens Street to see all the OAPs decked out in their UEA garb? No, neither can I.

Other than the surreal communal obsession with the sports teams, there were other strange concepts that I had to learn about, the strangest of these being the Greek life. The campus was littered with several fraternity

and sorority houses, basically the huge mansion homes of girls and boys who have made their pledge to be true to their sisterhood or brotherhood. My weirdest memory is from my first week in Kansas when I walked past one of the sorority houses only to find 50 tanned and manicured girls clapping and singing on the steps of their mansion. Think Legally Blonde and youre halfway there. If the sports teams were campus royalty, the sororities and fraternities were definitely the next tier down on the social ladder.

These are only a few examples of the new culture I experienced during my time away, and despite finding some aspects of US life really weird (the fact that Thanksgiving is celebrated more than Christmas, for example), each day was a learning curve and I genuinely loved every second. Now back in England and preparing for my return to Norwich, it is strange to think how easily absorbed into American life I became. Coming home I was a different person, thinking in dollars, spelling in American English and talking about the President Gordon Brown. Life across the pond was certainly a different world, and although the campus was large, the accents were loud and the meals were super-sized, I am now more than excited at the prospect of settling back in and enjoying my final year in Norwich. I hear the LCR calling

Local travel: Norwich

When you think of Norwich you might think of many things. For us students it will primarily be UEA and student life: the LCR, amazing friends, as well as the odd spot of work now and then. But Norwich holds many more treasures. Whether you are a you have seen everything that there is to see or do everything that there is to do in Norwich, let alone Norfolk.

Being a historical city, there are EThe cathedral for example has been standing for over 900 years and is loved by not only the people of Norwich, but of Norfolk too. The for free, ideal for us students. There are even some occasions when you can visit the cathedral whilst choirs and orchestras rehearse atmosphere when you walk around this incredible building.

W Dduring their trip into the city, z historic monument of Norwich, visited. Unlike the cathedral, entry isnt free, however if you want to visit it on a budget, you can as one hour before closing entry is just 1.

Norwich is also home to its own football club. Norwich City FC, also known as the Canaries, regularly play games at Carrow Road Stadium. Located near the Riverside complex, its within easy reach of both bus and rail links, meaning there is no excuse not to cheer on your local team.

If you dont have the luxury take you to many places whether ' z an hour so you can see the sea even easier than you thought!

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If you are stuck for somewhere to spend your holiday next summer, why not try inter-railing?

As I found out when I caught the train across Europe this summer, an the budget backpacker. Rather than being stuck in one place you are free to hop from country to country and pace. A route doesnt even need to be decided on, as you can board a train to wherever you fancy at a whim, although its best to ensure z one country or region, exploring it in detail, or embark on an epic trip to the near reaches of Asia, on a 10 : European train to any of the dozens

During one month of the summer /

trundling along the tracks each night in a cramped cabin of six, trying to sleep through stops and starts, clicks and clacks and the frequent rap on d ^ Romania, the tranquil valleys of the Czech Republic and the craggy mountains of Switzerland. All of this /over on a plane.

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LOTUS WILL RETURN to Formula 1

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