Norfolk Terrace

Facilities- overall good, extra fridge/freezer space may come in handy but I understand there is no space for it. Social Experience- lacks a communal lounge area. Would have to be separate to the buildings but an area for each block would be good. Room- amazing. Very spacious and the view is great. Bed is quite small and there would be enough space to extend it to a normal sized single

Very central and close to everything and also the most sociable of all the halls as it is 14 to one flat so it’s easy to make friends as a fresher! I had an amazing time there and the view overlooking the lake is incredible. It’s also one of the cheapest accommodations especially if you get a shared room which is why I went there. Only downside is cleanliness and the fact there isn’t much kitchen space or bathrooms considering there’s 14 of you.

Positives: Norfolk Terrace is the place to be if you love chaos, partying and being social. Living in a flat with up to 14 people can be hard work but if you like meeting new people it offers the opportunity to make lots of friends. It is in a great location, with amazing views of the lake and field from the windows, and exiting straight outside the science/biology building. It's incredibly close to the Sainsbury's Centre for the Visual Arts, which has a really nice cafe you can sit and do work in. Furthermore, the flat has three toilets and two showers and we've never had a problem with sharing and no one ever has to wait. The kitchen has windows completely covering two walls so there are nice views while you're cooking and cleaning. The bedrooms might look small, but they're actually the biggest on campus and they have plenty of draws and wardrobe space. If you get a newer mattress as well the beds are pretty comfy. The desk is big and is facing the window so there are nice views while you're studying. Negatives: The windows don't open very far (unless you're on the bottom floor) to stop people climbing onto the roof. The windows are also a problem when it gets sunny as it gets incredibly hot - it's like living in a greenhouse, which is a bonus in winter but horrible in the summer. Norfolk Terrace is very noisy, there is almost always something going on so if you have an early morning lecture or an important exam then next day it can be hard to get to sleep if noise bothers you. The kitchen will constantly be a mess and is definitely too small, especially if you live in a larger flat with 14 people. You get about half a shelf in the fridge and less than half a freezer draw (there are only two fridges). The cupboard you get to store your stuff in the kitchen is tiny and most people end up keeping a lot of their stuff in their room. Moreover, it will constantly be a mess - it is a tiny kitchen shared by 14 people, barely anyone does their washing up. Finally, you have to remember to shut your curtains as, especially on the lower floors, people can see in.

Living in Halls is a great experience, especially in the Zigs at UEA. It's a great social environment, there's always someone to talk to and as long as you can put up with a bit of a messy kitchen you'll be well away!

Rooms are really big best value in terms of size. Showers are really good hot and powerful and cleaned regularly don't really notice your sharing. Kitchen is ok not great for socialising though as table is too small for everyone and really uncomfortable to sit at.

These were the most social halls on campus and I made so many friends for life here. The location and views from the rooms and kitchen here are incredible. The rooms are big with a massive desk too, but the beds are very small!