Join us in Norwich for a taste of university life. Totally free (like really, we'll even pay for your travel and food). Designed especially for young people with experience of local authority care.
For ages 14-18 years.
You might have additional questions or worries about your journey to university after leaving foster or residential care. And that's exactly why we're here to help. Experience Uni provides lots of info and fun activities that will boost your knowledge and confidence about all things university - whether you're applying now in a few years time. If you’re aged 14-18 with recent or current experience of local authority care, this event is your chance to get a taste of university life.
Experience Uni is part of IncludingMe, check out the rest of the support we can offer you.
Here’s what you’ll get up to
You’ll stay in your own room in university accommodation and experience life at two very different universities. Sounds great right? You'll be:
- Meeting university staff and students
- Meeting other young people and taking part in social activities
- Finding out more about the courses and careers which interest you
- Learning about specific support for university students after leaving care
It’s all completely FREE, and we even pay for your travel. If you have any questions at all, have a chat with Liz from our Outreach team and she'll get you the answers.
How do I sign up?
This event will take place on Wednesday 9 - Thursday 10 August 2023. Register your interest by completing this brief form, and we will contact you when the
application form opens later this year. Email Liz at includingme@uea.ac.uk with any questions.
You must meet the criteria below in order to apply for this event. If you have any queries about eligibility, please don’t hesitate to contact Liz at includingme@uea.ac.uk.
- Should be living in the care of a local authority, or be a recent care leaver (within 12 months).
- Should currently be attending school, college or sixth form.
- Should be aged 14-18 at the time of the event on 3-4 August 2022.
- Must be engaged in learning and with the potential to progress to higher education.
- Must be willing and able to manage a residential visit with an overnight stay at UEA.
- Should be living within reasonable travel distance of Norwich.
- Priority will be given to those who have not already applied to university and those who have not already attended an Experience Uni residential in previous years.
If more students apply than we can accommodate, we will keep a waiting list and inform you.
Here’s an example of how you might spend your time at this event:
Day 1
- Meet the friendly UEA, NUA and University of Suffolk student ambassadors, and get to know other residential attendees
- Explore the UEA campus
- Experience a taste of university clubs and societies and university style learning
- Hear about the support and guidance available at university
- Take part in social activities in the evening
- Sleep overnight in your own UEA student bedroom (with en-suite bathroom)
Day 2
- Visit and explore the campus at Norwich University of the Arts, in central Norwich
- Experience a taste of university style learning at a specialist arts university
- Reflect on your experience of the residential and think about the skills you have gained
Meals, accommodation, and transport are all provided free of charge.
This event will take place on Wednesday 9 - Thursday 10 August 2023. Register your interest by completing this brief form, and we will contact you when the
application form opens later this year. Email Liz at includingme@uea.ac.uk with any questions.
UEA, Norwich University of the Arts, and University of Suffolk host other events and university taster days throughout the year. These events are not always specifically targeted at children or young people in care, but looked after children or young people are strongly encouraged to participate. Contact the universities for more details of opportunities to visit:
University of East Anglia www.uea.ac.uk/outreach/includingme
Norwich University of the Arts www.nua.ac.uk
University of Suffolk www.uos.ac.uk