Questions from Amelia

Hi guys,

Here's an email from Amelia. Answers anyone?

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To the Malaysian Society of the University of Essex,

Hi! It's nice to hear from someone i can identify with, and thanks for the warm welcome.

I'd like to take you up on your offer of bombarding you with questions about the university... so, here goes..

what dorm rooms are available? I'd like to get an insiders opinion on which rooms are better for university life or privacy...

when do I have to book accommodation by?

when do classes actually start?

will there be an orientation week prior to starting classes?

what about books and lecture materials?

i know in australia you have to sign up for tutorials and extra classes, is that standard procedure in the university of essec as well?

when are the holidays, and is it possible for a malaysian to travel around europe while being on holiday from university, do we need extra visas?

what is the community around the university like? is it possible to get a job in the surrounding areas?

thanks for your time!

Amelia